Methadone Price in the UAE (2026)
Cheapest 5 mg tablet: Physeptone, AED 19.50 for 100 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.053 per tabletWhat a patient pays for methadone in the UAE
The most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge (public price). Insurance may cover part.
4 different brand names across 2 strengths are on the official list.
For 5 mg tablet, the priciest tablet (Methadone) costs 16.2 times the cheapest (Physeptone).
How much will Methadone 5 mg tablet cost you?
All 11 methadone products in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physeptone | 5 mg tablets | 100 tablets | AED 19.50 | AED 0.20 |
| Methadone Hydrochloride | 5 mg tablets | 100 tablets | AED 106 | AED 1.06 |
| Physeptone | 5 mg tablets | 50 tablets | AED 54.63 | AED 1.09 |
| Methadone | 5 mg tablets | 100 tablets | AED 150 | AED 1.50 |
| Methadone | 5 mg tablets | 100 tablets | AED 185 | AED 1.85 |
| Methadone | 5 mg tablets | 50 tablets | AED 98.00 | AED 1.96 |
| Methadone | 5 mg tablets | 100 tablets | AED 316 | AED 3.16 |
| Physeptone | 10 mg/ml solution for injection | 10 | AED 12.00 | — |
| Methadone | 10 mg/ml solution for injection | 1 | AED 91.00 | — |
| Mephenon | 10 mg/1ml solution for injection | 1 | AED 110 | — |
| Physeptone | 10 mg/ml solution for injection | 10 | AED 274 | — |
Methadone 5 mg tablet: the UAE vs 3 other countries
| Country | Price type | Per tablet (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | PBS approved ex-manufacturer price | A$0.15 | $0.11 |
| United States | NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| United Kingdom | NHS Drug Tariff price | £0.40 | $0.53 |
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 methadone in the UAE
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mg tablet | 7 | AED 19.50 | AED 0.20 |
| 10 mg injection | 4 | AED 12.00 | — |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
Brands of methadone in the UAE
2 brand names of methadone are on the official list in the UAE. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.
Methadone manufacturers in the UAE
The official list names 9 manufacturers for methadone in the UAE: The Wellcome Foundation Limited, UNITED KINGDOM, Camber Pharmaceutical Inc., U.S.A, MACARTHYS LABORATORIES LIMITED, UNITED KINGDOM, SpecGx LLC, U.S.A, HIKMA / WESTWARD, U.S.A, Martindale Pharma, UNITED KINGDOM, Roxane Laboratories, U.S.A and MACARTHYS LABORATORIES LIMITED T/A MARTINDALE PHARMACEUTICAL and 1 more.
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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