RICHARD ZEKMAN DO
Prescription History 1043426521
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Royal Oak, MI
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for RICHARD ZEKMAN DO, an active Medical Oncology specialist practicing in Royal Oak, MI. Our medical registry currently tracks 56 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,532 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Letrozole, which accounts for 333 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other MI PrescribersVs. MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letrozole | 333 | $31.02▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Letrozole: This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Letrozole is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Letrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A triazole and benzonitrile derivative that is a selective non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor, similar to ANASTROZOLE. It is used in the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In 2024, this provider wrote 333 Medicare prescriptions for Letrozole, about 6.5 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (51.1). Medicare paid an average of $31.02 per fill, versus $40.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 658.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 19,752 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 165 | $684.54▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ 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. An antithrombotic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 165 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (86.7). Medicare paid an average of $684.54 per fill, versus $945.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 202.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,915 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dexamethasone | 153 | $19.35 | ▲ More than typical |
About Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid. In 2024, this provider wrote 153 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 4.7 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (32.9). Medicare paid an average of $19.35 per fill, versus $11.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 176.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,089 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyurea | 143 | $30.64▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydroxyurea: This medication is used by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions. Show more ▾ Some brands are also used to treat certain types of cancer (such as chronic myelogenous leukemia, squamous cell carcinomas). An antineoplastic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis through the inhibition of ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase. In 2024, this provider wrote 143 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (41.1). Medicare paid an average of $30.64 per fill, versus $30.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 258.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,722 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 135 | $7.70▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2024, this provider wrote 135 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 4.8 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (28.1). Medicare paid an average of $7.70 per fill, versus $13.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 145.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,635 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Acyclovir | 124 | $16.31▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Acyclovir: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes. In 2024, this provider wrote 124 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 4.6 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (26.8). Medicare paid an average of $16.31 per fill, versus $17.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 190 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,601 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prednisone | 99 | $3.78▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2024, this provider wrote 99 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (46.6). Medicare paid an average of $3.78 per fill, versus $4.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 115 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,634 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lenalidomide | 88 | $12,675.27▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lenalidomide: Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It is also used to treat anemia in patients with certain blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS). Lenalidomide may lessen the need for blood transfusions. Lenalidomide is not recommended for the treatment of a certain type of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) because of the increased risk of serious heart-related side effects and death. If you have this type of cancer, talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication. A phthalimide and piperidone derivative that has immunomodulatory and antiangiogenic properties. It is used for the treatment of transfusion-dependent anemia in MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES, and for the treatment of MULTIPLE MYELOMA, and relapsed or refractory MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA. In 2024, this provider wrote 88 Medicare prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (36.7). Medicare paid an average of $12,675.27 per fill, versus $14,037.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 88 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,198 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 83 | $598.03▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 83 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about 2 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (41.3). Medicare paid an average of $598.03 per fill, versus $1,006.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 93 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,765 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Exemestane | 70 | $203.90▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Exemestane: This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Exemestane is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Exemestane decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. Exemestane is usually not used in women of childbearing age. A hormonal antineoplastic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 70 Medicare prescriptions for Exemestane, about 2 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (34.4). Medicare paid an average of $203.90 per fill, versus $206.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 131.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,938 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 62 | $12.86▼ below MI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (58.5). Medicare paid an average of $12.86 per fill, versus $23.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 79.