MELISSA SMITH M.D.
Prescription History 1922198621
Ophthalmology in San Marcos, TX
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MELISSA SMITH M.D., an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in San Marcos, TX. Our medical registry currently tracks 23 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,786 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 618 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 618 | 912.2 | 24,900 | $18.26▼ below TX avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 912.2 30-Day Fills 24,900 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Prednisolone Acetate | 127 | 158.3 | 4,109 | $47.63▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 158.3 30-Day Fills 4,109 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 116 | 219.8 | 6,566 | $25.14▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 219.8 30-Day Fills 6,566 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 101 | 103.7 | 2,528 | $16.37▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 103.7 30-Day Fills 2,528 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| MoxifloxacinMoxifloxacin Hcl | 97 | 98.0 | 1,264 | $27.62▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 98.0 30-Day Fills 1,264 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Timolol Maleate | 86 | 135.8 | 3,900 | $8.11▼ below TX avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 135.8 30-Day Fills 3,900 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| LumiganBimatoprost | 77 | 108.2 | 3,010 | $324.98▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 108.2 30-Day Fills 3,010 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| RestasisCyclosporine | 75 | 83.0 | 2,475 | $732.91▼ below TX avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 83.0 30-Day Fills 2,475 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 65 | 120.2 | 3,466 | $23.81▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 120.2 30-Day Fills 3,466 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Cyclosporine | 46 | 69.0 | 2,070 | $597.93▼ below TX avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 69.0 30-Day Fills 2,070 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| VyzultaLatanoprostene Bunod | 45 | 55.7 | 1,395 | $323.85▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 55.7 30-Day Fills 1,395 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| XiidraLifitegrast | 42 | 42.0 | 1,260 | $694.48▼ below TX avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 42.0 30-Day Fills 1,260 Days Supply About Xiidra: This medication is used to treat dry eye disease. | |||||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 39 | 39.1 | 634 | $14.94▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 39.1 30-Day Fills 634 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Brimonidine Tartrate-TimololBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 36 | 53.7 | 1,503 | $243.70▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 53.7 30-Day Fills 1,503 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 31 | 31.0 | 420 | $10.91▼ below TX avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 31.0 30-Day Fills 420 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Alphagan PBrimonidine Tartrate | 30 | 43.1 | 1,181 | $347.23▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 43.1 30-Day Fills 1,181 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 28 | 61.0 | 1,823 | $33.94 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 61.0 30-Day Fills 1,823 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Travoprost | 28 | 51.3 | 1,479 | $264.47 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 51.3 30-Day Fills 1,479 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| CombiganBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 27 | 32.4 | 756 | $276.39▼ below TX avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 32.4 30-Day Fills 756 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Azelastine Hcl | 24 | 39.0 | 1,147 | $30.98▼ below TX avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 39.0 30-Day Fills 1,147 Days Supply About Azelastine Hcl: This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions. Show more ▾ Azelastine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for nasal symptoms. | |||||
| RhopressaNetarsudil Mesylate | 20 | 25.5 | 746 | $350.43▼ below TX avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 25.5 30-Day Fills 746 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Atropine Sulfate | 15 | 17.3 | 340 | $37.84▼ below TX avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 17.3 30-Day Fills 340 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Fluorometholone | 13 | 24.4 | 678 | $61.43▼ below TX avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 24.4 30-Day Fills 678 Days Supply 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) | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for MELISSA SMITH 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 San Marcos, TX 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 TX prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
