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Prolensa

Generic: Bromfenac Sodium

Verified·Apr 23, 2026
Manufacturer
Bausch Lomb
NDC
24208-602
RxCUI
1375917
Route
OPHTHALMIC
ICD-10 indication
H59.02

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About Prolensa

What is this medication? Prolensa is a prescription eye drop that contains the active ingredient bromfenac, which belongs to a class of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. It is specifically formulated for ophthalmic use to treat inflammation and reduce pain in patients who have recently undergone cataract surgery. By blocking certain natural substances in the body that cause swelling and discomfort, this medication helps the eye recover more comfortably after the surgical procedure.

Typically, Prolensa is prescribed to be used once daily, beginning the day before cataract surgery and continuing through the first two weeks of the recovery period. It works by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzymes, which are responsible for the production of prostaglandins that trigger inflammatory responses in the eye tissue. Patients are generally advised to follow their surgeon's specific dosing instructions and to remove contact lenses before application to ensure the medication works effectively and safely.

Copay & patient assistance

  • Patient Copay Amount: Eligible commercially insured patients may pay as little as $0 for XIIDRA and MIEBO. For all other portfolio brands (including VYZULTA, LOTEMAX, ZYLET, PROLENSA, ZIRGAN, BESIVANCE, and TIMOPTIC), patients may pay as little as $35, or $25 at Walgreens and participating independent pharmacies. For "Not Covered" patients (where a Prior Authorization is denied), the cost may be as little as $79 per 30-day supply.
  • Maximum Annual Benefit Limit: For MIEBO, XIIDRA, VYZULTA, and TIMOPTIC in OCUDOSE, the program is valid for up to twelve (12) fills per patient in a 12-month period. For all other brands, the program is valid for up to six (6) fills per product per patient in a 12-month period. Specific annual dollar caps are Not Publicly Available.
  • Core Eligibility Restrictions: Offer is valid only for patients with commercial insurance. Patients covered by government-funded programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA, or DOD are ineligible. Patients must be 18 years of age or older. The program is not valid in CA or MA for products with a therapeutically equivalent generic. Savings cannot be applied to deductibles.
  • RxBIN, PCN, and Group numbers: Not Publicly Available.

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Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for Prolensa. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Jun 6, 2025

