Ruxolitinib Price in the UAE (2026)
Cheapest 15 mg tablet: Jakavi, AED 22,806 for 56 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $111 per tabletWhat a patient pays for ruxolitinib in the UAE
The most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge (public price). Insurance may cover part.
2 different brand names across 3 strengths are on the official list.
has the lowest listed price per tablet for the same strength: $53.71 vs $111 here (different price types; see below).
How much will Ruxolitinib 15 mg tablet cost you?
All 4 ruxolitinib products in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakavi | 15 mg tablets | 56 tablets | AED 22,806 | AED 407 |
| Opzelura | 1.5 % cream | 100 | AED 4,357 | — |
| Jakavi | 5 mg tablets | 56 tablets | AED 11,400 | AED 204 |
| Jakavi | 20 mg tablets | 56 tablets | AED 22,806 | AED 407 |
Ruxolitinib 15 mg tablet: the UAE vs 2 other countries
| Country | Price type | Per tablet (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Single Exit Price (SEP) | R891 | $53.71 |
| Australia | PBS approved ex-manufacturer price | A$80.58 | $56.59 |
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 ruxolitinib in the UAE
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mg tablet | 1 | AED 22,806 | AED 407 |
| cream | 1 | AED 4,357 | — |
| 5 mg tablet | 1 | AED 11,400 | AED 204 |
| 20 mg tablet | 1 | AED 22,806 | AED 407 |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
Brands of ruxolitinib in the UAE
2 brand names of ruxolitinib are on the official list in the UAE. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.
Ruxolitinib manufacturers in the UAE
The official list names 2 manufacturers for ruxolitinib in the UAE: Novartis Pharma AG, SWITZERLAND and Incyte Biosciences Distribution 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