Tyrvaya

Introduction

Written by Julz Richterman, PharmD, MBA, BCGP
Medically reviewed by Christina Bookwalter, PharmD, MS MEd, BCPS, BCACP
Updated on June 7, 2024

Tyrvaya is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for dry eye disease. Tyrvaya is not available in a generic version. The cost of Tyrvaya with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.

Read on to learn about Tyrvaya nasal spray and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about Tyrvaya, including its uses, refer to this overview article.

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Cost of Tyrvaya

Like other medications, the cost of Tyrvaya nasal spray can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy you use 
• the amount prescribed

To find out how much Tyrvaya 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 you’d pay using savings coupons, read the “Coupons for Tyrvaya” section.

Coupons for Tyrvaya

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Tyrvaya nasal spray. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs

Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.

Available app for coupons

To make finding and using these coupons easier, you can download the Optum Perks app. To learn more about this prescription discount app, see this article.

Insurance and other considerations for Tyrvaya

Here’s a list of things to consider about the cost of prescription drugs:

• Prior authorization: If you have prescription drug insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers the cost of Tyrvaya. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Tyrvaya. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you begin using it without this, you may have to pay the full price of the drug.
• A 3-month supply: If you’re using Tyrvaya long term, your doctor may suggest a 90-day supply of the medication. This will have to be approved by your insurance company. Getting a 90-day supply could help lower the drug’s cost. It could also save you time having to make trips to your pharmacy.
• Savings accounts: If you’re eligible for a health savings account (HSA) or a flexible spending account (FSA), you can likely use funds from these accounts to pay for your prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications. HSA and FSA plans help people save money by using pretax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare expenses, such as prescription and OTC drugs. To learn more about whether you’re eligible for these savings accounts and how to use them, talk with your insurance provider or employer.

If you have questions about any of these considerations, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Or contact your insurance company and talk with a representative.

If you don’t have a health insurance plan, let your doctor or pharmacist know. They may suggest online pharmacy options you could use. You can also ask them about ways to obtain health insurance coverage.

Brand names vs. generics

Tyrvaya nasal spray is a brand-name medication. It’s not available in a generic version.

A generic medication is an identical copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. (An active ingredient is what makes a medication work.) 

Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name version.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about generic and brand-name medications.

Why costs are different for brand-name drugs vs. generic drugs

Brand-name drugs can be expensive because of the studies needed to test how safe and effective they are.

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 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.

Common questions about Tyrvaya and cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Tyrvaya nasal spray.

How much is Tyrvaya with insurance?

The cost of Tyrvaya nasal spray varies depending on the insurance you have and the pharmacy you use. It’s only available as a brand-name medication. So your copay may be higher compared with generic drugs.

Your insurance provider might require prior authorization before covering any of Tyrvaya’s cost. In this case, your doctor will speak with your insurance provider about why Tyrvaya is best for you.

Talk with your pharmacist or insurance provider to learn more about the cost of Tyrvaya.

How does the cost of Tyrvaya compare to the cost of alternatives?

The cost of drugs that treat dry eye disease depends on the insurance you have and the pharmacy you use. Tyrvaya nasal spray is only available as a brand-name drug. So it can be more expensive.

Many alternative drugs are available as generic versions. These include artificial tears, cyclosporine (Restasis), perfluorohexyloctane (Miebo), and prednisolone. These are likely to be less expensive than Tyrvaya.

There are other alternatives, like Xiidra, that are still only available as brand-name medications. These may cost the same as or more than Tyrvaya.

Keep in mind that all these drugs work differently. So some may be more appropriate for you than others. Talk with your doctor to learn which drug may be best for you.

Talk with your pharmacist or insurance provider to learn more about how much your medication costs.

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
• Tyrvaya (varenicline solution) nasal spray. (2024). https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2024/213978s005lbl.pdf

Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.