Travatan (Travoprost) Glaucoma Eye Drops Cost UK 2026

Travatan (travoprost 40 micrograms/ml) glaucoma eye drops cost from about £12–£20 per bottle on a private prescription in the UK in 2026, 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 — a private glaucoma consultation with eye-pressure check, OCT and a visual field test typically costs from £200–£350, with follow-up reviews from around £150.

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:

The drops (private Rx)

From £12–£20 per bottle. One bottle typically lasts around 4–6 weeks. Generic travoprost is cheaper than branded Travatan.

On the NHS

The standard NHS prescription charge per item in England (free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). A pre-payment certificate can reduce ongoing costs.

Private monitoring

Consultant glaucoma assessment with pressure check, OCT and visual field from £200–£350; follow-up reviews from £150.

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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Other glaucoma drop options

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.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Travatan (travoprost) eye drops cost in the UK?

On a private prescription, travoprost drops cost from around £12–£20 per bottle, with generic travoprost cheaper than the Travatan brand. On the NHS you pay the standard prescription charge in England, and nothing in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Is Travatan available in the UK?

Yes. Travoprost is MHRA-licensed and recommended by NICE as a first-line prostaglandin treatment for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It is available as branded Travatan and as generic travoprost.

Why is the consultation more expensive than the drops?

The drops are cheap, but glaucoma must be monitored to protect your sight. A private glaucoma assessment includes an eye-pressure check, OCT scan of the optic nerve and a visual field test, typically from £200–£350, with follow-up reviews from around £150.

What if the drops do not control my eye pressure?

Your consultant may add or switch drops, or recommend SLT laser or surgery. These have separate costs — see our SLT laser and glaucoma surgery cost pages.

Travatan (travoprost) glaucoma eye drops cost