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LATANOPROST

All products: Limited Use (codes 171, 172, 387)

Other products in the same Health Canada class (S01E, S01EE) — coverage varies; not interchangeable

  • Bimatoprost (Lumigan): limited Use 171, 172, 387, Not a benefit
  • Latanoprostene bunod (Vyzulta): limited Use 171, 172, 387
  • Travoprost (Izba): limited Use 171, 172, 387
  • Acetazolamide (Acetazolamide): general benefit, Not a benefit
  • Betaxolol (Betoptic S): general benefit
  • Levobunolol (Betagan): general benefit

11 more in the class list below

Sandoz Latanoprost · DIN 02367335 · 0.005% · Oph Sol-2.5mL Pk

Limited Use — Reason for Use code 171, 172, 387 requiredMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
StatusLimited Use — Reason for Use code 171, 172, 387 required
Write on scriptLU code 171, 172, 387 (patient must meet the criteria below)
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
Ontario Limited Use criteria — code 171, 172, 387
Reason for Use code 171 As first line treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients who cannot tolerate an ophthalmic beta-blocking agent or where beta-blocking agents are contraindicated. Coverage limit: LU Authorization Period: Indefinite Reason for Use code 172 As second line monotherapy or combination therapy in patients who do not have an adequate intraocular pressure lowering response to ophthalmic beta-blocking agents. Coverage limit: LU Authorization Period: Indefinite Reason for Use code 387 For use as adjunctive therapy with an ophthalmic beta-blocking agent in an urgent situation (e.g. patients with a high baseline intraocular pressure) where monotherapy is unlikely to be effective. Coverage limit: LU Authorization Period: Indefinite
Brand vs generic price
Lowest DBP recovery rule under medically necessary no-substitution claims: 6.2 Medically Necessary "No Substitution" Claims The Side Effect Reporting Form will not have to be renewed. However, the pharmacy must maintain a copy of the prescription that contains a direction that there be no substitution and the required Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form (completed and signed by the prescriber). The prescriber must write “No Substitution” or “No Sub” on renewal or subsequent new written prescriptions, and indicate “No Substitution” on subsequent new oral prescriptions. The dispenser will be reimbursed the DBP plus a mark-up and the lesser of the posted usual and customary fee or the ODB dispensing fee minus the applicable ODB co-payment amount. Where a completed Side Effect Reporting Form is not available at the pharmacy during an inspection, the difference between the cost of the higher-cost product and the lowest DBP listed for the interchangeable category will be recovered. (ontario.ca, Revision #17; 2026-08-03 ↗) 6.2 Medically Necessary "No Substitution" Claims The Ministry will provide reimbursement of a higher-cost interchangeable product in medically necessary circumstances where a patient has experienced a significant adverse reaction with two (2) lower-cost interchangeable drug products, where available. When a prescriber identifies a patient for which it is medically necessary that a higher cost interchangeable product be provided, the prescriber must: • Complete, sign and forward to the pharmacist a copy of the Health Canada side effect reporting form for each lower-cost interchangeable drug product trialed (Side Effect Reporting Form[s]); and • Write “No Substitution” or “No Sub” on a written prescription or indicate “No Substitution” to the pharmacist in the case of a verbal prescription. The prescriber should keep a copy of the completed form in the patient’s record for future use and reference. In the case of a written prescription, when the pharmacist or dispensing physician receives a prescription with the written notation “No Substitution” or “No Sub”, reimbursement will be provided for the higher-cost interchangeable product only if the prescription is accompanied by a completed Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form for each of the lower-cost interchangeable drug products trialed. This form must be completely filled out noting the details of the adverse reaction and signed by the prescriber. In the case of a verbal prescription, the prescriber must satisfy the operator of the pharmacy or dispensing physician that a completed Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form for each of the lower-cost interchangeable drug products trialed has been completed and signed by the prescriber. A written record of this verbal prescription and the completed Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form must be received by the pharmacy prior to claim submission. Upon receipt, the pharmacist must: • Fax, submit online or mail the completed and signed form to Health Canada’s Canada Vigilance Program; and • Retain his or her copy of the completed and signed Side Effect Reporting Form. (ontario.ca, Revision #17; 2026-08-03 ↗)
1 brand, same coverage
Sandoz Latanoprost · DIN 02367335 Manufacturer: Sandoz Canada Inc.; listing date 2012-11-27 Health Canada: Marketed since 2011-12-06 · brand SANDOZ LATANOPROST · ATC S01EE01 LATANOPROST · form Solution · route Ophthalmic · ingredients LATANOPROST 50 MCG/ML · company Sandoz canada incorporated · schedule Prescription
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Sandoz Latanoprost: Formulary list price $9.5830/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $9.5830 per source unit.

Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=85213 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02367335)

Source record
DIN 02367335: Sandoz Latanoprost Raw flags: sec12=Y, sec3=Y Item: 523600088; group id 629; item number 1598; lccId 00089; manufacturer id SDZ Source form: Oph Sol-2.5mL Pk; strength: 0.005% Recorded listing: Limited Use: paid only with a Reason for Use code and the criteria below Source prices (unrounded): $9.5830; ministry $9.5830 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02367335 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=85213
Interchangeable products
Apo-Latanoprost · DIN 02296527 · $9.5830 Co Latanoprost · DIN 02254786 · $9.5830 Gd-Latanoprost · DIN 02373041 · $9.5830 Jamp Latanoprost · DIN 02453355 · $9.5830 M-Latanoprost · DIN 02513285 · $9.5830 Med-Latanoprost · DIN 02426935 · $9.5830 Riva-Latanoprost · DIN 02341085 · $9.5830 Xalatan · DIN 02231493 · $9.5830
Shortage status: not checked (no credentials)
Other drugs in the same formulary class (52:36 Other Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Agents) and how they are covered

Matched class: 52:36 Other Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Agents

Drug-class inventory only. Lists recorded Ontario formulary products, not every Canadian medication; does not recommend treatment. Covered without a code on the Ontario formulary: BETAXOLOL HCL, DICLOFENAC SODIUM, LEVOBUNOLOL HCL Some products covered without a code (check the product listing): ACETAZOLAMIDE, METHAZOLAMIDE, SODIUM CROMOGLYCATE, TIMOLOL MALEATE 52:36 Other Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Agents

BIMATOPROST

· 8 products · Listed, not a benefit (1), Limited Use, codes 171, 172, 387 (7) · strengths: 0.03%, 0.01% · Oph Sol, Oph Sol-5mL Pk, Oph Sol-7.5mL Pk

LATANOPROSTENE BUNOD

· 1 products · Limited Use, codes 171, 172, 387 · strengths: 0.024%w/v · Oph Sol

TRAVOPROST

· 4 products · Limited Use, codes 171, 172, 387 · strengths: 0.003%, 0.004% · Oph Sol (with Preservative), Oph Sol-5mL Pk

ACETAZOLAMIDE

· 2 products · General benefit (1), Listed, not a benefit (1) · strengths: 250mg · Tab

BETAXOLOL HCL

· 1 products · General benefit · strengths: 0.25% · Oph Susp

LEVOBUNOLOL HCL

· 1 products · General benefit · strengths: 0.5% · Oph Sol

METHAZOLAMIDE

· 2 products · Listed, not a benefit (1), General benefit (1) · strengths: 50mg · Tab

TIMOLOL MALEATE

· 10 products · Listed, not a benefit (2), General benefit (8) · strengths: 0.25%, 0.5% · Oph Gellan Sol, Oph Sol

BRIMONIDINE

· 7 products · Limited Use, codes 171, 172, 387 · strengths: 0.15%, 0.2% · Oph Sol

BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE & TIMOLOL MALEATE

· 3 products · Limited Use, codes 310, 393 · strengths: 0.2% & 0.5% · Oph Sol-10mL Pk

BRINZOLAMIDE

· 1 products · Limited Use, codes 171, 172, 387 · strengths: 1% · Oph Susp

BRINZOLAMIDE & BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE

· 1 products · Limited Use, codes 466, 393 · strengths: 1.0% & 0.2% · Oph Susp-10mL Pk Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 52:36 and 20 more
Full class listing Related classes: 52:04 Anti-Infectives, 52:08 Anti-Inflammatory Agents, 52:16 Local Anesthetics, 52:20 Miotics, 52:24 Mydriatics, 52:32 Vasoconstrictors Same formulary class, not same indication: class membership alone does not establish equivalent uses.
Other drugs whose Health Canada label lists a similar indication: open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
From Health Canada product monographs; label wording only, not a treatment recommendation. Matching is lexical and uses one held product label per generic; formulations and qualifying criteria may differ. No displayed matched alternative is a general benefit. BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE & TIMOLOL MALEATE · Limited Use, codes 310, 393 1 INDICATIONS APO-BRIMONIDINE-TIMOP (brimonidine tartrate 0.2%/timolol 0.5% (as timolol maleate)) ophthalmic solution is indicated for: • the control of intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with chronic open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who are insufficiently responsive to IOP reducing monotherapy AND when the use of brimonidine tartrate 0.2%/timolol 0.5% (as timolol maleate) ophthalmic solution is considered appropriate. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00070296.PDF; date December 14, 2022; DIN 02375311; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph LATANOPROSTENE BUNOD · Limited Use, codes 171, 172, 387 1 INDICATIONS VYZULTA™ (latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic solution, 0.024%) is indicated for the reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00048990.PDF; date December 27, 2018; DIN 02484218; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph Coverage source: ON formulary extract 2026-08-26
What the Health Canada label says it is for
1 INDICATIONS XALATAN (latanoprost) is indicated for the reduction of intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. XALATAN may be used for the reduction of intraocular pressure in patients with chronic angle-closure glaucoma who underwent peripheral iridotomy or laser iridoplasty. 1.3 Pediatrics Pediatrics (< 18 years of age): No data are available to Health Canada; therefore, Health Canada has not authorized an indication for pediatric use (see 7.1.3 Pediatrics). 1.4 Geriatrics Geriatrics: Based on the data submitted and reviewed by Health Canada, there is no overall difference in the safety and efficacy of XALATAN use in the geriatric patient population. https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00077198.PDF PM date: SEP 25, 2024 Source product: XALATAN; DIN 02231493; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.