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Dexmethylphenidate Price in the UAE (2026)

Compiled by the TrustClinix data team · Medical review pending2 official sourcesPrices last checked 25 October 2026How we get our data
Lowest Abu Dhabi DoH public price per capsule
AED 78.20

Cheapest 20 mg modified-release capsule: Focalin Xr, AED 7,820 for 100. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $21.29 per capsule
AED 7,820
cheapest pack (100)
AED 2,346
30 capsules (1 a day for a month)
2
listed products
public price
price type
What you actually pay

What a patient pays for dexmethylphenidate in the UAE

AED 7,820
official public price for Focalin Xr, 100
Up to AED 7,820
you pay at the pharmacy

The most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge (public price). Insurance may cover part.

2 products

2 different brand names across 2 strengths are on the official list.

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How much will Dexmethylphenidate 20 mg modified-release capsule cost you?

capsules per day: 1 a day

Your doctor decides how many capsules you need. This is a cost estimate only, using AED 78.20 per capsule.

Estimated cost
AED 2,346
For a full yearAED 28,543
Per capsule in USD$21.293
Every listed product

All 2 dexmethylphenidate products in the UAE

Dexmethylphenidate official prices in the UAE
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Focalin Xr20 mg extended release capsules100AED 7,820AED 78.20
Dexmethylphenidate Hcl40 mg extended release capsules100AED 5,014AED 50.14
What this price means

How public prices work in the UAE

Prices on this page are the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi: the most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge for the pack. Health insurance (for example Thiqa or Basic plans) may cover all or part of it, and the patient pays any co-payment.

Read the full guide to medicine prices in the UAE.

Strengths and forms

Every strength and form of dexmethylphenidate in the UAE

Strengths and forms
Strength and formProductsCheapest packCheapest per unit
20 mg modified-release capsule1AED 7,820AED 78.20
40 mg modified-release capsule1AED 5,014AED 50.14

Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.

Brand names

Brands of dexmethylphenidate in the UAE

1 brand name of dexmethylphenidate is on the official list in the UAE. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.

Who supplies it

Dexmethylphenidate manufacturers in the UAE

The official list names 2 manufacturers for dexmethylphenidate in the UAE: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, U.S.A and Lannett Company Inc., U.S.A.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does dexmethylphenidate cost in the UAE?
Official public prices for dexmethylphenidate in the UAE range from AED 7,820 to AED 7,820 per pack across 2 listed products. The cheapest 20 mg modified-release capsule works out at AED 78.20 each (about $21.29).
What kind of price is this?
It is the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi: the most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge for the pack. Health insurance (for example Thiqa or Basic plans) may cover all or part of it, and the patient pays any co-payment.
How much will I pay for dexmethylphenidate at a pharmacy in the UAE?
Up to AED 7,820 for Focalin Xr (100). The most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge (public price). Insurance may cover part.
What is the cheapest dexmethylphenidate 20 mg modified-release capsule in the UAE?
Focalin Xr at AED 7,820 for 100, or AED 78.20 per capsule.
What brands of dexmethylphenidate are sold in the UAE?
1 brand name is on the official list, including Focalin (from AED 7,820).
Who makes dexmethylphenidate sold in the UAE?
Manufacturers named on the official list include Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, U.S.A and Lannett Company Inc., U.S.A.
Evidence

Sources

  1. Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Drug Master price list (public prices), version effective 2 October 2026. www.doh.gov.ae/en/resources/drug-prices. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  2. Central Bank of the UAE; Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Fixed US dollar pegs: 1 USD = 3.6725 AED; 1 USD = 3.75 SAR. www.centralbank.ae/en/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.

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