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,385 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Anastrozole | 54 | $21.46▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Anastrozole: Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A nitrile and triazole derivative that acts as a selective nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of ESTROGEN NUCLEAR RECEPTOR-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In 2024, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 70% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (77.1). Medicare paid an average of $21.46 per fill, versus $38.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 102 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,060 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 54 | $5.74▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 61% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (88.5). Medicare paid an average of $5.74 per fill, versus $14.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 54.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 53 | $9.93▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2024, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (92.9). Medicare paid an average of $9.93 per fill, versus $14.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,137 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| VenclextaVenetoclax | 50 | $7,799.49▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Venclexta: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia-CLL, small lymphocytic lymphoma-SLL, acute myeloid leukemia-AML). Show more ▾ Venetoclax is a drug that works by helping to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. A BCL-2 inhibitor with antineoplastic activity that is used in the treatment of CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA associated with chromosome 17p deletion. In 2024, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Venclexta, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (28.9). Medicare paid an average of $7,799.49 per fill, versus $8,228.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,384 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluconazole | 48 | $19.95 | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluconazole: Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS. In 2024, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (21.4). Medicare paid an average of $19.95 per fill, versus $8.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,299 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lidocaine-PrilocaineLidocaine/Prilocaine | 46 | $11.31▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lidocaine-Prilocaine: This medication contains 2 amide-type local anesthetics, lidocaine and prilocaine. Show more ▾ It is used on normal, unbroken skin or on the outer genital area to prevent pain before certain procedures such as inserting a needle, skin grafts, or skin laser surgery. It works by temporarily numbing the skin and surrounding area. Do not use this product in the ears. If this product alone cannot completely numb the area being treated, it may be used to numb the area before a lidocaine injection is given to provide enough pain relief for certain procedures (such as removal of genital warts). A topical local anesthetic preparation that is composed of a mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine. It is used to provide anesthesia during minor surgery and for the treatment of PREMATURE EJACULATION. In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Lidocaine-Prilocaine, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (25.1). Medicare paid an average of $11.31 per fill, versus $17.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,425 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levofloxacin | 41 | $9.35 | ▲ More than typical |
About Levofloxacin: Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. The L-isomer of Ofloxacin. In 2024, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (23.8). Medicare paid an average of $9.35 per fill, versus $5.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 42.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,218 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| PromactaEltrombopag Olamine | 40 | $17,683.26 | ▲ More than typical |
About Promacta: This medication is used to treat low platelet levels in people who have a certain blood disorder called chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) or who have chronic hepatitis C. Show more ▾ It may also be used to treat people with a certain blood disorder (aplastic anemia). Platelets are a type of blood cell needed to form blood clots and prevent bleeding. Eltrombopag decreases your risk of bleeding by increasing the number of platelets. Eltrombopag acts like a certain natural substance (thrombopoietin) that causes the body to produce platelets. An oral, nonpeptide thrombopoietin receptor agonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Promacta, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $17,683.26 per fill, versus $14,098.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| RevlimidLenalidomide | 39 | $18,399.38 | ≈ Typical |
About Revlimid: Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It is also used to treat anemia in patients with certain blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS). Lenalidomide may lessen the need for blood transfusions. Lenalidomide is not recommended for the treatment of a certain type of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) because of the increased risk of serious heart-related side effects and death. If you have this type of cancer, talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication. A phthalimide and piperidone derivative that has immunomodulatory and antiangiogenic properties. It is used for the treatment of transfusion-dependent anemia in MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES, and for the treatment of MULTIPLE MYELOMA, and relapsed or refractory MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA. In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Revlimid, about 84% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (46.2). Medicare paid an average of $18,399.38 per fill, versus $17,721.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,029 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Olanzapine | 39 | $4.40▼ below MI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Olanzapine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 78% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (49.7). Medicare paid an average of $4.40 per fill, versus $20.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 42.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 831 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 36 | $6.46▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. In 2024, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (25.2). Medicare paid an average of $6.46 per fill, versus $8.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 295 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 34 | $3.53▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (24.5). Medicare paid an average of $3.53 per fill, versus $4.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 63.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,855 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 30 | $2.95▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (51.2). Medicare paid an average of $2.95 per fill, versus $5.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 633 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Omeprazole | 30 | $11.34▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (105.2). Medicare paid an average of $11.34 per fill, versus $14.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,500 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| TagrissoOsimertinib Mesylate | 24 | $17,106.03 | ≈ Typical |
