DR. GREGORY J LOWE M.D.
Prescription History 1073729521
Urology in Columbus, OH
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. GREGORY J LOWE M.D., an active Urology specialist practicing in Columbus, OH. Our medical registry currently tracks 21 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,203 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Testosterone Cypionate, which accounts for 333 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other OH PrescribersVs. OH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone Cypionate | 333 | $69.14 | ▲ More than typical |
About Testosterone Cypionate: This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone. Show more ▾ In males, testosterone is responsible for many normal functions, including growth and development of the genitals, muscles, and bones. It also helps cause normal sexual development (puberty) in boys. Testosterone belongs to a class of drugs known as androgens. It works by affecting many body systems so that the body can develop and function normally. Testosterone may also be used in certain adolescent boys to cause puberty in those with delayed puberty. It may also be used to treat certain types of breast cancer in women. In 2023, this provider wrote 333 Medicare prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about 13 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $69.14 per fill, versus $46.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 603.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 17,740 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 148 | $24.61 | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 148 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (88). Medicare paid an average of $24.61 per fill, versus $20.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 413.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,374 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Testosterone | 147 | $369.74 | ▲ More than typical |
About Testosterone: This medicated patch contains testosterone. Show more ▾ It is used for hormone replacement in men who are not able to produce enough testosterone (for example, due to hypogonadism). This medication is absorbed through the skin, enters your bloodstream, and helps your body reach normal testosterone levels. Testosterone helps the body to develop and maintain the male sexual characteristics (masculinity), such as a deep voice and body hair. It also helps to maintain muscle and prevent bone loss, and is necessary for natural sexual ability/desire. This drug should not be used by women. A potent androgenic steroid and major product secreted by the LEYDIG CELLS of the TESTIS. Its production is stimulated by LUTEINIZING HORMONE from the PITUITARY GLAND. In turn, testosterone exerts feedback control of the pituitary LH and FSH secretion. Depending on the tissues, testosterone can be further converted to DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE or ESTRADIOL. In 2023, this provider wrote 147 Medicare prescriptions for Testosterone, about 7.4 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $369.74 per fill, versus $301.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 204 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,120 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alfuzosin Hcl ErAlfuzosin Hcl | 73 | $30.90▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Alfuzosin Hcl Er: Alfuzosin 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). Alfuzosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 73 Medicare prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $30.90 per fill, versus $35.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 190 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,700 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Finasteride | 60 | $17.68 | ≈ Typical |
About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $17.68 per fill, versus $17.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 174 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,220 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MyrbetriqMirabegron | 55 | $1,018.77 | ≈ Typical |
About Myrbetriq: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $1,018.77 per fill, versus $576.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 123 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 44 | $5.49▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $5.49 per fill, versus $5.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 376 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 39 | $4.11▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 81% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $4.11 per fill, versus $21.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 181 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Anastrozole | 36 | $3.14▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Anastrozole: Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A nitrile and triazole derivative that acts as a selective nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of ESTROGEN NUCLEAR RECEPTOR-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Anastrozole, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $3.14 per fill, versus $26.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 53.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride | 34 | $34.04▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 89% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $34.04 per fill, versus $43.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,962 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 30 | $1.36▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $1.36 per fill, versus $5.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 482 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 27 | $4.80▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $4.80 per fill, versus $20.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 310 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 25 | $42.99 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $42.99 per fill, versus $41.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 25 | $8.68 | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 83% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $8.68 per fill, versus $8.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 527 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XiaflexCollagenase Clostridium Hist. | 21 | $12,950.34 | ▲ More than typical |
