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American Made, Cheaper Abroad: Lumigan Eyedrops. A weekly series identifying prescription drugs manufactured in America and their prices. Lumigan (bimatoprost) ophthalmic solution is used for the treatment symptoms from glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Lumigan, a product of the drug company Allergan, is manufactured in the U.S., but the price at U.S. pharmacies is about six times higher than in other countries.
In 2008, the American FDA gave approval for the cosmetic use of bimatoprost 0.03% under the name Latisse. The ingredients are the same as Lumigan, as are the concentrations of all the ingredients and the bottle that it is supplied in. The only difference is the packaging and that it is supplied with applicators.