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 22 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,775 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 1,348 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 (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NC PrescribersVs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,348 | $16.00 | ▲ 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 2024, this provider wrote 1,348 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 8.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (161.5). Medicare paid an average of $16.00 per fill, versus $11.96 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. 4,444.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 133,326 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 821 | $28.99 | ▲ 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 2024, this provider wrote 821 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 8.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (99). Medicare paid an average of $28.99 per fill, versus $16.85 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. 2,661.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 79,852 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 439 | $25.24▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 439 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 5.6 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (77.8). Medicare paid an average of $25.24 per fill, versus $31.13 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. 1,407.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 42,220 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 274 | $16.71 | ▲ More than typical |
About Erythromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections (such as conjunctivitis). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent certain eye infections in newborns. It belongs to a class of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics. Erythromycin 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 misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A bacteriostatic antibiotic macrolide produced by Streptomyces erythreus. Erythromycin A is considered its major active component. In sensitive organisms, it inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunits. This binding process inhibits peptidyl transferase activity and interferes with translocation of amino acids during translation and assembly of proteins. In 2024, this provider wrote 274 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about 6.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $16.71 per fill, versus $16.53 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. 282 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,618 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Timolol Maleate | 210 | $22.51 | ▲ 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 2024, this provider wrote 210 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (78). Medicare paid an average of $22.51 per fill, versus $14.27 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. 679.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 20,379 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prednisolone Acetate | 180 | $44.86 | ▲ 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. A glucocorticoid with the general properties of the corticosteroids. It is the drug of choice for all conditions in which routine systemic corticosteroid therapy is indicated, except adrenal deficiency states. In 2024, this provider wrote 180 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (117). Medicare paid an average of $44.86 per fill, versus $39.74 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. 314.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,722 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 87 | $32.40 | ▲ 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. Topically effective ocular hypotensive carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. In 2024, this provider wrote 87 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (59.7). Medicare paid an average of $32.40 per fill, versus $19.67 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. 264.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,940 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyclosporine | 76 | $262.25▼ 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 cyclic undecapeptide from an extract of soil fungi. It is a powerful immunosupressant with a specific action on T-lymphocytes. It is used for the prophylaxis of graft rejection in organ and tissue transplantation. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed). In 2024, this provider wrote 76 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclosporine, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (21.3). Medicare paid an average of $262.25 per fill, versus $414.77 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. 226 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pilocarpine Hcl | 51 | $44.04▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than 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 2024, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (22.9). Medicare paid an average of $44.04 per fill, versus $62.89 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. 165 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,950 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 51 | $29.41 | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 66% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (77.2). Medicare paid an average of $29.41 per fill, versus $23.09 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. 86.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,052 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bimatoprost | 35 | $125.15 | ▲ 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 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Bimatoprost, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (18.9). Medicare paid an average of $125.15 per fill, versus $98.38 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. 105.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| MoxifloxacinMoxifloxacin Hcl | 35 | $9.57▼ below NC 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 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (85.2). Medicare paid an average of $9.57 per fill, versus $23.10 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. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 246 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| VyzultaLatanoprostene Bunod | 31 | $998.03 | ≈ 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. A lanatoprost prodrug, nitric oxide donor, and PGF2alpha agonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Vyzulta, about 82% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (37.6). Medicare paid an average of $998.03 per fill, versus $434.58 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. 99.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,975 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Travoprost | 20 | $92.57▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Travoprost, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (34.1). Medicare paid an average of $92.57 per fill, versus $141.36 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. 56.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,700 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 19 | $11.53▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (54.3). Medicare paid an average of $11.53 per fill, versus $11.68 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. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 225 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levobunolol Hcl | 17 | $62.42 | ≈ 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. The L-Isomer of bunolol. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Levobunolol Hcl, about 88% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (19.4). Medicare paid an average of $62.42 per fill, versus $29.15 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. 56.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,700 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methazolamide | 17 | $249.80▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methazolamide: This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain types of glaucoma. Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness, vision loss, and nerve damage. Methazolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It works by decreasing the production of fluid inside the eye. A carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that is used as a diuretic and in the treatment of glaucoma. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Methazolamide, about 69% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (24.7). Medicare paid an average of $249.80 per fill, versus $251.24 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. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ofloxacin | 15 | $18.91 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (47.8). Medicare paid an average of $18.91 per fill, versus $15.01 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. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 775 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Acyclovir | 13 | $32.29 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (24.4). Medicare paid an average of $32.29 per fill, versus $13.72 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. 35.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,064 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| SimbrinzaBrinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart | 12 | $485.41 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Simbrinza: This product contains two medications used to treat high pressure in the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma-type) or a certain other eye disease (ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This product contains brinzolamide and brimonidine. These two medications work together to decrease the amount of fluid within the eye. Brinzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Brimonidine belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. This product is not recommended for use in children younger 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Simbrinza, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $485.41 per fill, versus $253.17 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. 30.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 919 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 12 | $27.90 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxycycline Monohydrate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats 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. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (25.6). Medicare paid an average of $27.90 per fill, versus $14.93 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. 34.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,012 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bromfenac Sodium | 12 | $171.19▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bromfenac Sodium: This medication is used to treat swelling (inflammation) and pain in the eye after a certain type of eye surgery (cataract surgery). Show more ▾ Bromfenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking the effects of certain natural substances (prostaglandins) that cause pain and inflammation. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Bromfenac Sodium, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (25.8). Medicare paid an average of $171.19 per fill, versus $179.52 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 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 26.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 808 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
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 2024, 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 among NC prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
