PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE vs TYRVAYA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE and TYRVAYA are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE	TYRVAYA
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.38 /mL	~$12.08 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE	VARENICLINE TARTRATE
Manufacturer	Somerset Theraps LLC	Oyster Point Pharma
Dosage forms	Drops, Tablet	Spray/Inhaler
Drug class	Cholinergic Receptor Agonist	Cholinergic Receptor Agonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Head and Neck Neoplasms, Xerostomia, Angle-Closure Glaucoma	—

pilocarpine hydrochloride tyrvaya

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.38 /mL

~$12.08 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE

VARENICLINE TARTRATE

Manufacturer

Somerset Theraps LLC

Oyster Point Pharma

Dosage forms

Drops, Tablet

Spray/Inhaler

Drug class

Cholinergic Receptor Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Head and Neck Neoplasms, Xerostomia, Angle-Closure Glaucoma

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Pilocarpine Hydrochloride and Tyrvaya?

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride contains Pilocarpine Hydrochloride, while Tyrvaya contains Varenicline Tartrate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.