Teva Generics has announced that they are now selling a generic version of Soolantra, branded as Ivermectin Cream 1%. This generic formulation of Ivermectin is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea – that is the papules and pustules common to rosacea sufferers.
June 16, 2021 07:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time
TEL AVIV, Israel & PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced the U.S. launch of its generic version of once daily SOOLANTRA (ivermectin) Cream, 1% for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea.With nearly 550 generic medicines available, Teva has the largest portfolio of FDA-approved generic products on the market. Currently, 1 in 11 generic prescriptions dispensed in the U.S. is filled with a Teva generic product.
SOOLANTRA had annual sales of more than $115 million in the U.S., according to IQVIA data as of April 2021.
About Ivermectin Cream 1%
Ivermectin cream, 1% is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea.
How do I get Generic Soolantra?
Teva Generics tells us that you should be able to request their generic prescription products in most pharmacies across the US. If you are able to source Teva Generics Ivermectin Cream 1%, please leave a comment below and let us know how much you were required to pay. Thanks.
Galderma, the makers of Soolantra had sales of $155m (up from $120m in 2019) in the last year according to the press release. We know that Soolantra can cost as much as $275 a tube for 30gm, so rosacea sufferers will be looking price relief from Teva Generic’s 45gm version.
See the product page for Generic Soolantra, labelled as Ivermectin Cream, at Teva Generics.
Comment via email.
“Hi David,
just finished reading this email. I am from Western Australia and developed really bad facial rosacea middle of last year and was put on Soolantra with great results after using a few other creams. I paid nothing like what you pay in the states it cost me $52 Australian dollars and was given many sample tubes by GP before I bought it.
I wonder if people in the states can order it online from Australia.
Kind Regards
Kathy”
I’ve been using Soolantra since the year it became available in the US. Almost immediately I noticed the little rosacea bumps on the bridge of my nose disappearing and the inflammation in my face overall significantly decreased. With PPO insurance the out-of-pocket cost to me was $25-$30 but retail price showed the 45 gram tube cost over $600 for a 1-month supply. My CVS pharmacy started to give me the generic by TEVA and although it works the same as the brand name Soolantra, the cream base feels watery. I prefer Soolantra but won’t push the issue with CVS since it works just as well. I’m grateful for this treatment since I’m allergic to most other medications used to treat rosacea.
oh really, I have the same problem
More people would use product if not nickeled & dimed by insurance. Last year cost me $70….this year they want to charge nearly $700!!!! Uh, NO!
My dermatologist first prescribed Soolantra but it was going to cost me over $700.00 when I called and asked if there was anything else she could prescribe that was cheaper she called in a generic prescription to a compounding pharmacy that shipped it directly to my door. The generic version only cost me $45.00.
Thank you for this tip. I have never tried Soolantra because my insurance didn’t cover it and it would have cost $600 per tube! Even the discount pharmacy cards were actually higher. My prescription was in 2020 so this year I will look into having it compounded or to see if it is now formulary on my prescription rx.
I was able to get a coupon directly from Galderma knocking it down to $175 as my insurance would not cover it. I use it sparingly and a tube has lasted me about a year. It works pretty well however I think that Coconut/tea tree oil is a bit more effective.