About Tagrisso: This medication is used to treat lung cancer. Show more ▾ Osimertinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It binds to a certain protein (epidermal growth factor receptor-EGFR) in some tumors. An EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Tagrisso, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (25.9). Medicare paid an average of $17,106.03 per fill, versus $16,355.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Abiraterone Acetate | 22 | $4,079.59 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Abiraterone Acetate: This medication is used to treat prostate cancer. Show more ▾ Abiraterone belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-androgens (anti-testosterone). Testosterone, a natural hormone, helps prostate cancer to grow and spread. Abiraterone works by blocking the production of testosterone, thereby slowing the growth and spread of prostate cancer. This medication should not be given to women or children. An androstene derivative that inhibits STEROID 17-ALPHA-HYDROXYLASE and is used as an ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT in the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant PROSTATE CANCER. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (54.7). Medicare paid an average of $4,079.59 per fill, versus $1,824.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diphenoxylate-AtropineDiphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine | 22 | $11.51▼ below MI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Diphenoxylate-Atropine: This medication is used to treat diarrhea. Show more ▾ It helps to decrease the number and frequency of bowel movements. It works by slowing the movement of the intestines. Diphenoxylate is similar to opioid pain relievers, but it acts mainly to slow the gut. Atropine belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics, which help to dry up body fluids and also slow gut movement. This medication should not be used to treat diarrhea caused by certain types of infection (such as C. difficile-associated diarrhea following antibiotic therapy). Talk to your doctor for more details. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 6 years due to an increased risk of serious side effects (such as breathing problems). In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (19.1). Medicare paid an average of $11.51 per fill, versus $25.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 323 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Allopurinol | 22 | $6.40▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ 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. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (47.5). Medicare paid an average of $6.40 per fill, versus $12.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| DopteletAvatrombopag Maleate | 21 | $13,511.32 | ≈ Typical |
About Doptelet: This medication is used by people with chronic liver disease and a certain blood disorder (low platelet count) who are scheduled to have a medical or dental procedure. Show more ▾ Having a low platelet count increases the risk of too much bleeding during certain procedures. This medication increases the production of platelets by your body to help prevent too much bleeding from the procedure. Avatrombopag is also used to treat people with a certain blood disorder known as chronic immune thrombocytopenia-ITP. This is a condition where the amount of platelets in the blood is lower than normal. ITP can lead to serious bleeding problems. This medication increases the production of platelets by your body to help prevent too much bleeding from ITP. Enhances megakaryocytopoiesis. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Doptelet, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (18.6). Medicare paid an average of $13,511.32 per fill, versus $10,923.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Alprazolam | 21 | $4.50▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (65.7). Medicare paid an average of $4.50 per fill, versus $4.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 508 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ibandronate Sodium | 19 | $25.54▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ibandronate Sodium: Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases after menopause, as you age, or if you take corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for long periods. This medication works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Ibandronate belongs to a class of medications called bisphosphonates. Aminobisphosphonate that is a potent inhibitor of BONE RESORPTION. It is used in the treatment of HYPERCALCEMIA associated with malignancy, for the prevention of fracture and bone complications in patients with breast cancer and bone metastases, and for the treatment and prevention of POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about 72% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (26.4). Medicare paid an average of $25.54 per fill, versus $39.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 34.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,044 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 18 | $16.64▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prochlorperazine Maleate: This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment). Show more ▾ Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years or in children going through surgery. A phenothiazine antipsychotic used principally in the treatment of NAUSEA; VOMITING; and VERTIGO. It is more likely than CHLORPROMAZINE to cause EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDERS. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p612) In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (33.3). Medicare paid an average of $16.64 per fill, versus $18.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 379 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diazepam | 17 | $1.67▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diazepam: Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (28.4). Medicare paid an average of $1.67 per fill, versus $5.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 194 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 | $4.35▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ 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. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 13% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (135). Medicare paid an average of $4.35 per fill, versus $7.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| LoperamideLoperamide Hcl | 17 | $19.96▼ below MI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Loperamide: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to treat sudden diarrhea (including traveler's diarrhea). It works by slowing down the movement of the gut. This decreases the number of bowel movements and makes the stool less watery. Loperamide is also used to reduce the amount of discharge in patients who have undergone an ileostomy. It is also used to treat on-going diarrhea in people with inflammatory bowel disease. Loperamide treats only the symptoms, not the cause of the diarrhea (such as infection). Treatment of other symptoms and the cause of the diarrhea should be determined by your doctor. One of the long-acting synthetic ANTIDIARRHEALS; it is not significantly absorbed from the gut, and has no effect on the adrenergic system or central nervous system, but may antagonize histamine and interfere with acetylcholine release locally. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Loperamide, about 84% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (20.3). Medicare paid an average of $19.96 per fill, versus $22.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 373 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Imatinib Mesylate | 16 | $535.59▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Imatinib Mesylate: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases). Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Imatinib may also be used to treat certain immune system disorders (such as aggressive systemic mastocytosis, hypereosinophilic syndrome). A tyrosine kinase inhibitor and ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT that inhibits the BCR-ABL kinase created by chromosome rearrangements in CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA and ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA, as well as PDG-derived tyrosine kinases that are overexpressed in gastrointestinal stromal tumors. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Imatinib Mesylate, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (28.2). Medicare paid an average of $535.59 per fill, versus $890.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dapsone | 16 | $48.45▼ below MI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Dapsone: This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin disorder (dermatitis herpetiformis). Show more ▾ It is also used with other drugs to treat Hansen's disease. Dapsone belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfones. It works by decreasing swelling (inflammation) and stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A sulfone active against a wide range of bacteria but mainly employed for its actions against MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE. Its mechanism of action is probably similar to that of the SULFONAMIDES which involves inhibition of folic acid synthesis in susceptible organisms. It is also used with PYRIMETHAMINE in the treatment of malaria. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p157-8) In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Dapsone, about 82% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (19.4). Medicare paid an average of $48.45 per fill, versus $80.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| IbrancePalbociclib | 16 | $15,518.25 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ibrance: Palbociclib is used to treat a certain type of breast cancer. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Has antineoplastic activity; specific inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinases 4 & 6. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Ibrance, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (29.5). Medicare paid an average of $15,518.25 per fill, versus $15,513.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 448 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Famotidine | 16 | $6.68▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (50.9). Medicare paid an average of $6.68 per fill, versus $16.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 484 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 15 | $3.95▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methylprednisolone: Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (35.9). Medicare paid an average of $3.95 per fill, versus $6.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 90 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Furosemide | 14 | $2.23▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ 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. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 19% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (73.4). Medicare paid an average of $2.23 per fill, versus $5.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 197 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 14 | $5.43▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (35.2). Medicare paid an average of $5.43 per fill, versus $5.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 14 | $3.44▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ 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. A direct-acting vasodilator that is used as an antihypertensive agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $3.44 per fill, versus $16.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 152 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ImbruvicaIbrutinib | 14 | $15,905.87 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Imbruvica: This medication is used to treat certain cancers (such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia). Show more ▾ Ibrutinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Ibrutinib is also used to treat a certain problem that may occur after a stem cell transplant (chronic graft versus host disease). It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system). A Btk protein inhibitor. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Imbruvica, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (32.6). Medicare paid an average of $15,905.87 per fill, versus $15,685.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pregabalin | 12 | $11.80▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (44.6). Medicare paid an average of $11.80 per fill, versus $22.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 12 | $16.00▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ 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). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 19% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (64.6). Medicare paid an average of $16.00 per fill, versus $16.