In Chicago for 2 nights with work - can I pick up Xiidra (UK based)

[jm95dryeye]

Is this possible? If so, where?

[deep_dry_eye]

There are two obstacles:
1) You need a prescription from a US doctor (you will need to pre-make an appointment).
2) You need a pharmacy that has Xiidra in stock (most pharamcies should have it, but you want 1 that can provide you with at least 6-12 months of supply in 1 shot; you can call ahead for this).

It's (very) possible -- but you just have to plan carefully.

[jm95dryeye]

Thanks. Any suggestions for good dry eye doctors in Chicago?

[deep_dry_eye]

Thanks. Any suggestions for good dry eye doctors in Chicago?

Sorry -- I am based in Toronto. You can try googling for Drs in Chicago that offer LipiFlow/IPL -- that's probably a good place to start.

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UIC Chicago Pradeep Jain

[farmgirl]

Too bad you can't get it in Canada, US prescriptions are outrageously expensive. The first time I got Restasis prescribed I had a US prescription and when I went to get it she, without batting an eyelid, said "That will be $350." I was stunned and declined the prescription. When I got back to Canada the same prescription, if I remember correctly, was $60 at Costco with a coupon.

[deep_dry_eye]

Too bad you can't get it in Canada, US prescriptions are outrageously expensive. The first time I got Restasis prescribed I had a US prescription and when I went to get it she, without batting an eyelid, said "That will be $350." I was stunned and declined the prescription. When I got back to Canada the same prescription, if I remember correctly, was $60 at Costco with a coupon.

Generic Cyclosporin is now available in Canada. Restasis (and most drugs) are cheaper in Canada because it is partially subsidized by the government.

[farmgirl]

Generic Cyclosporin is now available in Canada. Restasis (and most drugs) are cheaper in Canada because it is partially subsidized by the government.

I am not sure where you are got this information but I sincerely doubt that the Government subsidizes Restasis in Canada. Here is a bulletin that I found regarding the drug in Canada and the Canadian Drug Advisory Committee's stand on it.

https://www.cadth.ca/sites/default/f...ept-2-11_e.pdf