The price you pay for Restasis eye drops may depend on the form you’re prescribed, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use. Financial assistance may be available to help you with the cost of Restasis.
Several factors can affect the price you’ll pay for Restasis, including:
- your insurance coverage
- whether your doctor prescribes Restasis or Restasis MultiDose
- the pharmacy you use
- available financial assistance for Restasis (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)
To find out the cost of Restasis for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. The next section, “Restasis coupons and savings,” includes information about how much you can save by using an Optum Perks coupon.
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In the single-dose vial form, Restasis is available as the generic drug cyclosporine. But Restasis Multidose only comes as a brand-name drug. It’s not currently available in a generic version.
A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. A generic is considered to be just as safe and effective as the original drug. And generics generally cost less than brand-name drugs.
To find out how the costs of Restasis and cyclosporine eye drops compare, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
If you’ve been prescribed Restasis and you’re interested in using cyclosporine instead, talk with your doctor. They may prefer that you take one version instead of the other. In addition, you’ll need to check with your insurance provider. This is because it may only cover one drug or the other.
Why is there such a cost difference between brand-name drugs and generics?Years of research and testing are needed to ensure that brand-name drugs are safe and effective. This testing can make the drugs expensive.
The maker of a brand-name drug can sell the drug for up to 20 years. After that, other drugmakers can create generic versions. This competition in the market can lead to lower costs for generics. And because generics have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t need to be studied again. This can also lead to lower generic costs.
If you take Restasis long term, you may be able to lower your costs in the following ways:
Look into getting a 90-day supply of your medication: You may be able to get a 90-day supply of Restasis if approved by your insurance company. This could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost of Restasis. If you’re interested in getting a 90-day supply of this drug, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
Use a mail-order pharmacy to get your medication: Using a mail-order pharmacy might help lower your cost for Restasis. Plus, you could get your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order drugs. You may also be able to get a 90-day supply of the drug through mail order.
If you don’t have health insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to suggest online pharmacy options that could work for you.
If you need financial support to pay for Restasis or help understanding your insurance coverage, assistance is available. For example:
- The drug’s manufacturer offers a program called the Restasis Savings Program. With a qualifying insurance program, you could pay as little as $0 for a 90-day supply of Restasis. For more information and to find out whether you’re eligible for support, call 844-469-8327 or visit the program website.
- Some websites provide details about drug assistance programs, ways to make the most of your insurance coverage, and links to savings cards and other services. Two such websites are:
On these sites, you can find insurance information, details on drug assistance programs, and links to savings cards and other services.
In addition, you may qualify for other assistance through a program called myAbbVie Assist. To learn more about this program, call 800-222-6885 or visit the program’s website.
If you have questions about how to pay for your prescription, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about Restasis and cost.
How much does Restasis cost with insurance vs. without insurance?
Your cost for Restasis with insurance depends on many different factors, including:
- which form of Restasis you use (Restasis or Restasis MultiDose)
- your insurance plan
- the pharmacy that you use
- whether you qualify for the Restasis Savings Card
It’s likely that Restasis will cost less with insurance than without insurance.
If you have insurance, contact your insurance provider to find out how much you’ll pay for Restasis with your insurance plan. But if you don’t have insurance, ask your doctor or pharmacist what your cost for Restasis will be.
Can I use a Restasis coupon if I have Medicare coverage?
No, you cannot use a Restasis coupon if you have any federal- or state-funded insurance. This includes Medicare and Medicaid.
If you need help paying for your medication, you may qualify for other assistance through a program called myAbbVie Assist. To learn more about this program, call 800-222-6885 or visit the program’s webpage.
For more resources that may help you save on the price of Restasis, see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section. Also ask your doctor or pharmacist if they can recommend ways to save on the price of the drug.
Where is the cheapest place to buy Restasis?
If you’re looking for the best price for Restasis and you have insurance, you might want to contact your insurance provider. Some insurance providers have preferred pharmacies, and your medication may cost less at these pharmacies.
If you don’t have insurance, check out Optum Perks to compare the cost of Restasis at different pharmacies in your area. (Optum Perks cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.)
Your doctor or pharmacist may also have suggestions on ways to lower the cost of your prescription.
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You may want to consider the following information if you have insurance and use Restasis.
If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Restasis. This means the company and your doctor will discuss Restasis in regard to your treatment. The insurance company will then determine whether the medication is covered.
If a drug requires prior authorization but you start treatment without the prior approval, you could pay the full cost of the medication. You can ask your insurance company whether Restasis requires prior authorization.
Disclaimer: Healthline has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.