DR. THOMAS M. O'BRIEN M.D.
Prescription History 1003844366
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in Liberty Township, OH


Quality Rating: 81.25 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since June 28, 2006

Contact Information

7335 YANKEE RD
SU. 201
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH
ZIP 45044
Phone: (513) 206-1460
Fax: (513) 206-1479

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. THOMAS M. O'BRIEN M.D., an active Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology specialist practicing in Liberty Township, OH. Our medical registry currently tracks 65 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 6,780 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Metoprolol Succinate, which accounts for 621 claims alone.


Allopurinol

Generic Formulation: AllopurinolSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 49.3
Days Supply 1,480
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills125.4
Peer Average Days Supply3,706
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $335.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.60

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems.

Amiodarone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Amiodarone HclSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 61
30-Day Fills 169.3
Days Supply 5,033
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills82.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,380
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 41.9% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,870.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.18

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat.

Amlodipine Besylate

Generic Formulation: Amlodipine BesylateSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 308
30-Day Fills 814.3
Days Supply 24,410
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims149.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills341.3
Peer Average Days Supply10,118
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 106.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,690.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.55

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.

Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril

Generic Formulation: Amlodipine Besylate/BenazeprilSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 63.0
Days Supply 1,890
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,909
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $398.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.46

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril). It is used to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.

Atenolol

Generic Formulation: AtenololSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 81.5
Days Supply 2,445
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills112.4
Peer Average Days Supply3,339
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 35.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $214.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.41

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.22

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect.

Therapeutic Applications

Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Atorvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Atorvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 529
30-Day Fills 1,529.6
Days Supply 45,860
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims211.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills493.7
Peer Average Days Supply14,603
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 150.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,075.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.48

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.04

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.

Therapeutic Applications

Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Bisoprolol Fumarate

Generic Formulation: Bisoprolol FumarateSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 89
30-Day Fills 214.1
Days Supply 6,423
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,795
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 229.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,962.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.52

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.22

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker. It is effective in the management of HYPERTENSION and ANGINA PECTORIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Bosentan

Generic Formulation: BosentanSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.1
Peer Average Days Supply625
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $85,105.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7,736.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4,046.70

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A sulfonamide and pyrimidine derivative that acts as a dual endothelin receptor antagonist used to manage PULMONARY HYPERTENSION and SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Bosentan is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension). This condition is thought to be caused by increased levels of a certain natural substance (endothelin-1). This medication blocks the effects of endothelin-1, thereby helping to decrease the blood pressure in the lungs, slow the worsening of symptoms from the disease, and improve your ability to exercise.

Brilinta

Generic Formulation: TicagrelorSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 80.0
Days Supply 2,400
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,307
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $36,742.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,148.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$635.34

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An adenosine triphosphate analogue and reversible P2Y12 PURINORECEPTOR antagonist that inhibits ADP-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used for the prevention of THROMBOEMBOLISM by patients with ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME or a history of MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA). It may also prevent blood clots after certain heart surgeries (such as stent placement). Ticagrelor works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It keeps blood flowing smoothly in your body.

Carvedilol

Generic Formulation: CarvedilolSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 317
30-Day Fills 881.3
Days Supply 26,441
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims70.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills151.5
Peer Average Days Supply4,472
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 352.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,950.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.60

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers.

Chlorthalidone

Generic Formulation: ChlorthalidoneSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 57.0
Days Supply 1,710
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,925
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 32.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $642.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.61

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzenesulfonamide-phthalimidine that tautomerizes to a BENZOPHENONES form. It is considered a thiazide-like diuretic.

Therapeutic Applications

Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to reduce extra salt and water in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Decreasing extra salt and water in the body helps to decrease swelling (edema) and breathing problems caused by fluid in the lungs. Chlorthalidone is a water pill (diuretic). It increases the amount of urine you make, especially when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Cilostazol

Generic Formulation: CilostazolSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 33.0
Days Supply 990
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,440
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 59.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $338.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.77

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.18

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A quinoline and tetrazole derivative that acts as a phosphodiesterase type 3 inhibitor, with anti-platelet and vasodilating activity. It is used in the treatment of PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASES; ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE; and in the prevention of stroke.

Therapeutic Applications

Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication). Cilostazol can decrease the muscle pain/cramps that occur during exercise/walking. Claudication pain is caused by too little oxygen getting to the muscles. Cilostazol can increase blood flow and the amount of oxygen that gets to the muscles. Cilostazol is an antiplatelet drug and a vasodilator. It works by stopping blood cells called platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It also widens blood vessels in the legs. Cilostazol helps the blood to move more easily and keeps blood flowing smoothly in your body.

Clonidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clonidine HclSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 45.5
Days Supply 1,362
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,499
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $361.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.47

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.34

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Clopidogrel

Generic Formulation: Clopidogrel BisulfateSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 189
30-Day Fills 538.3
Days Supply 16,150
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims65.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills141.9
Peer Average Days Supply4,189
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 190.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,473.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.38

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION.

Therapeutic Applications

Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body.

Digoxin

Generic Formulation: DigoxinSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 44
30-Day Fills 103.3
Days Supply 3,100
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,833
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 33.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,352.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.20

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A cardiotonic glycoside obtained mainly from Digitalis lanata; it consists of three sugars and the aglycone DIGOXIGENIN. Digoxin has positive inotropic and negative chronotropic activity. It is used to control ventricular rate in ATRIAL FIBRILLATION and in the management of congestive heart failure with atrial fibrillation. Its use in congestive heart failure and sinus rhythm is less certain. The margin between toxic and therapeutic doses is small. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p666)

Therapeutic Applications

Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications. It is also used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeat (such as chronic atrial fibrillation). Treating heart failure may help maintain your ability to walk and exercise and may improve the strength of your heart. Treating an irregular heartbeat can also improve your ability to exercise. Digoxin belongs to a class of medications called cardiac glycosides. It works by affecting certain minerals (sodium and potassium) inside heart cells. This reduces strain on the heart and helps it maintain a normal, steady, and strong heartbeat.

Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)

Generic Formulation: Diltiazem HclSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 99
30-Day Fills 290.4
Days Supply 8,696
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills80.9
Peer Average Days Supply2,393
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 175.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,557.75 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$56.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.19

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood.

Diltiazem 24hr Er (Xr)

Generic Formulation: Diltiazem HclSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,080
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims15.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.7
Peer Average Days Supply817
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $718.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$59.90

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.30

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood.

Diltiazem Hcl

Generic Formulation: Diltiazem HclSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 623
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,107
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $155.29 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.07

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood.

Doxazosin Mesylate

Generic Formulation: Doxazosin MesylateSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 1,260
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,012
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 53.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $249.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.80

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.51

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A prazosin-related compound that is a selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocker.

Therapeutic Applications

Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Doxazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Doxazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers.

Eliquis

Generic Formulation: ApixabanSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 465
30-Day Fills 922.7
Days Supply 27,625
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims89.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills138.4
Peer Average Days Supply3,835
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 422.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $545,976.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,174.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$779.27

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.

Entresto

Generic Formulation: Sacubitril/ValsartanSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 217
30-Day Fills 431.9
Days Supply 12,925
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills85.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,467
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 301.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $284,976.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,313.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$962.66

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. This product contains 2 medications: sacubitril and valsartan. Sacubitril belongs to a class of drugs called neprilysin inhibitors and valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). They work by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily, which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood to your body.

Ezetimibe

Generic Formulation: EzetimibeSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 94
30-Day Fills 253.0
Days Supply 7,590
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills88.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,630
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 147.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,507.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$71.95

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as statins or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks.

Farxiga

Generic Formulation: Dapagliflozin PropanediolSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 156
30-Day Fills 244.3
Days Supply 7,281
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,640
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 358.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $141,928.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$909.80

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$903.94

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Flecainide Acetate

Generic Formulation: Flecainide AcetateSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 870
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills97.9
Peer Average Days Supply2,906
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $903.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$82.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$83.55

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A potent anti-arrhythmia agent, effective in a wide range of ventricular and atrial ARRHYTHMIAS and TACHYCARDIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia). It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. It is also used to prevent certain types of irregular heartbeat from returning (such as atrial fibrillation). Flecainide is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for blood clots, and this effect can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments.

Furosemide

Generic Formulation: FurosemideSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 323
30-Day Fills 739.9
Days Supply 22,031
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims95.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills173.3
Peer Average Days Supply4,928
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 240.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,598.16 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.95

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.57

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Therapeutic Applications

Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Hydralazine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Hydralazine HclSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 108
30-Day Fills 217.3
Days Supply 6,520
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills74.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,167
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 163.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,126.31 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.23

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily.

Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic Formulation: HydrochlorothiazideSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 62
30-Day Fills 178.0
Days Supply 5,340
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims80.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills194.5
Peer Average Days Supply5,795
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $201.57 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.87

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet.

Irbesartan

Generic Formulation: IrbesartanSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 24.2
Days Supply 703
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills73.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,176
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $178.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.92

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A spiro compound, biphenyl and tetrazole derivative that acts as an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of HYPERTENSION, and in the treatment of kidney disease.

Therapeutic Applications

Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Irbesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Isosorbide Mononitrate Er

Generic Formulation: Isosorbide MononitrateSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 162
30-Day Fills 370.3
Days Supply 11,082
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills103.6
Peer Average Days Supply3,056
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 230.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,953.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.23

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.62

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details.

