Is restasis expensive?

In the U.S., Restasis is generally considered expensive. A typical bottle (0.05% cyclosporine eye drops) runs roughly $400–$650 without insurance, and most people use about one bottle per month (one drop in each eye twice daily). So monthly costs can be in the low-to-mid hundreds.

What affects the price:
- Insurance coverage and copays (some plans cover all or part; others require a higher copay or prior authorization).
- Whether a generic cyclosporine 0.05% is available at your pharmacy (generics are usually cheaper).
- Pharmacy and location; prices vary a lot between CVS/Walmart/Costco/independent pharmacies.

Ways to save:
- Check a few pharmacies or use a price-comparison tool (e.g., GoodRx, SingleCare) for coupons.
- Ask about a 90-day mail-order program or multi-month supply.
- Inquire about patient assistance programs or manufacturer coupons from Allergan (now under AbbVie) or your insurer.
- Ask your eye doctor about alternatives (for example, Cequa is another cyclosporine eye drop; lifitegrast (Xiidra) is a different dry-eye option). Costs vary similarly.

If you tell me your country, insurance status, and your nearest city or pharmacy, I can help estimate current prices and point you to possible savings.