Rifaximin Price in the UAE (2026)
Cheapest 200 mg tablet: Xifaxan, AED 116 for 12 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $2.62 per tabletWhat a patient pays for rifaximin in the UAE
Co-payment on the Abu Dhabi Basic insurance plan for this pack. Without insurance you pay up to the public price.
3 different brand names across 2 strengths are on the official list.
For 200 mg tablet, the priciest tablet (Normix) costs 2.3 times the cheapest (Xifaxan).
has the lowest listed price per tablet for the same strength: $0.069 vs $2.62 here (different price types; see below).
How much will Rifaximin 200 mg tablet cost you?
All 4 rifaximin products in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xifaxan | 200 mg tablets | 12 tablets | AED 116 | AED 9.63 |
| Normix | 200 mg tablets | 12 tablets | AED 264 | AED 22.01 |
| Xifaxan | 550 mg tablets | 56 tablets | AED 1,240 | AED 22.13 |
| Targaxan | 550 mg tablets | 56 tablets | AED 1,895 | AED 33.84 |
Rifaximin 200 mg tablet: the UAE vs 2 other countries
| Country | Price type | Per tablet (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Jan Aushadhi MRP | ₹6.56 | $0.069 |
| United Kingdom | NHS Drug Tariff price | £1.68 | $2.25 |
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 rifaximin in the UAE
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 mg tablet | 2 | AED 116 | AED 9.63 |
| 550 mg tablet | 2 | AED 1,240 | AED 22.13 |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
Brands of rifaximin in the UAE
3 brand names of rifaximin are on the official list in the UAE. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.
Rifaximin manufacturers in the UAE
The official list names 3 manufacturers for rifaximin in the UAE: Alfasigma S.p.A, ITALY, Titolare, SPAIN and Norgine B.V ., NETHERLANDS.
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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