Famciclovir Price in the UAE (2026)
Cheapest 250 mg tablet: Famciclovir, AED 104 for 30 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.94 per tabletWhat a patient pays for famciclovir in the UAE
The most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge (public price). Insurance may cover part.
5 different brand names across 3 strengths are on the official list.
For 250 mg tablet, the priciest tablet (Famvir) costs 9.4 times the cheapest (Famciclovir).
has the lowest listed price per tablet for the same strength: $0.42 vs $0.94 here (different price types; see below).
How much will Famciclovir 250 mg tablet cost you?
All 15 famciclovir products in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famciclovir | 250 mg tablets | 30 tablets | AED 104 | AED 3.45 |
| Famcimac | 250 mg tablets | 30 tablets | AED 430 | AED 14.32 |
| Virova | 250 mg tablets | 100 tablets | AED 1,519 | AED 15.19 |
| Virova | 250 mg tablets | 20 tablets | AED 391 | AED 19.53 |
| Famlogen | 250 mg tablets | 100 tablets | AED 1,987 | AED 19.87 |
| Famlogen | 250 mg tablets | 20 tablets | AED 512 | AED 25.58 |
| Famvir | 250 mg tablets | 21 tablets | AED 684 | AED 32.57 |
| Famcimac | 125 mg tablets | 30 tablets | AED 270 | AED 8.98 |
| Famvir | 125 mg tablets | 10 tablets | AED 175 | AED 17.50 |
| Famcimac | 500 mg tablets | 30 tablets | AED 685 | AED 22.82 |
| Virova | 500 mg tablets | 100 tablets | AED 3,247 | AED 32.47 |
| Famlogen | 500 mg tablets | 100 tablets | AED 3,607 | AED 36.07 |
| Virova | 500 mg tablets | 20 tablets | AED 812 | AED 40.58 |
| Famlogen | 500 mg tablets | 20 tablets | AED 902 | AED 45.08 |
| Famvir | 500 mg tablets | 14 tablets | AED 947 | AED 67.64 |
Famciclovir 250 mg tablet: the UAE vs 4 other countries
| Country | Price type | Per tablet (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost | $0.42 | $0.42 |
| Australia | PBS approved ex-manufacturer price | A$0.87 | $0.61 |
| South Africa | Single Exit Price (SEP) | R35.12 | $2.12 |
| United Kingdom | NHS Drug Tariff price | £9.88 | $13.21 |
Countries publish different kinds of price (manufacturer, reimbursement or retail), so differences are partly due to what is measured. Converted at official US dollar pegs (AED, SAR) and ECB reference rates of 23 October 2026.
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.
Every strength and form of famciclovir in the UAE
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 mg tablet | 7 | AED 104 | AED 3.45 |
| 500 mg tablet | 6 | AED 685 | AED 22.82 |
| 125 mg tablet | 2 | AED 175 | AED 8.98 |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
Brands of famciclovir in the UAE
4 brand names of famciclovir are on the official list in the UAE. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.
Famciclovir manufacturers in the UAE
The official list names 5 manufacturers for famciclovir in the UAE: Macleods Pharma Inc., U.S.A, Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., INDIA, Neopharma, U.A.E, Nexgen Pharma FZ LLC, U.A.E and Novartis Pharma AG, SWITZERLAND.
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Sources
- 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.
- 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.
Important: These are published reference prices and estimates, not a quote, and not medical advice. Actual costs depend on the hospital, your health, the exact treatment and your insurance. Always confirm the price with the provider before treatment. Read our disclaimer · Report an error