When will Rhopressa go generic?

DrugPatentWatch® Generic Entry Outlook for Rhopressa Rhopressa was eligible for patent challenges on December 18, 2021. By analyzing the patents and regulatory protections it appears that the earliest date for generic entry will be March 14, 2034.

How long has Rhopressa been on the market?

Rhopressa® (netarsudil ophthalmic solution) 0.02%, is a novel once-daily eye drop for the lowering of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, and was approved by the FDA in December 2017 .

Is there a generic drug for Rhopressa?

Brand Name: Rhopressa® Generic Name: Netarsudil ophthalmic solution 0.02%. Manufacturer: Aerie Pharmaceuticals- approved December 18, 2017. Drug Class: Rho kinase inhibitor.

Is Rhopressa expensive?

The most common version of Rhopressa is covered by 73% of insurance plans at a co-pay of $60.00-$80.00, however, some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of Rhopressa is around $300.03, 15% off the average retail price of $355.59. Compare kinase inhibitors.

Does Medicare pay for Rhopressa?

Yes. 90% of Medicare prescription drug plans cover this drug.

What is equivalent to Rhopressa?

Alternatives for increased eye pressure netarsudil (Rhopressa) bimatoprost (Lumigan) brimonidine (Alphagan-P) latanoprostene bunod (Vyzulta)

How good is Rhopressa?

Rhopressa has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 18 ratings for the treatment of Glaucoma, Open Angle. 28% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 61% reported a negative experience.

What tier drug is Rhopressa?

What drug tier is Rhopressa typically on? Medicare prescription drug plans typically list Rhopressa on Tier 3 of their formulary. Generally, the higher the tier, the more you have to pay for the medication. Most plans have 5 tiers.

What is the best eye drop for glaucoma?

Alphagan P (brimonidine) is the most popular alpha agonist eye drop. The other available eye drop in this class is Iopidine (apraclonidine). These eye drops are usually used 3 times a day.

What is the side effect of Rhopressa?

The most common side effect of Rhopressa® was eye redness. Other common side effects include corneal deposits (verticillate), mild pain upon instillation, and a red spot on the white of the eye.

How effective is Rhopressa?

Rhopressa ® demonstrated up to 5 mmHg of consistent mean IOP reduction over a range of untreated baselines during pooled analysis.