Valeant Patient Assistance Program
The Valeant Patient Assistance Program is a valuable service to help you access the medications you need by providing free or low-cost prescriptions for your Valeant products. Calling the Valeant Patient Assistance toll-free number, may provide you with:
- Information to help you learn how your medications will be reimbursed or covered by your health insurance
- Agents will uncover barriers to coverage, and what steps will be needed to overcome them
- Forms or instructions necessary for your coverage will be faxed or sent directly to your doctor’s office
- Help on how to locate any insurance – including coverage you may not know you have or an older plan you may not know is still active
- Help in getting Valeant medications free of charge for patients who qualify, which requires that you:
- Are a legal resident of the US
- Do not have any known prescription drug coverage
Household Income for Eligible Patients*
If you have any questions about the coverage of LACRISERT® by your insurance plan, please call the toll-free hotline on 866-268-7325, Monday – Friday 9am–5pm (except holidays), to request forms or to speak to a knowledgeable Valeant representative.
Indications and Usage
LACRISERT® is indicated in patients with moderate to severe Dry Eye syndromes, including keratoconjunctivitis sicca. LACRISERT® is indicated especially in patients who remain symptomatic after an adequate trial of therapy with artificial tear solutions. LACRISERT® is also indicated for patients with exposure keratitis, decreased corneal sensitivity, and recurrent corneal erosions.
Important Safety Information
LACRISERT® is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to hydroxypropyl cellulose. Instructions for inserting and removing LACRISERT® should be carefully followed. If improperly placed, LACRISERT® may result in corneal abrasion. Because LACRISERT® may cause transient blurred vision, patients should be instructed to exercise caution when driving or operating machinery. Patients should be cautioned against rubbing the eye(s) containing LACRISERT®.
The following adverse reactions have been reported, but were in most instances, mild and temporary: transient blurring of vision, ocular discomfort or irritation, matting or stickiness of eyelashes, photophobia, hypersensitivity, eyelid edema, and hyperemia.
Talk to your doctor if you have side effects that bother you or that do not go away. You are encouraged to report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
