How to Find Verkazia in Stock Near You (Tools + Tips)

Finding Verkazia (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion 0.1%) at a pharmacy near you can feel like a scavenger hunt. Because it treats a rare condition — vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) — most pharmacies don't stock it on the shelf. Add in the supply disruptions of 2025–2026, and even pharmacies that normally carry it may have been out intermittently.

The good news: there are real, practical tools that can help you track down Verkazia without spending hours calling pharmacies. Here's what works.

Why Is Verkazia Hard to Find in the First Place?

Verkazia is the only FDA-approved topical immunomodulator for VKC. Because VKC affects a relatively small number of patients in the U.S. (about 1.24 per 10,000 children), retail pharmacies rarely stock it proactively. Combine that with the manufacturer transition from Santen to Harrow in late 2025, and you have a perfect storm for access challenges.

As of 2026, Harrow has relaunched Verkazia commercially, so supply is improving — but availability still varies significantly from pharmacy to pharmacy. The tools below can help you cut through the uncertainty.

Tool #1: Use medfinder to Search Pharmacies Near You

The most efficient way to find Verkazia in stock is to use medfinder. You submit your medication, dosage, and location, and medfinder calls pharmacies near you to check which ones can fill your prescription. Results are texted directly to you.

This is especially valuable for Verkazia because availability is so inconsistent. Instead of calling 10 pharmacies yourself and navigating phone trees, medfinder does that legwork for you.

Tool #2: Ask Your Prescriber to Route to a Specialty Pharmacy

Specialty pharmacies focus on high-cost, low-volume medications and are often much better equipped to source Verkazia reliably than retail chains. Your ophthalmologist or allergist may already have a preferred specialty pharmacy they work with — ask them.

Major specialty pharmacy networks include Walgreens Specialty, CVS Specialty, and Optum Specialty. These pharmacies also often have dedicated teams to help with insurance prior authorizations and manufacturer savings programs.

Tool #3: Contact Harrow's Patient Support Directly

As the current manufacturer and distributor of Verkazia, Harrow Eye, LLC maintains patient support resources. Contacting Harrow directly can help you:

Find pharmacies in your area that have current inventory

Enroll in the Harrow Savings Program (as little as $0 for insured patients, $79 for uninsured)

Learn about the patient assistance program if you are uninsured or have financial hardship

You can reach Harrow at 1-833-4HARROW (1-833-442-7769).

Tool #4: Call Pharmacies Directly — With a Plan

If you prefer calling on your own, have the following information ready before you call:

Drug name: Verkazia (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion 0.1%)

Form: Ophthalmic emulsion, single-dose vials, 0.3 mL

Quantity: 120 vials (typical 30-day supply for both eyes)

NDC: Ask the pharmacist to check by NDC to avoid confusion with other cyclosporine formulations (Restasis, Cequa)

Ask specifically: "Do you have Verkazia in stock today, or can you order it?" If they can order it, ask how long it will take.

Tips to Avoid Running Out of Verkazia

Once you find a reliable pharmacy, these habits can help you avoid running out:

Refill early. Don't wait until you're out. Start refill requests at least 7–10 days before you run out, in case the pharmacy needs to order.

Use the same pharmacy consistently. A pharmacy that knows your refill history is more likely to proactively stock Verkazia.

Ask about auto-ordering. Some specialty pharmacies can flag your prescription for automatic reordering each month.

The Bottom Line

Finding Verkazia requires a more proactive approach than most medications. The fastest path is using medfinder or routing your prescription through a specialty pharmacy. For more background on why Verkazia has been in short supply, see our related article: Why Is Verkazia So Hard to Find?