Linagliptin price in Malaysia (2026)
Bangladesh list prices converted into MYR, plus the registration rules of the NPRA, the legal import routes and the real cost build-up for Malaysia.
Quick answer: linagliptin price in Malaysia
Bangladeshi list price for generic linagliptin5 mg is BDT 6–BDT 25 per unit (about MYR 0.199–MYR 0.83), i.e. MYR 5.977–MYR 24.9 per 30-unit month; add freight, duty and distributor margin for $Malaysia.
FX basis: 1 USD = 122.87 BDT (September 2026). Conversions are indicative only — the binding price is your supplier quotation.
Currency conversion
| Item | BDT | MYR | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest unit price | BDT 6 | MYR 0.199 | US$0.05 |
| Highest unit price | BDT 25 | MYR 0.83 | US$0.20 |
| 30-unit month (lowest) | BDT 180 | MYR 5.977 | US$1.46 |
| 30-unit month (highest) | BDT 750 | MYR 24.9 | US$6.10 |
Bangladesh benchmark (world reference price)
Registered brands and list prices for this molecule in Bangladesh (DGDA registration, via MedEx).
| Brand | Manufacturer | Strength | Unit price | ≈ USD | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linasec Lowest | Army Pharma Limited | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 6 | US$0.05 | 2 x 10: ৳ 120.00 |
| Linatin | Delta Pharma Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 7 | US$0.06 | 3 x 10: ৳ 210.00 |
| Linax | The IBN SINA Pharmaceutical PLC | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 8 | US$0.07 | 6 x 10: ৳ 480.00 |
| Dualin | Naafco Pharma PLC | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 15 | US$0.12 | 3 x 10: ৳ 450.00 |
| Ligend | Euro Pharma Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 15 | US$0.12 | 2 x 10: ৳ 300.00 |
| Linago | Medicon Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 15 | US$0.12 | 3 x 10: ৳ 450.00 |
| Linaxitin | Pharmasia Limited | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 15 | US$0.12 | 2 x 15: ৳ 450.00 |
| Renaliv | Albion Laboratories Limited | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 15 | US$0.12 | 5 x 10: ৳ 750.00 |
| SB-Lina | Sunman-Birdem Pharma Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 15 | US$0.12 | 20's pack: ৳ 300.00 |
| Isentin | Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 17 | US$0.14 | 2 x 10: ৳ 340.00 |
| D-Lina | Desh Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 18 | US$0.15 | 3 x 10: ৳ 540.00 |
| Ligazid | Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 18 | US$0.15 | 3 x 10: ৳ 540.00 |
| Linacon | Concord Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 18 | US$0.15 | 2 x 10: ৳ 360.00 |
| Linarol | Drug International Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 18 | US$0.15 | 3 x 14: ৳ 756.00 |
| Linera | Ziska Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 18 | US$0.15 | 3 x 10: ৳ 540.00 |
| Linita | Square Pharmaceuticals PLC | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 18 | US$0.15 | 3 x 10: ৳ 540.00 |
| Tajenta | Goodman Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 18 | US$0.15 | 2 x 10: ৳ 360.00 |
| Traneta | Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 18 | US$0.15 | 2 x 15: ৳ 540.00 |
| Dialina | Biopharma Limited | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 3 x 10: ৳ 600.00 |
| Edjenta | Edruc Limited | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 20's pack: ৳ 400.00 |
| Linadi | Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 3 x 10: ৳ 600.00 |
| Linadus | Opsonin Pharma Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 2 x 14: ৳ 560.00 |
| Linajen | Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 3 x 10: ৳ 600.00 |
| Linastar | Orion Pharma Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 3 x 10: ৳ 600.00 |
| Linatab | Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 2 x 10: ৳ 400.00 |
| Lintin | Kemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 20's pack: ৳ 400.00 |
| Temolina | Team Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 2 x 15: ৳ 600.00 |
| Adlina | UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 22 | US$0.18 | 3 x 10: ৳ 660.00 |
| Carlina | Radiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 22 | US$0.18 | 2 x 10: ৳ 440.00 |
| Diplin | Navana Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 22 | US$0.18 | 3 x 10: ৳ 660.00 |
| Glinta | Renata PLC | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 22 | US$0.18 | 3 x 10: ৳ 660.00 |
| Glipxen | Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 22 | US$0.18 | 4 x 7: ৳ 616.00 |
| Lijenta | NIPRO JMI Pharma Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 22 | US$0.18 | 2 x 15: ৳ 660.00 |
