DR. MARK CHRISTIAN BIENIARZ MD
Prescription History 1174776868
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Albuquerque, NM

Name: Medicare Part D prescriptions by Dr. Mark Bieniarz (NPI 1174776868), 2024
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502 ELM ST NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102(505) 841-1000(505) 843-2592 Get Directions

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Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MARK CHRISTIAN BIENIARZ MD, an active Interventional Cardiology specialist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Our medical registry currently tracks 55 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 6,622 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Rosuvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 763 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.

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6,622

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Rosuvastatin Calcium

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55 medications · 2024 Medicare Part D

Medicare Part D medications prescribed by DR. MARK CHRISTIAN BIENIARZ MD in 2024, with prescription volumes, average cost per fill, and NM state comparisons
Medication	Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024)	Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill	Vs. Other NM PrescribersVs. NM Avg
Rosuvastatin Calcium	763	$17.23	▲ More than typical
About Rosuvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. In 2024, this provider wrote 763 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 9.8 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (77.5). Medicare paid an average of $17.23 per fill, versus $14.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 763 NM average 77.5 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $17.23 NM average $14.93 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 2,216.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 66,404 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Amlodipine Besylate	539	$7.73▼ below NM avg	▲ More than typical
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 539 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 5.3 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (100.8). Medicare paid an average of $7.73 per fill, versus $8.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 539 NM average 100.8 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.73 NM average $8.25 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 1,571.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 47,114 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Carvedilol	532	$10.49	▲ More than typical
About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2024, this provider wrote 532 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 10 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (53.2). Medicare paid an average of $10.49 per fill, versus $10.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 532 NM average 53.2 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.49 NM average $10.38 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 1,544.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 46,304 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Atorvastatin Calcium	470	$12.90	▲ More than typical
About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2024, this provider wrote 470 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (143.2). Medicare paid an average of $12.90 per fill, versus $12.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 470 NM average 143.2 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.90 NM average $12.64 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 1,358.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 40,676 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Losartan Potassium	375	$12.19	▲ More than typical
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2024, this provider wrote 375 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 3.9 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (97.2). Medicare paid an average of $12.19 per fill, versus $11.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 375 NM average 97.2 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.19 NM average $11.57 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 1,071.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 32,129 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Irbesartan	348	$22.76	▲ More than typical
About Irbesartan: Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Irbesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A spiro compound, biphenyl and tetrazole derivative that acts as an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of HYPERTENSION, and in the treatment of kidney disease. In 2024, this provider wrote 348 Medicare prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 14 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (24.6). Medicare paid an average of $22.76 per fill, versus $21.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 348 NM average 24.6 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $22.76 NM average $21.72 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 967.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 28,968 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
EliquisApixaban	334	$1,180.04	▲ More than typical
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. An antithrombotic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 334 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 5.5 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (60.7). Medicare paid an average of $1,180.04 per fill, versus $898.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 334 NM average 60.7 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,180.04 NM average $898.78 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 711.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 21,229 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Metoprolol Succinate	319	$15.99	▲ More than typical
About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2024, this provider wrote 319 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 4.1 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (78). Medicare paid an average of $15.99 per fill, versus $15.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 319 NM average 78.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $15.99 NM average $15.65 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 897.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 26,922 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Nebivolol Hcl	263	$49.57	▲ More than typical
About Nebivolol Hcl: Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective ADRENERGIC BETA-1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST (beta-blocker) that functions as a VASODILATOR through the endothelial L-arginine/ NITRIC OXIDE system. It is used to manage HYPERTENSION and chronic HEART FAILURE in elderly patients. In 2024, this provider wrote 263 Medicare prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 11 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (24.6). Medicare paid an average of $49.57 per fill, versus $48.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 263 NM average 24.6 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $49.57 NM average $48.50 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 714 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 21,370 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Olmesartan Medoxomil	262	$21.40	▲ More than typical
About Olmesartan Medoxomil: Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Olmesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to manage HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 262 Medicare prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 8.6 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (30.4). Medicare paid an average of $21.40 per fill, versus $19.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 262 NM average 30.4 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $21.40 NM average $19.07 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 725 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 21,740 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate	245	$15.27	▲ More than typical
