DR. MARIA BATOOL M.D
Prescription History 1235453044
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Coon Rapids, MN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MARIA BATOOL M.D, an active Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist practicing in Coon Rapids, MN. Our medical registry currently tracks 42 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,892 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Levothyroxine Sodium, which accounts for 439 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 MN PrescribersVs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 439 | $20.20 | ▲ More than typical |
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2023, this provider wrote 439 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (126). Medicare paid an average of $20.20 per fill, versus $19.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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. 1,151.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 34,452 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 115 | $22.85 | ▲ More than typical |
About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 115 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $22.85 per fill, versus $15.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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. 302.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,033 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methimazole | 104 | $18.87 | ▲ More than typical |
About Methimazole: Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Show more ▾ It works by stopping the thyroid gland from making too much thyroid hormone. A thioureylene antithyroid agent that inhibits the formation of thyroid hormones by interfering with the incorporation of iodine into tyrosyl residues of thyroglobulin. This is done by interfering with the oxidation of iodide ion and iodotyrosyl groups through inhibition of the peroxidase enzyme. In 2023, this provider wrote 104 Medicare prescriptions for Methimazole, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $18.87 per fill, versus $13.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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. 266.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,001 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 85 | $12.96 | ≈ Typical |
About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 85 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $12.96 per fill, versus $11.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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. 238.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,147 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SynthroidLevothyroxine Sodium | 84 | $111.01 | ▲ More than typical |
About Synthroid: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2023, this provider wrote 84 Medicare prescriptions for Synthroid, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $111.01 per fill, versus $78.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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. 231.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,937 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 78 | $844.57 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lantus Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $844.57 per fill, versus $610.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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. 189.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,533 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 75 | $1,471.07 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ozempic: Semaglutide 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. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $1,471.07 per fill, versus $1,359.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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. 112.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,289 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nano 2nd Gen Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic | 65 | $135.25 | ▲ More than typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 65 Medicare prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $135.25 per fill, versus $95.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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. 168 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,021 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tresiba Flextouch U-100Insulin Degludec | 59 | $679.79▼ below MN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tresiba Flextouch U-100: Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin degludec is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin degludec may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. In 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $679.79 per fill, versus $695.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 122.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,608 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 52 | $1,387.55 | ▲ More 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. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $1,387.55 per fill, versus $1,025.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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. 122 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Novolog FlexpenInsulin Aspart | 49 | $1,425.86 | ▲ More than typical |
About Novolog Flexpen: Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin aspart is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin aspart starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin that has been modified to contain an ASPARTIC ACID instead of a PROLINE at position 38 of the B-chain. In 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $1,425.86 per fill, versus $920.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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. 125.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 41 | $15.86▼ below MN avg | ▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (160). Medicare paid an average of $15.86 per fill, versus $16.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 116.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,496 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glipizide | 39 | $13.34 | ▲ More than typical |
About Glipizide: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $13.34 per fill, versus $10.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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. 108.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,240 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alendronate Sodium | 38 | $15.63 | ≈ Typical |
About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $15.63 per fill, versus $13.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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. 103.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TrulicityDulaglutide | 37 | $1,734.00 | ▲ More than typical |
About Trulicity: Dulaglutide 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. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Trulicity, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $1,734.00 per fill, versus $1,420.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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. 64.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,906 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MounjaroTirzepatide | 36 | $1,098.98▼ below MN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mounjaro: Tirzepatide 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. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. A glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and Glucose-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist to enhance glycemic control in adults with TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $1,098.98 per fill, versus $1,108.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 37.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,064 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Testosterone Cypionate | 31 | $46.17▼ below MN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Testosterone Cypionate: This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone. Show more ▾ In males, testosterone is responsible for many normal functions, including growth and development of the genitals, muscles, and bones. It also helps cause normal sexual development (puberty) in boys. Testosterone belongs to a class of drugs known as androgens. It works by affecting many body systems so that the body can develop and function normally. Testosterone may also be used in certain adolescent boys to cause puberty in those with delayed puberty. It may also be used to treat certain types of breast cancer in women. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $46.17 per fill, versus $47.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 46.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocortisone | 31 | $75.33 | ≈ Typical |
