Restasis for Dry Eye

Posted by Nancy C @nac1, Dec 27, 2024

My insurance has stopped covering Restasis which is very expensive. The generic is $200 a month. Anyone have a suggestion for a substitute? I also take medication for Glaucoma and eye pressure.

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12jo | @12jo | Dec 28, 2024

My insurance wouldn't approve Restasis, so my doctor prescribed cyclosporine.
I get it through Express Scripts - $13 for a 3 month supply.

mikayla | @mikaylar | Dec 29, 2024

My Restasis is $47 for 60. I use each vial 2-3x. Maybe you could change your insurance???

jackielb | @jackielb | Dec 29, 2024

In reply to @mazel47 "My insurance doesn’t cover Restasis either. All these years I have been getting my prescription from..." + (show)

What Canadian pharmacy do you use?

mazel47 | @mazel47 | Dec 29, 2024

Canada Drugs Direct. They are the lowest in price.

mazel47 | @mazel47 | Dec 29, 2024

In reply to @mikaylar "My Restasis is $47 for 60. I use each vial 2-3x. Maybe you could change your..." + (show)

Good price, what insurance do you have? I have Cigna

mikayla | @mikaylar | Dec 29, 2024

Blue Cross Keystone 65 Personal Choice

elisabeth007 | @elisabeth007 | Dec 29, 2024

i use Cequa which is cyclosporine .09 (restasis is .05 cyclosporine) i have been on it for about 2 years. previously i was on restasis for about 10 years. often the physician can submit documentation getting the insurance company to cover it based on “medical necessity” i cant remember when i wanted approved. it neeeds to get renewed annually