KATE L TRINH
Prescription History 1043773708
Optometrist in Coolidge, AZ
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for KATE L TRINH, an active Optometrist specialist practicing in Coolidge, AZ. Our medical registry currently tracks 13 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 536 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 206 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 AZ PrescribersVs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 206 | $32.88 | ≈ 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 206 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (167). Medicare paid an average of $32.88 per fill, versus $25.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AZ 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. 501.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 14,950 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RestasisCyclosporine | 63 | $1,773.20 | ▲ More than 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 63 Medicare prescriptions for Restasis, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $1,773.20 per fill, versus $1,142.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AZ 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. 166 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,980 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisolone Acetate | 57 | $38.72▼ below AZ avg | ▼ 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 57 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (130). Medicare paid an average of $38.72 per fill, versus $46.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 68.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,592 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Timolol Maleate | 36 | $9.32▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less 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 36 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (96). Medicare paid an average of $9.32 per fill, versus $17.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 92 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,759 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 24 | $10.12▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less 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 24 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $10.12 per fill, versus $31.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 55.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,655 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 24 | $28.44▼ below AZ 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 24 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (86). Medicare paid an average of $28.44 per fill, versus $35.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 38.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,143 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 22 | $15.85▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less 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 22 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $15.85 per fill, versus $16.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 22.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 363 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 21 | $11.53▼ below AZ 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 21 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $11.53 per fill, versus $20.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 212 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LumiganBimatoprost | 21 | $621.02 | ▼ Less than 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 21 Medicare prescriptions for Lumigan, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (81). Medicare paid an average of $621.02 per fill, versus $473.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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. 50.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,491 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XiidraLifitegrast | 21 | $1,977.68 | ≈ Typical |
About Xiidra: This medication is used to treat dry eye disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Xiidra, about 81% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $1,977.68 per fill, versus $1,026.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AZ 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. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,710 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Travoprost | 16 | $322.44 | ▼ Less 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Travoprost, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $322.44 per fill, versus $239.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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. 31.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 898 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 14 | $57.17 | ▼ Less 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $57.17 per fill, versus $32.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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. 43.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,305 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ofloxacin | 11 | $17.88▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ofloxacin: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 15% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (71). Medicare paid an average of $17.88 per fill, versus $17.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 12.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 245 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for KATE L TRINH 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 Coolidge, AZ 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 AZ prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
