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Brimonidine vs Timolol

Compare Brimonidine and Timolol side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

BrimonidineTimolol
Drug classalpha-Adrenergic Agonistbeta-Adrenergic Blocker
Used to treatOpen-angle glaucomaAngina pectoris, Heart attack, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Open-angle glaucoma
Generic priceFrom $0.58 per mL (0.2% eye drop)From $0.64 per mL (0.25% eye drop)
Brand priceAlphagan P: from $37.27 per mL (0.1% drops)Timoptic: from $10.32 per item (0.5% ocudose drop)
Generic savingsGeneric costs about 98% less than the brandGeneric costs about 88% less than the brand