DR. GABRIEL A. BENITEZ BAJANDAS M.D.
Prescription History 1821282021
Ophthalmology in Humacao, PR
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. GABRIEL A. BENITEZ BAJANDAS M.D., an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in Humacao, PR. Our medical registry currently tracks 32 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 8,538 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 2,285 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other PR PrescribersVs. PR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 2,285 | $12.37▼ below PR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Latanoprost: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 2,285 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 16 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (145). Medicare paid an average of $12.37 per fill, versus $13.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 2,730.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 72,925 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Timolol Maleate | 778 | $10.59▼ below PR avg | ▲ 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 778 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 11 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (73). Medicare paid an average of $10.59 per fill, versus $16.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 902.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 24,067 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisolone Acetate | 756 | $52.80 | ▲ 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 756 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (210). Medicare paid an average of $52.80 per fill, versus $42.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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. 839.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 19,776 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LumiganBimatoprost | 730 | $256.47 | ▲ 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 730 Medicare prescriptions for Lumigan, about 6.2 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (117). Medicare paid an average of $256.47 per fill, versus $254.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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. 820.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 21,662 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 496 | $63.00 | ▲ More than typical |
About Brimonidine Tartrate: This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Show more ▾ Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 496 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 6.5 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (76). Medicare paid an average of $63.00 per fill, versus $42.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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. 605.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 16,230 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RestasisCyclosporine | 489 | $654.30 | ▲ 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 489 Medicare prescriptions for Restasis, about 4.9 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (100). Medicare paid an average of $654.30 per fill, versus $625.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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. 489 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 14,580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 438 | $26.19▼ below PR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dorzolamide Hcl: Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. In 2023, this provider wrote 438 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 5.3 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (83). Medicare paid an average of $26.19 per fill, versus $31.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 845.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 25,222 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 422 | $17.79▼ below PR avg | ▲ 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 422 Medicare prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 7.3 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $17.79 per fill, versus $24.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 430 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,703 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Polymyxin B Sul-TrimethoprimPolymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim | 370 | $9.41▼ below PR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim: This medication is used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye. Show more ▾ It contains 2 antibiotics. Polymyxin B works by killing the bacteria. Trimethoprim works by stopping the growth of 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 370 Medicare prescriptions for Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (170). Medicare paid an average of $9.41 per fill, versus $9.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 602.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 17,958 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 302 | $30.89▼ below PR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dorzolamide-Timolol: This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. In 2023, this provider wrote 302 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (124). Medicare paid an average of $30.89 per fill, versus $36.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 550.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 16,384 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluorometholone | 287 | $70.43 | ▲ More 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 287 Medicare prescriptions for Fluorometholone, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (150). Medicare paid an average of $70.43 per fill, versus $69.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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. 287.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,145 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CombiganBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 228 | $223.21▼ below PR avg | ▲ More than 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 228 Medicare prescriptions for Combigan, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (102). Medicare paid an average of $223.21 per fill, versus $229.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 265.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,077 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate-TimololBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 187 | $133.13▼ below PR avg | ▲ More 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. 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 187 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about 7.8 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $133.13 per fill, versus $145.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 224.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,091 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 105 | $13.42▼ below PR avg | ≈ 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 105 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (89). Medicare paid an average of $13.42 per fill, versus $14.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 105 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,195 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ofloxacin | 98 | $19.33 | ▼ 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 98 Medicare prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 68% of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (144). Medicare paid an average of $19.33 per fill, versus $19.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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. 98 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,243 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EyleaAflibercept | 84 | $1,850.00▼ below PR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Eylea: Aflibercept is used to treat certain serious eye conditions (such as wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy/macular edema, macular edema following retinal vein occlusion). Show more ▾ This medication can help preserve vision and prevent blindness. Aflibercept belongs to a class of drugs known as growth factor inhibitors. It works by slowing the growth of abnormal new blood vessels in the eye and decreasing leakage from these blood vessels. In 2023, this provider wrote 84 Medicare prescriptions for Eylea, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $1,850.00 per fill, versus $1,976.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 119.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,474 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alphagan PBrimonidine Tartrate | 80 | $204.38▼ below PR avg | ≈ 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 80 Medicare prescriptions for Alphagan P, about the same volume as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (87). Medicare paid an average of $204.38 per fill, versus $218.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 92.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,415 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VabysmoFaricimab-Svoa | 79 | $2,313.20 | – No State Data |
