Mercaptamine vs Trientine dihydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mercaptamine was dispensed 3.0× as often as Trientine dihydrochloride in May 2026 — 6 items versus 2 in England.
6items
Mercaptamine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Trientine dihydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mercaptamine versus Trientine dihydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mercaptamine · ╌ Trientine dihydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Mercaptamine | Trientine dihydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 100 | 35 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £990 | £9,072 |
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