Indications and usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE PROLENSA ® is indicated for the treatment of postoperative inflammation and reduction of ocular pain in patients who have undergone cataract surgery. PROLENSA is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) indicated for the treatment of postoperative inflammation and reduction of ocular pain in patients who have undergone cataract surgery. ( 1 )
Dosage and administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Instill one drop into the affected eye once daily beginning 1 day prior to surgery, continued on the day of surgery, and through the first 14 days postsurgery. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage Apply one drop to the affected eye once daily beginning 1 day prior to cataract surgery, continued on the day of surgery, and through the first 14 days of the postoperative period. 2.2 Use with Other Topical Ophthalmic Medications PROLENSA may be administered in conjunction with other topical ophthalmic medications such as alpha agonists, beta-blockers, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, cycloplegics, and mydriatics. Drops should be administered at least 5 minutes apart.
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Warnings and precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Sulfite Allergic Reactions ( 5.1 ) • Slow or Delayed Healing ( 5.2 ) • Potential for Cross-Sensitivity ( 5.3 ) • Increased Bleeding Time ( 5.4 ) • Keratitis and Corneal Reactions ( 5.5 ) 5.1 Sulfite Allergic Reactions PROLENSA contains sodium sulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in certain susceptible people. The overall prevalence of sulfite sensitivity in the general population is unknown and probably low. Sulfite sensitivity is seen more frequently in asthmatic than in non-asthmatic people. 5.2 Slow or Delayed Healing All topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including bromfenac, may slow or delay healing. Topical corticosteroids are also known to slow or delay healing. Concomitant use of topical NSAIDs and topical steroids may increase the potential for healing problems. 5.3 Potential for Cross-Sensitivity There is the potential for cross-sensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid, phenylacetic acid derivatives, and other NSAIDs, including bromfenac. Therefore, caution should be used when treating individuals who have previously exhibited sensitivities to these drugs. 5.4 Increased Bleeding Time With some NSAIDs, including bromfenac, there exists the potential for increased bleeding time due to interference with platelet aggregation. There have been reports that ocularly applied NSAIDs may cause increased bleeding of ocular tissues (including hyphemas) in conjunction with ocular surgery. It is recommended that PROLENSA ophthalmic solution be used with caution in patients with known bleeding tendencies or who are receiving other medications which may prolong bleeding time. 5.5 Keratitis and Corneal Reactions Use of topical NSAIDs, including bromfenac, may result in keratitis. In some susceptible patients, continued use of topical NSAIDs may result in epithelial breakdown, corneal thinning, corneal erosion, corneal ulceration or corneal perforation. These events may be sight threatening. Patients with evidence of corneal epithelial breakdown should immediately discontinue use of topical NSAIDs, including bromfenac, and should be closely monitored for corneal health. Postmarketing experience with topical NSAIDs suggests that patients with complicated ocular surgeries, corneal denervation, corneal epithelial defects, diabetes mellitus, ocular surface diseases (e.g., dry eye syndrome), rheumatoid arthritis, or repeat ocular surgeries within a short period of time may be at increased risk for corneal adverse events which may become sight threatening. Topical NSAIDs should be used with caution in these patients. Postmarketing experience with topical NSAIDs also suggests that use more than 24 hours prior to surgery or use beyond 14 days postsurgery may increase patient risk for the occurrence and severity of corneal adverse events. 5.6 Risk of Contamination Do not touch dropper tip to the eye, eyelids, or to any surface, as this may contaminate the contents. Replace the bottle cap after using. 5.7 Contact Lens Wear PROLENSA should not be instilled while wearing contact lenses. Remove contact lenses prior to instillation of PROLENSA. The preservative in PROLENSA, benzalkonium chloride, may be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Lenses may be reinserted after 10 minutes following administration of PROLENSA.
Adverse reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most commonly reported adverse reactions in 3% to 8% of patients were anterior chamber inflammation, foreign body sensation, eye pain, photophobia, and blurred vision. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, at 1 ‑ 800-553-5340 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 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. The most commonly reported adverse reactions following use of PROLENSA following cataract surgery include: anterior chamber inflammation, foreign body sensation, eye pain, photophobia, and vision blurred. These reactions were reported in 3% to 8% of patients.
Use in pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on PROLENSA use in pregnant women to evaluate a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. The systemic exposure to bromfenac following topical ocular administration is low [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. Consequently, the systemic exposure of a pregnant woman to bromfenac is expected to be minimal following topical ocular administration. However, because of the known effects of prostaglandin biosynthesis-inhibiting drugs on the fetal cardiovascular system (closure of ductus arteriosus), the use of PROLENSA during late pregnancy should be avoided. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Premature closure of the ductus arteriosus in the fetus has occurred with third trimester use of oral and injectable NSAIDs. Measurable maternal and fetal plasma drug levels are available with oral and injectable routes of NSAID administration. The maternal plasma level of PROLENSA following ocular administration is unknown [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. Data Animal Data Embryo-fetal lethality and maternal toxicity were produced in rats and rabbits treated with bromfenac during the period of organogenesis at oral doses up to 0.9 mg/kg/day and 7.5 mg/kg/day, respectively. These doses corresponded to a Cmax 90- and 150- times the predicted Cmax at the recommended human ophthalmic dose (RHOD), respectively. In rats, bromfenac treatment caused delayed parturition at 0.3 mg/kg/day (30 times the predicted human Cmax at the RHOD), and caused dystocia, increased neonatal mortality, and reduced postnatal growth at 0.9 mg/kg/day (90 times the predicted human Cmax at the RHOD).

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Medicare Part D coverage

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

Covered by plans

8%

449 of 5,509 plans

Most common tier

Tier 3

On 86% of covering formularies

Prior authorization required

0%

of covering formularies

TierFormularies on this tierShare
Tier 1 (preferred generic)1
7%
Tier 3 (preferred brand)12
86%
Tier 4 (non-preferred brand)1
7%

Step therapy: 0% of formularies

Quantity limits: 0% of formularies

Coverage breadth: 14 of 65 formularies

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