FAQs
The following is a list of frequently asked questions about TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE® that may not have been specifically addressed on our site:
How long does it take for TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE® to reduce IOP?
Will my patient always have to take TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE® twice a day?
After the OCUDOSE® unit is opened, how long can the patient wait to administer the eye drop(s)?
Is TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE® covered by most managed care plans?
Where can my patient fill his or her prescription for TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE®?
Where should I report adverse events experienced by my patients while
using TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE®?
What if I still have a question that wasn’t covered here?
I am a pharmacist. How can I place an order for TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE®?
How long does it take for TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE® to reduce IOP?
Following administration of a single dose of TIMOPTIC®, the reduction of IOP can be detected within one-half hour.1
Will my patient always have to take TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE® twice a day?
Yes, when first starting on treatment, TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE® should be taken twice a day, because some patients require more time for their IOP to stabilize. After four weeks, IOP should be evaluated.1
If IOP is maintained at satisfactory levels, dosage administration can be changed to one drop per day in the affected eye(s).
After the OCUDOSE® unit is opened, how long can the patient wait to administer the eye drop(s)?
Administration of the solution should occur immediately after opening. Since the solution is sterile and does not contain a preservative, sterility cannot be guaranteed after the unit it opened, and remaining contents should be discarded.1
Is TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE® covered by most managed care plans?
Yes, TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE® is covered by most plans. A knowledgeable representative can address any question you may have about TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE® or managed care. Contact the Aton PatientCAREsm Program directly at 877-ATON-549 (877-286-6549), option 2.
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Where can my patient fill his or her prescription for TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE®?
Aton Pharma is committed to ensuring that supplies of TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE® are available for your patient when needed. When you write a TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE® prescription, your patient has the convenience of going to any local pharmacy in the United States.
Where should I report adverse events experienced by my patients while using TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE®?
IIf your patient has experienced an adverse event using TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE®, contact one of our medical specialists at 877-ATON-549 (877-286-6549), option 1, or click here to report the incident electronically.
What if my patient has a question that was not covered here?
If your question wasn’t answered here, e-mail Customer Service or contact us directly at 877-ATON-549 (877-286-6549).
I am a pharmacist. How can I place an order for TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE®?
TIMOPTIC® in OCUDOSE® is available in the United States.
References: 1. Timoptic (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) in Ocudose (dispenser) [prescribing information]. Lawrenceville, NJ: Aton Pharma, Inc; 2009.
