AWAIS RIAZ MD
Prescription History 1205926821
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Salt Lake City, UT
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for AWAIS RIAZ MD, an active Neurology specialist practicing in Salt Lake City, UT. Our medical registry currently tracks 22 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 626 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Levetiracetam, which accounts for 104 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other UT PrescribersVs. UT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 104 | $78.39 | ▲ More than typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 104 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 3 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $78.39 per fill, versus $42.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 172.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,138 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lacosamide | 75 | $141.94▼ below UT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lacosamide: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2023, this provider wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for Lacosamide, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $141.94 per fill, versus $282.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the UT average for this medication. 81 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,386 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 66 | $24.86 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $24.86 per fill, versus $19.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 97.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,829 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zonisamide | 47 | $82.80 | ▲ More than typical |
About Zonisamide: Zonisamide is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ Zonisamide is a sulfonamide anticonvulsant and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is unknown how zonisamide works to prevent seizures. A benzisoxazole and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a CALCIUM CHANNEL blocker. It is used primarily as an adjunctive antiepileptic agent for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES, with or without secondary generalization. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Zonisamide, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $82.80 per fill, versus $46.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,724 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Topiramate | 33 | $10.40▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $10.40 per fill, versus $19.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the UT average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 30 | $7.34▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 79% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $7.34 per fill, versus $7.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the UT average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 740 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 29 | $48.81▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $48.81 per fill, versus $68.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the UT average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,085 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 26 | $8.38▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $8.38 per fill, versus $8.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the UT average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 844 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VimpatLacosamide | 20 | $1,099.51 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vimpat: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Vimpat, about 65% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $1,099.51 per fill, versus $1,078.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Phenytoin Sodium Extended | 19 | $46.99 | ≈ Typical |
About Phenytoin Sodium Extended: Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Phenytoin Sodium Extended, about the same volume as the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $46.99 per fill, versus $40.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| KeppraLevetiracetam | 19 | $2,317.51 | ≈ Typical |
About Keppra: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Keppra, about the same volume as the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $2,317.51 per fill, versus $1,386.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 550 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| DepakoteDivalproex Sodium | 18 | $746.73 | ▲ More than typical |
About Depakote: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Depakote, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (12). Medicare paid an average of $746.73 per fill, versus $636.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 487 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 18 | $82.58 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $82.58 per fill, versus $49.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 919 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TegretolCarbamazepine | 17 | $294.04▼ below UT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tegretol: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Tegretol, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (13). Medicare paid an average of $294.04 per fill, versus $431.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the UT average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 15 | $9.27▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $9.27 per fill, versus $13.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the UT average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| DilantinPhenytoin Sodium Extended | 14 | $139.07 | ≈ Typical |
About Dilantin: Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An anticonvulsant that is used to treat a wide variety of seizures. It is also an anti-arrhythmic and a muscle relaxant. The mechanism of therapeutic action is not clear, although several cellular actions have been described including effects on ion channels, active transport, and general membrane stabilization. The mechanism of its muscle relaxant effect appears to involve a reduction in the sensitivity of muscle spindles to stretch. Phenytoin has been proposed for several other therapeutic uses, but its use has been limited by its many adverse effects and interactions with other drugs. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Dilantin, about the same volume as the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $139.07 per fill, versus $134.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 328 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LamictalLamotrigine | 14 | $3,518.50 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lamictal: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Lamictal, about 70% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $3,518.50 per fill, versus $1,668.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 19.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 572 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BriviactBrivaracetam | 14 | $1,264.05▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Briviact: Brivaracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Briviact, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $1,264.05 per fill, versus $1,415.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the UT average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 403 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clobazam | 13 | $691.44 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clobazam: This medication is used with other medications to help control seizures. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A benzodiazepine derivative that is a long-acting GABA-A RECEPTOR agonist. It is used as an antiepileptic in the treatment of SEIZURES, including seizures associated with LENNOX-GASTAUT SYNDROME. It is also used as an anxiolytic, for the short-term treatment of acute ANXIETY. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Clobazam, about a third of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $691.44 per fill, versus $164.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamictal XrLamotrigine | 12 | $4,577.12 | ≈ Typical |
About Lamictal Xr: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lamictal Xr, about the same volume as the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (13). Medicare paid an average of $4,577.12 per fill, versus $3,232.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FycompaPerampanel | 12 | $1,237.59 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fycompa: Perampanel is used to treat certain types of seizures (including focal and generalized tonic-clonic seizures). Show more ▾ Perampanel belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Fycompa, about 60% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $1,237.59 per fill, versus $1,154.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TrileptalOxcarbazepine | 11 | $914.05 | – No State Data |
About Trileptal: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Trileptal. Medicare paid an average of $914.05 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $914.05 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 309 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for AWAIS RIAZ MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, 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 Neurology prescribing approach at this Salt Lake City, UT 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 volume among UT prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
