FDA pharmacologic class
Prostaglandin Analog
7 medicines are in FDA's class of prostaglandin analogs: bimatoprost (Lumigan), carboprost (Hemabate), latanoprost (Xalatan), travoprost (Travatan), alprostadil (Edex), tafluprost (Zioptan) and dinoprostone (Cervidil); 1 combination product also contains one. 6 of the 8 are listed from generic labelers (FDA NDC Directory, October 8, 2026). The lowest pharmacy cost is latanoprost 0.005% eye drops at $1.58 per mL (NADAC).
Which medicines are prostaglandin analog?
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bimatoprost | Lumigan, Durysta, Zolymbus | 13 labelers | $6.97 per mL 0.03% eye drops | No | No current entry | 5 |
| Carboprost | Hemabate | 22 labelers | n/a | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
| Latanoprost | Xalatan, Iyuzeh, Xelpros | 14 labelers | $1.58 per mL 0.005% eye drops | No | No current entry | 3 |
| Travoprost | Travatan, Idose | 11 labelers | $9.07 per mL 0.004% eye drop | No | A presentation being discontinued | 3 |
| Alprostadil | Caverject, Edex, Prostin | 1 labeler | $106.24 per kit 20 mcg kit | No | No current entry | 1 |
| Tafluprost | Zioptan | 3 labelers | $2.45 per unit 0.0015% eye drop | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Dinoprostone | Prepidil, Cervidil | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Latanoprost and netarsudil | Rocklatan | none listed | $139.40 per mL 0.02%-0.005% eye drp | No | No current entry | 0 |
Source: FDA Established Pharmacologic Class (NDC Directory, openFDA); CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA shortages and recalls (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay?
Each medicine's most widely listed form, per unit, in the NADAC survey: what pharmacies paid, not what a patient pays; strengths differ, so compare like with like.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price