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Table 7 Cost-minimization analysis of bimatoprost 0.03%, latanoprost 0.005%, and travoprost 0.004%; average retail price

From: Pharmacoeconomic analysis of prostaglandin and prostamide therapy for patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension

 

Drops per Bottle

Days per Bottle

Annual Usage (bottles per year)

Bottle Cost* ($ per bottle)

Annual Cost

Monthly Cost

Cost per Day (bilateral therapy)

Cost per Drop

Bimatoprost 0.03%

113

56

6.5

$69.99

$455

$37.92

$1.24

$0.62

Latanoprost 0.005%

84

42

8.7

$61.69

$537

$44.75

$1.46

$0.73

Travoprost 0.004%

83

41

8.9

$66.37

$591

$49.25

$1.60

$0.80

  1. * Average retail price, 2005