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Iopidine 1%Cigna

control or prevention of post-surgical elevations in intraocular pressure after argon laser trabeculoplasty, argon laser iridotomy or Nd:YAG posterior capsulotomy

Preferred products

  • apraclonidine 0.5% ophthalmic solution (generic)
  • brimonidine tartrate 0.1% ophthalmic solution (generic)
  • brimonidine tartrate 0.15% ophthalmic solution (generic)
  • brimonidine tartrate 0.2% ophthalmic solution (generic)

Initial criteria

  • If the patient has tried one Step 1 Product, approve a Step 2 Product.
  • If the patient is undergoing argon laser trabeculoplasty, argon laser iridotomy or Nd:YAG posterior capsulotomy, approve Iopidine 1%.

Approval duration

1 year