DR. IJEOMA MURIEL ASOTA MD
Prescription History 1346405321
Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Phoenix, AZ
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. IJEOMA MURIEL ASOTA MD, an active Cornea and External Diseases Specialist specialist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Our medical registry currently tracks 27 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,590 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Prednisolone Acetate, 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 AZ PrescribersVs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 1,147 | $35.50▼ below AZ 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 1,147 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 8.8 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (130). Medicare paid an average of $35.50 per fill, versus $46.72 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 This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 1,366 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 32,012 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ofloxacin | 455 | $13.01▼ below AZ avg | ▲ More 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 455 Medicare prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 6.4 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (71). Medicare paid an average of $13.01 per fill, versus $17.92 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 This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 473.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,517 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 140 | $35.93 | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 140 Medicare prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (90). Medicare paid an average of $35.93 per fill, versus $30.53 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. 178.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,743 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 140 | $12.53▼ below AZ 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 140 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $12.53 per fill, versus $20.63 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 This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 144.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,963 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 109 | $105.00 | ▲ More than 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 109 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 5.2 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $105.00 per fill, versus $50.53 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. 162.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,535 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acyclovir | 54 | $22.83▼ below AZ avg | ▲ More 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 54 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $22.83 per fill, versus $24.78 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 This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 101.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,880 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RestasisCyclosporine | 49 | $1,336.78 | ≈ 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 49 Medicare prescriptions for Restasis, about the same volume as the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $1,336.78 per fill, versus $1,142.57 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. 96 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,880 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XiidraLifitegrast | 48 | $957.03▼ below AZ avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Xiidra: This medication is used to treat dry eye disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Xiidra, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $957.03 per fill, versus $1,026.64 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 This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 64.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,935 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 46 | $33.79 | ▲ More than typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: 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 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $33.79 per fill, versus $22.31 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. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tobramycin | 46 | $16.99▼ below AZ avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tobramycin: This medication is used to treat people with a certain inherited condition (cystic fibrosis) who have an ongoing lung infection with a certain bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Show more ▾ People with cystic fibrosis produce thick, sticky mucus that can plug up the tubes, ducts and passageways in the lungs. This can result in serious breathing problems and infections in the lungs. Tobramycin belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. Tobramycin inhalation solution works by stopping the growth of a certain bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) that commonly infects the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis. This effect decreases lung infections and damage, and helps to improve breathing. An aminoglycoside, broad-spectrum antibiotic produced by Streptomyces tenebrarius. It is effective against gram-negative bacteria, especially the PSEUDOMONAS species. It is a 10% component of the antibiotic complex, NEBRAMYCIN, produced by the same species. In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Tobramycin, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $16.99 per fill, versus $1,564.83 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 This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 48.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 733 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 39 | $12.02▼ below AZ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $12.02 per fill, versus $27.23 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 This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,013 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ZirganGanciclovir | 38 | $543.09▼ below AZ avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Zirgan: Ganciclovir is used to treat herpes infection of the eye. Show more ▾ Although ganciclovir stops the growth of the virus, it is not a cure for the herpes infection. Herpes virus continues to live in the body even between outbreaks of infection. However, treating an outbreak may help the sores in the eye to heal faster and lower the risk of complications (such as decreased vision, blindness). Ganciclovir is an anti-viral drug. This medication treats only herpes eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections, such as those caused by bacteria. Unnecessary use or misuse of any anti-infective drug can lead to its decreased effectiveness. An ACYCLOVIR analog that is a potent inhibitor of the Herpesvirus family including cytomegalovirus. Ganciclovir is used to treat complications from AIDS-associated cytomegalovirus infections. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Zirgan, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $543.09 per fill, versus $556.88 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 This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 949 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 30 | $11.15▼ 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 30 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 $11.15 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. 62.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,830 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 26 | $14.03 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $14.03 per fill, versus $6.21 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. 26.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 707 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Latanoprost | 25 | $16.08▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less 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 25 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 15% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (167). Medicare paid an average of $16.08 per fill, versus $25.58 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. 63.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,892 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 23 | $18.38▼ 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 23 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 $18.38 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. 47.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,416 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluorometholone | 23 | $92.92 | ▼ 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 23 Medicare prescriptions for Fluorometholone, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $92.92 per fill, versus $77.56 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. 42.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,143 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 21 | $10.12 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin 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 broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 68% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $10.12 per fill, versus $8.00 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. 21.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 422 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Difluprednate | 21 | $182.72 | ≈ Typical |
About Difluprednate: This medication is used to treat swelling and pain after eye surgery. Show more ▾ It may also be used to treat a certain serious eye problem (endogenous anterior uveitis). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Difluprednate, about the same volume as the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $182.72 per fill, versus $154.19 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. 25.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 613 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OxervateCenegermin-Bkbj | 16 | $28,038.61▼ below AZ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Oxervate: This medication is used to treat a certain eye disorder (neurotrophic keratitis) that causes a loss of nerve function to a certain part of your eye (the cornea). Show more ▾ Cenegermin-bkbj is a man-made form of a substance made by your body. It is used by your body to help maintain and make more nerve cells in your eyes. This medication may help prevent decreased vision or loss of vision caused by neurotrophic keratitis. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Oxervate, about the same volume as the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $28,038.61 per fill, versus $30,483.21 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 This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 224 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 16 | $117.77▼ below AZ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Loteprednol Etabonate: This medication is used to temporarily relieve seasonal allergy symptoms of the eyes such as swelling, redness, and itching. Show more ▾ Loteprednol belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. An androstadiene derivative corticosteroid that is used as an ANTI-ALLERGIC AGENT for the treatment of inflammatory and allergic eye conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Loteprednol Etabonate, about 84% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $117.77 per fill, versus $196.91 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 This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 36.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,107 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MoxifloxacinMoxifloxacin Hcl | 16 | $114.09 | ▼ 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about 20% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (81). Medicare paid an average of $114.09 per fill, versus $33.93 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. 16.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 295 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Timolol Maleate | 15 | $11.06▼ 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 16% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (96). Medicare paid an average of $11.06 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. 36.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,086 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate | 13 | $25.43▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. This injectable form of dexamethasone is used when a similar drug cannot be taken by mouth or when a very fast response is needed, especially in patients with severe medical conditions. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of dexamethasone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $25.43 per fill, versus $45.00 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 599 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 12 | $23.59▼ below AZ avg | ▼ 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 12 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 $23.59 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 This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 19.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 578 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclosporine | 11 | $473.33▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclosporine, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $473.33 per fill, versus $714.08 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. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 11 | $12.80▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gentamicin Sulfate: This medication is used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye and the skin around the eyes (such as eyelids). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent infection after eye injury or surgery. It belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. Gentamicin works by killing 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. This drug should not be used in newborns due to an increased risk of serious side effects. A complex of closely related aminoglycosides obtained from MICROMONOSPORA purpurea and related species. They are broad-spectrum antibiotics, but may cause ear and kidney damage. They act to inhibit PROTEIN BIOSYNTHESIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Gentamicin Sulfate, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $12.80 per fill, versus $38.32 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 201 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. IJEOMA MURIEL ASOTA MD 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 Cornea and External Diseases Specialist prescribing approach at this Phoenix, 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.