| Linaglip | Aristopharma Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 22 | US$0.18 | 3 x 10: ৳ 660.00 |
| Linalit | The White Horse Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 22 | US$0.18 | 3 x 10: ৳ 660.00 |
| Linaptin | General Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 22 | US$0.18 | 2 x 15: ৳ 660.00 |
| Lino | ACME Laboratories Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 22 | US$0.18 | 3 x 10: ৳ 660.00 |
| Renolina | DBL Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 22 | US$0.18 | 3 x 7: ৳ 462.00 |
| Glitin | ACI Limited | 5 mg Tablet | BDT 25 | US$0.20 | 3 x 10: ৳ 750.00 |
Source: MedEx Bangladesh drug registry (list prices of DGDA-registered brands). Unit prices move with pack size, pharmacy and exchange rate — reference only. Original registry page
Import and regulatory notes
National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA). Malaysia has one of the better-regulated generics markets in ASEAN: products must be registered with the NPRA with a valid product licence, and hospital procurement runs through government tenders. Patient-level imports of unregistered products require an NPRA import authorisation.
How to obtain it legally
- Obtain a prescription plus the diagnostic/genetic report from the treating physician (e.g. the target-mutation result).
- Confirm the exact brand and strength, and ask the supplier for the batch number, certificate of analysis (COA) and the manufacturer's GMP credentials.
- Clear the shipment through a NPRA-licensed importer or pharmacy; unregistered products go through the named-patient route.
- Check batch number, expiry and packaging on arrival, then follow the prescriber's monitoring schedule.
What adds to the price when you import
- International freight and cold chain (monoclonal antibodies and insulins need 2–8°C end-to-end).
- Customs duty and import VAT in Malaysia.
- Compliance, licensing and warehousing cost of the importer/distributor (typically 10–30%).
- Order size and pack configuration — full cases price below retail strips.
- Exchange-rate movement: this page converts at 1 USD = 122.87 BDT.
Availability in Southeast Asia
| Country | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | Registered / available | MIMS Malaysia carries a linagliptin + metformin (Trajenta Duo) full monograph, indicating regional availability. |
Frequently asked questions
How much does linagliptin cost in Malaysia?
There is no fixed public retail price for linagliptin in Malaysia in the sources we track (most supply is hospital- or named-patient based). Use the Bangladesh list price as the benchmark: BDT 6–BDT 25 (US$0.05–US$0.20) per unit, about MYR 0.199–MYR 0.83 in MYR per unit and MYR 5.977–MYR 24.9 per 30-unit month, before freight, customs duty and distributor margin.
Can I legally import linagliptin into Malaysia?
Yes, but only through the rules of the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA): Malaysia has one of the better-regulated generics markets in ASEAN: products must be registered with the NPRA with a valid product licence, and hospital procurement runs through government tenders. Patient-level imports of unregistered products require an NPRA import authorisation. Prescription medicines must move on a valid prescription through a licensed importer, pharmacy or hospital; personal-use imports need a named-patient / compassionate-use authorisation.
Are Bangladeshi or Indian generics of linagliptin approved in Malaysia?
We cannot confirm the registration status of every individual generic brand in Malaysia. National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) is the approving authority, and only products with a local product registration (or a special import authorisation) may be sold routinely. Ask your supplier for the local registration or import permit for the specific brand before you buy.
Why is the Bangladesh price a useful reference?
Bangladesh is a least-developed-country WTO member with a pharmaceutical patent exemption running to 2033, so local manufacturers can legally produce molecules that are still on patent elsewhere — and DGDA-registered list prices are public. That makes it the practical global floor price for on-patent targeted therapy and the benchmark used in import negotiations.
What is the availability situation for linagliptin in Malaysia?
Malaysia: Registered / available. MIMS Malaysia carries a linagliptin + metformin (Trajenta Duo) full monograph, indicating regional availability.
This molecule in other markets
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