DR. PAUL FREDERICK FRANCKE M.D.
Prescription History 1013910421
Ophthalmology in Charleston, WV
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. PAUL FREDERICK FRANCKE M.D., an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in Charleston, WV. Our medical registry currently tracks 20 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,364 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 1,147 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other WV PrescribersVs. WV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,147 | $10.67▼ below WV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Latanoprost: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 1,147 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 8.9 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (129). Medicare paid an average of $10.67 per fill, versus $16.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 1,686.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 46,948 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 219 | $18.16▼ below WV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dorzolamide Hcl: Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. In 2023, this provider wrote 219 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 6.1 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $18.16 per fill, versus $26.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 414.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,425 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Timolol Maleate | 197 | $10.35▼ below WV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Timolol Maleate: 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). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers. A beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor. In 2023, this provider wrote 197 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $10.35 per fill, versus $23.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 322.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,136 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 173 | $14.06 | ▲ More than typical |
About Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth: This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections. Show more ▾ This product contains neomycin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections and may worsen them (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2023, this provider wrote 173 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about 6.2 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $14.06 per fill, versus $14.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 175 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,259 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 161 | $68.08 | ▲ More than typical |
About Brimonidine Tartrate: This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Show more ▾ Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 161 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $68.08 per fill, versus $45.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 218.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,059 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Travoprost | 78 | $193.31▼ below WV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Travoprost: Travoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure. A cloprostenol derivative that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Travoprost, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $193.31 per fill, versus $210.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 120.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,496 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MoxifloxacinMoxifloxacin Hcl | 66 | $23.51▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Moxifloxacin: This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections. Show more ▾ A fluoroquinolone that acts as an inhibitor of DNA TOPOISOMERASE II and is used as a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about half the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (130). Medicare paid an average of $23.51 per fill, versus $35.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 675 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LumiganBimatoprost | 50 | $416.54▼ below WV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lumigan: Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure. A cloprostenol-derived amide that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Lumigan, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $416.54 per fill, versus $433.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 81 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,347 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alphagan PBrimonidine Tartrate | 47 | $334.64 | ▲ More than typical |
About Alphagan P: This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Show more ▾ Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Alphagan P, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $334.64 per fill, versus $327.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 67.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,848 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RhopressaNetarsudil Mesylate | 37 | $613.59 | ≈ Typical |
About Rhopressa: Netarsudil is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ This medication is thought to work by increasing the flow of fluid out of the eye. This helps lower pressure inside the eye. Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent loss of vision or blindness. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Rhopressa, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $613.59 per fill, versus $467.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 70.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,042 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RestasisCyclosporine | 34 | $1,032.08▼ below WV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Restasis: Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. Show more ▾ They work by increasing the amount of tears you make. A group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Restasis, about 76% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $1,032.08 per fill, versus $1,239.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,500 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CombiganBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 28 | $384.97 | ≈ Typical |
About Combigan: This combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details. A pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Combigan, about 80% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $384.97 per fill, versus $346.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 50.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,470 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 20 | $19.08▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dorzolamide-Timolol: 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). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about a third of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $19.08 per fill, versus $27.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 47.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluorometholone | 19 | $104.31 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluorometholone: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ Fluorometholone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. A glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye. It has also been used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732) In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Fluorometholone, about half the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $104.31 per fill, versus $82.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 439 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 17 | $7.63▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Erythromycin: Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about a third of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $7.63 per fill, versus $27.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 327 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pilocarpine Hcl | 17 | $63.50▼ below WV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Pilocarpine Hcl: This medication is used to treat symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome) or from saliva gland damage due to radiation treatments of the head/neck for cancer. Show more ▾ Pilocarpine belongs to a class of drugs known as cholinergic agonists. It works by stimulating certain nerves to increase the amount of saliva you produce, making it easier and more comfortable to speak and swallow. A slowly hydrolyzed muscarinic agonist with no nicotinic effects. Pilocarpine is used as a miotic and in the treatment of glaucoma. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about 85% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $63.50 per fill, versus $89.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 31.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 931 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Betaxolol Hcl | 16 | $98.77▼ below WV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Betaxolol Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. Betaxolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers and works by decreasing the amount of fluid that is made within the eye. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Betaxolol Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (13). Medicare paid an average of $98.77 per fill, versus $122.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 20.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 575 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisolone Acetate | 13 | $63.92 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisolone Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 12% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (112). Medicare paid an average of $63.92 per fill, versus $45.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 554 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bepotastine Besilate | 13 | $189.76▼ below WV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Bepotastine Besilate: This medication is used to treat itching of the eyes due to allergies. Show more ▾ Bepotastine is an antihistamine. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that causes allergic symptoms. Do not use this medication to treat red or irritated eyes due to wearing contact lenses. Contact your doctor for further instructions if this occurs. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Bepotastine Besilate, about 87% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $189.76 per fill, versus $221.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 370 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acyclovir | 12 | $6.23▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Acyclovir: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $6.23 per fill, versus $21.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 700 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. PAUL FREDERICK FRANCKE M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Ophthalmology prescribing approach at this Charleston, WV practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among WV prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
