durysta
Pharmaranks rates Durysta 3.6/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Durysta (Bimatoprost) is a prostaglandin analog used to treat Open-Angle Glaucoma.
Bimatoprost · by Abbvie
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Bimatoprost
- Drug class
- Prostaglandin Analog
- Form
- Implant
- Strength
- Bimatoprost 10MCG
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- open-angle glaucoma
- Manufacturer
- Abbvie
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$7.87 per ml — not your price
- FDA application
- NDA211911
What is Durysta?
From the FDA label:DURYSTA is a sterile intracameral implant containing 10 mcg of bimatoprost, a prostaglandin analog, in a solid polymer sustained-release drug delivery system (DDS). The drug delivery system consists of poly (D,L-lactide), poly (D,L-lactide-co-glycolide), poly (D,L-lactide) acid end, and polyethylene glycol 3350. DURYSTA is preloaded into a single-use, DDS applicator to facilitate injection of the rod-shaped implant directly into the anterior chamber of the eye. The chemical name for bimatoprost is ( Z )-7-[(1 R ,2 R ,3 R ,5 S )-3,5-dihydroxy-2-[(1 E ,3 S )-3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-1-pentenyl]cyclopentyl]- N -ethyl-5-heptenamide, and its molecular weight is 415.57. Its molecular formula is C 25 H 37 NO 4 . Its structural formula is: Bimatoprost is a white to off-white powder, soluble in ethyl alcohol and methyl alcohol and slightly soluble in water. The polymer matrix slowly degrades to lactic acid and glycolic acid. The chemical name for bimatoprost is (Z)-7-[(1R,2R,3R,5S)-3,5-dihydroxy-2-[(1E,3S)-3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-1-pentenyl]cyclopentyl]-N-ethyl-5-heptenamide, and its molecular weight is 415.57. Its molecular formula is C25H37NO4.
How to use
For ophthalmic intracameral administration. ( 2.1 ) The intracameral administration should be carried out under standard aseptic conditions. ( 2.2 ) Figure 1 Figure 2 2. 1 General Information DURYSTA is an ophthalmic drug delivery system for a single intracameral administration of a biodegradable implant. DURYSTA should not be readministered to an eye that received a prior DURYSTA. 2.2 Administration The intracameral injection procedure must be performed under magnification that allows clear visualization of the anterior chamber structures and should be carried out using standard aseptic conditions for intracameral procedures, with the patient’s head in a stabilized position. The eye should not be dilated prior to the procedure. Remove the foil pouch from the carton and examine for damage. Then, open the foil pouch over a sterile field and gently drop the applicator on a sterile tray. Once the foil pouch is opened, use the applicator promptly. Figure 1 Perform a detailed visual inspection of the applicator, including ensuring that the actuator button has not been depressed, and the safety tab is in place. Carefully remove the plastic safety cap taking care to avoid contacting the needle tip. Inspect the needle tip for damage under magnification prior to use; the implant retention plug may be visible in the bevel and should not be removed. Prior to use, remove the safety tab by…
Side effects
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling: Implant migration [see Contraindications ( 4.4 )] Hypersensitivity [ see Contraindications ( 4.5 ) ] Corneal adverse reactions [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ] Macular edema [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) ] Intraocular inflammation [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) ] Pigmentation [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 ) ] Endophthalmitis [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) ] In controlled studies, the most common ocular adverse reaction reported by 27% of patients was conjunctival hyperemia. Other common adverse reactions reported in 5-10% of patients were foreign body sensation, eye pain, photophobia, conjunctival hemorrhage, dry eye, eye irritation, intraocular pressure increased, corneal endothelial cell loss, vision blurred, iritis, and headache. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AbbVie at 1-800-678-1605 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The most common ocular adverse reaction observed in two randomized, active-controlled clinical…
Warnings
Important safety information
Endothelial cell loss : Due to possible corneal endothelial cell loss, administration of DURYSTA should be limited to a single implant per eye without retreatment. ( 5.1 ) Corneal Adverse Reactions : DURYSTA has been associated with corneal adverse reactions and risks are increased with multiple implants. Use caution in patients with limited corneal endothelial cell reserve. ( 5.1 ) Iridocorneal Angle : DURYSTA should be used with caution in patients with narrow angles or anatomical angle obstruction. ( 5.2 ) 5.1 Corneal Adverse Reactions The presence of DURYSTA implants has been associated with corneal adverse reactions and increased risk of corneal endothelial cell loss. Administration of DURYSTA should be limited to a single implant per eye without retreatment. Caution should be used when prescribing DURYSTA in patients with limited corneal endothelial cell reserve. 