Prednisolone Acet-Moxifloxacin Coupons & Prices

Searching for a prednisolone acetate/moxifloxacin coupon can be confusing because this combination eye drop isn't sold as a single FDA-approved brand — it's prepared to order by licensed compounding pharmacies under names like Pred-Moxi, so pricing depends entirely on which pharmacy fills it. Enter your ZIP code above to see today's price and compare options, and read on for how this compounded combination works, what it's used for after eye surgery, and what to know about safety.

What is prednisolone acetate/moxifloxacin, and how does it work?

This is a compounded combination eye drop that puts a corticosteroid, prednisolone acetate 1%, and a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic, moxifloxacin 0.5%, into a single bottle. It is prepared by outsourcing/compounding pharmacies such as ImprimisRx (Harrow, Inc.), which markets it as "Pred-Moxi," and OSRX, among others — it is not a single FDA-approved fixed-dose combination product. It's prescribed almost exclusively after cataract surgery, LASIK/PRK, or other intraocular surgery, in place of using two separate bottles, to reduce the number of drops a patient has to keep track of during recovery.

Each active ingredient is individually FDA-approved on its own as a standard eye drop: moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution (brand Vigamox) is approved for bacterial conjunctivitis, and prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension (brand Pred Forte) is approved for steroid-responsive inflammatory conditions of the eye, including routine use after eye surgery.

Cost and how to compare pricing

Because this combination is compounded rather than manufactured under one FDA-approved brand, there's no single manufacturer list price to check — cost depends on which compounding pharmacy prepares it, and pricing for compounded prescriptions can vary widely from pharmacy to pharmacy. That makes comparing before you fill worth the extra few minutes. Enter your ZIP code above to see today's price at pharmacies near you.

If your prescriber is open to it, ask whether the two ingredients can be prescribed as separate, standard eye drops instead. Prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension and moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution are each available as FDA-approved products with generic versions at most retail pharmacies, and their pricing can also be compared on Rx.com — that's worth raising if cost, insurance coverage, or finding a compounding pharmacy near you is a barrier.

Alternatives: one bottle vs. two

The standard, FDA-regulated alternative to this compounded combination is simply using two separate bottles: prednisolone acetate (brand Pred Forte) for inflammation, and moxifloxacin (brand Vigamox) to guard against infection. It means one extra bottle and one extra drop compared with the compounded version, but each product carries its own FDA-reviewed label and is widely stocked at retail pharmacies.

Some post-surgical eye drop regimens also add a third medication, an NSAID such as bromfenac, to help control inflammation and discomfort. Whether a two-drop, three-drop, or compounded one-bottle regimen is right for you is a decision for your eye surgeon based on your specific procedure and recovery plan.

Safety information

This eye drop combines a steroid and an antibiotic, and each ingredient carries its own risks. With prolonged use, the steroid component (prednisolone acetate) can raise eye pressure, contribute to cataract formation, slow healing of the eye's surface, and mask or worsen an existing eye infection. It generally should not be used in most active, untreated viral infections (such as herpes simplex keratitis), fungal infections, or mycobacterial infections of the eye, and it should not be stopped abruptly without your prescriber's guidance on tapering.

• The antibiotic component (moxifloxacin) most commonly causes local stinging, irritation, or an allergic reaction at the site of use.
• The more serious warnings associated with oral or IV fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as tendon problems, apply to those systemic forms — not to this topical eye drop, per FDA labeling for moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution.
• Because this is a compounded product rather than a standard FDA-approved medicine, it doesn't carry its own FDA-reviewed label. It should be obtained only from a licensed compounding pharmacy with a valid prescription.

This is general information, not medical advice — direct any questions about your specific regimen to your eye surgeon or pharmacist.