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Safety, efficacy and cost factor into physicians’ decisions regarding glaucoma medication
Glaucoma medication costs, along with safety and efficacy profiles, can be an important consideration when prescribing medications, according to a glaucoma specialist.Patients have to pay for glaucoma prescriptions on top of drugs prescribed for comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Therefore, glaucoma specialists must find a balance among safety, efficacy and costs when prescribing to patients with multiple co-pays.