Skip to main content

IYUZEH

Generic: Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution 0.005%

Verified·Apr 23, 2026
Manufacturer
Thea
NDC
82584-003
RxCUI
314072
Route
OPHTHALMIC
ICD-10 indication
H35.319

Affordability Check

How much will you actually pay for IYUZEH?

In 30 seconds, see every legitimate way to afford IYUZEH — Medicare copay, manufacturer copay card, Patient Assistance Program, grants, or cash.

Check my options →

About IYUZEH

What is this medication? Iyuzeh is a prescription eye drop used to reduce high pressure inside the eye for people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It contains the active ingredient latanoprost, which belongs to a class of drugs known as prostaglandin analogs. By lowering intraocular pressure, this medication helps prevent potential damage to the optic nerve and protects overall eye health in those at risk for vision loss.

This specific formulation is notable because it is the first and only preservative-free version of latanoprost available in the United States. It works by increasing the natural outflow of aqueous humor, the fluid found inside the eye. Because it lacks common preservatives like benzalkonium chloride, it is often prescribed for patients who have sensitive eyes or those who experience irritation from traditional preserved eye drops.

Copay & patient assistance

  • Patient Copay Amount: Not Publicly Available
  • Maximum Annual Benefit Limit: Not Publicly Available
  • Core Eligibility Restrictions: Not Publicly Available
  • RxBIN, PCN, and Group numbers: Not Publicly Available

External links go directly to the manufacturer's portal. RxCopays does not receive compensation for referrals.

Compare pricing elsewhere

RxCopays doesn't sell drugs or take referral fees. Here are the transparent-pricing directories we recommend checking alongside your insurance formulary.

We deep-link because transparency helps patients. None of these partners pay RxCopays.

Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for IYUZEH. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Jul 30, 2024

