MRS. LAUREN ELAINE SANCHEZ APRN, CNP
Prescription History 1134818875
Nurse Practitioner in Winfield, IL
What does Lauren Sanchez prescribe?
In 2024, Lauren Sanchez wrote 881 Medicare prescriptions for 36 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 52 prescriptions for 41 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 Lauren Sanchez prescribes.
Medications 36 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 Illinois 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 Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 52 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $8.51 per fill, versus $9.37 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 51 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $10.01 per fill, versus $10.46 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 49 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $5.34 per fill, versus $5.95 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 41 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $10.75 per fill, versus $12.56 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 38 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $2.76 per fill, versus $6.66 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 38 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $5.48 per fill, versus $6.68 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 36 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $10.00 per fill, versus $5.65 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 Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 35 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $6.06 per fill, versus $9.41 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 33 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 38% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $16.52 per fill, versus $15.83 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 33 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $4.21 per fill, versus $7.00 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 32 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 65% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $9.98 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 28 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.09 per fill, versus $8.39 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 28 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 29% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $8.68 per fill, versus $11.25 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 24 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $1.89 per fill, versus $5.20 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 Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 23 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 18% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $15.80 per fill, versus $14.27 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 23 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 22% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $8.17 per fill, versus $13.25 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $3.21 per fill, versus $4.15 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 Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 21 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 40% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $13.89 per fill, versus $18.12 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 21 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $5.91 per fill, versus $10.66 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 21 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $9.92 per fill, versus $8.10 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 20 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $17.81 per fill, versus $12.18 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $15.85 per fill, versus $20.03 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 19 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $7.16 per fill, versus $8.63 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 18 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.67 per fill, versus $5.14 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 18 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.56 per fill, versus $6.08 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 14 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.63 per fill, versus $6.58 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 Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 14 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.89 per fill, versus $14.38 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 Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 14 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.34 per fill, versus $17.54 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1.76 per fill, versus $3.88 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 13 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 36% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.77 per fill, versus $17.70 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 12 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 13% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $1,065.61 per fill, versus $848.57 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 medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 12 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 17% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $13.63 per fill, versus $20.43 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 12 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $14.97 per fill, versus $8.82 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.92 per fill, versus $9.36 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 11 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 18% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $26.70 per fill, versus $31.97 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 Illinois prescribers
Lauren Sanchez wrote 11 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 11% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $10.31 per fill, versus $7.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Lauren Sanchez’s prescriptions
What does Lauren Sanchez prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Lauren Sanchez's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (52), Levothyroxine Sodium (51) and Methylprednisolone (49).
How does Lauren Sanchez's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 36 medications with a state comparison, Lauren Sanchez prescribes 1 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 1 about as often and 34 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Lauren Sanchez 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 Illinois 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.
