ocusert pilo-40

Frequently asked questions

What does Ocusert Pilo-40 treat?

Ocusert Pilo-40 (Pilocarpine) may be used to treat head and neck neoplasms, xerostomia, angle-closure glaucoma, mydriasis, 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 Ocusert Pilo-40 work?

Ocusert Pilo-40 is a cholinergic receptor agonist. Cholinergic receptor agonists mimic acetylcholine and switch on its receptors, triggering the body's "rest and digest" responses. This boosts effects like saliva and tear flow, bladder and bowel emptying, and pupil constriction.

How is Ocusert Pilo-40 rated?

pharmaranks gives Ocusert Pilo-40 a composite score of 3.5 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 Ocusert Pilo-40 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 $0.38 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 Ocusert Pilo-40?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Ocusert Pilo-40. 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 Ocusert Pilo-40?

Ocusert Pilo-40 is marketed by Epic Pharma LLC. You can see Epic Pharma LLC's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Ocusert Pilo-40 a brand-name or generic drug?

Ocusert Pilo-40 is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Pilocarpine.

Is Ocusert Pilo-40 available over the counter?

No. Ocusert Pilo-40 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 Ocusert Pilo-40 come in?

Ocusert Pilo-40 is currently marketed as insert, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Ocusert Pilo-40?

Ocusert Pilo-40 is classified as cholinergic receptor agonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Ocusert Pilo-40 FDA-registered?

Ocusert Pilo-40 is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA017548. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Ocusert Pilo-40 been recalled by the FDA?

Ocusert Pilo-40 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 Ocusert Pilo-40 safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Ocusert Pilo-40 a recall-safety score of 70/100, 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.