You may be able to find Medicare plan options in your area that cover Latanoprost or Xalatan. Learn more about Latanoprost and find Medicare Advantage plans in your area that cover other prescription drugs.
Latanoprost
Chemical name: Latanoprost
Brand name: Xalatan
Typical dosage: 2.5ml of 0.005%
Typical type: Liquid solution1
Latanoprost is a medication used to treat elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) within the eye, as well as open-angle glaucoma. Latanoprost comes as an eyedrop and is available as a brand or a generic.
Latanoprost is a medication used to treat elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. The brand name equivalent of Latanoprost is called Xalatan.
Latanoprost is used once daily in the evening. Latanoprost works on receptors in the eye to help reduce pressure.
The common side effects of Latanoprost include eye irritation, blurred eyesight, burning, stinging and noticeable eyelash growth.
How much does Latanoprost cost with Medicare?
Latanoprost coverage and costs may vary based on the specific plan you have, as well as what coverage stage you're in.
Contact your plan carrier or consult your plan formulary for more cost information.
Does Medicare cover Latanoprost?
According to GoodRx, 100% of Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Part D plans covered Latanoprost in 2023.1
Medicare Advantage plans or Part D plans that cover Latanoprost include copay amounts that can range widely from one plan to another. Plan members may also be responsible for meeting a deductible before the plan’s drug coverage kicks in.
Medicare Advantage plans that offer prescription drug coverage are called Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans (MA-PD). 89% of 2023 Medicare Advantage plans included prescription drug coverage.2
Medicare prescription drugs plans each have their own formulary, or drug list, that details what prescription drugs are covered by the plan and how they are covered.
Drug coverage may vary based on plan availability. You may be able to find Medicare Advantage plan options in your area that cover Latanoprost. We represent carriers such as Humana, UnitedHealthcare®, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare, Wellcare, or Kaiser Permanente.
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Additional information
Use Latanoprost in the eye only, and use it in the evening. Try not to miss doses.
Wash your hands before and after use. After use, keep your eyes closed and put pressure on the inside corner of eye for 1-2 minutes. If you are using another drug that goes in the eye, separate use by 5 minutes.
Be sure to take out contact lenses before using Latanoprost. You can place your contact lenses back in 15 minutes after the drug is given.
Store unopened Latanoprost bottles in the refrigerator. Once opened, it can be stored at room temperature for 6 weeks.
Talk to your doctor if you experience eye pain, changes in eye sight or extreme eye irritation.
This article is for informational purposes only. It is not healthcare advice, treatment, or diagnosis. It is not an endorsement of or recommendation for this medication. Speak to your doctor or healthcare provider about your specific healthcare needs, including your prescription medications. Only take medication as directed by your doctor.
Coverage and costs of prescription medications will vary by Medicare plan. Not all plans are available in all areas.
Written by Hayden Gharibyar, Pharm.D.
1 GoodRx. Latanoprost. Retrieved October 2023, from www.goodrx.com/Latanoprost/medicare-coverage.
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