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Financial Aid for Glaucoma Medications
Written By: BrightFocus Editorial Staff
Learn about financial aid resources that may be available to help cover the costs of your glaucoma prescription medications.
Glaucoma Medications
The following table lists the phone numbers of pharmaceutical companies to call to inquire about potential glaucoma medication financial assistance.
| Medication Name | Generic | Drug Company | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphagan® | Brimonidine | Abbvie | 1-844-424-6727 |
| Azopt® | Brinzolamide | Novartis | 1-800-277-2254 |
| Combigan™ | Brimonidine & Timolol | Abbvie | 1-844-424-6727 |
| Cosopt® | Dorzolamide & Timolol | Akorn | See table below |
| Durysta™ | Bimatoprost implant | Abbvie | 1-844 424 6727 |
| Epifrin® | Epinephrine | Kaleo Cares (Auvi-Q) | 1-877-302-8847 |
| Glaucon® | Epinephrine | Alcon | See table below |
| Iopidine® | Apraclonidine | Novartis | See table below |
| Isopto Carpine® | Pilocarpine | Novartis | See table below |
| Lumigan® | Bimatoprost | Abbvie | 1-844-424-6727 |
| Pilocar® | Pilocarpine | Akorn | See table below |
| Phospholine Iodide® | Echothiophate | Pfizer | 1-866-706-2400 |
| Rocklatan™ | Netarsudil and latanoprost | Aerie | See table below |
| Rhopressa® | Netarsudil ophthalmic solution | Aerie | See table below |
| Simbrinza®) | Brinzolamide and brimonidine | Novartis | 1-800-277-2254 |
| Timoptic® | Timolol | Bausch and Lomb | 1-833-862-8727 |
| Travatan® | Travoprost | Novartis | 1-800-277-2254 |
| Trusopt® | Dorzolamide | Merck | 1-800-727-5400 |
| Xalacom® | Latanoprost & Timolol | Pfizer (Canada) | 1-800-463-6001 |
| Xalatan® | Latanoprost | Pfizer | 1-866-706-2400 |
Financial Aid Helpful Resources
The following table lists organizations and phone numbers that provide financial aid or discounts for prescription medications.
| Organization | Program | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| BlinkHealth | Prescription Drug Discounts | 1-833-844-9621 |
| ConnectiveRx | Aerie Savings Card | 1-844-807-9706 |
| Eagle Pharmacy (EyeRx Direct) | Patient Assistance Programs | 1-844-813-3864 |
| GoodRx | Prescription Drug Discounts | 1-855-268-2822 |
| Medicare | Prescription Drug Plans | 1-800-633-4227 |
| NeedyMeds | Patient Assistance Programs | 1-800-503-6897 |
| Pan Foundation | Patient Assistance Programs | 1-866-316-7263 |
| Partnership for Prescription Assistance | Prescription Assistance Service | 1-888-477-2669 |
| Pharmacy Checker | Compare Prescription Drug Prices | No toll-free number listed |
| RxHope | Patient Assistance Programs | No toll-free number listed |
| Rx Outreach | Patient Assistance Programs | 1-888-796-1234 |
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