Jardiance

Generic Formulation: EmpagliflozinSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 66
30-Day Fills 108.0
Days Supply 3,240
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,974
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 69.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $67,361.50 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,020.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$994.66

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Klor-Con M20

Generic Formulation: Potassium ChlorideSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 1,245
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills54.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,616
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $656.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.82

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics.

Lisinopril

Generic Formulation: LisinoprilSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 378
30-Day Fills 1,051.9
Days Supply 31,552
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims137.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills323.1
Peer Average Days Supply9,586
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 175.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,720.35 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.59

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Therapeutic Applications

Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic Formulation: Lisinopril/HydrochlorothiazideSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 35
30-Day Fills 105.0
Days Supply 3,150
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills119.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,558
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $307.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.92

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not continue taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication.

Losartan Potassium

Generic Formulation: Losartan PotassiumSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 201
30-Day Fills 564.8
Days Supply 16,918
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims108.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills259.3
Peer Average Days Supply7,701
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 86.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,515.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.51

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.29

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.

Therapeutic Applications

Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic Formulation: Losartan/HydrochlorothiazideSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 47
30-Day Fills 129.7
Days Supply 3,890
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills92.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,767
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 34.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $837.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.82

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.86

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water.

Lovastatin

Generic Formulation: LovastatinSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 1,260
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills75.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,234
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 53.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $228.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.24

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus. The compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. It inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Metoprolol Succinate

Generic Formulation: Metoprolol SuccinateSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 621
30-Day Fills 1,622.3
Days Supply 48,576
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims114.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills263.2
Peer Average Days Supply7,799
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 444.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $13,719.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.92

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Metoprolol Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Metoprolol TartrateSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 222
30-Day Fills 576.3
Days Supply 16,835
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims90.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills191.6
Peer Average Days Supply5,627
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 146.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,699.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.65

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.60

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Midodrine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Midodrine HclSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 26.2
Days Supply 716
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,083
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,988.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$124.28

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$95.45

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing. This condition is also known as orthostatic hypotension. Midodrine is used in people whose daily activities are severely affected by this condition, even after other treatments are used (such as support stockings). It is known as a sympathomimetic (alpha receptor agonist) that acts on the blood vessels to raise blood pressure.

Nifedipine Er

Generic Formulation: NifedipineSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 71.0
Days Supply 2,130
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,698
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,680.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$70.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$49.71

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may allow you to exercise more and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. Nifedipine belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication must be taken regularly to be effective. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other possibly safer forms of nifedipine (such as the long-acting tablets).

Nitroglycerin

Generic Formulation: NitroglycerinSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 49
30-Day Fills 59.4
Days Supply 924
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.7
Peer Average Days Supply720
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 53.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,044.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.19

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A volatile vasodilator which relieves ANGINA PECTORIS by stimulating GUANYLATE CYCLASE and lowering cytosolic calcium. It is also sometimes used for TOCOLYSIS and explosives.

Therapeutic Applications

Nitroglycerin ointment is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in people with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. This drug works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. It is also not intended to be used just before physical activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be needed in these situations. Consult your doctor for more details.

Omeprazole

Generic Formulation: OmeprazoleSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 30.7
Days Supply 912
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims112.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills239.6
Peer Average Days Supply7,069
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 89.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $223.20 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.60

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.45

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.

Therapeutic Applications

Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

Ozempic

Generic Formulation: SemaglutideSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 18.2
Days Supply 525
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,512
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $17,520.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,251.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,361.37

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment.

Pantoprazole Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pantoprazole SodiumSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 101.0
Days Supply 3,019
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims86.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills169.2
Peer Average Days Supply4,953
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $849.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.75

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

Therapeutic Applications

Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Potassium Chloride

Generic Formulation: Potassium ChlorideSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 66
30-Day Fills 171.7
Days Supply 5,119
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims76.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills133.8
Peer Average Days Supply3,790
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,692.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.49

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics.

Praluent Pen

Generic Formulation: AlirocumabSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 33.8
Days Supply 964
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,321
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $17,409.02 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$621.75

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$793.47

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Alirocumab is used by people who have blockage in the heart blood vessels to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital. It is also used by people who have an inherited condition that causes high levels of LDL. Treatment with alirocumab, a proper diet, and cholesterol-lowering drugs can help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. Alirocumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by improving how well your body gets rid of LDL cholesterol. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Pravastatin Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pravastatin SodiumSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 45
30-Day Fills 135.0
Days Supply 4,050
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims59.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills146.7
Peer Average Days Supply4,360
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $696.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.30

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES).

