Restasis cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion 0.05 price?

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Restasis (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion 0.05%) – price snapshot (2024)

Item	Typical price range
Manufacturer list price (no insurance, 5 mL bottle – ~30 days)	$2,000 – $2,200
Average retail price (many independent pharmacies)	$1,800 – $2,050
Discount‑card / patient‑assistance price	$200 – $300 (when you use the official Restasis savings card or other manufacturer‑approved discount programs)
Insurance‑covered out‑of‑pocket	Varies widely (often $200 – $600 for a 30‑day supply, depending on your plan’s copay, coinsurance, and network tier)

List price is the “sticker” price that the manufacturer publishes. It is the amount that most wholesalers and specialty pharmacies charge when you buy without any discounts or insurance.
Average retail price is a typical price you’ll see on sites such as GoodRx, Pharmacy.com, or on the shelves of independent drugstores. Prices can swing by a few hundred dollars depending on location, pharmacy discounts, and whether the pharmacy participates in the manufacturer’s discount card program.
Discount‑card price comes from the Restasis “Savings Card” program (and a few third‑party savings cards that have partnered with the manufacturer). To qualify you usually need to provide a prescription and complete a short online form. After approval, the card is mailed to you and can be used at any pharmacy that accepts it, cutting the price to roughly $200–$300 for a 5 mL bottle.
Insurance‑covered price depends on your specific plan. Because Restasis is a specialty drug, many plans cover it under the “specialty” tier, often with a higher deductible or copay. Some plans will cover 80–90 % of the pharmacy’s charge, leaving you with a few hundred dollars out of pocket.

Ask your pharmacy about the savings card before you fill the prescription.
Check your insurance’s formulary; sometimes a generic “cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion” isn’t available, so the brand name remains the only option.
Shop around—while the list price is the same everywhere, independent pharmacies or discount chains may already have the drug on sale or include it in a bulk‑purchase discount.
Look for manufacturer‑approved discount programs on the Restasis website or through your pharmacist.
Consider a pharmacy that accepts your insurance’s preferred network—often the out‑of‑pocket cost can drop dramatically if the pharmacy is in‑network.

Bottom line:

The un‑discounted price of Restasis is roughly $2,000–$2,200 for a 30‑day bottle.
With insurance or pharmacy discount cards, many patients can pay $200–$600 or less for a 30‑day supply.

If you’re trying to budget for the drug, it’s a good idea to contact your pharmacy and insurer ahead of time to confirm the exact amount you’ll owe.

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