The State of N.J. uses OptumRX for our retiree Health Benefits Program. The most expensive medications, including Eliquis, cost me $28 for 90 day supplies. All of my glaucoma eye drops are $28. About half my prescriptions are $5 and under and half cost $28. It's astonishing to look at the claim forms and see how much those medications would cost without insurance. For Eliquis, it shows that my plan paid $718 this year (I had the prescription filled once this year).
Re the OP: My glaucoma specialist sent two different RXs for preservative free lubricating drops to two different pharmacies because she said insurance companies don't usually pay for them. One pharmacy was Blink Rx and they sent the Miebo drops free of charge. I'm sure if I reordered they wouldn't be free, but I won't because they make my vision blurry. I declined accepting the other RX when the pharmacy called.
I forgot the name of the pharmacy and drops but they were $195 with a special first time price of $59 for a month's supply.
I can't see paying $59 for a month of a lubricant drop then possibly $195 to refill. The doctor gave me a bottle of Ivizia, which I like so far, but I also found that Systane has preservative free drops, so I ordered that from Amazon. Two bottles for $19. I have used the original Systane Ultra for years and really liked it.