About Hydrocortisone: Hydrocortisone is a man-made version of a natural substance (cortisol) made by the adrenal gland. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat low cortisol levels caused by diseases of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency). Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $75.33 per fill, versus $23.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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. 82.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,445 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glimepiride | 30 | $23.20 | ≈ Typical |
About Glimepiride: Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. Alkaloids derived from TYRAMINE combined with 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde via a norbelladine pathway, including GALANTAMINE, lycorine and crinine. They are found in the AMARYLLIDACEAE plant family. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Glimepiride, about the same volume as the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $23.20 per fill, versus $17.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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. 86 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glipizide ErGlipizide | 28 | $19.58▼ below MN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Glipizide Er: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 85% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $19.58 per fill, versus $24.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,968 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Liothyronine Sodium | 25 | $52.02▼ below MN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Liothyronine Sodium: Liothyronine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally made by the thyroid gland. Liothyronine is a man-made form of thyroid hormone. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone helps you stay healthy. For children, having enough thyroid hormone helps them grow and learn normally. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid problems (such as certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer). It can also be used to test for certain types of thyroid disease. This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. A T3 thyroid hormone normally synthesized and secreted by the thyroid gland in much smaller quantities than thyroxine (T4). Most T3 is derived from peripheral monodeiodination of T4 at the 5' position of the outer ring of the iodothyronine nucleus. The hormone finally delivered and used by the tissues is mainly T3. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Liothyronine Sodium, about 86% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $52.02 per fill, versus $59.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 47.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,417 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NovologInsulin Aspart | 24 | $2,170.47 | ≈ Typical |
About Novolog: Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin aspart is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin aspart starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin that has been modified to contain an ASPARTIC ACID instead of a PROLINE at position 38 of the B-chain. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Novolog, about the same volume as the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $2,170.47 per fill, versus $1,011.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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. 64.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,909 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Testosterone | 23 | $215.90▼ below MN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Testosterone: This medicated patch contains testosterone. Show more ▾ It is used for hormone replacement in men who are not able to produce enough testosterone (for example, due to hypogonadism). This medication is absorbed through the skin, enters your bloodstream, and helps your body reach normal testosterone levels. Testosterone helps the body to develop and maintain the male sexual characteristics (masculinity), such as a deep voice and body hair. It also helps to maintain muscle and prevent bone loss, and is necessary for natural sexual ability/desire. This drug should not be used by women. A potent androgenic steroid and major product secreted by the LEYDIG CELLS of the TESTIS. Its production is stimulated by LUTEINIZING HORMONE from the PITUITARY GLAND. In turn, testosterone exerts feedback control of the pituitary LH and FSH secretion. Depending on the tissues, testosterone can be further converted to DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE or ESTRADIOL. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Testosterone, about the same volume as the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $215.90 per fill, versus $308.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 34.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,006 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Victoza 3-PakLiraglutide | 21 | $1,823.28 | ≈ Typical |
About Victoza 3-Pak: This medication is used with a doctor-approved exercise, behavior change, and reduced-calorie diet program to help you lose weight. Show more ▾ It is used by certain overweight people, such as those who are obese or have weight-related medical problems. Losing weight and keeping it off can lessen the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter life. Liraglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by controlling your appetite. An analog of GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE 1 and agonist of the GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE 1 RECEPTOR that is used as a HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT and supplemental therapy in the treatment of DIABETES MELLITUS by patients who do not respond to METFORMIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Victoza 3-Pak, about the same volume as the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $1,823.28 per fill, versus $1,585.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 21 | $9.87▼ below MN avg | ▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 17% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (123). Medicare paid an average of $9.87 per fill, versus $9.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,890 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Humalog Kwikpen U-100Insulin Lispro | 21 | $1,271.89 | ≈ Typical |
About Humalog Kwikpen U-100: Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about the same volume as the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $1,271.89 per fill, versus $870.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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. 55.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,674 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Simvastatin | 20 | $13.98 | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (91). Medicare paid an average of $13.98 per fill, versus $11.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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. 60.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,820 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 19 | $13.42▼ below MN avg | ▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 19% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (100). Medicare paid an average of $13.42 per fill, versus $15.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,530 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Humulin R U-500 KwikpenInsulin Regular, Human | 18 | $1,836.36 | ≈ Typical |
About Humulin R U-500 Kwikpen: Inhaled insulin powder is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This man-made insulin product is the same as human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It is a short-acting insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This product is absorbed into the blood through your lungs. It starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin injected under the skin. It is usually used in combination with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. This medication may also be used alone or with other oral diabetes drugs (such as metformin). In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Humulin R U-500 Kwikpen, about 82% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $1,836.36 per fill, versus $1,755.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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. 30.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 919 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FarxigaDapagliflozin Propanediol | 18 | $1,385.85 | ≈ Typical |
