trientine hydrochloride

Frequently asked questions

What does Trientine Hydrochloride treat?

Trientine Hydrochloride (Trientine Hydrochloride) may be used to treat hepatolenticular degeneration, nervous system heavy metal poisoning, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How much does Trientine Hydrochloride cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $101.25 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Trientine Hydrochloride?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Trientine Hydrochloride. To pay less, Trientine Hydrochloride is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Trientine Hydrochloride?

Trientine Hydrochloride is marketed by Watson Labs Teva. You can see Watson Labs Teva's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Trientine Hydrochloride a brand-name or generic drug?

Trientine Hydrochloride is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Trientine Hydrochloride. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Trientine Hydrochloride available over the counter?

No. Trientine Hydrochloride is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Trientine Hydrochloride come in?

Trientine Hydrochloride is currently marketed as capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Trientine Hydrochloride?

Trientine Hydrochloride is classified as copper chelator, metal chelator, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Trientine Hydrochloride FDA-registered?

Trientine Hydrochloride is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA207567. You can verify this on its official FDA label.