Rivastigmine Price in the UAE (2026)
Cheapest 1.5 mg capsule: Vitacholine, AED 109 for 30 capsules. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.99 per capsuleWhat a patient pays for rivastigmine in the UAE
The most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge (public price). Insurance may cover part.
4 different brand names across 4 strengths are on the official list.
has the lowest listed price per capsule for the same strength: $0.049 vs $0.99 here (different price types; see below).
How much will Rivastigmine 1.5 mg capsule cost you?
All 7 rivastigmine products in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitacholine | 1.5 mg capsules | 30 capsules | AED 109 | AED 3.63 |
| Vitacholine | 4.5 mg capsules | 30 capsules | AED 109 | AED 3.63 |
| Trivacin | 4.6 mg/24h transdermal patches | — | AED 356 | — |
| Exelon Patch | 4.6 mg/24hrs transdermal patches | 1 | AED 577 | — |
| Exelon | 4.6 mg/24h transdermal patches | 30 | AED 725 | — |
| Trivacin | 9.5 mg/24hrs transdermal patches | — | AED 356 | — |
| Exelon Patch | 9.5 mg/24hrs transdermal patches | 1 | AED 577 | — |
Rivastigmine 1.5 mg capsule: the UAE vs 5 other countries
| Country | Price type | Per capsule (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Jan Aushadhi MRP | ₹4.69 | $0.049 |
| United Kingdom | NHS Drug Tariff price | £0.064 | $0.085 |
| United States | NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost | $0.17 | $0.17 |
| South Africa | Single Exit Price (SEP) | R5.85 | $0.35 |
| Australia | PBS approved ex-manufacturer price | A$1.15 | $0.81 |
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 rivastigmine in the UAE
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 mg patch | 3 | AED 356 | — |
| 9.5 mg patch | 2 | AED 356 | — |
| 1.5 mg capsule | 1 | AED 109 | AED 3.63 |
| 4.5 mg capsule | 1 | AED 109 | AED 3.63 |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
Brands of rivastigmine in the UAE
3 brand names of rivastigmine are on the official list in the UAE. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.
Rivastigmine manufacturers in the UAE
The official list names 4 manufacturers for rivastigmine in the UAE: TAHA PHARMA, TUNISIA, ACINO AG , Germany, Novartis Pharma AG, SWITZERLAND and Novartis, SPAIN.
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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