betagan

Frequently asked questions

What does Betagan treat?

Betagan (Levobunolol Hydrochloride) may be used to treat open-angle glaucoma, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Betagan work?

Betagan is a beta-adrenergic blocker. Beta-blockers block adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline from acting on beta-adrenergic receptors, mainly in the heart. This slows the heart rate, reduces how forcefully the heart contracts, and lowers blood pressure, easing the workload on the heart.

How is Betagan rated?

pharmaranks gives Betagan a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Betagan cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $2.72 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Betimol — about $1.06 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Betagan?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Betagan. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Betagan?

Betagan is marketed by Allergan. You can see Allergan's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Betagan a brand-name or generic drug?

Betagan is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Levobunolol Hydrochloride.

Is Betagan available over the counter?

No. Betagan is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Betagan come in?

Betagan is currently marketed as drops, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Betagan?

Betagan is classified as beta-adrenergic blocker, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Betagan FDA-registered?

Betagan is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019219. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Betagan been recalled by the FDA?

Betagan has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Betagan safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Betagan a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.