About Clopidogrel: 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). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. In 2024, this provider wrote 245 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 5.6 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (43.4). Medicare paid an average of $15.27 per fill, versus $13.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 245 NM average 43.4 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $15.27 NM average $13.92 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 701 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 21,006 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Ezetimibe	192	$17.59▼ below NM avg	▲ More than typical
About Ezetimibe: Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as "statins" or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks. An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS. In 2024, this provider wrote 192 Medicare prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 5.3 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (36.5). Medicare paid an average of $17.59 per fill, versus $21.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 192 NM average 36.5 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $17.59 NM average $21.28 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 568 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 17,012 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Lisinopril	167	$8.75	▲ More than typical
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2024, this provider wrote 167 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (118.1). Medicare paid an average of $8.75 per fill, versus $8.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 167 NM average 118.1 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $8.75 NM average $8.73 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 476.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 14,266 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Furosemide	151	$7.54	▲ More than typical
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2024, this provider wrote 151 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (58.4). Medicare paid an average of $7.54 per fill, versus $6.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 151 NM average 58.4 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.54 NM average $6.23 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 406.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,182 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Spironolactone	129	$12.12	▲ More than typical
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a "water pill" (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2024, this provider wrote 129 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (39.2). Medicare paid an average of $12.12 per fill, versus $11.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 129 NM average 39.2 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.12 NM average $11.21 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 374.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,245 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Potassium Chloride	112	$18.70▼ below NM avg	▲ More than typical
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 112 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (50.8). Medicare paid an average of $18.70 per fill, versus $19.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 112 NM average 50.8 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $18.70 NM average $19.07 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 262.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,754 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Repatha SureclickEvolocumab	106	$681.39▼ below NM avg	▲ More than typical
About Repatha Sureclick: Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It may be used with other LDL-lowering treatments (such as "statin" drugs, ezetimibe, LDL apheresis). Evolocumab is also used by people who have heart disease to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by improving how well your body gets rid of LDL cholesterol. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. Targets PCSK9. In 2024, this provider wrote 106 Medicare prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (41.5). Medicare paid an average of $681.39 per fill, versus $758.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 106 NM average 41.5 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $681.39 NM average $758.91 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 131.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,766 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
EntrestoSacubitril/Valsartan	103	$1,245.16	▲ More than typical
About Entresto: This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure. Show more ▾ It may help you live longer and lower your chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. This product contains 2 medications: sacubitril and valsartan. Sacubitril belongs to a class of drugs called neprilysin inhibitors and valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). They work by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily, which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood to your body. An angiotensin II receptor antagonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 103 Medicare prescriptions for Entresto, about 2 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (51.9). Medicare paid an average of $1,245.16 per fill, versus $1,072.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 103 NM average 51.9 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,245.16 NM average $1,072.45 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 203 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,001 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Olmesartan-HydrochlorothiazideOlmesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide	90	$34.68	▲ More than typical
About Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2024, this provider wrote 90 Medicare prescriptions for Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 4.3 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (20.8). Medicare paid an average of $34.68 per fill, versus $32.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 90 NM average 20.8 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $34.68 NM average $32.33 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 255 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,626 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Valsartan	80	$22.26▼ below NM avg	▲ More than typical
About Valsartan: Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. A tetrazole derivative and ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to treat HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 80 Medicare prescriptions for Valsartan, about 3 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (26.8). Medicare paid an average of $22.26 per fill, versus $27.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 80 NM average 26.8 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $22.26 NM average $27.52 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 235.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Amoxicillin	79	$3.24▼ below NM avg	▲ More than typical
About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. In 2024, this provider wrote 79 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (43.5). Medicare paid an average of $3.24 per fill, versus $4.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 79 NM average 43.5 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $3.24 NM average $4.33 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 93 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 851 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Irbesartan-HydrochlorothiazideIrbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide	67	$28.06	▲ More than typical
About Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Irbesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2024, this provider wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 3.4 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (19.8). Medicare paid an average of $28.06 per fill, versus $24.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 67 NM average 19.8 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $28.06 NM average $24.00 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 196.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,882 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Chlorthalidone	61	$17.54	▲ More than typical
