DR. YASIR AHMED M.D.
Prescription History 1982968319
Ophthalmology in Houston, TX
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. YASIR AHMED M.D., an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in Houston, TX. Our medical registry currently tracks 19 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,976 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Prednisolone Acetate, which accounts for 800 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 TX PrescribersVs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 800 | $27.94▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Prednisolone Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. 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 800 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 6.1 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (131.1). Medicare paid an average of $27.94 per fill, versus $40.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 885.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 24,964 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 659 | $17.72▼ below TX 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 2024, this provider wrote 659 Medicare prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 8.1 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (81.1). Medicare paid an average of $17.72 per fill, versus $22.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 675.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 16,816 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ofloxacin | 105 | $10.53▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ofloxacin: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION. In 2024, this provider wrote 105 Medicare prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (54.7). Medicare paid an average of $10.53 per fill, versus $17.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 110.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,462 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 101 | $9.19▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Erythromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections (such as conjunctivitis). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent certain eye infections in newborns. It belongs to a class of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics. Erythromycin works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A bacteriostatic antibiotic macrolide produced by Streptomyces erythreus. Erythromycin A is considered its major active component. In sensitive organisms, it inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunits. This binding process inhibits peptidyl transferase activity and interferes with translocation of amino acids during translation and assembly of proteins. In 2024, this provider wrote 101 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (52.1). Medicare paid an average of $9.19 per fill, versus $13.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 101.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,498 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| XdemvyLotilaner | 37 | $1,856.94▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
About Xdemvy: This medication is used to treat a parasitic infection of the eye (Demodex blepharitis) that can especially affect the eyelids. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as antiparasitics. Lotilaner works by killing parasites. This medication treats only parasitic eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Xdemvy, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (37.3). Medicare paid an average of $1,856.94 per fill, versus $1,901.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 53.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,598 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| RestasisCyclosporine | 32 | $1,068.38 | ▼ Less 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 cyclic undecapeptide from an extract of soil fungi. It is a powerful immunosupressant with a specific action on T-lymphocytes. It is used for the prophylaxis of graft rejection in organ and tissue transplantation. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed). In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Restasis, about 68% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (47.1). Medicare paid an average of $1,068.38 per fill, versus $1,037.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,740 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| XiidraLifitegrast | 29 | $1,279.99 | ≈ Typical |
About Xiidra: This medication is used to treat dry eye disease. Show more ▾ An LFA-1 (LYMPHOCYTE FUNCTION-ASSOCIATED ANTIGEN-1) antagonist that is used in the treatment of DRY EYE SYNDROMES. In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Xiidra, about 81% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (35.9). Medicare paid an average of $1,279.99 per fill, versus $1,163.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Latanoprost | 27 | $6.96▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Latanoprost: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 17% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (162). Medicare paid an average of $6.96 per fill, versus $10.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 67.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,012 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Polymyxin B Sul-TrimethoprimPolymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim | 25 | $7.14▼ below TX avg | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (24.3). Medicare paid an average of $7.14 per fill, versus $7.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 40.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,103 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| OxervateCenegermin-Bkbj | 19 | $28,396.95▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
About Oxervate: This medication is used to treat a certain eye disorder (neurotrophic keratitis) that causes a loss of nerve function to a certain part of your eye (the cornea). Show more ▾ Cenegermin is a man-made form of a substance made by your body. It is used by your body to help maintain and make more nerve cells in your eyes. This medication may help prevent decreased vision or loss of vision caused by neurotrophic keratitis. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Oxervate, about 89% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (21.4). Medicare paid an average of $28,396.95 per fill, versus $42,722.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 266 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| VevyeCyclosporine | 18 | $753.34▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
About Vevye: 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 cyclic undecapeptide from an extract of soil fungi. It is a powerful immunosupressant with a specific action on T-lymphocytes. It is used for the prophylaxis of graft rejection in organ and tissue transplantation. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed). In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Vevye, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (19.6). Medicare paid an average of $753.34 per fill, versus $759.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 20.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate-TimololBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 18 | $204.19 | ▼ 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 18 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $204.19 per fill, versus $152.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyclosporine | 18 | $710.16 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyclosporine: Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. Show more ▾ They work by increasing the amount of tears you make. A cyclic undecapeptide from an extract of soil fungi. It is a powerful immunosupressant with a specific action on T-lymphocytes. It is used for the prophylaxis of graft rejection in organ and tissue transplantation. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed). In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclosporine, about 60% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (29.9). Medicare paid an average of $710.16 per fill, versus $513.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| FlarexFluorometholone Acetate | 18 | $118.47▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Flarex: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ Fluorometholone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. 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 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Flarex, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (43.2). Medicare paid an average of $118.47 per fill, versus $161.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 19.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 426 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 16 | $10.25▼ below TX 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 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (50.8). Medicare paid an average of $10.25 per fill, versus $11.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 17.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 387 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 15 | $122.89▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Loteprednol Etabonate: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ It is also used after eye surgery. Loteprednol works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. An androstadiene derivative corticosteroid that is used as an ANTI-ALLERGIC AGENT for the treatment of inflammatory and allergic eye conditions. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Loteprednol Etabonate, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (32.2). Medicare paid an average of $122.89 per fill, versus $165.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 30.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 844 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| RhopressaNetarsudil Mesylate | 14 | $372.91▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rhopressa: Netarsudil is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ This medication is thought to work by increasing the flow of fluid out of the eye. This helps lower pressure inside the eye. Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent loss of vision or blindness. A Rho kinase inhibitor with norepinephrine transport inhibitory activity that reduces production of aqueous humor. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Rhopressa, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (48.7). Medicare paid an average of $372.91 per fill, versus $478.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 21.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 607 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lotemax SmLoteprednol Etabonate | 13 | $249.55▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lotemax Sm: This medication is used to treat eye inflammation and pain after eye surgery. Show more ▾ Loteprednol works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. An androstadiene derivative corticosteroid that is used as an ANTI-ALLERGIC AGENT for the treatment of inflammatory and allergic eye conditions. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Lotemax Sm, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (50.4). Medicare paid an average of $249.55 per fill, versus $263.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 13.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 346 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| LumiganBimatoprost | 12 | $582.98 | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lumigan, about 18% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (67.7). Medicare paid an average of $582.98 per fill, versus $493.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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. 32.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 964 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. YASIR AHMED M.D. 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 Houston, 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 among TX 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.
