DAREN DIIORIO MD
Prescription History 1124480421
Dermatology in Charlotte, NC
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DAREN DIIORIO MD, an active Dermatology specialist practicing in Charlotte, NC. Our medical registry currently tracks 23 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,341 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ketoconazole, which accounts for 252 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NC PrescribersVs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 252 | $14.86▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ketoconazole: Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients. In 2024, this provider wrote 252 Medicare prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (50.4). Medicare paid an average of $14.86 per fill, versus $17.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 295.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,764 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 202 | $12.08 | ▲ More than typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Triamcinolone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium- to strong-potency corticosteroid. The potency depends on the strength and the form that you use. For details on the potency of your product, ask your pharmacist. 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 202 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 5.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (36.9). Medicare paid an average of $12.08 per fill, versus $9.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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. 243.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,396 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clobetasol Propionate | 184 | $43.39 | ▲ More than typical |
About Clobetasol Propionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid. A derivative of PREDNISOLONE with high glucocorticoid activity and low mineralocorticoid activity. Absorbed through the skin faster than FLUOCINONIDE, it is used topically in treatment of PSORIASIS but may cause marked adrenocortical suppression. In 2024, this provider wrote 184 Medicare prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 4.1 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (45.2). Medicare paid an average of $43.39 per fill, versus $40.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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. 205.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,269 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 97 | $16.79 | ▲ More than typical |
About Doxycycline Monohydrate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. 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. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 97 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 3.8 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (25.6). Medicare paid an average of $16.79 per fill, versus $14.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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. 102 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,790 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluorouracil | 92 | $77.80 | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluorouracil: This medication is used on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths. Show more ▾ Fluorouracil belongs to a class of medications known as anti-metabolites. It works by blocking the growth of abnormal cells that cause the skin condition. A pyrimidine analog that is an antineoplastic antimetabolite. It interferes with DNA synthesis by blocking the THYMIDYLATE SYNTHETASE conversion of deoxyuridylic acid to thymidylic acid. In 2024, this provider wrote 92 Medicare prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (44.4). Medicare paid an average of $77.80 per fill, versus $70.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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. 95.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,719 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mupirocin | 69 | $8.57 | ▲ More than typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2024, this provider wrote 69 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (33.4). Medicare paid an average of $8.57 per fill, versus $7.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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. 71.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,154 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metronidazole | 52 | $48.89 | ▲ More than typical |
About Metronidazole: Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria and parasites. This antibiotic treats only certain bacterial and parasitic 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. Metronidazole may also be used with other medications to treat certain stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by a bacteria (H. pylori). A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. In 2024, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (24.6). Medicare paid an average of $48.89 per fill, versus $37.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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. 60.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,566 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 52 | $33.26 | ▲ More than typical |
About Clindamycin Phosphate: This medication is used to treat acne. Show more ▾ It helps to decrease the number of acne lesions. Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria. An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN. In 2024, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $33.26 per fill, versus $31.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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. 57.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,643 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluocinonide | 42 | $35.35▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluocinonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Fluocinonide reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a strong corticosteroid. A topical glucocorticoid used in the treatment of ECZEMA. In 2024, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (28.9). Medicare paid an average of $35.35 per fill, versus $38.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,220 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clotrimazole-BetamethasoneClotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 41 | $20.96▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clotrimazole-Betamethasone: This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Show more ▾ This product contains 2 medications. Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Betamethasone is a strong corticosteroid that works by reducing the swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the skin infection. This medication is not recommended for children younger than 17 years or for diaper rash. In 2024, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (22.4). Medicare paid an average of $20.96 per fill, versus $22.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 42.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 927 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ciclopirox | 37 | $37.62 | ≈ Typical |
About Ciclopirox: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. Show more ▾ It is used as part of a treatment program that may include the removal of unattached, infected nails by a health care professional. Ciclopirox works by stopping the growth of fungus. A cyclohexane and pyridinone derivative that is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and nails, and for treatment of VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (30.3). Medicare paid an average of $37.62 per fill, versus $31.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC 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. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 966 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dutasteride | 27 | $42.71 | ≈ Typical |
About Dutasteride: This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the size of the enlarged prostate. 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). It may also reduce the need for surgery to treat BPH. Dutasteride 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. This medication should not be used by women or children. A 5-ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR that is reported to inhibit both type-1 and type2 isoforms of the enzyme and is used to treat BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Dutasteride, about 87% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (30.9). Medicare paid an average of $42.71 per fill, versus $26.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC 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. 74 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,190 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Skyrizi PenRisankizumab-Rzaa | 25 | $21,667.08 | ≈ Typical |
