Where can I buy Trientine capsules and are they expensive?

As a special drug used to treat rare diseases, Trientine has relatively limited access worldwide. In the Chinese market, the original drug trientine has been launched through specific channels, but it is mainly concentrated in a small number of medical institutions or designated supply systems with experience in the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases, and has not been fully rolled out. This also means that patients often need to rely on the hospital system or specific compliance channels during the actual drug purchase process, and cannot purchase them in regular pharmacies like ordinary prescription drugs.

Because it is an imported drug, the overall domestic price level of trientine is relatively high. Factors such as drug production costs, cross-border transportation, regulatory compliance, and supply scale will all have an impact on the final selling price. At present, the coverage of this drug in the medical insurance system is still relatively limited, which is also a practical problem faced by many patients in long-term treatment planning.

From the perspective of overseas markets, the supply system of trientine is relatively mature, especially in Europe. Take the German version of the original Trientine as an example. The common specification is 200mg × 100 tablets. Its market price often exceeds 40,000 yuan when converted into RMB, and the price may fluctuate with exchange rate changes. This type of price level is not uncommon for rare disease drugs, but it places higher demands on patients' affordability.

In addition, there is also a generic version of trientine produced in India in the overseas market. Its main ingredients and pharmacological mechanism are basically the same as the original drug, which can theoretically meet the needs of copper chelation therapy. However, different manufacturers have differences in production standards, quality control and stability, and the price range is relatively opaque. Therefore, whether they choose original drugs or generic drugs, patients should obtain drugs through legal and reliable channels under the guidance of doctors and avoid making their own judgment or frequently changing sources to ensure the continuity, safety and long-term effects of treatment.

Reference materials:https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06824