Methylphenidate Price in the UAE (2026)
Cheapest 10 mg tablet: Ritalin, AED 19.50 for 30 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.18 per tabletWhat a patient pays for methylphenidate in the UAE
The most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge (public price). Insurance may cover part.
4 different brand names across 9 strengths are on the official list.
has the lowest listed price per tablet for the same strength: $0.11 vs $0.18 here (different price types; see below).
How much will Methylphenidate 10 mg tablet cost you?
All 13 methylphenidate products in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritalin | 10 mg tablets | 30 tablets | AED 19.50 | AED 0.65 |
| Medikinet | 5 mg/1 Capsule modified release capsules | 30 | AED 29.00 | AED 0.97 |
| Medikinet | 10 mg/Capsule modified release capsules | 30 | AED 58.50 | AED 1.95 |
| Medikinet | 20 mg modified release capsules | 30 | AED 117 | AED 3.90 |
| Medikinet | 30 mg modified release capsules | 30 | AED 176 | AED 5.87 |
| Medikinet | 40 mg modified release capsules | 30 | AED 235 | AED 7.82 |
| Concentia | 18 mg/1 Tablet prolonged release tablets | 30 | AED 82.50 | AED 2.75 |
| Concerta | 18 mg modified release tablets | 30 | AED 176 | AED 5.87 |
| Concerta | 27 mg extended release tablets | 30 | AED 226 | AED 7.54 |
| Concerta | 27 mg prolonged release tablets | 30 | AED 367 | AED 12.25 |
| Concentia | 36 mg/1 Tablet prolonged release tablets | 30 | AED 143 | AED 4.77 |
| Concerta | 36 mg modified release tablets | 30 | AED 240 | AED 7.98 |
| Concentia | 54 mg/1 Tablet prolonged release tablets | 30 | AED 215 | AED 7.15 |
Methylphenidate 10 mg tablet: the UAE vs 4 other countries
| Country | Price type | Per tablet (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | PBS approved ex-manufacturer price | A$0.16 | $0.11 |
| United Kingdom | NHS Drug Tariff price | £0.093 | $0.12 |
| United States | NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| South Africa | Single Exit Price (SEP) | R4.87 | $0.29 |
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 methylphenidate in the UAE
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 mg modified-release tablet | 2 | AED 82.50 | AED 2.75 |
| 27 mg modified-release tablet | 2 | AED 226 | AED 7.54 |
| 36 mg modified-release tablet | 2 | AED 143 | AED 4.77 |
| 10 mg tablet | 1 | AED 19.50 | AED 0.65 |
| 5 mg modified-release capsule | 1 | AED 29.00 | AED 0.97 |
| 10 mg modified-release capsule | 1 | AED 58.50 | AED 1.95 |
| 20 mg modified-release capsule | 1 | AED 117 | AED 3.90 |
| 30 mg modified-release capsule | 1 | AED 176 | AED 5.87 |
| 40 mg modified-release capsule | 1 | AED 235 | AED 7.82 |
| 54 mg modified-release tablet | 1 | AED 215 | AED 7.15 |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
Brands of methylphenidate in the UAE
4 brand names of methylphenidate are on the official list in the UAE. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.
Methylphenidate manufacturers in the UAE
The official list names 6 manufacturers for methylphenidate in the UAE: Novartis Pharma AG, SWITZERLAND, Medice Arzneimittel Putter GmbH & Co. KG., GERMANY, EXELTIS HEALTHCARE, S.L. [Guadalajara;Spain], Spain, Janssen Cilag Manufacturing LLC, U.S.A, Janssen-Pharmaceuticals Inc, United States of America and JANSSEN CILAG Pty Ltd, Australia.
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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