ELIZABETH SOPHY
Prescription History 1013441203
Family Medicine in San Diego, CA
What does Elizabeth Sophy prescribe?
In 2024, Elizabeth Sophy wrote 567 Medicare prescriptions for 27 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 62 prescriptions for 19 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Elizabeth Sophy prescribes.
Medications 27 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other California prescribers.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 62 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $8.72 per fill, versus $10.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 54 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $25.77 per fill, versus $28.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 37 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $13.95 per fill, versus $15.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 36 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $6.08 per fill, versus $9.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 33 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $10.30 per fill, versus $10.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 32 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $10.33 per fill, versus $15.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 26 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.66 per fill, versus $8.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 26 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about 82% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,184.88 per fill, versus $1,419.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 25 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $14.84 per fill, versus $13.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 23 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.84 per fill, versus $9.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 18 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $7.38 per fill, versus $6.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 15 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 11% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $6.68 per fill, versus $7.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 14 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $15.52 per fill, versus $12.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $23.54 per fill, versus $15.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 13 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $11.92 per fill, versus $25.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 13 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $3.47 per fill, versus $22.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.52 per fill, versus $23.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 13 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $9.51 per fill, versus $23.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 12 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $0.36 per fill, versus $4.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 11 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $4.17 per fill, versus $10.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 11 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $30.45 per fill, versus $37.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 13% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $16.67 per fill, versus $14.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 11 prescriptions for Pioglitazone-Metformin, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $67.58 per fill, versus $70.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 11 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $8.95 per fill, versus $19.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat or prevent many types of irregular heartbeats (heart arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation).
Compared with California prescribers
Fewer than five California prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 11 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $1,076.27 per fill, versus $801.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with California prescribers
Elizabeth Sophy wrote 11 prescriptions for Vascepa, about 14% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $344.80 per fill, versus $410.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Elizabeth Sophy’s prescriptions
What does Elizabeth Sophy prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Elizabeth Sophy's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (62), Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (54) and Gabapentin (37).
How does Elizabeth Sophy's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 26 medications with a state comparison, Elizabeth Sophy prescribes 2 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 24 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Elizabeth Sophy prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the California prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
