HUGO YANG MD
Prescription History 1053428821
Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, CA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for HUGO YANG MD, an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Palo Alto, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 38 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,185 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 173 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs CA Avg |
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| Atorvastatin Calcium | 173 | 513.0 | 15,389 | $12.13▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 513.0 30-Day Fills 15,389 Days Supply About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. | |||||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 102 | 284.7 | 8,540 | $8.10▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 284.7 30-Day Fills 8,540 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 62 | 186.0 | 5,580 | $25.80▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 186.0 30-Day Fills 5,580 Days Supply About Rosuvastatin Calcium: Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. | |||||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 50 | 140.0 | 4,200 | $28.00 | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 140.0 30-Day Fills 4,200 Days Supply About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. | |||||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 49 | 144.6 | 4,338 | $21.14 | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 144.6 30-Day Fills 4,338 Days Supply About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. | |||||
| Gabapentin | 48 | 79.8 | 2,336 | $24.58 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 79.8 30-Day Fills 2,336 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Lorazepam | 43 | 47.0 | 1,115 | $4.45▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 47.0 30-Day Fills 1,115 Days Supply About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. | |||||
| EliquisApixaban | 36 | 78.0 | 2,341 | $1,336.67 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 78.0 30-Day Fills 2,341 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Valsartan | 34 | 100.0 | 2,977 | $34.17▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 100.0 30-Day Fills 2,977 Days Supply About Valsartan: Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. A tetrazole derivative and ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to treat HYPERTENSION. | |||||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 34 | 58.0 | 1,740 | $14.86 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 58.0 30-Day Fills 1,740 Days Supply About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. | |||||
| Cephalexin | 33 | 51.0 | 1,047 | $7.28▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 51.0 30-Day Fills 1,047 Days Supply About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by 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 semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. | |||||
| Losartan Potassium | 32 | 94.0 | 2,820 | $9.66▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 94.0 30-Day Fills 2,820 Days Supply About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. | |||||
| Simvastatin | 32 | 96.0 | 2,880 | $8.51▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 96.0 30-Day Fills 2,880 Days Supply About Simvastatin: Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. | |||||
| Omeprazole | 32 | 94.0 | 2,820 | $20.08 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 94.0 30-Day Fills 2,820 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Trazodone Hcl | 29 | 71.0 | 2,130 | $13.61▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 71.0 30-Day Fills 2,130 Days Supply About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. | |||||
| Metformin Hcl | 29 | 87.0 | 2,610 | $7.28▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 87.0 30-Day Fills 2,610 Days Supply About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) | |||||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 29 | 87.3 | 2,620 | $14.27▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 87.3 30-Day Fills 2,620 Days Supply About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. | |||||
| Lisinopril | 26 | 78.0 | 2,340 | $3.53▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 78.0 30-Day Fills 2,340 Days Supply About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. | |||||
| Paxlovid (Eua)Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir | 24 | 24.0 | 120 | $9.63▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 24.0 30-Day Fills 120 Days Supply About Paxlovid (Eua): The combination of nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets is a product that the FDA is allowing to be given for emergency use to treat COVID-19. Show more ▾ The product is also approved to be used in Canada to treat COVID-19. It is used by people who have recently tested positive for coronavirus, have had mild to moderate symptoms for no more than 5 days and are not hospitalized. To receive this product you must also be at high risk for COVID-19 complications due to older age, obesity, or ongoing medical conditions (such as lung or heart disease or diabetes, among others). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment with nirmatrelvir and ritonavir. Nirmatrelvir is a SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor. It works by preventing the growth of the virus that causes COVID-19. Ritonavir increases (boosts) the levels of nirmatrelvir. This helps nirmatrelvir work better. More information about nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is available from the FDA Fact Sheet for Patients, Parents, and Caregivers for Emergency Use and from the Health Canada Patient Medication Information sheet. There is limited information about how safe and effective the combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is for treating COVID-19. Study results show that nirmatrelvir and ritonavir may help people who have recently tested positive for coronavirus stay out of the hospital. This product is not for use by people who are hospitalized due to COVID-19. The information in this document reflects emerging data, which is evolving and subject to reassessment. Users should be aware of these considerations in their review of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, and it is always the responsibility of treating practitioners to exercise independent judgement in making care decisions. | |||||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 21 | 63.0 | 1,890 | $12.88▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 63.0 30-Day Fills 1,890 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Potassium Chloride | 20 | 60.0 | 1,800 | $28.80▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 60.0 30-Day Fills 1,800 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Valsartan-HydrochlorothiazideValsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 19 | 55.0 | 1,627 | $27.42▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 55.0 30-Day Fills 1,627 Days Supply About Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. | |||||
| Azithromycin | 19 | 19.0 | 93 | $8.66 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 19.0 30-Day Fills 93 Days Supply About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. | |||||
| Pravastatin Sodium | 17 | 51.0 | 1,530 | $23.87 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 51.0 30-Day Fills 1,530 Days Supply About Pravastatin Sodium: Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES). | |||||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 17 | 23.6 | 689 | $8.37 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23.6 30-Day Fills 689 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Furosemide | 16 | 47.4 | 1,422 | $11.79 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 47.4 30-Day Fills 1,422 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 16 | 48.0 | 1,440 | $15.40▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 48.0 30-Day Fills 1,440 Days Supply About Clopidogrel: Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. | |||||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 15 | 45.0 | 1,350 | $4.28▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 45.0 30-Day Fills 1,350 Days Supply About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. | |||||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 15 | 15.0 | 288 | $11.69▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 15.0 30-Day Fills 288 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 15 | 43.0 | 1,265 | $1,646.44 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 43.0 30-Day Fills 1,265 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| SynthroidLevothyroxine Sodium | 14 | 40.3 | 1,209 | $123.96 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 40.3 30-Day Fills 1,209 Days Supply About Synthroid: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. | |||||
| Donepezil Hcl | 13 | 39.0 | 1,170 | $8.74▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 39.0 30-Day Fills 1,170 Days Supply About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. | |||||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 13 | 35.0 | 1,027 | $124.14 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 35.0 30-Day Fills 1,027 Days Supply About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir 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. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES. | |||||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 12 | 28.0 | 840 | $10.89▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 28.0 30-Day Fills 840 Days Supply About Paroxetine Hcl: Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. | |||||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 12 | 30.0 | 900 | $53.99 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 30.0 30-Day Fills 900 Days Supply About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. | |||||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 12 | 12.0 | 226 | $7.23▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 226 Days Supply About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾ Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. | |||||
| Prednisone | 11 | 21.0 | 579 | $23.94 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21.0 30-Day Fills 579 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Methylphenidate LaMethylphenidate Hcl | 11 | 11.0 | 330 | $242.22 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11.0 30-Day Fills 330 Days Supply About Methylphenidate La: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for HUGO YANG MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Internal Medicine prescribing approach at this Palo Alto, CA practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among CA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.