Zirgan Coupons & Prices

Zirgan FAQs

How much does Zirgan cost without insurance?

The standard out-of-pocket cost of Zirgan without health insurance is $652.38 per 1, 5gm of 0.15% tube of gel though you can save using a SingleCare Zirgan coupon to pay only $468.62 for 1, 5gm of 0.15% tube of gel of Zirgan. If you don’t have access to an insurance plan, you can still use SingleCare for free Zirgan savings.

How much does Zirgan cost with insurance?

Each insurance formulary is different and may or may not cover Zirgan. The cost of Zirgan with insurance coverage varies depending on your plan - check with your insurance provider for specific drug coverage and copay details. If your insurance does not cover Zirgan, you can use SingleCare to get discounts on Zirgan at your participating pharmacy. You can also use SingleCare coupons if you have Medicare or Medicaid. If Medicare or Medicaid don’t cover your Zirgan prescription, you can use SingleCare instead. Go to the SingleCare website or app to compare the lowest price of Zirgan with SingleCare versus your copay with insurance or Medicare.

Does Medicare cover Zirgan, and how much does it cost?

Zirgan costs with Medicare will vary by plan, prescription, and coverage stage. Refer to your plan’s drug formulary to determine whether your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan covers Zirgan and how much the copay or coinsurance is. If Zirgan is not covered by Medicare or if you have not met your plan’s deductible, you may have to pay the full price of $652.38 for 1, 5gm of 0.15% tube of gel. In that case, using a SingleCare coupon for Zirgan could save you more money than Medicare. Our lowest price for Zirgan is currently $468.62 for 1, 5gm of 0.15% tube of gel.

Is there a generic of Zirgan?

Zirgan is a brand name drug made by Bausch & Lomb. The generic name of Zirgan is Ganciclovir Ophthalmic, however, as of October 2024, there is currently no generic available on the United States drug market. Zirgan was originally approved by the FDA in 2009, and is still available only in brand name. The original manufacturer, Sirion, was granted orphan drug status for Zirgan because of its success in treating a rare disease, acute herpetic keratitis. Zirgan is now included in the Baush and Lomb family of products. Use a SingleCare prescription drug discount card to pay $468.62 for 1, 5gm of 0.15% tube of gel.

What is Zirgan? 

Zirgan is an antiviral ophthalmic gel approved for the treatment of dendritic ulcers, otherwise known as acute herpetic keratitis. Zirgan ophthalmic gel is administered as 1 drop into the affected eye 5 times daily. This is done approximately every 3 hours during waking hours and continues at this dose until the ulcer has healed. Once healed, the drops are continued as 1 drop 3 times daily into the affected eye for 7 more days, then the drops can be discontinued. Zirgan is not effective against bacterial eye infections. You should not wear contact lenses for the duration of your treatment with Zirgan. 

What are the side effects of Zirgan?

The most common side effects of Zirgan include:

• Blurred vision

• Eye irritation

• Punctate keratitis (corneal inflammation)

• Conjunctival hyperemia (red conjunctiva)

Zirgan is generally well tolerated. In clinical studies, Zirgan was associated with fewer visual disturbances than other treatment options. 

How quickly does Zirgan work?

Dendritic ulcers do not resolve in Zirgan’s median healing time for dendritic ulcers ranges from 6 to 10 days. The manufacturer reports that 77% of patients will experience healing by day 7. It is important to remember that treatment with Zirgan must continue three times daily for 7 additional days past the healing date to help ensure the viral ulcer is completely gone and lessen the chances of a recurring ulcer.