About Skyrizi Pen: This medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat certain bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis). Risankizumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking a certain natural protein in your body (interleukin-23) that may cause inflammation and swelling. A fully human IgG1 mAb selective for IL-23A; for treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Skyrizi Pen, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (20.9). Medicare paid an average of $21,667.08 per fill, versus $20,902.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC 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. 62.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,876 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Finasteride | 24 | $7.10▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (54.5). Medicare paid an average of $7.10 per fill, versus $12.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 64.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrocortisone | 24 | $7.70▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Hydrocortisone: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching). Show more ▾ Hydrocortisone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a mild corticosteroid. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 81% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (29.7). Medicare paid an average of $7.70 per fill, versus $17.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 444 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tacrolimus | 22 | $106.12▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tacrolimus: This form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications. Show more ▾ Eczema is an allergic-type condition that causes red, irritated, and itchy skin. This drug works by weakening the skin's defense (immune) system, thereby decreasing the allergic reaction and relieving the eczema. Tacrolimus belongs to a class of drugs known as topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs). For children 2 to 15 years of age, the lower strength product should be used. This medication is not recommended if you have a history of a certain rare genetic disorder (Netherton's syndrome). Also, this medication should not be used by anyone who has a weakened immune system (for example, following an organ transplant). A macrolide isolated from the culture broth of a strain of Streptomyces tsukubaensis that has strong immunosuppressive activity in vivo and prevents the activation of T-lymphocytes in response to antigenic or mitogenic stimulation in vitro. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 62% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (35.4). Medicare paid an average of $106.12 per fill, versus $112.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 25.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 685 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prednisone | 19 | $4.49 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (51.3). Medicare paid an average of $4.49 per fill, versus $4.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 322 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 17 | $10.06▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (31.3). Medicare paid an average of $10.06 per fill, versus $17.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Minoxidil | 14 | $10.77▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Minoxidil: Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Minoxidil works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (VASODILATOR AGENTS) that reduces peripheral resistance and produces a fall in BLOOD PRESSURE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p371) In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Minoxidil, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (31.6). Medicare paid an average of $10.77 per fill, versus $11.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dupixent PenDupilumab | 13 | $4,112.14 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dupixent Pen: This medication is used to treat certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis). Show more ▾ It is also used along with other medications to help control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD). In addition, dupilumab may be used to reduce symptoms caused by nasal polyps and the long-term swelling of the sinuses and nasal passage (chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis). Dupilumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking certain natural proteins in your body (interleukin-4 and interleukin-13) that may cause inflammation and swelling. This medication should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath or wheezing. If sudden breathing problems occur, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. Targets the alpha subunit of interleukin-4 receptor. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (29.1). Medicare paid an average of $4,112.14 per fill, versus $3,929.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens)Secukinumab | 13 | $10,190.06 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens): This medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (such as arthritis of the spine, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, enthesitis-related arthritis). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain skin disorder (hidradenitis suppurativa). Secukinumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking a certain natural protein in your body (interleukin-17A) that may cause inflammation and swelling. A fully human antibody to interleukin-17A for treatment of psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and uveitis. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens), about 63% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (20.7). Medicare paid an average of $10,190.06 per fill, versus $7,998.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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. 13.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 12 | $41.44 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. Show more ▾ The United States Center for Disease Control provides updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of the world. Discuss the most recent information with your doctor before traveling to areas where malaria occurs. This medication is also used to treat certain auto-immune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). It belongs to a class of medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It can reduce skin problems in lupus and prevent swelling/pain in arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is not recommended for coronavirus infection, also known as COVID-19, unless you are enrolled in a study. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits. A chemotherapeutic agent that acts against erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites. Hydroxychloroquine appears to concentrate in food vacuoles of affected protozoa. It inhibits plasmodial heme polymerase. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p970) In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 13% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (91.6). Medicare paid an average of $41.44 per fill, versus $34.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 906 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tretinoin | 11 | $67.17▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tretinoin: This medication is used to treat acne. Show more ▾ It may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop. Tretinoin belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of skin cells. An important regulator of GENE EXPRESSION during growth and development, and in NEOPLASMS. Tretinoin, also known as retinoic acid and derived from maternal VITAMIN A, is essential for normal GROWTH; and EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT. An excess of tretinoin can be teratogenic. It is used in the treatment of PSORIASIS; ACNE VULGARIS; and several other SKIN DISEASES. It has also been approved for use in promyelocytic leukemia (LEUKEMIA, PROMYELOCYTIC, ACUTE). In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Tretinoin, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (21.9). Medicare paid an average of $67.17 per fill, versus $85.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 14.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 398 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DAREN DIIORIO MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Dermatology prescribing approach at this Charlotte, NC practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among NC prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
