DR. NWANNEKA RICHARDSON M.B.B.S.
Prescription History 1225075708
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Calumet City, IL
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. NWANNEKA RICHARDSON M.B.B.S., an active Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine specialist practicing in Calumet City, IL. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 27 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Hydrochlorothiazide, which accounts for 14 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 14 | 42.0 | 1,260 | $6.03 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 42.0 30-Day Fills 1,260 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 13 | 39.0 | 1,170 | $17.28 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39.0 30-Day Fills 1,170 Days Supply 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. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. NWANNEKA RICHARDSON M.B.B.S. 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 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine prescribing approach at this Calumet City, IL 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 IL prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
