Travatan (travoprost 40 micrograms/ml) glaucoma eye drops are inexpensive on a private prescription in the UK in 2026 — the price varies by pharmacy — or the standard NHS prescription charge where prescribed on the NHS. Generic travoprost costs less than the Travatan brand. Because glaucoma drops must be monitored, the more meaningful cost is the consultant assessment — at our partner Sapphire Eye Care a glaucoma consultation is from £240 (£340 with OCT), with follow-up reviews from £140.
How much do Travatan (travoprost) drops cost?
Travoprost is a low-cost medication. What you pay depends on whether it is prescribed on the NHS or privately, and whether you choose the Travatan brand or generic travoprost:
For the wider picture of private glaucoma pricing, see our glaucoma cost guide. If drops alone do not control your pressure, laser and surgical options have their own pricing — see SLT laser cost and glaucoma surgery cost.
What is Travatan and how does it work?
Travatan contains travoprost, a prostaglandin analogue. It lowers the pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) by increasing the natural drainage of fluid through the uveoscleral pathway. Used as a single drop each evening, it typically reduces eye pressure by around 25–32%, making it one of the most effective single-agent glaucoma treatments and the reason it is recommended first-line by NICE for most patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Common, usually mild effects include a gradual darkening and lengthening of the eyelashes, possible darkening of the iris over time, and some redness or stinging. Because glaucoma usually has no symptoms until late, drops must be taken every day and pressure checked regularly. Learn more about the condition on our glaucoma overview and the treatment pathway on the glaucoma treatment page.
Not sure your drops are controlling your pressure? A consultant assessment with OCT and visual fields gives you a clear answer.
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If travoprost is not tolerated or not enough on its own, your consultant may switch to or add another MHRA-licensed drop. Common UK options include Ganfort (bimatoprost/timolol), Roclanda (netarsudil/latanoprost) and Simbrinza (brinzolamide/brimonidine). Preservative-free versions are available if your eyes are sensitive.