DR. GREGG JONATHAN BERDY M.D.
Prescription History 1376541540
Ophthalmology in Saint Louis, MO
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. GREGG JONATHAN BERDY M.D., an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Our medical registry currently tracks 41 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,521 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Lotemax Sm, which accounts for 250 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 MO PrescribersVs. MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotemax SmLoteprednol Etabonate | 250 | $319.71 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lotemax Sm: 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 250 Medicare prescriptions for Lotemax Sm, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $319.71 per fill, versus $254.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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. 307.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,502 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azithromycin | 227 | $6.07▼ below MO avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that 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 semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 227 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 6.1 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $6.07 per fill, versus $10.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 333 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,603 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XiidraLifitegrast | 178 | $1,174.90 | ▲ More than typical |
About Xiidra: This medication is used to treat dry eye disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 178 Medicare prescriptions for Xiidra, about 5.9 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $1,174.90 per fill, versus $1,005.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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. 293 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,790 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ProlensaBromfenac Sodium | 168 | $433.98 | ▲ More than typical |
About Prolensa: 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 2023, this provider wrote 168 Medicare prescriptions for Prolensa, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $433.98 per fill, versus $346.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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. 186.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VyzultaLatanoprostene Bunod | 167 | $432.40 | ▲ More than 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 167 Medicare prescriptions for Vyzulta, about 4.9 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $432.40 per fill, versus $422.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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. 253.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,171 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RestasisCyclosporine | 158 | $1,207.50 | ▲ More than typical |
About Restasis: Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. Show more ▾ They work by increasing the amount of tears you make. A group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection. In 2023, this provider wrote 158 Medicare prescriptions for Restasis, about 4.2 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $1,207.50 per fill, versus $1,017.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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. 285 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,475 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LumiganBimatoprost | 154 | $451.31 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lumigan: Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure. A cloprostenol-derived amide that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 154 Medicare prescriptions for Lumigan, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $451.31 per fill, versus $425.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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. 264.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,505 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Timolol Maleate | 142 | $47.58 | ▲ 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 142 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $47.58 per fill, versus $19.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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. 284.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,439 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MoxifloxacinMoxifloxacin Hcl | 90 | $29.43▼ below MO 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 90 Medicare prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $29.43 per fill, versus $34.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 90 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,876 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 87 | $115.93 | ▲ 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 87 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 4 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $115.93 per fill, versus $54.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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. 187 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Latanoprost | 71 | $22.57▼ below MO 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 71 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (127). Medicare paid an average of $22.57 per fill, versus $23.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 176.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,228 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 60 | $8.65▼ below MO 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 60 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $8.65 per fill, versus $46.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AzasiteAzithromycin | 57 | $518.51 | ▲ More than typical |
About Azasite: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that 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 semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Azasite, about 3.4 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $518.51 per fill, versus $468.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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. 73.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BesivanceBesifloxacin Hcl | 48 | $229.55 | ≈ Typical |
About Besivance: This medication is used to treat bacterial eye infections. Show more ▾ Besifloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as 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 (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Besivance, about 89% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $229.55 per fill, versus $216.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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. 48.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,394 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CequaCyclosporine | 47 | $907.59 | ▲ More than typical |
About Cequa: Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. Show more ▾ They work by increasing the amount of tears you make. A group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Cequa, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $907.59 per fill, versus $882.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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. 73 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,190 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SimbrinzaBrinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart | 46 | $291.45 | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Simbrinza, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $291.45 per fill, versus $260.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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. 77.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,295 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisolone Acetate | 43 | $54.83 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisolone Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (97). Medicare paid an average of $54.83 per fill, versus $45.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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. 78.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RhopressaNetarsudil Mesylate | 41 | $543.49 | ▲ More 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 41 Medicare prescriptions for Rhopressa, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $543.49 per fill, versus $421.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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. 70.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,033 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Minocycline Hcl | 36 | $49.38 | ▲ More than typical |
About Minocycline Hcl: This medication is used to treat acne or rosacea. Show more ▾ Minocycline belongs to a class of drugs known as tetracycline antibiotics. However, it is not used to treat skin infections. It helps decrease pimples and red bumps that happen with acne or rosacea. A TETRACYCLINE analog, having a 7-dimethylamino and lacking the 5 methyl and hydroxyl groups, which is effective against tetracycline-resistant STAPHYLOCOCCUS infections. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Minocycline Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $49.38 per fill, versus $37.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CombiganBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 34 | $451.61 | ≈ Typical |
