Therapeutic Note(s)

The prescriber should be aware that diclofenac sodium 0.1% ophthalmic solution products may be preservative-free or preservative-containing. If applicable, the prescriber should choose the most appropriate formulation (preservative-free or preservative containing) for use in the specific clinical situation in which the product was prescribed.

Diclofenac sodium 0.1% ophthalmic solution (DIN 02475065) is in a unit dose container of 0.3mL and it is preservative-free. Its Drug Benefit Price is displayed on a per mL basis. Dispensers must ensure that the unit of reimbursement for this product is accurate in the submitted claims. (For example, when dispensing a package of 10 x 0.3mL containers, a unit of 3 must be selected in the Health Network System claim to reflect that 3mL is being dispensed.)