UAE to ban veterinary use of ciprofloxacin
The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) announced that use of ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, in the UAE veterinary sector will be prohibited from 1 November 2026.
Event / data period: 2026-10-20
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The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) announced that use of ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, in the UAE veterinary sector will be prohibited from 1 November 2026. The Emirates News Agency reported on 20 October that the decision followed scientific assessment of antimicrobial-resistance data, including studies submitted by United Arab Emirates University.
The ban covers veterinary medicines and raw materials containing ciprofloxacin. EDE said nine products are affected: eight imported and one locally registered. Relevant businesses must stop manufacturing, importing and supplying the products, withdraw stocks before the ban takes effect, and re-export or dispose of remaining quantities under approved procedures.
Data
Products covered by ciprofloxacin ban
Product counts from EDE’s 20 October announcement.
| Total affected products | 9 |
| Imported products | 8 |
| Locally registered product | 1 |
Methodology
Counts describe the products covered by the measure announced to take effect on 1 November 2026.
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