About Farxiga: Dapagliflozin 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. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Farxiga, about 75% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $1,385.85 per fill, versus $951.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,380 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Basaglar Kwikpen U-100Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 18 | $513.35 | ≈ Typical |
About Basaglar Kwikpen U-100: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 78% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $513.35 per fill, versus $476.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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. 45.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,352 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 17 | $15.17 | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about half the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $15.17 per fill, versus $7.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fludrocortisone Acetate | 15 | $30.31 | ≈ Typical |
About Fludrocortisone Acetate: Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body. Show more ▾ It is used along with other medications (such as hydrocortisone) to treat low glucocorticoid levels caused by disease of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome). Glucocorticoids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. They are also needed to break down carbohydrates in your diet. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Fludrocortisone Acetate, about 83% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $30.31 per fill, versus $26.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,102 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bydureon BciseExenatide Microspheres | 15 | $1,367.18 | ≈ Typical |
About Bydureon Bcise: Exenatide is used either alone or with other medications, and 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. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Exenatide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Exenatide is not a substitute for insulin if you require insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Bydureon Bcise, about 88% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $1,367.18 per fill, versus $1,025.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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. 23.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Raloxifene Hcl | 14 | $81.42▼ below MN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Raloxifene Hcl: Raloxifene is used by women to prevent and treat bone loss (osteoporosis) after menopause. Show more ▾ It slows down bone loss and helps to keep bones strong, making them less likely to break. Raloxifene may also lower the chance of getting a certain type of breast cancer (invasive breast cancer) after menopause. Raloxifene is not an estrogen hormone, but it acts like estrogen in some parts of the body, like your bones. In other parts of the body (uterus and breasts), raloxifene acts like an estrogen blocker. It does not relieve menopause symptoms such as hot flashes. Raloxifene belongs to a class of drugs known as selective estrogen receptor modulators-SERMs. This medication should not be used before menopause. It should not be used to prevent heart disease. A second generation selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It has estrogen agonist effects on bone and cholesterol metabolism but behaves as a complete estrogen antagonist on mammary gland and uterine tissue. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Raloxifene Hcl, about 78% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $81.42 per fill, versus $101.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Teriparatide | 14 | $2,516.24▼ below MN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Teriparatide: Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures. Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural hormone in your body (parathyroid hormone). It works by increasing bone mass and strength. This effect helps to decrease the risk of getting a fracture. This medication is not recommended for use in children or young adults whose bones are still growing. A polypeptide that consists of the 1-34 amino-acid fragment of human PARATHYROID HORMONE, the biologically active N-terminal region. The acetate form is given by intravenous infusion in the differential diagnosis of HYPOPARATHYROIDISM and PSEUDOHYPOPARATHYROIDISM. (Reynolds JEF(Ed): Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia (electronic version). Micromedex, Inc, Englewood, CO, 1995) In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Teriparatide, about 78% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $2,516.24 per fill, versus $2,718.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 14.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 401 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ulticare Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic | 13 | $178.43 | ▼ Less than typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Ulticare Pen Needle, about 72% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $178.43 per fill, versus $73.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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. 36.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,085 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pioglitazone Hcl | 13 | $22.44▼ below MN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pioglitazone Hcl: Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called glitazones) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Pioglitazone is used either alone or in combination with other diabetes medications (such as metformin or a sulfonylurea such as glyburide). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of pioglitazone. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $22.44 per fill, versus $26.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 34.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,040 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ultra-Fine Short Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic | 13 | $83.40▼ below MN avg | ≈ Typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Short Pen Needle, about 76% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $83.40 per fill, versus $100.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 953 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acarbose | 12 | $65.73▼ below MN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Acarbose: Acarbose 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. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Acarbose works in your intestines to slow the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates from foods that you eat. This effect helps lessen your blood sugar rise after a meal. An inhibitor of ALPHA-GLUCOSIDASES that retards the digestion and absorption of DIETARY CARBOHYDRATES in the SMALL INTESTINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Acarbose, about 71% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $65.73 per fill, versus $67.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Novolin 70-30 FlexpenInsulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm | 11 | $562.65 | ▼ Less than typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Novolin 70-30 Flexpen, about 69% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $562.65 per fill, versus $333.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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. 19.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 549 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| HumalogInsulin Lispro | 11 | $2,755.21 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Humalog: Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Humalog, about half the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $2,755.21 per fill, versus $1,063.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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. 30.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 922 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. MARIA BATOOL M.D 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 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism prescribing approach at this Coon Rapids, MN 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 MN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