About Vabysmo: Faricimab is used to treat certain serious eye conditions (such as wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema). Show more ▾ It is used to help prevent decreased vision and blindness. Faricimab works by slowing the growth of abnormal new blood vessels in the eye and decreasing leakage from these blood vessels. In 2023, this provider wrote 79 Medicare prescriptions for Vabysmo. Medicare paid an average of $2,313.20 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $2,313.20 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 81.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,296 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Travoprost | 56 | $149.73 | ≈ Typical |
About Travoprost: Travoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure. A cloprostenol derivative that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Travoprost, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $149.73 per fill, versus $142.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PR 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. 78.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,215 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atropine Sulfate | 38 | $43.95▼ below PR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Atropine Sulfate: This medication is used before eye examinations (such as refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (such as uveitis). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Atropine works by widening (dilating) the pupil of the eye. An alkaloid, originally from Atropa belladonna, but found in other plants, mainly SOLANACEAE. Hyoscyamine is the 3(S)-endo isomer of atropine. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Atropine Sulfate, about the same volume as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $43.95 per fill, versus $46.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 52.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,528 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Difluprednate | 34 | $126.94▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than 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 34 Medicare prescriptions for Difluprednate, about 69% of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $126.94 per fill, versus $132.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 40.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,063 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acyclovir | 32 | $10.47▼ below PR 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 32 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $10.47 per fill, versus $61.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 822 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide/Timolol/Pf | 24 | $119.88 | ▼ 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 24 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 19% of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (124). Medicare paid an average of $119.88 per fill, versus $36.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 22 | $27.45▼ below PR avg | ≈ 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 22 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about the same volume as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $27.45 per fill, versus $27.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 494 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tobramycin-DexamethasoneTobramycin/Dexamethasone | 19 | $83.07 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tobramycin-Dexamethasone: This medication is used to treat or prevent eye infections. Show more ▾ This medication contains two drugs. Tobramycin belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents 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 topical preparation of tobramycin and dexamethasone that is used for treating or preventing superficial bacterial infections of the eye. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, about a third of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $83.07 per fill, versus $65.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XiidraLifitegrast | 18 | $736.80 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xiidra: This medication is used to treat dry eye disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Xiidra, about half the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $736.80 per fill, versus $639.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 525 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levobunolol Hcl | 16 | $19.21▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levobunolol Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. Levobunolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers and works by decreasing the amount of fluid production within the eye. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Levobunolol Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $19.21 per fill, versus $19.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 19.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 525 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acetazolamide | 16 | $50.92▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Acetazolamide: 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 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Acetazolamide, about half the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $50.92 per fill, versus $61.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 309 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 13 | $16.60▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth: This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections. Show more ▾ This product contains neomycin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections and may worsen them (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about a third of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $16.60 per fill, versus $18.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 154 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AzoptBrinzolamide | 13 | $367.07 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azopt: Brinzolamide 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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Azopt, about a third of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $367.07 per fill, versus $366.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 32.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 980 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Travatan ZTravoprost | 12 | $225.05▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Travatan Z: Travoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure. A cloprostenol derivative that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Travatan Z, about half the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $225.05 per fill, versus $226.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 12.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XalatanLatanoprost | 11 | $255.44 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xalatan: 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Xalatan, about 61% of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $255.44 per fill, versus $252.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 275 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. GABRIEL A. BENITEZ BAJANDAS 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 Humacao, PR 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 PR prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