About Xiaflex: This medication is used to treat certain conditions (Dupuytren's contracture, Peyronie's disease) that are caused by a certain protein (collagen) in your body. Show more ▾ Collagen is a tough and strong substance and is found in the knots/cords of the hand in Dupuytren's contracture or plaques in the penis in Peyronie's disease. Collagenase is a substance (enzyme) that breaks down the collagen in these knots/cords/plaques. A metalloproteinase which degrades helical regions of native collagen to small fragments. Preferred cleavage is -Gly in the sequence -Pro-Xaa-Gly-Pro-. Six forms (or 2 classes) have been isolated from Clostridium histolyticum that are immunologically cross-reactive but possess different sequences and different specificities. Other variants have been isolated from Bacillus cereus, Empedobacter collagenolyticum, Pseudomonas marinoglutinosa, and species of Vibrio and Streptomyces. EC 3.4.24.3. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Xiaflex, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $12,950.34 per fill, versus $10,080.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 712 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tadalafil | 21 | $39.27▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Tadalafil: Tadalafil is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels in your lungs which allows the blood to flow more easily. Decreasing high blood pressure in the lungs allows your heart and lungs to work better and improves your ability to exercise. A carboline derivative and PHOSPHODIESTERASE 5 INHIBITOR that is used primarily to treat ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION; BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA and PRIMARY PULMONARY HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Tadalafil, about 75% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $39.27 per fill, versus $1,046.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 52.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cabergoline | 19 | $82.35▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cabergoline: This medication is used to treat high levels of prolactin hormone in your body. Show more ▾ High levels of prolactin in women can cause symptoms such as unwanted breast milk and missed periods and can cause difficulty becoming pregnant. High levels of prolactin in men can cause symptoms such as enlarged breasts and decreased sexual ability/desire. Cabergoline is an ergot medication and works by blocking the release of prolactin from the pituitary gland. An ergoline derivative and dopamine D2-agonist that inhibits PROLACTIN secretion. It is used in the management of HYPERPROLACTINEMIA, and to suppress lactation following childbirth for medical reasons. Cabergoline is also used in the management of PARKINSON DISEASE. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Cabergoline, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $82.35 per fill, versus $176.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 44.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Naloxone Hcl | 18 | $77.18▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Naloxone Hcl: This medication is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Show more ▾ Serious opioid overdose symptoms may include unusual sleepiness, unusual difficulty waking up, or breathing problems (ranging from slow/shallow breathing to no breathing). Other symptoms of overdose may include very small pinpoint pupils, slow heartbeat, or low blood pressure. If someone has serious overdose symptoms but you are not sure if the symptoms are due to overdose, give this medication right away anyway, since lasting slow/shallow breathing may cause permanent damage to the brain or death. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid antagonists. It works by blocking the effects of the opioid in the brain. This medication may not work as well to block the effects of certain types of opioids (mixed agonist/antagonists such as buprenorphine, pentazocine). With these types of opioids, blocking may be incomplete or you may need a higher dose of naloxone. The effects of naloxone will not last as long as the effects of the opioid. Since treatment with this medication is not long lasting, be sure to get medical help right away after giving the first dose of naloxone. Treatment of opioid overdose should also include breathing treatment (such as oxygen given through tubes in the nose, mechanical ventilation, artificial respiration). A specific opiate antagonist that has no agonist activity. It is a competitive antagonist at mu, delta, and kappa opioid receptors. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Naloxone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $77.18 per fill, versus $85.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 75 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 17 | $15.89▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tamoxifen Citrate: Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer. Show more ▾ It is also used to reduce the chances of breast cancer in high-risk patients. This medication can block the growth of breast cancer. It works by interfering with the effects of estrogen in the breast tissue. One of the SELECTIVE ESTROGEN RECEPTOR MODULATORS with tissue-specific activities. Tamoxifen acts as an anti-estrogen (inhibiting agent) in the mammary tissue, but as an estrogen (stimulating agent) in cholesterol metabolism, bone density, and cell proliferation in the ENDOMETRIUM. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Tamoxifen Citrate, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $15.89 per fill, versus $40.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 16 | $18.27 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $18.27 per fill, versus $13.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NitrofurantoinNitrofurantoin Macrocrystal | 15 | $37.57▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nitrofurantoin: Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent certain bladder infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses). A urinary anti-infective agent effective against most gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. Although sulfonamides and antibiotics are usually the agents of choice for urinary tract infections, nitrofurantoin is widely used for prophylaxis and long-term suppression. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $37.57 per fill, versus $39.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 539 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. GREGORY J LOWE M.D. 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 Urology prescribing approach at this Columbus, OH 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 OH prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
