How to read medicine prices in Egypt?

Prices for Egyptian-made medicines are always indicated directly on the packaging and are fixed. To read them correctly, follow these instructions:

1. Currency: The price is indicated in Egyptian pounds (L.E.) or sometimes in piastres (PT). 1 pound = 100 piastres.
2. Location on the packaging: Look for numbers next to the date of manufacture and expiration date. The numbers may be printed in ink or embossed.
3. Special case: Sometimes the price is indicated per strip. Then the total cost of the pack needs to be calculated: price per strip × number of strips in the package.

Important life hack: There are packages where the price is written in Indo-Arabic numerals, which differ from the ones we are used to. For example, the digit "5" may look like "۰", and "0" like "٠". To avoid confusion, we recommend reading our article about numbers in Egypt in advance.

What to do if there is no price? If the price on the box is erased or smudged, it is a bad sign. It is better to leave such a pharmacy, as you will most likely be forced to pay an inflated price. In an honest pharmacy, the price is always visible.

For more tips on choosing a pharmacy and safe shopping, see our guide: Medicines from Egypt – which ones to buy, how and where to buy, prices.

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