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fentanyl | 12 | $77.12▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fentanyl: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Show more ▾ Fentanyl belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Do not use the patch form of fentanyl to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use. A potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078) In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Fentanyl, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (29.2). Medicare paid an average of $77.12 per fill, versus $105.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 12 | $18.51 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (41.1). Medicare paid an average of $18.51 per fill, versus $13.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 321 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyanocobalamin InjectionCyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12) | 12 | $3.56▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyanocobalamin Injection: Cyanocobalamin is a man-made form of vitamin B12 used to treat low levels (deficiency) of this vitamin. Show more ▾ Vitamin B12 helps your body use fat and carbohydrates for energy and make new protein. It is also important for normal blood, cells, and nerves. Most people get enough vitamin B12 in their diet, but a deficiency may occur in certain health conditions (such as poor nutrition, stomach/intestinal problems, infection, cancer). Serious vitamin B12 deficiency may result in anemia, stomach problems, and nerve damage. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Cyanocobalamin Injection, about 75% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $3.56 per fill, versus $7.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| BrukinsaZanubrutinib | 12 | $14,012.61 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Brukinsa: This medication is used to treat certain cancers (mantle cell lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, follicular lymphoma). Show more ▾ Zanubrutinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. A Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor for treatment of Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Brukinsa, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (27.6). Medicare paid an average of $14,012.61 per fill, versus $13,202.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| XtandiEnzalutamide | 12 | $13,077.78 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xtandi: Enzalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-androgens (anti-testosterone). It works by blocking the effects of testosterone to slow the growth and spread of prostate cancer. An antineoplastic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Xtandi, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (44.2). Medicare paid an average of $13,077.78 per fill, versus $12,814.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| LonsurfTrifluridine/Tipiracil Hcl | 11 | $11,398.16▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lonsurf: This medication is used to treat certain cancers (such as stomach, colon/rectum). Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Trifluridine tipiracil combination for treatment of colorectal cancer; a 1:0.5 mixture of viroptic and 5-chloro-6-(1-(2-iminopyrrolidinyl)methyl)uracil (5-CIMU); an antimetabolite with antineoplastic activity; tipiracil inhibits thymidine phosphorylase. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Lonsurf, about 63% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (17.4). Medicare paid an average of $11,398.16 per fill, versus $11,711.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Raloxifene Hcl | 11 | $53.24 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Raloxifene Hcl: Raloxifene is used by women to prevent and treat bone loss (osteoporosis) after menopause. Show more ▾ It slows down bone loss and helps to keep bones strong, making them less likely to break. Raloxifene may also lower the chance of getting a certain type of breast cancer (invasive breast cancer) after menopause. Raloxifene is not an estrogen hormone, but it acts like estrogen in some parts of the body, like your bones. In other parts of the body (uterus and breasts), raloxifene acts like an estrogen blocker. It does not relieve menopause symptoms such as hot flashes. Raloxifene belongs to a class of drugs known as selective estrogen receptor modulators-SERMs. This medication should not be used before menopause. It should not be used to prevent heart disease. A second generation selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It has estrogen agonist effects on bone and cholesterol metabolism but behaves as a complete estrogen antagonist on mammary gland and uterine tissue. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Raloxifene Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (21.9). Medicare paid an average of $53.24 per fill, versus $47.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 11 | $27.02▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Betamethasone Dipropionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Betamethasone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a strong corticosteroid. A glucocorticoid given orally, parenterally, by local injection, by inhalation, or applied topically in the management of various disorders in which corticosteroids are indicated. Its lack of mineralocorticoid properties makes betamethasone particularly suitable for treating cerebral edema and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p724) In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (36.4). Medicare paid an average of $27.02 per fill, versus $44.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 307 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Folic Acid | 11 | $7.98 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Folic Acid: Folic acid is the man-made form of folate. Show more ▾ Folate is a B-vitamin naturally found in some foods. It is needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells. Folic acid supplements may come in different forms (such as L-methylfolate, levomefolate, methyltetrahydrofolate). They are used to treat or prevent low folate levels. Low folate levels can lead to certain types of anemia. Conditions that can cause low folate levels include poor diet, pregnancy, alcoholism, liver disease, certain stomach/intestinal problems, kidney dialysis, among others. Women of childbearing age should receive adequate amounts of folic acid either through their diet or supplements to prevent infant spinal cord birth defects. A member of the vitamin B family that stimulates the hematopoietic system. It is present in the liver and kidney and is found in mushrooms, spinach, yeast, green leaves, and grasses (POACEAE). Folic acid is used in the treatment and prevention of folate deficiencies and megaloblastic anemia. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Folic Acid, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (28.5). Medicare paid an average of $7.98 per fill, versus $6.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for RICHARD ZEKMAN DO is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Medical Oncology prescribing approach at this Royal Oak, MI practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among MI prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
