Key takeaways

  • The price of Xiidra varies depending on your treatment plan, insurance coverage (if you have it), and the pharmacy you use. You can consult your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider to determine specific costs.
  • Xiidra is available only as a brand-name drug. Although generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs, a generic version isn’t available for this medication.
  • You can explore several ways to potentially lower long-term costs for Xiidra. These include getting a 90-day supply, using mail-order pharmacies, and exploring assistance programs.

Xiidra retail price
$719
Save up to $26 per fill off of the retail price
The retail price of Xiidra is $719. Save up to $26 per fill off of the retail price.

Several factors can affect the price you’ll pay for Xiidra. These include:

  • your treatment plan
  • your insurance coverage, if you have health insurance
  • the pharmacy you use
  • available financial assistance for Xiidra (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section)

To determine your cost for Xiidra, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. This section also has information about how much you can save by using an Optum Perks coupon.

Note: For more details on this medication, see this in-depth Xiidra article.

Coupons and savings

To save money on your Xiidra prescription, explore these Optum Perks coupons.

Xiidra comes only as a brand-name drug. It’s not currently available as a generic version. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication but tends to cost less.

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 can make them expensive. The drugmaker 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 also can lead to lower generic costs.

If you use Xiidra long term, you could lower your costs in the following ways:

  • Look into getting a 90-day supply: You may be able to get a 90-day supply of Xiidra if approved by your insurance company. This could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the monthly cost of the drug. If you’re interested in a 90-day supply, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
  • Use a mail-order pharmacy: Using a mail-order pharmacy might help lower your cost for Xiidra. You could also get your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order drugs. You also may 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 Xiidra or help to understand your insurance, assistance is available. For example:

»SAVING MORE WITH OR WITHOUT INSURANCE:Find more details to save money on prescriptions.

How does the cost of Xiidra vs. Restasis compare?

Cost could be a factor when considering these drugs, whether or not you have health insurance. Visit Optum Perks to get price estimates for Xiidra and Restasis when you use coupons from the site. Note that Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.

Xiidra and Restasis are both brand-name drugs. Restasis is also available as a generic drug, but Xiidra isn’t. You’ll usually pay more for brand-name drugs than for generics. If you’re interested in using the generic form of Restasis, talk with your doctor.

Restasis comes in either single-use vials, like Xiidra, or as a multidose bottle (Restasis Multidose). Some insurance plans prefer either Restasis or Restasis Multidose. Check with your insurance provider to learn which form they prefer. You also can check these Restasis FAQs.

Remember, what you’ll pay for either drug will depend on your treatment plan and health insurance. It also may depend on the pharmacy you use.

For other resources, you can explore our Restasis cost article.

Is a copay card or manufacturer coupon available for Xiidra?

The drugmaker of Xiidra has a savings program. You may be eligible if you’re covered by a private (commercial) insurance plan.

People covered by Medicare are ineligible to enroll in the Xiidra savings program.

How much does Xiidra cost with insurance (including Medicare) vs. without insurance?

The amount you pay for Xiidra will vary and will likely be higher if you don’t have insurance coverage. The cost of this medication with Medicare may be different from its cost with other insurance plans.

You can learn the specific amount you’d pay for this drug. Consult your insurance provider if you have insurance. If you don’t, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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You may want to consider the following information if you have insurance and use Xiidra.

If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Xiidra. This means the company and your doctor will discuss the drug relating to your treatment. The insurance company will then determine whether Xiidra 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 Xiidra 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.