DR. NEILL S COWLES O.D.
Prescription History 1033124607
Optometrist in Chatham, MA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. NEILL S COWLES O.D., an active Optometrist specialist practicing in Chatham, MA. Our medical registry currently tracks 3 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 66 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, which accounts for 37 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs MA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 37 | 37.0 | 389 | $12.94▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 37.0 30-Day Fills 389 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| CequaCyclosporine | 15 | 31.0 | 930 | $1,228.13 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31.0 30-Day Fills 930 Days Supply About Cequa: 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. | |||||
| Polymyxin B Sul-TrimethoprimPolymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim | 14 | 14.0 | 195 | $8.47▼ below MA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 195 Days Supply About Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim: This medication is used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye. Show more ▾ It contains 2 antibiotics. Polymyxin B works by killing the bacteria. Trimethoprim works by stopping the growth of the bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. NEILL S COWLES O.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 Optometrist prescribing approach at this Chatham, MA 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 MA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
