DR. ROBERT NEAL SUARES MD
Prescription History 1467566521
Ophthalmology in Greenville, MS
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. ROBERT NEAL SUARES MD, an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in Greenville, MS. Our medical registry currently tracks 22 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,355 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 549 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 MS PrescribersVs. MS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 549 | $9.16 | ▲ 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 549 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (190.7). Medicare paid an average of $9.16 per fill, versus $8.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS 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. 1,093 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 31,767 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 241 | $16.06▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dorzolamide-Timolol: This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. In 2024, this provider wrote 241 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (94.7). Medicare paid an average of $16.06 per fill, versus $17.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS 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 MS average for this medication. 499.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 14,884 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 141 | $9.61▼ below MS 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 141 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (75.8). Medicare paid an average of $9.61 per fill, versus $21.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS 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 MS average for this medication. 269.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,986 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| LumiganBimatoprost | 49 | $505.31 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Lumigan, about 88% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (55.8). Medicare paid an average of $505.31 per fill, versus $403.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS 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. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,983 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Timolol Maleate | 38 | $8.69▼ below MS 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 2024, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (71.5). Medicare paid an average of $8.69 per fill, versus $11.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS 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 MS average for this medication. 59.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,674 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| CombiganBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 37 | $457.88 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Combigan, about the same volume as the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (37.5). Medicare paid an average of $457.88 per fill, versus $309.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS 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. 87.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,593 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 34 | $1.15▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 18% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (184.6). Medicare paid an average of $1.15 per fill, versus $4.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS 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 MS average for this medication. 100 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,000 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prednisolone Acetate | 27 | $72.34 | ▼ 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. 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 27 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (108.2). Medicare paid an average of $72.34 per fill, versus $38.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS 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. 40.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,042 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Acetazolamide ErAcetazolamide | 27 | $111.44 | ▲ More than typical |
About Acetazolamide Er: Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease headache, tiredness, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath that can occur when you climb quickly to high altitudes (generally above 10,000 feet/3,048 meters). It is particularly useful in situations when you cannot make a slow ascent. The best ways to prevent altitude sickness are climbing slowly, stopping for 24 hours during the climb to allow the body to adjust to the new height, and taking it easy the first 1 to 2 days. This medication is also used with other medications to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain types of glaucoma. Acetazolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It works by decreasing the production of fluid inside the eye. It is also used to decrease a buildup of body fluids (edema) caused by heart failure or certain medications. Acetazolamide can work less well over time, so it is usually used only for a short period. It has also been used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (petit mal and unlocalized seizures). One of the CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITORS that is sometimes effective against absence seizures. It is sometimes useful also as an adjunct in the treatment of tonic-clonic, myoclonic, and atonic seizures, particularly in women whose seizures occur or are exacerbated at specific times in the menstrual cycle. However, its usefulness is transient often because of rapid development of tolerance. Its antiepileptic effect may be due to its inhibitory effect on brain carbonic anhydrase, which leads to an increased transneuronal chloride gradient, increased chloride current, and increased inhibition. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1991, p337) In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Acetazolamide Er, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (20.5). Medicare paid an average of $111.44 per fill, versus $74.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS 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. 61 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,830 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 24 | $34.41 | ▼ 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. Topically effective ocular hypotensive carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (47.9). Medicare paid an average of $34.41 per fill, versus $18.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS 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. 53.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,596 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 23 | $6.24▼ below MS avg | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (38.8). Medicare paid an average of $6.24 per fill, versus $9.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS 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 MS average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 623 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate-TimololBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 20 | $119.00▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about 74% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (27.2). Medicare paid an average of $119.00 per fill, versus $148.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS 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 MS average for this medication. 26.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 733 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 20 | $3.04▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. 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. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (181.9). Medicare paid an average of $3.04 per fill, versus $7.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS 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 MS average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,740 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Alphagan PBrimonidine Tartrate | 19 | $334.49 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Alphagan P, about 77% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (24.8). Medicare paid an average of $334.49 per fill, versus $307.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 935 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 17 | $1.09▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 14% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (118.3). Medicare paid an average of $1.09 per fill, versus $8.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS 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 MS average for this medication. 49.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril | 16 | $2.50▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 16% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (99.4). Medicare paid an average of $2.50 per fill, versus $5.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS 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 MS average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Furosemide | 15 | $2.53▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 14% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (107). Medicare paid an average of $2.53 per fill, versus $4.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS 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 MS average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 12 | $1.74▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/"water pills." It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 14% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (86.1). Medicare paid an average of $1.74 per fill, versus $3.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS 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 MS average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Azithromycin | 12 | $1.70▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). 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 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (43.5). Medicare paid an average of $1.70 per fill, versus $5.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS 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 MS average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 60 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Meloxicam | 12 | $2.82▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. Show more ▾ It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). 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. See also Warning section. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 15% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (81.1). Medicare paid an average of $2.82 per fill, versus $3.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS 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 MS average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 11 | $2.42▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clopidogrel: Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 13% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (83.3). Medicare paid an average of $2.42 per fill, versus $8.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS 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 MS average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pilocarpine Hcl | 11 | $101.82 | ▼ Less 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (23.7). Medicare paid an average of $101.82 per fill, versus $59.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS 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. 26.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 789 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. ROBERT NEAL SUARES MD 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 Greenville, MS 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 MS 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.
