SARAH ELIZABETH STRALEY PA-C
Prescription History 1154792513
Physician Assistant in Onaway, MI
What does Sarah Straley prescribe?
In 2024, Sarah Straley wrote 7,328 Medicare prescriptions for 147 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 494 prescriptions for 153 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 Sarah Straley prescribes.
Medications 147 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 Michigan 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 494 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (194). Medicare paid $10.83 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 285 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $8.38 per fill, versus $12.96 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 260 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $5.01 per fill, versus $7.48 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 251 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $11.67 per fill, versus $14.86 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 213 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $12.14 per fill, versus $12.66 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 182 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $8.71 per fill, versus $14.15 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 169 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $7.93 per fill, versus $10.03 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 168 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $6.46 per fill, versus $14.20 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 168 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $8.72 per fill, versus $8.52 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 154 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $15.19 per fill, versus $17.89 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 143 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $108.58 per fill, versus $143.26 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 132 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $6.29 per fill, versus $22.38 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 111 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $3.50 per fill, versus $10.87 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 110 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $19.76 per fill, versus $16.93 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 106 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $37.86 per fill, versus $35.99 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 103 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $17.91 per fill, versus $29.03 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 102 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $5.44 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 99 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $16.97 per fill, versus $27.08 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 anxiety.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 89 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $15.54 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 83 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $2.36 per fill, versus $5.99 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 82 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $14.75 per fill, versus $19.34 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 80 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $10.71 per fill, versus $15.48 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 79 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $11.62 per fill, versus $14.87 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 78 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $11.34 per fill, versus $10.64 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 77 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $10.88 per fill, versus $12.68 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 76 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1,194.89 per fill, versus $940.16 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 75 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.90 per fill, versus $11.55 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 74 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $7.74 per fill, versus $10.57 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 73 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.07 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 72 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $8.60 per fill, versus $8.08 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 70 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $13.95 per fill, versus $24.93 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 70 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,093.40 per fill, versus $882.53 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 69 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $9.40 per fill, versus $11.70 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 67 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 77% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $771.51 per fill, versus $945.56 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 treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 63 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.88 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 63 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $8.43 per fill, versus $11.27 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 62 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.74 per fill, versus $11.35 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 62 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1,427.18 per fill, versus $1,304.48 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 61 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 83% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $4.44 per fill, versus $5.64 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 58 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $66.41 per fill, versus $67.18 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 medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 57 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $16.91 per fill, versus $26.86 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 56 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $16.92 per fill, versus $18.43 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 contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 55 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 69% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $230.55 per fill, versus $143.58 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 used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 55 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $6.54 per fill, versus $10.41 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 49 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $21.51 per fill, versus $27.32 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 48 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.74 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 42 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 75% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $11.57 per fill, versus $17.04 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 42 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 86% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $5.61 per fill, versus $5.07 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 41 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $14.63 per fill, versus $25.23 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 40 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 66% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $9.53 per fill, versus $12.41 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
Fenofibrate 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 40 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $25.08 per fill, versus $28.66 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 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 39 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $595.09 per fill, versus $778.37 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 39 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.28 per fill, versus $7.30 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 38 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $72.02 per fill, versus $56.92 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 36 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 74% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,040.48 per fill, versus $1,328.10 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 35 prescriptions for Atenolol, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $12.80 per fill, versus $8.69 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 35 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $12.55 per fill, versus $7.36 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
This vaccine is used by adults to prevent zoster (shingles).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 35 prescriptions for Shingrix, about 26% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $205.56 per fill, versus $206.72 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 33 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $64.87 per fill, versus $56.66 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 32 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.05 per fill, versus $6.67 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 32 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.38 per fill, versus $12.38 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 31 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 80% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $32.37 per fill, versus $44.72 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 31 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 61% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $6.40 per fill, versus $16.24 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 30 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 65% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $18.14 per fill, versus $17.35 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 30 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.83 per fill, versus $17.46 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 29 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $1.81 per fill, versus $4.91 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 29 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.00 per fill, versus $8.87 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 28 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $11.21 per fill, versus $14.12 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 28 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 74% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $18.64 per fill, versus $26.37 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
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 28 prescriptions for Gemfibrozil, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $23.24 per fill, versus $20.24 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 27 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $8.12 per fill, versus $13.56 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
Fenofibrate 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 27 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $29.85 per fill, versus $27.53 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 27 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $19.05 per fill, versus $25.15 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 27 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 82% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $2.44 per fill, versus $14.50 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 27 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $18.92 per fill, versus $33.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 26 prescriptions for Advocate Pen Needles, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $29.35 per fill, versus $96.26 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 26 prescriptions for Finasteride, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $13.56 per fill, versus $17.21 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
