SANJAY ASRANI MD
Prescription History 1003960121
Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist in Cary, NC
What does Dr. Asrani prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Asrani wrote 1,014 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Latanoprost, with 214 prescriptions for 85 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Asrani prescribes.
Medications 10 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Asrani wrote 214 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $13.72 per fill, versus $11.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Asrani wrote 186 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 1.9 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $21.02 per fill, versus $16.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Asrani wrote 184 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $30.16 per fill, versus $39.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Asrani wrote 118 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $9.49 per fill, versus $31.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Asrani wrote 79 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $10.73 per fill, versus $14.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Asrani wrote 74 prescriptions for Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim, about 2.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.18 per fill, versus $8.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Asrani wrote 69 prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $21.80 per fill, versus $19.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Asrani wrote 63 prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 82% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $12.79 per fill, versus $23.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used before eye examinations (such as refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (such as uveitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Asrani wrote 16 prescriptions for Atropine Sulfate, about 71% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $35.59 per fill, versus $46.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Netarsudil is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Asrani wrote 11 prescriptions for Rhopressa, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $487.05 per fill, versus $459.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Asrani’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Asrani prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Asrani's most prescribed medications were Latanoprost (214), Dorzolamide-Timolol (186) and Prednisolone Acetate (184).
How does Dr. Asrani's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Asrani prescribes 5 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 3 about as often and 2 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Asrani prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the North Carolina prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