5.2 Iridocorneal Angle Following administration with DURYSTA, the intracameral implant is intended to settle within the inferior angle. DURYSTA should be used with caution in patients with narrow iridocorneal angles (Shaffer grade ˂ 3) or anatomical obstruction (e.g., scarring) that may prohibit settling in the inferior angle. 5.3 Macular Edema Macular edema, including cystoid macular edema, has been reported during treatment with ophthalmic bimatoprost, including DURYSTA intracameral implant. DURYSTA should be used with caution in aphakic patients, in pseudophakic patients with a torn posterior lens capsule, or in patients with known risk factors for macular edema. 5.4 Intraocular Inflammation Prostaglandin analogs, including DURYSTA, have been reported to cause intraocular inflammation. DURYSTA should be used with caution in patients with active intraocular inflammation (e.g., uveitis) because the inflammation may be exacerbated. 5.5 Pigmentation Ophthalmic bimatoprost, including DURYSTA intracameral implant, has been reported to cause changes to pigmented tissues, such as increased pigmentation of the iris. Pigmentation of the iris is likely to be permanent. Patients who receive treatment should be informed of the possibility of increased pigmentation. The pigmentation change is due to increased melanin content in the melanocytes rather than to an increase in the number of melanocytes. While treatment with DURYSTA can be continued in patients who develop noticeably increased iris pigmentation, these patients should be examined regularly. 5.6 Endophthalmitis Intraocular surgical procedures and injections, including DURYSTA, have been associated with endophthalmitis. Proper aseptic technique must always be used with administering DURYSTA, and patients should be monitored following the administration.
Who should not take Durysta
Ocular or periocular infections ( 4.1 ) Corneal endothelial cell dystrophy ( 4.2 ) Prior corneal transplantation ( 4.3 ) Absent or ruptured posterior lens capsule ( 4.4 ) Hypersensitivity ( 4.5 ) 4.1 Ocular or Periocular Infections DURYSTA is contraindicated in patients with active or suspected ocular or periocular infections. 4.2 Corneal Endothelial Cell Dystrophy DURYSTA is contraindicated in patients with corneal endothelial cell dystrophy (e.g., Fuchs’ Dystrophy) [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ] . 4.3 Prior Corneal Transplantation DURYSTA is contraindicated in patients with prior corneal transplantation, or endothelial cell transplants [e.g., Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK)]. 4.4 Absent or Ruptured Posterior Lens Capsule DURYSTA is contraindicated in patients whose posterior lens capsule is absent or ruptured, due to the risk of implant migration into the posterior segment. Laser posterior capsulotomy in pseudophakic patients is not a contraindication for DURYSTA use if the intraocular lens fully covers the opening in the posterior capsule. 4.5 Hypersensitivity DURYSTA is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to bimatoprost or to any other components of the product [ see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ) ] .
Drug class
How this class works, per Latanoprost - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Implant
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Durysta treat?
- Durysta (Bimatoprost) 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 Durysta work?
- Durysta is a prostaglandin analog. Prostaglandin analogs (used as eye drops for glaucoma) activate FP receptors that relax the eye's drainage tissues, helping fluid flow out more easily. This lowers the pressure inside the eye and protects the optic nerve.
- How is Durysta rated?
- pharmaranks gives Durysta 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 Durysta 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 $7.87 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.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Durysta?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Durysta. 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 Durysta?
- Durysta is marketed by Abbvie. You can see Abbvie's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Durysta a brand-name or generic drug?
- Durysta is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Bimatoprost.
- Is Durysta available over the counter?
- No. Durysta 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 Durysta come in?
- Durysta is currently marketed as implant, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Durysta?
- Durysta is classified as prostaglandin analog, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Durysta FDA-registered?
- Durysta is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA211911. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Durysta been recalled by the FDA?
- Durysta 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 Durysta safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Durysta 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.
- What are the side effects of Durysta?
- Durysta's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling: Implant migration [see Contraindications ( 4.4 )] Hypersensitivity [ see Contraindications ( 4.5 ) ] Corneal adverse reactions [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ] Macular edema [ see Warnings and Precaut… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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