Indications and usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE IYUZEH ™ (latanoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.005% is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. IYUZEH is a prostaglandin F2α analogue indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. ( 1 )
Dosage and administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage is one drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. If one dose is missed, treatment should continue with the next dose as normal. The dosage of IYUZEH should not exceed once daily; the combined use of two or more prostaglandins, or prostaglandin analogs including IYUZEH is not recommended. It has been shown that administration of these prostaglandin drug products more than once daily may decrease the IOP lowering effect or cause paradoxical elevations in IOP. Reduction of the IOP starts approximately 3 to 4 hours after administration and the maximum effect is reached after 8 to 12 hours. IYUZEH may be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drug products to lower IOP. In vitro studies have shown that precipitation occurs when eye drops containing thimerosal are mixed with the preserved 0.005% latanoprost reference product. If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least five (5) minutes apart. Contact lenses should be removed prior to the administration of IYUZEH and may be reinserted 15 minutes after administration. The solution from one individual unit is to be used immediately after opening for administration to one or both eyes. Since sterility cannot be maintained after the individual unit is opened, the remaining contents should be discarded immediately after administration. One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. ( 2 )
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Known hypersensitivity to latanoprost or any other ingredients in this product. Known hypersensitivity to latanoprost or any other ingredients in this product. ( 4 )
Warnings and precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Pigmentation : Pigmentation of the iris, periorbital tissue (eyelid) and eyelashes can occur. Iris pigmentation likely to be permanent. ( 5.1 ) Eyelash Changes : Gradual change to eyelashes including increased length, thickness and number of lashes. Usually, reversible. ( 5.2 ) 5.1 Pigmentation Topical latanoprost ophthalmic products, including IYUZEH have been reported to cause changes to pigmented tissues. The most frequently reported changes have been increased pigmentation of the iris, periorbital tissue (eyelid), and eyelashes. Pigmentation is expected to increase as long as latanoprost is administered. The pigmentation change is due to increased melanin content in the melanocytes rather than to an increase in the number of melanocytes. After discontinuation of latanoprost, pigmentation of the iris is likely to be permanent, while pigmentation of the periorbital tissue and eyelash changes have been reported to be reversible in some patients. Patients who receive treatment should be informed of the possibility of increased pigmentation. The long-term effects of increased pigmentation are not known. Iris color change may not be noticeable for several months to years. Typically, the brown pigmentation around the pupil spreads concentrically towards the periphery of the iris and the entire iris or parts of the iris become more brownish. Neither nevi nor freckles of the iris appear to be affected by treatment. While treatment with IYUZEH can be continued in patients who develop noticeably increased iris pigmentation, these patients should be examined regularly. 5.2 Eyelash Changes Latanoprost ophthalmic products, including IYUZEH may gradually change eyelashes and vellus hair in the treated eye; these changes include increased length, thickness, pigmentation, the number of lashes or hairs, and misdirected growth of eyelashes. Eyelash changes are usually reversible upon discontinuation of treatment. 5.3 Intraocular Inflammation IYUZEH should be used with caution in patients with a history of intraocular inflammation (iritis/uveitis) and should generally not be used in patients with active intraocular inflammation because inflammation may be exacerbated. 5.4 Macular Edema Macular edema, including cystoid macular edema, has been reported during treatment with latanoprost ophthalmic products, including IYUZEH. IYUZEH should be used with caution in aphakic patients, in pseudophakic patients with a torn posterior lens capsule, or in patients with known risk factors for macular edema. 5.5 Herpetic Keratitis Reactivation of herpes simplex keratitis has been reported during treatment with latanoprost. IYUZEH should be used with caution in patients with a history of herpetic keratitis. IYUZEH should be avoided in cases of active herpes simplex keratitis because inflammation may be exacerbated. 5.6 Contact Lens Use Contact lenses should be removed prior to the administration of IYUZEH and may be reinserted 15 minutes after administration.
Drug interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS The combined use of two or more prostaglandins, or prostaglandin analogs including IYUZEH is not recommended. It has been shown that administration of these prostaglandin drug products more than once daily may decrease the IOP lowering effect or cause paradoxical elevations in IOP.
