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Isotretinoin 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 2.20

Cheapest 20 mg capsule: Xeractan, AED 66.00 for 30 capsules. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.60 per capsule
AED 66.00
cheapest pack (30 capsules)
AED 66.00
30 capsules (1 a day for a month)
27
listed products
public price
price type
What you actually pay

What a patient pays for isotretinoin in the UAE

AED 66.00
official public price for Xeractan, 30 capsules
Up to AED 66.00
you pay at the pharmacy

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

27 products

12 different brand names across 7 strengths are on the official list.

3.8× spread

For 20 mg capsule, the priciest capsule (Roaccutane) costs 3.8 times the cheapest (Xeractan).

India

has the lowest listed price per capsule for the same strength: $0.049 vs $0.60 here (different price types; see below).

Interactive

How much will Isotretinoin 20 mg capsule cost you?

capsules per day: 1 a day
Supply
30 days90 days1 year

Your doctor decides how many capsules you need. This is a cost estimate only, using AED 2.20 per capsule.

Estimated cost
AED 66.00
For a full yearAED 803
Per capsule in USD$0.599
Every listed product

All 27 isotretinoin products in the UAE

Isotretinoin official prices in the UAE
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Xeractan20 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 66.00AED 2.20
A-Cnotren20 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 82.50AED 2.75
Sotret20 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 100AED 3.33
Ruatine20 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 100AED 3.33
Reducar20 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 125AED 4.17
Oratane20 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 159AED 5.30
Decutan20 mg capsules50 capsulesAED 265AED 5.30
Oratane20 mg capsules60 capsulesAED 318AED 5.30
Tretin20 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 181AED 6.02
Curacne20 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 184AED 6.12
Roaccutane20 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 250AED 8.33
Isosupra8 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 72.00AED 2.40
Sotret10 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 40.00AED 1.33
A-Cnotren10 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 50.00AED 1.67
Reducar10 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 69.50AED 2.32
Oratane10 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 95.50AED 3.18
Oratane10 mg capsules60 capsulesAED 192AED 3.19
Decutan10 mg capsules50 capsulesAED 160AED 3.20
Roaccutane10 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 101AED 3.35
Tretin10 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 104AED 3.47
Curacne10 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 105AED 3.48
Isosupra16 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 125AED 4.17
Oratane30 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 225AED 7.50
Oratane40 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 301AED 10.03
Curacne40 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 301AED 10.03
Tretin0.5 mg/g gel30AED 21.50—
Isotrex0.5 mg/g gel30AED 23.50—
XeractanAED 2.20
A-CnotrenAED 2.75
SotretAED 3.33
RuatineAED 3.33
ReducarAED 4.17
OrataneAED 5.30
DecutanAED 5.30
TretinAED 6.02
CuracneAED 6.12
RoaccutaneAED 8.33
Isotretinoin 20 mg capsule: price per capsule by product (AED)
Same medicine, other countries

Isotretinoin 20 mg capsule: the UAE vs 5 other countries

India$0.049
Australia$0.29
United Arab Emirates (this page)$0.60
South Africa$0.63
United Kingdom$1.83
United States$4.18
Lowest listed price per capsule (USD)
By country
CountryPrice typePer capsule (local)Per unit (USD)
IndiaJan Aushadhi MRP₹4.69$0.049
AustraliaPBS approved ex-manufacturer priceA$0.41$0.29
South AfricaSingle Exit Price (SEP)R10.50$0.63
United KingdomNHS Drug Tariff price£1.37$1.83
United StatesNADAC pharmacy acquisition cost$4.18$4.18

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.

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.

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Strengths and forms

Every strength and form of isotretinoin in the UAE

Strengths and forms
Strength and formProductsCheapest packCheapest per unit
20 mg capsule11AED 66.00AED 2.20
10 mg capsule9AED 40.00AED 1.33
40 mg capsule2AED 301AED 10.03
0.5 mg gel2AED 21.50—
8 mg capsule1AED 72.00AED 2.40
16 mg capsule1AED 125AED 4.17
30 mg capsule1AED 225AED 7.50

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

Brand names

Brands of isotretinoin in the UAE

12 brand names of isotretinoin are on the official list in the UAE. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.

Who supplies it

Isotretinoin manufacturers in the UAE

The official list names 15 manufacturers for isotretinoin in the UAE: Jazeera Pharmaceutical Industries, SAUDI ARABIA, Pharmathen S.A., GREECE, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD., INDIA, MS PHARMA PARTNERS HOLDING WLL, U.A.E, GAP S.A., GREECE, Douglas Manufacturing Ltd., NEW ZEALAND, Actavis HF, ICELAND and PNG Gerolymatos S.A., GREECE and 7 more.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How much does isotretinoin cost in the UAE?
Official public prices for isotretinoin in the UAE range from AED 66.00 to AED 318 per pack across 27 listed products. The cheapest 20 mg capsule works out at AED 2.20 each (about $0.60).
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 isotretinoin at a pharmacy in the UAE?
Up to AED 66.00 for Xeractan (30 capsules). The most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge (public price). Insurance may cover part.
What is the cheapest isotretinoin 20 mg capsule in the UAE?
Xeractan at AED 66.00 for 30 capsules, or AED 2.20 per capsule. 10 other products have the same strength.
What brands of isotretinoin are sold in the UAE?
12 brand names are on the official list, including Tretin (from AED 21.50), Isotrex (from AED 23.50), Sotret (from AED 40.00), A-Cnotren (from AED 50.00) and Xeractan (from AED 66.00).
Who makes isotretinoin sold in the UAE?
Manufacturers named on the official list include Jazeera Pharmaceutical Industries, SAUDI ARABIA, Pharmathen S.A., GREECE, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD., INDIA and MS PHARMA PARTNERS HOLDING WLL, U.A.E.
Is isotretinoin cheaper in other countries?
For 20 mg capsule, the lowest listed price per capsule is $0.049 in India, $0.29 in Australia, $0.63 in South Africa and $1.83 in the United Kingdom, compared with $0.60 in the UAE. Each country publishes a different type of price, so treat this as a rough guide.
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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