Therapeutic Applications

Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Propranolol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Propranolol HclSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 33.0
Days Supply 928
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,179
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 48.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $386.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.70

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.08

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers.

Ranolazine Er

Generic Formulation: RanolazineSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 80
30-Day Fills 152.3
Days Supply 4,379
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,884
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 128.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,257.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$103.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$168.11

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An acetanilide and piperazine derivative that functions as a SODIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and prevents the release of enzymes during MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA. It is used in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina). It decreases how often you may get chest pain and may help to increase your ability to exercise. Ranolazine works differently than other drugs for angina, so it can be used with your other angina medications (including nitrates, calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine, beta blockers such as metoprolol). It is thought to work by improving how well the heart uses oxygen so that it can do more work with less oxygen.

Repatha Sureclick

Generic Formulation: EvolocumabSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 45
30-Day Fills 77.3
Days Supply 2,268
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,743
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $45,686.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,015.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$862.54

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. It may be used with other LDL-lowering treatments (such as statin drugs, ezetimibe, LDL apheresis). Evolocumab is also used by people who have heart disease to help prevent heart attacks and strokes. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by improving how well your body gets rid of LDL cholesterol. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Rosuvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Rosuvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 241
30-Day Fills 698.3
Days Supply 20,924
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims83.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills207.0
Peer Average Days Supply6,181
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 190.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,563.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.64

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES.

Therapeutic Applications

Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 660
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims75.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills134.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,898
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $62.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.89

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Simvastatin

Generic Formulation: SimvastatinSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 48
30-Day Fills 135.7
Days Supply 4,071
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims85.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills214.6
Peer Average Days Supply6,384
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 43.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $351.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.70

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL.

Therapeutic Applications

Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Sotalol

Generic Formulation: Sotalol HclSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 53
30-Day Fills 135.0
Days Supply 4,050
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills92.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,752
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 29.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,885.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.03

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia. It is also used to treat certain fast/irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation/flutter) in patients with severe symptoms such as weakness and shortness of breath. Sotalol helps to lessen these symptoms. It slows the heart rate and helps the heart to beat more normally and regularly. This medication is both a beta blocker and an anti-arrhythmic.

Spironolactone

Generic Formulation: SpironolactoneSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 339
30-Day Fills 878.8
Days Supply 26,319
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills100.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,954
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 621.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,278.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.77

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)

Therapeutic Applications

Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic).

Tamsulosin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tamsulosin HclSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 37.0
Days Supply 1,110
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims88.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills187.3
Peer Average Days Supply5,510
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 83.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $162.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.84

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.03

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure.

Tiadylt Er

Generic Formulation: Diltiazem HclSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 45.0
Days Supply 1,350
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims14.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.3
Peer Average Days Supply866
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,665.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$97.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.67

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood.

Torsemide

Generic Formulation: TorsemideSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 110
30-Day Fills 270.3
Days Supply 8,000
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills71.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,047
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 175.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,189.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.89

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A pyridine and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a sodium-potassium chloride symporter inhibitor (loop diuretic). It is used for the treatment of EDEMA associated with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE; CHRONIC RENAL INSUFFICIENCY; and LIVER DISEASES. It is also used for the management of HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Torsemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 45.0
Days Supply 1,350
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims71.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills117.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,397
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 78.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $79.51 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.79

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid

Generic Formulation: Triamterene/HydrochlorothiazidSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 52
30-Day Fills 124.0
Days Supply 3,697
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills87.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,603
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 52.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $784.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.40

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is a combination of two water pills (diuretics): triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide. This combination is used by people who have developed or are at risk for having low potassium levels on hydrochlorothiazide. It causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet.

Valsartan

Generic Formulation: ValsartanSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 116
30-Day Fills 292.0
Days Supply 8,744
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills75.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,253
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 262.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,430.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.90

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A tetrazole derivative and ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to treat HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.

Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic Formulation: Valsartan/HydrochlorothiazideSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 1,260
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,011
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 46.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $655.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$46.80

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$53.57

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water.

Verapamil Sr

Generic Formulation: Verapamil HclSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 930
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims15.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.6
Peer Average Days Supply728
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,310.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$119.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$99.65

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Verapamil belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Verapamil may also lower your heart rate.

Warfarin Sodium

Generic Formulation: Warfarin SodiumSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 114
30-Day Fills 239.0
Days Supply 7,125
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills95.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,683
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 137.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,153.35 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.16

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a blood thinner, but the more correct term is anticoagulant. It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood.

Xarelto

Generic Formulation: RivaroxabanSpecialty: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 142
30-Day Fills 311.0
Days Supply 9,328
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills80.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,282
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 202.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $174,534.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,229.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$861.36

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like DR. THOMAS M. O'BRIEN M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Liberty Township, OH.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.