# 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.

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- Published: 2026-10-20T14:20:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-20T14:20:12+00:00
- 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.

Methodology: Counts describe the products covered by the measure announced to take effect on 1 November 2026.

| Product category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total affected products | 9 |
| Imported products | 8 |
| Locally registered product | 1 |

Sources: <https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c2u6p6g-emirates-drug-establishment-bans-veterinary-use> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/uae-ciprofloxacin-veterinary-ban-effective-november-2026/data/uae-ciprofloxacin-veterinary-ban-effective-november-2026?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/uae-ciprofloxacin-veterinary-ban-effective-november-2026/data/uae-ciprofloxacin-veterinary-ban-effective-november-2026?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Emirates News Agency (WAM)](<https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c2u6p6g-emirates-drug-establishment-bans-veterinary-use>) (Source checked: 2026-10-20; Published: 2026-10-20)

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