Trifluridine FAQs
How much does Trifluridine cost without insurance?
Patients can usually expect to pay $352.05 for 1, 7.5ML of 1% Bottle for Trifluridine. Compare this price to a SingleCare Trifluridine coupon: $170.44 for 1, 7.5ml of 1% Bottle. From generics to brand name prescription drugs, you can save as much as 80% with a SingleCare savings card.
How much does Trifluridine cost with insurance?
The amount of your Trifluridine copay depends on your insurance plan. With SingleCare, Trifluridine costs as little as $170.44 for 1, 7.5ml of 1% Bottle which may be lower than your insurance copay. Ask your pharmacist to do a price comparison. You may save more money with SingleCare than with insurance.
Does Medicare cover Trifluridine and how much does it cost?
Trifluridine is usually covered by Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans, but its brand-name version, Viroptic, is not. Patients without Medicare can save with a SingleCare Trifluridine coupon and pay $170.44 for 1, 7.5ml of 1% Bottle for their prescription.
What is the brand name of Trifluridine?
Trifluridine is a generic drug manufactured by several companies including Hi-Tech, Sandoz, and Apotex, and is the active ingredient in the brand-name prescription eye drops, Viroptic. Search the SingleCare website or app for Viroptic or Trifluridine to find useful background information and savings coupons.
What is Trifluridine?
Trifluridine is an antiviral prescription eye drop to treat eye infections caused by the herpes simplex virus. Ocular herpes simplex is a recurrent and difficult infection to treat and can cause swelling or ulcers in the eyelids or cornea (surface of the eyeball). Trifluridine only treats eye infections due to the herpes simplex virus and does not treat infections due to bacteria or fungus.
The active ingredient in Trifluridine belongs to a class of antiviral drugs called nucleoside analogues that work by inserting themselves into virus DNA and shutting down virus replication.
What are the side effects of Trifluridine?
Common side effects of Trifluridine are usually topical reactions that occur when the drops are first applied, such as burning, stinging, irritation, and swelling.
Allergic reactions are rare and may include hives, facial swelling, and difficulty breathing. Allergic reactions require emergency medical attention. This is not a complete list of side effects that may occur. Consult with your physician about any concerns you may have with side effects.