About Combigan: This combination 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 product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details. A pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Combigan, about 89% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $451.61 per fill, versus $352.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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. 67.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,003 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LotemaxLoteprednol Etabonate | 30 | $542.14 | ≈ Typical |
About Lotemax: 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 30 Medicare prescriptions for Lotemax, about the same volume as the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $542.14 per fill, versus $351.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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. 33.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 697 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ofloxacin | 29 | $22.09 | ▼ 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 29 Medicare prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $22.09 per fill, versus $19.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 933 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acyclovir | 29 | $26.70 | ≈ 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 29 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $26.70 per fill, versus $23.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ZirganGanciclovir | 27 | $552.07 | ▲ 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 27 Medicare prescriptions for Zirgan, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $552.07 per fill, versus $482.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 809 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters | 26 | $57.33▼ below MO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters: Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride). Show more ▾ It may also raise good cholesterol (HDL). In general, this drug is used after your blood fat levels have not been fully controlled by non-drug treatments (such as diet changes, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, weight loss if overweight, controlling blood sugar if diabetic, and regulating your thyroid hormone levels). Lowering triglycerides and increasing good cholesterol may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Omega-3 acid ethyl esters are thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglyceride the body makes. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $57.33 per fill, versus $78.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,740 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 25 | $56.21 | ▼ 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 25 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $56.21 per fill, versus $31.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 43.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,309 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 23 | $5.55▼ below MO avg | ▼ 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 23 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $5.55 per fill, versus $6.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 24.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 610 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RocklatanNetarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost | 23 | $725.42 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rocklatan: Netarsudil/latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent vision loss or blindness. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Rocklatan, about 72% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $725.42 per fill, versus $480.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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. 38.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,119 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 22 | $65.39 | ≈ 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 22 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about the same volume as the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $65.39 per fill, versus $25.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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. 33.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 992 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Icosapent Ethyl | 19 | $376.98 | ≈ Typical |
About Icosapent Ethyl: Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications (statins such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital. Show more ▾ It is also used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) in the blood. Icosapent ethyl is a type of omega-3 fatty acid, a fat found in fish oil. It is thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglycerides made by the body. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Icosapent Ethyl, about 79% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $376.98 per fill, versus $332.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FlarexFluorometholone Acetate | 18 | $132.96▼ below MO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Flarex: 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Flarex, about the same volume as the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $132.96 per fill, versus $142.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 470 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclosporine | 18 | $422.59▼ below MO avg | ≈ 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 18 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclosporine, about the same volume as the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $422.59 per fill, versus $743.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 17 | $127.46 | ▼ Less 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $127.46 per fill, versus $24.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate-TimololBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 17 | $262.31▼ below MO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol: This combination 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 product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details. A pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about 77% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $262.31 per fill, versus $277.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 28.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OxervateCenegermin-Bkbj | 16 | $41,004.61 | ≈ 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 84% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $41,004.61 per fill, versus $37,024.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 224 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 16 | $16.84 | ▼ 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $16.84 per fill, versus $14.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 253 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VascepaIcosapent Ethyl | 15 | $399.71▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vascepa: Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications (statins such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital. Show more ▾ It is also used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) in the blood. Icosapent ethyl is a type of omega-3 fatty acid, a fat found in fish oil. It is thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglycerides made by the body. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Vascepa, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $399.71 per fill, versus $409.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 30.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 910 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TyrvayaVarenicline Tartrate | 13 | $679.44▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tyrvaya: Varenicline is used by adults to help stop smoking. Show more ▾ To increase your chance of success, use this medication with a stop-smoking program that includes education, support, and counseling. Quitting smoking lowers your risk of heart and lung disease, as well as cancer. Varenicline works by blocking nicotine's effects in the brain that make you want to smoke. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other ways to quit smoking (such as nicotine replacement treatment), with your doctor. A benzazepine derivative that functions as an ALPHA4-BETA2 NICOTINIC RECEPTOR partial agonist. It is used for SMOKING CESSATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Tyrvaya, about 72% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $679.44 per fill, versus $695.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 12 | $13.52▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 10% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (115). Medicare paid an average of $13.52 per fill, versus $23.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alphagan PBrimonidine Tartrate | 11 | $594.46 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alphagan P: 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Alphagan P, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $594.46 per fill, versus $355.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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. 19.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 591 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 11 | $34.72▼ below MO 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $34.72 per fill, versus $35.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 283 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. GREGG JONATHAN BERDY M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Ophthalmology prescribing approach at this Saint Louis, MO 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 MO prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
