CUPRIMINE vs FILSUVEZ

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and FILSUVEZ are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CUPRIMINE	FILSUVEZ
Rating	74/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	BIRCH TRITERPENES
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Chiesi
Dosage forms	Capsule	Topical
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	Epidermolysis Bullosa

cuprimine filsuvez

Rating

74/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

BIRCH TRITERPENES

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Chiesi

Dosage forms

Capsule

Topical

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

Epidermolysis Bullosa

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cuprimine or Filsuvez?

By our independent rating, Cuprimine scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.6 out of 5 for Filsuvez. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Filsuvez?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Filsuvez contains Birch Triterpenes — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.