{"id":632866,"date":"2025-07-15T16:46:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T20:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=632866"},"modified":"2026-01-07T12:24:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T17:24:12","slug":"restasis-assistance-for-medicare-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/restasis-assistance-for-medicare-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does Restasis cost with Medicare?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Restasis<\/span><\/a> is the brand name for cyclosporine, a prescription eye drop medication used to increase tear production in people with dry eye disease. It works by <\/span>suppressing the immune response<\/span><\/a>, which decreases eye inflammation and allows for natural tear production. Restasis is FDA approved for use in adults and children 16 years and older with chronic dry eye.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read on for how to save on Restasis if you have Medicare, including Restasis patient assistance for Medicare, Restasis alternatives, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t

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Save up to 80% on Restasis with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t

Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. SingleCare helps find the best price for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\tRestasis .05% (60 Emulsion)\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t23666 - Hampton, VA\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t$57.96\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\ti<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tGet free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\"Publix\"\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t$98.63\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tGet free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\tSee Restasis prices at all pharmacies<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n

Does Medicare cover Restasis?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Prescription drugs for people on Medicare are covered by<\/span> Medicare Part D<\/span><\/a>. Many, but not all, Medicare Part D plans cover Restasis, but beneficiaries may be responsible for copays or coinsurance, which vary by plan. They may also require <\/span>prior authorization<\/span><\/a> or step therapy, which involves trying a less expensive medication first.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mara Woloshin, APR, fellow PRSA, and Medicare and Medicaid consultant, says you can file an appeal if your health insurance company denies your prescription coverage. \u201c<\/span>I strongly recommend that all patients file an Appeal through their health plan,\u201d <\/span>Woloshin<\/span> says. Every health insurance plan must carry appeal forms on its website, and all health insurance appeals must be responded to within 72 hours, <\/span>Woloshin notes.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPatients need to be persistent,\u201d she says. \u201cMost first-time appeals are denied. Typically, second (and even third appeals) are approved.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

How much does Restasis cost without insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Without insurance<\/span><\/a>, Restasis costs an average of $411 for 30 single-use vials, a 15-day supply. A 30-day supply would cost about $822.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One bottle of <\/span>Restasis Multidose<\/span><\/a>, which contains 30 days of doses, costs an average of $831.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The generic version of Restasis, cyclosporine, is available in single-use vials. Unfortunately, generic cyclosporine costs almost as much as Restasis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How much does Restasis cost with Medicare?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The cost of Restasis with Medicare Part D depends on the details of the plan. Check your Part D formulary to see whether it covers Restasis and how much of a copay or coinsurance you\u2019ll be responsible for. <\/span><\/p>\n

Restasis assistance for Medicare patients<\/span><\/h2>\n

If your Medicare Part D plan doesn\u2019t cover Restasis, one option is to see if you can get a prescription for the generic version of Restasis, which is cyclosporine, sold as a cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion. The<\/span> FDA notes<\/span><\/a> that generic versions of prescription medications work just as well as brand versions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Still, if your Medicare Part D plan doesn\u2019t cover Restasis, there are other ways you can save. Here are some options.<\/span><\/p>\n

SingleCare coupons<\/span><\/h3>\n

Using your<\/span> SingleCare prescription discount card<\/span><\/a> can save you money on your Restasis prescription. Simply present your free card or coupon to pharmacy staff when picking up your prescription to see how much you can save. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Restasis prices with SingleCare coupons<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nPrice without insurance\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nSingleCare price<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Restasis<\/strong><\/td>\n$822 for a 30-day supply of 0.05% single-use vials of Restasis (Typical dosage is two single-use vials per day)<\/span><\/td>\n$87 for a 30-day supply of generic cyclosporine at CVS<\/span><\/td>\nGet coupon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Restasis MultiDose<\/strong><\/td>\n$831 for 1, 5.5 mL bottle of 0.05% solution of brand-name Restasis MultiDose<\/span><\/td>\n$541 for 1, 5.5 mL bottle of 0.05% solution of brand-name Restasis MultiDose at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\nGet coupon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of Jan. 7, 2026. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available.<\/span><\/i><\/small><\/small><\/p>\n

Medicare Extra Help<\/span><\/h3>\n

For low-income individuals on Medicare, the<\/span> Medicare Extra Help<\/span><\/a> program is a program to consider. To qualify, you must meet the income limits for the year and have limited assets. <\/span><\/p>\n

Medicare Extra Help \u201cvirtually eliminates the costs for prescription drugs,\u201d Woloshin says. Additionally, if you meet the Medicare Extra Help requirement, you may also be eligible for Limited Income Subsidy (LIS) from Medicare, \u201cwhich dramatically reduces medical costs, many down to $0,\u201d Woloshin shares.<\/span><\/p>\n

Restasis patient assistance programs<\/span><\/h3>\n

Sometimes Restasis coupons are available through the manufacturer. For example, the Restasis Savings Program can help patients with commercial prescription insurance coverage, but patients enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal, state, or government-funded healthcare program are ineligible. However, another program called<\/span> myAbbVie Assist<\/span><\/a> may help.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, as Woloshin shares, people on Medicare can apply for support from their state pharmacy association. You can search for your state pharmacy association on the Medicare website<\/span> here<\/span><\/a>. Finally, Woloshin says many health clinical systems offer patient grants and support.<\/span><\/p>\n

Free samples at healthcare providers\u2019 offices<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you are waiting for your health insurance plan to approve your Restasis prescription, you can ask your healthcare provider if they have a free sample you can use while you wait. Bear in mind, though, that this isn\u2019t a sustainable plan, since Restasis is a medication meant to be used on an ongoing basis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Restasis alternatives<\/span><\/h3>\n

Restasis isn\u2019t the only way to treat dry eye syndrome. Certain medications similar to Restasis may be more affordable to you.<\/span> Restasis alternatives<\/span><\/a> include:<\/span><\/p>\n