Zidovudine Price in the UAE (2026)
Cheapest 300 mg tablet: Zidovudine, AED 166 for 60 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.75 per tabletWhat a patient pays for zidovudine in the UAE
The most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge (public price). Insurance may cover part.
2 different brand names across 2 strengths are on the official list.
has the lowest listed price per tablet for the same strength: $0.18 vs $0.75 here (different price types; see below).
How much will Zidovudine 300 mg tablet cost you?
All 7 zidovudine products in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zidovudine | 300 mg tablets | 60 tablets | AED 166 | AED 2.76 |
| Zidovudine | 300 mg tablets | 60 tablets | AED 173 | AED 2.88 |
| Retrovir | 10 mg/ml solution for injection | 20 | AED 104 | — |
| Retrovir | 10 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion | 20 | AED 490 | — |
| Retrovir | 10 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion | 20 | AED 513 | — |
| Retrovir | 10 mg/ml oral solution | 200 | AED 93.00 | — |
| Zidovudine | 10 mg/ml oral solution | 240 | AED 300 | — |
Zidovudine 300 mg tablet: the UAE vs 2 other countries
| Country | Price type | Per tablet (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Single Exit Price (SEP) | R2.96 | $0.18 |
| United States | NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost | $0.46 | $0.46 |
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.
Combinations containing zidovudine in the UAE
Every strength and form of zidovudine in the UAE
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mg injection | 3 | AED 104 | — |
| 300 mg tablet | 2 | AED 166 | AED 2.76 |
| 10 mg oral liquid | 2 | AED 93.00 | — |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
Brands of zidovudine in the UAE
1 brand name of zidovudine is on the official list in the UAE. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.
Zidovudine manufacturers in the UAE
The official list names 7 manufacturers for zidovudine in the UAE: Camber Pharmaceutical Inc., U.S.A, Hetero Drugs Limited, INDIA, GlaxoSmithKline, UNITED KINGDOM, ViiV Healthcare UK Limited, UNITED KINGDOM, Glaxo Operations UK Ltd., UNITED KINGDOM, The Wellcome Foundation Limited, UNITED KINGDOM and Aurobindo Pharma Limited, United States of America.
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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