DR. WILLIAM L FOREHAND III M.D.
Prescription History 1235513607
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Hiram, GA
What does Dr. Forehand prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Forehand wrote 1,261 Medicare prescriptions for 30 medications. The most prescribed was Eliquis (apixaban), with 153 prescriptions for 37 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Forehand prescribes.
Medications 30 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Georgia prescribers.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 153 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $826.67 per fill, versus $806.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 144 prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $23.27 per fill, versus $16.19 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 102 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $15.45 per fill, versus $15.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 79 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $792.72 per fill, versus $878.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 73 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $11.81 per fill, versus $13.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 49 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 40% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $17.19 per fill, versus $29.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 47 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 38% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $19.97 per fill, versus $19.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication contains 2 amide-type local anesthetics, lidocaine and prilocaine.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 45 prescriptions for Lidocaine-Prilocaine, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $11.12 per fill, versus $17.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 45 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.20 per fill, versus $7.94 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 41 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $20.07 per fill, versus $17.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 40 prescriptions for Loperamide, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $12.22 per fill, versus $17.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 39 prescriptions for Exemestane, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $133.33 per fill, versus $117.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 36 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 41% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $10.94 per fill, versus $15.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 36 prescriptions for Tamoxifen Citrate, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.51 per fill, versus $23.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 34 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $10.94 per fill, versus $10.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 33 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 38% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $4.51 per fill, versus $4.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 28 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 24% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $10.31 per fill, versus $13.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 27 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $2.20 per fill, versus $3.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 26 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $43.55 per fill, versus $34.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 24 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 38% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $14.15 per fill, versus $14.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 23 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $292.65 per fill, versus $110.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 23 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 74% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $28.34 per fill, versus $13.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 22 prescriptions for Letrozole, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $12.91 per fill, versus $19.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat diarrhea.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 17 prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about 77% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $11.55 per fill, versus $20.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 16 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 34% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $3.15 per fill, versus $5.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 13 prescriptions for Enoxaparin Sodium, about 60% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $379.84 per fill, versus $162.94 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about 36% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $17.26 per fill, versus $24.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 12 prescriptions for Jantoven, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $4.61 per fill, versus $7.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 11 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 27% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $7.34 per fill, versus $6.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Forehand wrote 11 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $9.65 per fill, versus $6.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Forehand’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Forehand prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Forehand's most prescribed medications were Eliquis (153), Anastrozole (144) and Ondansetron Hcl (102).
How does Dr. Forehand's prescribing compare with other Georgia prescribers?
Of the 30 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Forehand prescribes 8 more often than the typical Georgia prescriber, 5 about as often and 17 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Forehand prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Georgia prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
