LISA COWAN
Prescription History 1295091221
Ophthalmology in Durham, NC
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for LISA COWAN, an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in Durham, NC. Our medical registry currently tracks 21 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,694 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 1,285 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 NC PrescribersVs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,285 | $16.00▼ below NC 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 1,285 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 8.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (152). Medicare paid an average of $16.00 per fill, versus $22.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 4,239.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 127,265 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 784 | $30.17▼ below NC avg | ▲ More 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 784 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 8.6 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (91). Medicare paid an average of $30.17 per fill, versus $30.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 2,558.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 76,831 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 471 | $22.54▼ below NC avg | ▲ 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 471 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 6.9 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $22.54 per fill, versus $44.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 1,501.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 45,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 236 | $20.14▼ below NC avg | ▲ More 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 236 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about 5.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $20.14 per fill, versus $20.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 244.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,246 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisolone Acetate | 194 | $40.54▼ below NC avg | ▲ More 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 194 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (109). Medicare paid an average of $40.54 per fill, versus $48.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 289.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,547 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Timolol Maleate | 188 | $22.28 | ▲ 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 188 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $22.28 per fill, versus $21.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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. 583.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 17,500 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 100 | $35.64 | ▲ 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 100 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $35.64 per fill, versus $30.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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. 326.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,796 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 82 | $12.87▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ketorolac Tromethamine: This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye surgery (cataract removal). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative structurally related to INDOMETHACIN. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used for analgesia for postoperative pain and inhibits cyclooxygenase activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 82 Medicare prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $12.87 per fill, versus $27.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 108 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,047 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MoxifloxacinMoxifloxacin Hcl | 75 | $10.47▼ below NC avg | ≈ 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 75 Medicare prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about 80% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (94). Medicare paid an average of $10.47 per fill, versus $38.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 77.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 709 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclosporine | 57 | $300.37▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Cyclosporine: 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 57 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclosporine, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $300.37 per fill, versus $433.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 171 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VyzultaLatanoprostene Bunod | 37 | $915.77 | ≈ Typical |
About Vyzulta: Latanoprostene bunod 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 controlling the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Vyzulta, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $915.77 per fill, versus $430.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC 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. 113.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,405 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bimatoprost | 31 | $170.54 | ▲ More than typical |
About Bimatoprost: 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 31 Medicare prescriptions for Bimatoprost, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $170.54 per fill, versus $122.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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. 99.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,000 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pilocarpine Hcl | 27 | $77.27▼ below NC 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 27 Medicare prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $77.27 per fill, versus $84.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 88.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Travoprost | 25 | $97.54▼ below NC avg | ▼ 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 25 Medicare prescriptions for Travoprost, about 74% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $97.54 per fill, versus $212.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 79.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,400 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 18 | $54.46 | ≈ Typical |
About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir 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. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 82% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $54.46 per fill, versus $52.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC 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. 42.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,177 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 17 | $11.39▼ below NC 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $11.39 per fill, versus $14.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 243 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ofloxacin | 16 | $15.73▼ below NC 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $15.73 per fill, versus $18.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 28.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 787 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levobunolol Hcl | 15 | $59.51 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levobunolol 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. Levobunolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers and works by decreasing the amount of fluid production within the eye. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Levobunolol Hcl, about 60% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $59.51 per fill, versus $33.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,500 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RhopressaNetarsudil Mesylate | 13 | $977.33 | ▼ Less than 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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Rhopressa, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $977.33 per fill, versus $465.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,225 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 12 | $30.69 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxycycline Monohydrate: This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin condition called rosacea. Show more ▾ It helps to reduce the number of pimples and bumps on the face, but it may not decrease redness. It works by reducing skin inflammation caused by rosacea. Although doxycycline belongs to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines, this product does not work as an antibiotic because it does not stop the growth of bacteria. Do not use this product to treat any infection, including viral infections (such as the common cold, flu). Use this medication only as prescribed by your doctor. A plant family of the order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. Members of this family are sometimes classified in CAPRIFOLIACEAE. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $30.69 per fill, versus $22.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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. 36.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,102 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acyclovir | 11 | $44.08 | ▼ 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $44.08 per fill, versus $23.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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. 32.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 980 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for LISA COWAN 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 Durham, NC 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 NC prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