About Chlorthalidone: Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to reduce extra salt and water in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Decreasing extra salt and water in the body helps to decrease swelling (edema) and breathing problems caused by fluid in the lungs. Chlorthalidone is a "water pill" (diuretic). It increases the amount of urine you make, especially when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A benzenesulfonamide-phthalimidine that tautomerizes to a BENZOPHENONES form. It is considered a thiazide-like diuretic. In 2024, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (24.8). Medicare paid an average of $17.54 per fill, versus $16.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 61 NM average 24.8 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $17.54 NM average $16.37 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 171 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
XareltoRivaroxaban	56	$1,219.54	▲ More than typical
About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (39.2). Medicare paid an average of $1,219.54 per fill, versus $1,022.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 56 NM average 39.2 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,219.54 NM average $1,022.80 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 135.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,026 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Repatha PushtronexEvolocumab	54	$653.11	▲ More than typical
About Repatha Pushtronex: Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It may be used with other LDL-lowering treatments (such as "statin" drugs, ezetimibe, LDL apheresis). Evolocumab is also used by people who have heart disease to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by improving how well your body gets rid of LDL cholesterol. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. Targets PCSK9. In 2024, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Repatha Pushtronex, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (20.7). Medicare paid an average of $653.11 per fill, versus $650.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 54 NM average 20.7 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $653.11 NM average $650.45 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 60.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,766 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024

Ranolazine ErRanolazine	53	$41.80▼ below NM avg	▲ More than typical
About Ranolazine Er: Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina). Show more ▾ It decreases how often you may get chest pain and may help to increase your ability to exercise. Ranolazine works differently than other drugs for angina, so it can be used with your other angina medications (including nitrates, calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine, beta blockers such as metoprolol). It is thought to work by improving how well the heart uses oxygen so that it can do more work with less oxygen. An acetanilide and piperazine derivative that functions as a SODIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and prevents the release of enzymes during MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA. It is used in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about 2 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $41.80 per fill, versus $79.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 53 NM average 26.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $41.80 NM average $79.15 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 106.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,197 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Nitroglycerin	52	$14.66	▲ More than typical
About Nitroglycerin: This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ It may also be used before physical activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to help prevent chest pain. Nitroglycerin belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. This drug works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. A volatile vasodilator which relieves ANGINA PECTORIS by stimulating GUANYLATE CYCLASE and lowering cytosolic calcium. It is also sometimes used for TOCOLYSIS and explosives. In 2024, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $14.66 per fill, versus $14.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 52 NM average 28.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.66 NM average $14.07 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 64.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,552 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Isosorbide Mononitrate ErIsosorbide Mononitrate	46	$14.95	▲ More than typical
About Isosorbide Mononitrate Er: Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details. For prevention of angina pectoris; a Russian drug. In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (32.6). Medicare paid an average of $14.95 per fill, versus $13.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 46 NM average 32.6 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.95 NM average $13.99 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 135.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,068 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Mupirocin	46	$7.69▼ below NM avg	▲ More than typical
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (31.1). Medicare paid an average of $7.69 per fill, versus $9.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 46 NM average 31.1 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.69 NM average $9.66 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 632 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
BrilintaTicagrelor	39	$952.84	▲ More than typical
About Brilinta: Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA). Show more ▾ It may also prevent blood clots after certain heart surgeries (such as stent placement). Ticagrelor works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It keeps blood flowing smoothly in your body. An adenosine triphosphate analogue and reversible P2Y12 PURINORECEPTOR antagonist that inhibits ADP-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used for the prevention of THROMBOEMBOLISM by patients with ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME or a history of MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Brilinta, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (22.8). Medicare paid an average of $952.84 per fill, versus $680.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 39 NM average 22.8 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $952.84 NM average $680.75 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 87.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,629 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide	36	$10.52▼ below NM avg	≈ Typical
About Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2024, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (29.4). Medicare paid an average of $10.52 per fill, versus $15.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 36 NM average 29.4 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.52 NM average $15.50 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 105.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,150 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Metoprolol Tartrate	35	$6.34▼ below NM avg	≈ Typical
About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 80% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (43.6). Medicare paid an average of $6.34 per fill, versus $7.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 35 NM average 43.6 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.34 NM average $7.87 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,057 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Valsartan-HydrochlorothiazideValsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide	29	$41.85	▲ More than typical
About Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (17.7). Medicare paid an average of $41.85 per fill, versus $33.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 29 NM average 17.7 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $41.85 NM average $33.62 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 87 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,610 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Flecainide Acetate	27	$24.55▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Flecainide Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia). Show more ▾ It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. It is also used to prevent certain types of irregular heartbeat from returning (such as atrial fibrillation). Flecainide is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for blood clots, and this effect can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments. A potent anti-arrhythmia agent, effective in a wide range of ventricular and atrial ARRHYTHMIAS and TACHYCARDIAS. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (58.7). Medicare paid an average of $24.55 per fill, versus $36.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 27 NM average 58.7 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $24.55 NM average $36.30 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 74 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,197 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Nifedipine ErNifedipine	26	$22.71▼ below NM avg	≈ Typical
About Nifedipine Er: Nifedipine is used alone or in combination 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 is also used for certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of chest pain attacks. It should not be used to treat chest pain when it occurs. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. This medication is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 87% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (30.0). Medicare paid an average of $22.71 per fill, versus $23.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 26 NM average 30.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $22.71 NM average $23.63 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 78 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,340 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Hydrochlorothiazide	26	$8.43	▼ Less than typical
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/"water pills." It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $8.43 per fill, versus $5.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 26 NM average 61.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $8.43 NM average $5.74 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 76 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,280 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Candesartan Cilexetil	26	$111.26	≈ Typical
About Candesartan Cilexetil: Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Candesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication is also used to treat heart failure. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 1 year due to increased risk of side effects. A prodrug which is metabolized to an active form candesartan to exert its biological effects. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Candesartan Cilexetil, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $111.26 per fill, versus $53.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 26 NM average 23.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $111.26 NM average $53.62 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Varenicline Tartrate	24	$301.05	▲ More than typical
About Varenicline Tartrate: Varenicline is used by adults to help stop smoking. Show more ▾ To increase your chance of success, use this medication with a stop-smoking program that includes education, support, and counseling. Quitting smoking lowers your risk of heart and lung disease, as well as cancer. Varenicline works by blocking nicotine's effects in the brain that make you want to smoke. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other ways to quit smoking (such as nicotine replacement treatment), with your doctor. A benzazepine derivative that functions as an ALPHA4-BETA2 NICOTINIC RECEPTOR partial agonist. It is used for SMOKING CESSATION. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Varenicline Tartrate, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (16.7). Medicare paid an average of $301.05 per fill, versus $206.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 24 NM average 16.7 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $301.05 NM average $206.41 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,172 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Hydralazine Hcl	22	$19.74	▼ Less than typical
About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. A direct-acting vasodilator that is used as an antihypertensive agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 70% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (31.3). Medicare paid an average of $19.74 per fill, versus $14.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 22 NM average 31.3 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $19.74 NM average $14.48 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 62.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,857 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)Diltiazem Hcl	22	$21.71▼ below NM avg	≈ Typical
About Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd): Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. When used regularly, diltiazem can decrease the number and severity of episodes of chest pain from angina. It may help increase your ability to exercise. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart so blood can flow more easily. Diltiazem also lowers your heart rate. These effects help the heart work less hard and lower blood pressure. A benzothiazepine derivative with vasodilating action due to its antagonism of the actions of CALCIUM ion on membrane functions. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 76% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (28.9). Medicare paid an average of $21.71 per fill, versus $25.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 22 NM average 28.9 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $21.71 NM average $25.74 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 62 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,860 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Repatha SyringeEvolocumab	20	$857.34	≈ Typical
About Repatha Syringe: Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It may be used with other LDL-lowering treatments (such as "statin" drugs, ezetimibe, LDL apheresis). Evolocumab is also used by people who have heart disease to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by improving how well your body gets rid of LDL cholesterol. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. Targets PCSK9. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Repatha Syringe, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (21.8). Medicare paid an average of $857.34 per fill, versus $709.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 NM average 21.8 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $857.34 NM average $709.48 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 30.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 898 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Simvastatin	19	$8.93▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Simvastatin: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (59.1). Medicare paid an average of $8.93 per fill, versus $10.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 19 NM average 59.1 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $8.93 NM average $10.93 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 56.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,708 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Candesartan-HydrochlorothiazidCandesartan/Hydrochlorothiazid	17	$127.65	≈ Typical
About Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazid: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains 2 medications: candesartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Candesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic). It increases the amount of urine you make, especially when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. These medications are used together when 1 drug alone is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to start taking the individual medications first, and then switch you over to this combination product if this is the best dose combination for you. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazid, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (14.8). Medicare paid an average of $127.65 per fill, versus $98.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 17 NM average 14.8 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $127.65 NM average $98.98 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,530 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Pantoprazole Sodium	17	$11.17▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (56.7). Medicare paid an average of $11.17 per fill, versus $14.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 17 NM average 56.7 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $11.17 NM average $14.77 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,530 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Praluent PenAlirocumab	16	$466.94▼ below NM avg	≈ Typical
