How much does Flarex cost?

Pricing for Flarex varies by insurance plan, dose, and pharmacy. Our database does not show a fixed cost because prices change faster than we can verify. For current pharmacy prices, check your insurance's formulary tier (in the prior-authorization section), use the GoodRx or Cost Plus Drugs deep links on this page, or ask your pharmacist to run a test claim. If a copay card is listed, it usually drops the out-of-pocket significantly for commercial insurance.

Does Flarex need prior authorization?

Flarex appears on 1 payer formulary in our database. PA requirements vary by payer — see the prior-authorization table on this page for specifics. In general, specialty and brand-name drugs are more likely to require PA than generic equivalents.

Is there a copay card or patient assistance program for Flarex?

We haven't verified an active copay card or PAP for Flarex in our current data. Check NeedyMeds or RxAssist for independent directories, or submit what you find via our "Report a broken link" form.

What is Flarex used to treat?

Flarex (generic: fluorometholone acetate) is indicated for Uveitis. Click any condition name on this page for more detail.

Does Flarex have a generic version?

The generic name for Flarex is fluorometholone acetate. Whether a generic is currently available depends on patent status — check the FDA Orange Book or ask your pharmacist. Generics are often substantially cheaper than brand-name drugs.

Flarex

Generic: fluorometholone acetate

Verified·Apr 23, 2026

Manufacturer: Harrow
NDC: 71776-100
RxCUI: 1249629
Route: OPHTHALMIC
ICD-10 indication: H20.9

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About Flarex

What is this medication? Flarex is a prescription ophthalmic suspension containing fluorometholone acetate, a type of corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory conditions of the eye. It works by reducing swelling, redness, and itching associated with various ocular issues. This medication is designed to mimic the action of anti-inflammatory hormones in the body, which helps to stabilize the ocular environment and provide relief from symptoms caused by allergens, chemicals, or physical trauma.

Doctors often prescribe these eye drops for conditions such as allergic conjunctivitis, acne rosacea keratitis, and inflammation of the cornea or conjunctiva. It is also used to manage the healing process after certain eye surgeries or injuries to prevent excessive scarring or irritation. Because prolonged use of steroid eye drops can lead to complications like increased eye pressure or cataracts, it is important to use this medication exactly as directed by a healthcare provider.

Copay & patient assistance

Detailed copay and financial assistance information is not publicly available for this medication at this time. Please consult your pharmacist or the manufacturer's official patient support program for more details.

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Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for Flarex. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Jan 17, 2025

Indications and usage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE FLAREX (fluorometholone acetate ophthalmic suspension) 0.1% is indicated for use in the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the eye.

Dosage and administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Shake Well Before Using. One to two drops instilled into the conjunctival sac(s) four times daily. During the initial 24 to 48 hours the dosage may be safely increased to two drops every two hours. If no improvement after two weeks, consult physician. Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely. Not more than one bottle should be prescribed initially, and the prescription should not be refilled without further evaluation [see PRECAUTIONS ] .

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS Contraindicated in acute superficial herpes simplex keratitis, vaccinia, varicella, and most other viral diseases of cornea and conjunctiva; mycobacterial infection of the eye; fungal diseases; acute purulent untreated infections, which like other diseases caused by microorganisms, may be masked or enhanced by the presence of the steroid; and in those persons who have known hypersensitivity to any component of this preparation.

Warnings

WARNINGS FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE. NOT FOR INJECTION. Use in the treatment of herpes simplex infection requires great caution. Prolonged use may result in glaucoma, damage to the optic nerve, defect in visual acuity and visual field, cataract formation and/or may aid in the establishment of secondary ocular infections from pathogens due to suppression of host response. Acute purulent infections of the eye may be masked or exacerbated by presence of steroid medication. Topical ophthalmic corticosteroids may slow corneal wound healing. In those diseases causing thinning of the cornea or sclera, perforation has been known to occur with chronic use of topical steroids. If these products are used for 10 days or longer, intraocular pressure (IOP) should be routinely monitored even though it may be difficult in children and uncooperative patients.

Adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS Glaucoma with optic nerve damage, visual acuity and field defects, cataract formation, secondary ocular infection following suppression of host response, and perforation of the globe may occur. Postmarketing Experience The following reaction has been identified during post-marketing use of FLAREX ® (fluorometholone acetate ophthalmic suspension) 0.1% in clinical practice. Because reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of unknown size, estimates of frequency cannot be made. The reaction, which has been chosen for inclusion due to either its seriousness, frequency of reporting, possible causal connection to FLAREX, or a combination of these factors, includes: dysgeusia. The following rare adverse reactions have been reported: Cushing's syndrome and adrenal suppression may occur after very frequent use of topical ophthalmic corticosteroids, particularly in very young children.

Use in pregnancy

Pregnancy Fluorometholone has been shown to be embryocidal and teratogenic in rabbits when administered at low multiples of the human ocular dose. Fluorometholone was applied ocularly to rabbits daily on days 6-18 of gestation, and dose-related fetal loss and fetal abnormalities including cleft palate, deformed rib cage, anomalous limbs and neural abnormalities such as encephalocele, craniorachischisis, and spina bifida were observed. There are no adequate and well controlled studies of fluorometholone in pregnant women, and it is not known whether fluorometholone can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Fluorometholone should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Label text is reproduced as-is from the FDA-approved label. We do not paraphrase, summarize, or omit. Content above is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your prescribing clinician or pharmacist before making decisions about your medication.

Conditions we've indexed resources for

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Medicare Part D coverage

How Flarex appears across Medicare Part D plan formularies nationally. Source: CMS monthly Prescription Drug Plan file (2026-04-30).

Covered by plans

30%

1,638 of 5,509 plans

Most common tier

Tier 4

On 43% of covering formularies

Prior authorization required

of covering formularies

Tier	Formularies on this tier	Share
Tier 1 (preferred generic)	4	10%
Tier 2 (generic)	2	5%
Tier 3 (preferred brand)	18	43%
Tier 4 (non-preferred brand)	18	43%

Step therapy: 0% of formularies

Quantity limits: 0% of formularies

Coverage breadth: 42 of 65 formularies

How to read this:plans on the same formulary share tier + PA rules. Your specific plan's copay depends on (a) the tier above, (b) your plan's cost-share for that tier, (c) whether you're in the initial coverage phase or past the 2026 $2,000 out-of-pocket cap. For your exact plan, check its Summary of Benefits or log in to your Medicare.gov account. Copay cards don't apply to Medicare (federal law).

Prior authorization & coverage

Payer	PA	Step therapy	Copay tier
— Medicare Part D	Yes	—	—

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Step therapy

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How this page is sourced

Drug identity verified against openFDA NDC Directory.
Label text (when shown) originates from NLM DailyMed.
Copay and assistance URLs verified periodically; if you hit a broken link, tell us.

Rare-disease navigation (specialists, trials, patient communities)

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