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 26 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 66% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $990.49 per fill, versus $681.06 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 26 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $21.74 per fill, versus $23.31 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 25 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $18.35 per fill, versus $20.81 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 25 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 71% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $24.33 per fill, versus $26.11 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 25 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $15.29 per fill, versus $19.44 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 25 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $14.02 per fill, versus $19.18 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 25 prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about 86% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $178.91 per fill, versus $238.77 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 25 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 38% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $8.81 per fill, versus $20.69 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 24 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $4.50 per fill, versus $20.22 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 23 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 84% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.82 per fill, versus $7.72 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 23 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $920.82 per fill, versus $1,540.56 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 23 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $1.70 per fill, versus $4.02 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 21 prescriptions for Januvia, about 62% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,606.48 per fill, versus $958.82 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
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 21 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $28.69 per fill, versus $36.13 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 21 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about 73% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $797.63 per fill, versus $656.26 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 21 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 74% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $27.07 per fill, versus $39.22 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 20 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 35% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $7.29 per fill, versus $16.38 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 used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 20 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8.28 per fill, versus $9.35 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
Varenicline is used by adults to help stop smoking.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 20 prescriptions for Varenicline Tartrate, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $168.96 per fill, versus $257.70 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 19 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.32 per fill, versus $7.16 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
Liraglutide is used either alone or with other medications, and with a proper diet and exercise program, to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 19 prescriptions for Victoza 3-Pak, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $1,282.24 per fill, versus $1,089.73 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 19 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1,649.19 per fill, versus $1,006.88 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 18 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $16.76 per fill, versus $18.28 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 18 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 42% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $2.54 per fill, versus $7.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 18 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Nano Pen Needle, about 73% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $71.58 per fill, versus $85.08 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 18 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $2.05 per fill, versus $5.70 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 17 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 38% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $16.43 per fill, versus $49.58 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 17 prescriptions for Nystatin, about 75% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $12.92 per fill, versus $17.56 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 17 prescriptions for Rexulti, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $2,183.17 per fill, versus $1,435.48 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13.83 per fill, versus $11.46 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 16 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 30% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $910.48 per fill, versus $1,053.23 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 16 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 65% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $6.78 per fill, versus $12.17 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 16 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $13.05 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 15 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $9.87 per fill, versus $16.85 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 a hormone.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 15 prescriptions for Estradiol, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $34.03 per fill, versus $67.66 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 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $207.16 per fill, versus $193.86 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 15 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $10.97 per fill, versus $18.67 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 15 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $149.08 per fill, versus $259.83 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 15 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 64% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $220.52 per fill, versus $308.21 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
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 14 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $11.63 per fill, versus $25.26 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 or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 14 prescriptions for Colchicine, about 64% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $114.00 per fill, versus $41.58 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 14 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $28.31 per fill, versus $34.21 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
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 14 prescriptions for Entresto, about 28% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1,726.45 per fill, versus $1,095.46 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 a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 14 prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about 77% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $6.84 per fill, versus $17.35 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.72 per fill, versus $14.15 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 14 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 38% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $12.77 per fill, versus $20.99 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 14 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 33% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $13.65 per fill, versus $19.56 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
Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 13 prescriptions for Acetazolamide Er, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $27.39 per fill, versus $44.39 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 31% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1.67 per fill, versus $2.77 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 13 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 35% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.80 per fill, versus $9.26 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
Canagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 13 prescriptions for Invokana, about 69% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $830.88 per fill, versus $1,128.94 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 13 prescriptions for Loperamide, about 64% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $59.43 per fill, versus $22.28 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 13 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $14.41 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 13 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 36% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $14.44 per fill, versus $31.92 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
This medication is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 13 prescriptions for Nystatin-Triamcinolone, about 65% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $21.11 per fill, versus $22.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 13 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle, about 62% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $72.31 per fill, versus $87.53 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 12 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 35% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.67 per fill, versus $5.19 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 12 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.29 per fill, versus $5.80 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 to treat acne.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 12 prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about 38% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $25.89 per fill, versus $30.70 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
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 14% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $41.84 per fill, versus $57.73 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, depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 12 prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $140.33 per fill, versus $184.02 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 Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 25% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7.40 per fill, versus $13.31 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
Thyroid hormone is used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 12 prescriptions for Np Thyroid, about 41% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $34.60 per fill, versus $60.04 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).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 12 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 24% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.62 per fill, versus $20.62 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 12 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $60.21 per fill, versus $42.53 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 hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Fewer than five Michigan prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 11 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 34% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $16.03 per fill, versus $25.11 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $3.75 per fill, versus $8.48 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
This medication is used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 11 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $9.52 per fill, versus $32.50 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
Roflumilast is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Sarah Straley wrote 11 prescriptions for Roflumilast, about 37% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $66.74 per fill, versus $84.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Sarah Straley’s prescriptions
What does Sarah Straley prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Sarah Straley's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (494), Losartan Potassium (285) and Amlodipine Besylate (260).
How does Sarah Straley's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 146 medications with a state comparison, Sarah Straley prescribes 44 more often than the typical Michigan prescriber, 33 about as often and 69 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Sarah Straley 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 Michigan 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.
