DR. GEORGE FORREST QUIMBY MD
Prescription History 1154494607
Urology in Keene, NH
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. GEORGE FORREST QUIMBY MD, an active Urology specialist practicing in Keene, NH. Our medical registry currently tracks 3 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 113 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Tamsulosin Hcl, which accounts for 54 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 NH PrescribersVs. NH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 54 | $20.04 | ≈ 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. A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 77% of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (70.1). Medicare paid an average of $20.04 per fill, versus $14.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NH 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. 146 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Finasteride | 36 | $18.64 | ▼ 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 36 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about 73% of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (49.4). Medicare paid an average of $18.64 per fill, versus $13.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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. 105 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,150 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Terazosin Hcl | 23 | $12.85▼ below NH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Terazosin Hcl: Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Terazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of 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). Terazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Induces decreased blood pressure; used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (18.4). Medicare paid an average of $12.85 per fill, versus $16.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 69.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. GEORGE FORREST QUIMBY 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 Urology prescribing approach at this Keene, NH 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 NH 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.