Adverse reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions have been reported with the use of topical latanoprost products and are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: Iris pigmentation changes [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Eyelid skin darkening [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Eyelash changes (increased length, thickness, pigmentation, and number of lashes) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Intraocular inflammation (iritis/uveitis) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Macular edema, including cystoid macular edema [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Most common adverse reactions (5% to 35%) for IYUZEH are: conjunctival hyperemia, eye irritation, eye pruritus, abnormal sensation in eye, foreign body sensation in eyes, vision blurred and lacrimation increased. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Thea Pharma Inc. at 1-833-838-4028 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION. Revised: 03/2024 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In the two clinical trials conducted with IYUZEH (latanoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.005% comparing it to XALATAN the preserved 0.005% latanoprost reference product, the most frequently reported ocular adverse reactions were conjunctival hyperemia and eye irritation ( Table 1 ). Table 1. Ocular Adverse Reactions Reported by ≥ 1% of Subjects Receiving IYUZEH Symptom/Finding Adverse Reactions (incidence (%)) IYUZEH (n=378) XALATAN (n=358) Conjunctival hyperemia 129 (34) 133 (37) Eye irritation 72 (19) 112 (31) Eye pruritus 57 (15) 58 (16) Abnormal sensation in eye 51 (14) 52 (15) Foreign body sensation in eyes 44 (12) 36 (10) Vision blurred 28 (7) 30 (8) Lacrimation increased 19 (5) 14 (4) Photophobia 13 (3) 17 (5) 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of topical latanoprost products. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. The reactions, which have been chosen for inclusion due to either their seriousness, frequency of reporting, possible causal connection to ophthalmic latanoprost products, or a combination of these factors, include: Nervous System Disorders: Dizziness; headache; toxic epidermal necrolysis Eye Disorders: Eyelash and vellus hair changes of the eyelid (increased length, thickness, pigmentation, and number of eyelashes); keratitis; corneal edema and erosions; intraocular inflammation (iritis/uveitis); macular edema, including cystoid macular edema; trichiasis; periorbital and lid changes resulting in deepening of the eyelid sulcus; iris cyst; eyelid skin darkening; localized skin reaction on the eyelids; conjunctivitis; pseudopemphigoid of the ocular conjunctiva. Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders: Asthma and exacerbation of asthma; dyspnea Gastrointesting Disorders: Nausea; vomiting Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Pruritis Infections and Infestations: Herpes keratitis Cardiac Disorders: Angina; palpitations; angina unstable General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions: Chest pain
Use in pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of IYUZEH administration in pregnant women to inform drug-associated risks. In animal reproduction studies, intravenous (IV) administration of latanoprost to pregnant rabbits and rats throughout the period of organogenesis produced malformations, embryofetal lethality and spontaneous abortion at clinically relevant doses (equivalent to 1.3 – 324 times the maximum recommended human ophthalmic dose, on a mg/m 2 basis, assuming 100% absorption) (see Data ) . The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. However, the background risk in the U.S. general population of major birth defects is 2 to 4%, and of miscarriage is 15 to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies. Data Animal Data Embryofetal studies were conducted in pregnant rabbits administered latanoprost daily by IV injection on gestation days 6 through 18, to target the period of organogenesis. A no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) was not established for rabbit developmental toxicity. Post-implantation loss due to late resorption was shown as doses ≥0.2 mcg/kg/day (equivalent to 1.3 times the maximum recommended human ophthalmic dose [RHOD], on a mg/m 2 basis, assuming 100% absorption). Spina bifida and abortion occurred at 5 mcg/kg/day (equivalent to 32 times the maximum RHOD). Total litter loss due to early resorption was observed at doses ≥50 mcg/kg/day (324 times the maximum RHOD). Transient signs of maternal toxicity were observed after IV dosing (increased breathing, muscle tremors, slight motor incoordination) at 300 mcg/kg/day (1946 times the maximum RHOD). No maternal toxicity was observed at doses up to 50 mcg/kg/day. Embryofetal studies were conducted in pregnant rats administered latanoprost daily by IV injection on gestation days 6 through 15, to target the period of organogenesis. A NOAEL for rat developmental toxicity was not established. Cleft palate was observed at 1 mcg/kg (equivalent to 3.2 times the maximum RHOD, on a mg/m 2 basis, assuming 100% absorption). Brain porencephalic cyst(s) were observed ≥50 mcg/kg (162 times the maximum RHOD). Skeletal anomalies were observed at 250 mcg/kg (811 times the maximum RHOD). No maternal toxicity was detectable at 250 mcg/kg/day. Prenatal and postnatal development was assessed in rats. Pregnant rats were administered latanoprost daily by IV injection from gestation day 15, through delivery, until weaning (lactation Day 21). No adverse effects on rat offspring were observed at doses up to 10 mcg/kg/day (32 times the maximum RHOD, on a mg/m2 basis, assuming 100% absorption). At 100 mcg/kg/day (324 times the maximum RHOD), maternal deaths and pup mortality occurred.

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

Click a condition to see copay cards, grants, and PA rules specific to it. For the full list of FDA-approved indications, see Prescribing information above.

Medicare Part D coverage

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

Covered by plans

71%

3,890 of 5,509 plans

Most common tier

Tier 1

On 94% of covering formularies

Prior authorization required

0%

of covering formularies

TierFormularies on this tierShare
Tier 1 (preferred generic)310
94%
Tier 2 (generic)15
5%
Tier 3 (preferred brand)2
1%
Tier 62
1%

Step therapy: 0% of formularies

Quantity limits: 43% of formularies

Coverage breadth: 329 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

PayerPAStep therapyCopay tier

Medicare Part D

Related drugs

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.