Inveltys, Alrex, Lotemax, Lotemax Sm, Klarity-l, Eysuvis

Written by Lauren Lerner
Medically reviewed by Philip Ngo, PharmD
Updated on August 21, 2024

Cost of loteprednol etabonate

Like other medications, the cost of loteprednol etabonate can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy you use
• the amount prescribed
• the drug form you’re prescribed 

To find out how much loteprednol etabonate costs, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. They may be able to suggest ways to save money on your prescription, including those described in this article. To find out what the drug costs when using Optum Perks coupons, see the prices shown on this page.

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Common questions about loteprednol etabonate’s cost

Here are some common questions and answers about loteprednol etabonate.

Is loteprednol etabonate covered by Medicare Part D?

Possibly. Like other insurance plans, Medicare coverage for medications varies depending on the specific plan you have. Medicare’s prescription drug coverage is called Medicare Part D. Part D plans have a list of drugs they cover called formulary. A plan’s formulary may change over time, so check with your insurance provider which drugs are covered.

Why is brand-name loteprednol etabonate more expensive than its generic version?

Brand-name drugs can be expensive because of the studies needed to test how safe and effective they are. The brand-name versions of loteprednol etabonate are Inveltys and Lotemax.

Makers of a brand-name drug can patent and sell their drug for up to 20 years. When the patent for a brand-name drug expires, other drugmakers can make and sell generic versions. 

This competition may help keep the costs of generic medications lower. Also, generic medications contain the same active ingredients as brand-name medications. So they don’t require the same testing, which can be costly.

If you’d like to know more about the cost differences between brand-name and generic drugs, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

How does the cost of loteprednol etabonate compare with the cost of prednisolone?

Doctors prescribe loteprednol etabonate to treat eye pain and inflammation (swelling or damage) in certain situations, such as after eye surgery. Doctors also use other drugs, such as prednisolone, for this purpose.

The cost of loteprednol etabonate or prednisolone depends on several factors, including your insurance coverage (if you have any) and the pharmacy you use.

If you have questions about how much loteprednol etabonate or prednisolone will cost, talk with your doctor, insurance provider, or pharmacist.

Resources

• Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm
• PDR by ConnectiveRx. (n.d.). https://www.pdr.net/

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