About Praluent Pen: Alirocumab is used by people who have blockage in the heart blood vessels to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital. Show more ▾ It is also used by people who have an inherited condition that causes high levels of LDL. Treatment with alirocumab, a proper diet, and cholesterol-lowering drugs can help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. Alirocumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by improving how well your body gets rid of LDL cholesterol. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. Antibody to PCSK9 to manage LDL cholesterol. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Praluent Pen, about 76% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (20.9). Medicare paid an average of $466.94 per fill, versus $632.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 16 NM average 20.9 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $466.94 NM average $632.85 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 448 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Torsemide	15	$14.33▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Torsemide: Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Torsemide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A pyridine and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a sodium-potassium chloride symporter inhibitor (loop diuretic). It is used for the treatment of EDEMA associated with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE; CHRONIC RENAL INSUFFICIENCY; and LIVER DISEASES. It is also used for the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Torsemide, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (26.9). Medicare paid an average of $14.33 per fill, versus $19.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 NM average 26.9 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.33 NM average $19.04 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
FenofibrateFenofibrate Nanocrystallized	15	$14.19▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Fenofibrate: 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. Show more ▾ It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates." Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibrate. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic agent which reduces both CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES in the blood. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 65% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (23.2). Medicare paid an average of $14.19 per fill, versus $25.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 NM average 23.2 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.19 NM average $25.97 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 29.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 888 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Verapamil ErVerapamil Hcl	14	$30.02▼ below NM avg	≈ Typical
About Verapamil Er: Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Verapamil belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Verapamil may also lower your heart rate. A calcium channel blocker that is a class IV anti-arrhythmia agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 84% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (16.7). Medicare paid an average of $30.02 per fill, versus $33.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 NM average 16.7 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $30.02 NM average $33.61 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 36.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,101 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Omeprazole	13	$7.50▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 17% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (74.6). Medicare paid an average of $7.50 per fill, versus $14.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 NM average 74.6 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.50 NM average $14.62 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Felodipine ErFelodipine	12	$11.12▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Felodipine Er: Felodipine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Felodipine is known as a calcium channel blocker. By blocking calcium, this medication relaxes and widens blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A dihydropyridine calcium antagonist with positive inotropic effects. It lowers blood pressure by reducing peripheral vascular resistance through a highly selective action on smooth muscle in arteriolar resistance vessels. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Felodipine Er, about 67% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (17.8). Medicare paid an average of $11.12 per fill, versus $29.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 NM average 17.8 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $11.12 NM average $29.15 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
JardianceEmpagliflozin	12	$909.47▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure and kidney disease. It helps to lower the risk of death from heart disease and reduces the need of going to a hospital to treat heart failure or kidney disease. It also helps to lower the risk of dialysis in people with kidney disease. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (40.7). Medicare paid an average of $909.47 per fill, versus $1,022.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 NM average 40.7 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $909.47 NM average $1,022.86 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Prednisone	12	$2.41▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (39.2). Medicare paid an average of $2.41 per fill, versus $4.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 NM average 39.2 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $2.41 NM average $4.78 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 18 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Pravastatin Sodium	12	$29.70	▼ Less than typical
About Pravastatin Sodium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES). In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (36.8). Medicare paid an average of $29.70 per fill, versus $15.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 NM average 36.8 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $29.70 NM average $15.40 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
VascepaIcosapent Ethyl	11	$650.29	▼ Less than typical
About Vascepa: Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital. Show more ▾ It is also used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) in the blood. Icosapent ethyl is a type of omega-3 fatty acid, a fat found in fish oil. It is thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglycerides made by the body. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Vascepa, about 62% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (17.8). Medicare paid an average of $650.29 per fill, versus $530.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 NM average 17.8 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $650.29 NM average $530.45 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Clonidine Hcl	11	$9.98	▼ Less than typical
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (25.7). Medicare paid an average of $9.98 per fill, versus $7.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 NM average 25.7 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.98 NM average $7.32 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024

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About this data. The prescription history for DR. MARK CHRISTIAN BIENIARZ 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 Interventional Cardiology prescribing approach at this Albuquerque, NM 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 NM 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.