Latanoprost is a generic prescription drug that’s used to treat open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension in adults. Latanoprost’s cost may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use.

The price you pay for latanoprost can vary. Your cost may depend on your treatment plan, your insurance coverage, and the pharmacy you use.

To find out how much you’ll pay for latanoprost, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. Or keep reading to learn how much you can save by using an Optum Perks coupon.

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Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about latanoprost and cost.

What is the cost of latanoprost without insurance?

What you’ll pay for latanoprost without insurance depends on several factors. Generally, your cost will be higher without insurance.

Factors that could affect your cost include:

  • your treatment plan and dosage
  • the pharmacy you choose
  • the supply of medication you receive (such as a 30-day or 90-day supply)

To find out the exact cost of latanoprost without insurance, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Also, you may want to check with a few pharmacies to compare prices.

You can also visit Optum Perks to get price estimates for latanoprost when you use coupons from the site. (Optum Perks is a sister site of Healthline.) It’s important to note that Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.

Is latanoprost covered by Medicare?

It’s possible. To find out whether your Medicare plan covers the cost of latanoprost, call your plan provider. There are many different types of Medicare plans, and your cost and coverage depend on your particular plan’s benefits.

Keep in mind that your plan may have prior authorization requirements before it will cover latanoprost. (See the “Prior authorization” section for more information.)

You can also ask your doctor about the cost of latanoprost if you have Medicare.

Latanoprost is a generic drug. A generic contains an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. A generic is considered just as safe and effective as the original drug but tends to cost less.

Latanoprost comes in a brand-name version called Xalatan. To find out how the costs of Xalatan and latanoprost compare, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

If you’ve been prescribed latanoprost and you’re interested in using Xalatan instead, talk with your doctor. They may recommend that you using one version instead of the other. You’ll also need to check with your insurance provider, as 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 manufacturer of a brand-name drug can sell the drug exclusively 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 latanoprost 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 latanoprost if approved by your insurance company. This could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost of latanoprost. 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 latanoprost. 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 help covering the cost of latanoprost or understanding your insurance, check out these resources:

On these sites, you can find insurance information, details on drug assistance programs, and links to savings cards and other services.

If you have questions about how to pay for your prescription, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

If you have insurance, you may need to get prior authorization before your insurance provider will cover latanoprost. This means your insurer and your doctor will discuss latanoprost in regard to your treatment. Then the insurance company will determine whether the drug is covered. If latanoprost requires prior authorization and you don’t receive it before you start treatment, you could pay the full cost of the drug.

Be sure to ask your insurance company whether latanoprost 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.