Timolol Coupons & Prices

Timolol FAQs

How much is Timolol with SingleCare?

Generic Timolol costs $6.76 for 5, 0.5% solution (quantity in ml)s with a free Timolol coupon from SingleCare. However, you could pay even less depending on your Rx information. Use the dropdown menu above to update your Rx info (i.e., brand/generic, quantity, form, dosage) to find the most accurate price of Timolol with SingleCare at a pharmacy near you.

How much does Timolol cost without insurance?

 The price for Timolol without insurance coverage is $30.67 for 5, 0.5% solution (quantity in ml) of Timolol. Use of a SingleCare Timolol coupon can lower the out-of-pocket cost to $6.76 for 5, 0.5% solution (quantity in ml)s. Over the course of a year, these savings can add up.

How much does Timolol cost with insurance?

Since Timolol is available as a generic, most insurance companies will likely cover it with a lower-tier copay. Overall, the cost of Timolol with insurance will depend on many factors, including the plan’s formulary, any deductibles, and whether any step therapy applies for the condition Timolol is being prescribed to manage. 

Does Medicare cover Timolol?

Generic Timolol is widely available on many Part D prescription medication lists, but tier levels and copays will differ by plan. SingleCare can be used instead of Medicare when Medicare doesn’t cover Timolol, or if the cost of Timolol with Medicare coverage exceeds the coupon price with a SingleCare coupon. 

Does Medicaid cover Timolol?

Medicaid generally covers generic Timolol, but the exact coverage details will depend on the state employing the Medicaid program and its Preferred Drug List (PDL). Given availability as a generic medication, timolol preparations are likely widely preferred by most state Medicaid formularies. A SingleCare coupon can always be employed if Medicaid does not cover Timolol, or if the copay with Medicaid exceeds the cost with the coupon applied. 

What is the brand name of Timolol?

Timolol is a generic blood pressure medication that slows the heart and is manufactured by Mylan and other generic drug manufacturers. It is the active ingredient in the brand-name drug, Blocadren. Timolol ophthalmic preparations are used for conditions with elevated intraocular pressure, including open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, as well as acute angle-closure glaucoma, and are the active ingredient in brand-name preparations such as Betimol, Istalol, and Timoptic Ocudose.

What is Timolol?

Timolol is a generic prescription drug that reduces blood pressure and the load on the heart. Timolol is prescribed to patients with high blood pressure (hypertension) or who have recently suffered a heart attack.

Timolol is also commonly prescribed as eye drops for patients with glaucoma or to prevent migraines. It is not understood how Timolol lowers intraocular pressure, but it is believed to reduce the body's production of aqueous humor, the fluid that fills the eye. It is sold under the brand names Betimol, Istalol, and Timoptic Ocudose, and is available as a generic.

Timolol belongs to a class of medications called beta blockers, which block the effects of adrenaline. Adrenaline stimulates the heart to beat, so blocking adrenaline both slows the heart rate and reduces the strength of individual heartbeats. The ophthalmic preparations are considered antiglaucoma agents.

What are the side effects of Timolol?

While medicines may have side effects, many people experience none, or only very minimal ones. The most common physical side effects of Timolol include fatigue, headache, fast heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, and chest pain. Because Timolol reduces the heart rate, serious side effects occur if the heart slows too much. Systemic absorption can occur even from eye drops. Watch for blue skin at the extremities, severe dizziness, fainting, slow heartbeat, or trouble breathing. Mental and mood changes include depression, nervousness, and anxiety. Allergic reactions are rare and include swelling, itching, rash, and shortness of breath. This is not a complete list of side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Ways to save on Timolol

Timolol is likely one of the cheaper options for the conditions it treats, but there are always ways to minimize out-of-pocket costs further. First, use the SingleCare website to assess cash prices at multiple local pharmacies. You can also view the cost with a SingleCare coupon on the website. Additionally, using funds from an HSA or FSA account to pay, or Medicare Part D Extra Help, are further options to save. 

Is there a cheaper alternative to Timolol?

Preferred first-line alternatives to Timolol for glaucoma and ocular hypertension are typically prostaglandin analogs, including Xalatan (generic latanoprost) and Travatan (generic travoprost). Levobunolol is an ophthalmic beta blocker, like Timolol, which may have cost advantages for some individuals. For the oral formulation of Timolol, used for high blood pressure or following a cardiac event, several alternative beta blockers may be appropriate for patients, including atenolol, bisoprolol, and metoprolol, among others. 

How to use SingleCare for Timolol

SingleCare is accepted at most major pharmacies and grocery stores, i.e., Walgreens, Kroger, Walmart, CVS, Safeway, and more. Simply text, email, print, or save your free Timolol coupon to your digital wallet and show your pharmacist at the counter.