RALPH RICHARD AIKEN
Prescription History 1053502021
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Johnstown, PA
What does Ralph Aiken prescribe?
In 2024, Ralph Aiken wrote 6,188 Medicare prescriptions for 116 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 418 prescriptions for 132 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Ralph Aiken prescribes.
Medications 116 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 418 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $17.38 per fill, versus $12.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 356 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $9.68 per fill, versus $7.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 307 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $7.25 per fill, versus $6.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 260 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $13.73 per fill, versus $10.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 169 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $15.18 per fill, versus $12.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 165 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $12.79 per fill, versus $13.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 152 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $9.54 per fill, versus $8.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 150 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $18.04 per fill, versus $15.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 147 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $8.49 per fill, versus $7.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 141 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $20.91 per fill, versus $11.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 137 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $32.20 per fill, versus $32.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 124 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $832.11 per fill, versus $796.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 124 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $17.00 per fill, versus $14.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 119 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $5.99 per fill, versus $4.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 115 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $16.23 per fill, versus $10.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 105 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $8.37 per fill, versus $8.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 100 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $7.09 per fill, versus $4.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 100 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $22.57 per fill, versus $13.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 100 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $16.30 per fill, versus $14.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 99 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $19.73 per fill, versus $22.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 99 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $16.12 per fill, versus $17.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 94 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $13.12 per fill, versus $9.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 93 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 75% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $17.08 per fill, versus $16.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 92 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $11.40 per fill, versus $9.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 85 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $15.69 per fill, versus $12.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 75 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $12.07 per fill, versus $11.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 59 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $18.76 per fill, versus $13.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 55 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $7.89 per fill, versus $4.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 53 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.55 per fill, versus $13.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 53 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 82% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $12.61 per fill, versus $9.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 53 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $25.09 per fill, versus $20.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 52 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.75 per fill, versus $7.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 51 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 84% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $698.39 per fill, versus $791.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 50 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $134.73 per fill, versus $113.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 49 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $11.71 per fill, versus $13.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 48 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 88% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $21.38 per fill, versus $26.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 47 prescriptions for Atenolol, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $12.52 per fill, versus $8.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 43 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 64% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $17.18 per fill, versus $12.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 40 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.91 per fill, versus $7.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 39 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $7.36 per fill, versus $13.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 39 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 68% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $29.13 per fill, versus $14.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 39 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 64% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $916.29 per fill, versus $952.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 39 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $9.14 per fill, versus $6.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 37 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $480.82 per fill, versus $496.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 37 prescriptions for Glipizide, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.96 per fill, versus $9.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 37 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 78% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $20.33 per fill, versus $10.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 36 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.32 per fill, versus $5.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 36 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 77% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $46.85 per fill, versus $61.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 35 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $3.15 per fill, versus $5.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 33 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 81% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $20.93 per fill, versus $25.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 33 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.79 per fill, versus $14.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 33 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 89% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.81 per fill, versus $13.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 31 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 75% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $12.26 per fill, versus $18.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 31 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $6.92 per fill, versus $21.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 28 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $183.93 per fill, versus $164.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 28 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $17.34 per fill, versus $14.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 27 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $26.80 per fill, versus $40.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 27 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate Hfa, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $183.01 per fill, versus $285.19 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 26 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about 77% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $684.95 per fill, versus $654.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 26 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $751.66 per fill, versus $843.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 25 prescriptions for Droplet Pen Needle, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $56.30 per fill, versus $73.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 25 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $24.61 per fill, versus $31.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 24 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.91 per fill, versus $4.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 22 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $29.03 per fill, versus $26.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 22 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.40 per fill, versus $14.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 22 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,105.44 per fill, versus $1,180.94 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 21 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $8.22 per fill, versus $8.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 21 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $6.86 per fill, versus $6.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 21 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 34% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,003.77 per fill, versus $1,230.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 20 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 72% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $39.67 per fill, versus $22.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 20 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $16.77 per fill, versus $13.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 20 prescriptions for Janumet, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $946.93 per fill, versus $843.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 20 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $14.73 per fill, versus $20.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 20 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.69 per fill, versus $9.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 20 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 30% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $12.12 per fill, versus $15.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 19 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $45.02 per fill, versus $26.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 18 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $9.39 per fill, versus $19.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 18 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $25.80 per fill, versus $23.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 18 prescriptions for Entresto, about 34% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1,020.99 per fill, versus $966.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 18 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 68% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.50 per fill, versus $10.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 18 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1.54 per fill, versus $5.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 17 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $634.13 per fill, versus $745.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 17 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.28 per fill, versus $7.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 17 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $9.67 per fill, versus $13.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 17 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 29% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $19.51 per fill, versus $13.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 17 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $12.81 per fill, versus $22.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 17 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 63% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $34.79 per fill, versus $14.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 16 prescriptions for Gemfibrozil, about 81% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $7.90 per fill, versus $18.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 16 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $136.54 per fill, versus $235.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 16 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $17.63 per fill, versus $16.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 15 prescriptions for Advair Hfa, about 68% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $336.69 per fill, versus $427.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 15 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 39% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $10.92 per fill, versus $29.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 15 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 64% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $29.22 per fill, versus $20.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 15 prescriptions for Mirabegron Er, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $466.48 per fill, versus $371.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 14 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 30% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $711.12 per fill, versus $570.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 14 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 29% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $12.01 per fill, versus $8.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 13 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 39% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $564.91 per fill, versus $554.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 13 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 22% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $13.04 per fill, versus $14.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $22.37 per fill, versus $11.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 13 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $96.44 per fill, versus $48.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 13 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 25% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $4.19 per fill, versus $13.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 13 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.16 per fill, versus $13.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 13 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $29.73 per fill, versus $16.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 13 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $53.83 per fill, versus $65.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 12 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $322.89 per fill, versus $401.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 12 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 20% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $4.53 per fill, versus $6.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of probenecid and colchicine.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 12 prescriptions for Probenecid-Colchicine, about 81% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $89.51 per fill, versus $46.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 12 prescriptions for Ramipril, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $12.30 per fill, versus $12.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 12 prescriptions for Vascepa, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $368.40 per fill, versus $455.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 12 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $8.55 per fill, versus $20.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 11 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 23% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $9.07 per fill, versus $16.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $3.11 per fill, versus $12.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 11 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 30% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $23.77 per fill, versus $16.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 11 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $12.56 per fill, versus $14.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 11 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 41% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2.32 per fill, versus $4.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ralph Aiken wrote 11 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 29% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.69 per fill, versus $9.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Ralph Aiken’s prescriptions
What does Ralph Aiken prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ralph Aiken's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (418), Lisinopril (356) and Amlodipine Besylate (307).
How does Ralph Aiken's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 116 medications with a state comparison, Ralph Aiken prescribes 24 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 32 about as often and 60 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Ralph Aiken prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Pennsylvania prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
