latanoprost

Frequently asked questions

What does Latanoprost treat?

Latanoprost (Latanoprost) 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 is Latanoprost rated?

pharmaranks gives Latanoprost a composite score of 3.3 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 Latanoprost 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 $1.60 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 Latanoprost?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Latanoprost. To pay less, Latanoprost is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Latanoprost?

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

Is Latanoprost a brand-name or generic drug?

Latanoprost is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Latanoprost. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Latanoprost available over the counter?

No. Latanoprost 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 Latanoprost come in?

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

Is Latanoprost FDA-registered?

Latanoprost is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA077697. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Latanoprost been recalled by the FDA?

Latanoprost 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 Latanoprost safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Latanoprost a recall-safety score of 66/100, 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.