JOSE ETHAN PULIDO MD
Prescription History 1285053421
Urology in Paoli, PA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JOSE ETHAN PULIDO MD, an active Urology specialist practicing in Paoli, PA. Our medical registry currently tracks 22 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,916 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Tamsulosin Hcl, which accounts for 769 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 PA PrescribersVs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 769 | $27.34 | ▲ More than typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 769 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 8.4 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (92). Medicare paid an average of $27.34 per fill, versus $19.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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. 2,066.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 61,777 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Finasteride | 439 | $18.97 | ▲ More than typical |
About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 439 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about 7.6 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $18.97 per fill, versus $16.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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. 1,187.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 35,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride | 107 | $39.62▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2023, this provider wrote 107 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 3.1 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $39.62 per fill, versus $40.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 247.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,362 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MyrbetriqMirabegron | 79 | $962.34 | ▲ More than typical |
About Myrbetriq: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity. In 2023, this provider wrote 79 Medicare prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $962.34 per fill, versus $554.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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. 168.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,034 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OrgovyxRelugolix | 71 | $2,701.37 | ▲ More than typical |
About Orgovyx: Relugolix is used to treat prostate cancer in men. Show more ▾ It is not a cure. Most types of prostate cancer need the male hormone testosterone to grow and spread. Relugolix works by reducing the amount of testosterone that the body makes. This helps slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 71 Medicare prescriptions for Orgovyx, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $2,701.37 per fill, versus $2,636.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,118 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XtandiEnzalutamide | 59 | $14,252.76 | ▲ More than typical |
About Xtandi: Enzalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-androgens (anti-testosterone). It works by blocking the effects of testosterone to slow the growth and spread of prostate cancer. In 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Xtandi, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $14,252.76 per fill, versus $12,474.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 1,770 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Citrate ErPotassium Citrate | 38 | $141.18▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Potassium Citrate Er: This medication is used to make the urine less acidic. Show more ▾ This effect helps the kidneys get rid of uric acid, thereby helping to prevent gout and kidney stones. This medication can also prevent and treat certain metabolic problems (acidosis) caused by kidney disease. Citric acid and citrate salts (which contain potassium and sodium) belong to a class of drugs known as urinary alkalinizers. If you have a condition that requires you to limit your intake of potassium and sodium, your doctor may direct you to take a product that is lower in potassium and sodium. A powder that dissolves in water, which is administered orally, and is used as a diuretic, expectorant, systemic alkalizer, and electrolyte replenisher. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $141.18 per fill, versus $150.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 113.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,395 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Solifenacin Succinate | 35 | $128.92 | ≈ Typical |
About Solifenacin Succinate: Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾ By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, solifenacin improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics. A quinuclidine and tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative and selective M3 MUSCARINIC ANTAGONIST. It is used as a UROLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $128.92 per fill, versus $72.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Testosterone | 35 | $89.88▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than 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 35 Medicare prescriptions for Testosterone, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $89.88 per fill, versus $259.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,270 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Silodosin | 34 | $105.62▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Silodosin: Silodosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Silodosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Silodosin, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $105.62 per fill, versus $125.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 84.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,498 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 33 | $3.96▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $3.96 per fill, versus $6.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 199 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dutasteride | 32 | $49.28▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Dutasteride: This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the size of the enlarged prostate. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). It may also reduce the need for surgery to treat BPH. Dutasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. This medication should not be used by women or children. A 5-ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR that is reported to inhibit both type-1 and type2 isoforms of the enzyme and is used to treat BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Dutasteride, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $49.28 per fill, versus $49.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 86 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,548 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 30 | $2.98▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $2.98 per fill, versus $22.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 91 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 30 | $8.94 | ▼ 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 30 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 63% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $8.94 per fill, versus $5.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Abiraterone Acetate | 23 | $834.30▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Abiraterone Acetate: This medication is used to treat prostate cancer. Show more ▾ Abiraterone belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-androgens (anti-testosterone). Testosterone, a natural hormone, helps prostate cancer to grow and spread. Abiraterone works by blocking the production of testosterone, thereby slowing the growth and spread of prostate cancer. This medication should not be given to women or children. An androstene derivative that inhibits STEROID 17-ALPHA-HYDROXYLASE and is used as an ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT in the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant PROSTATE CANCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $834.30 per fill, versus $3,499.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fesoterodine Fumarate ErFesoterodine Fumarate | 21 | $111.36▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fesoterodine Fumarate Er: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, fesoterodine improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Fesoterodine Fumarate Er, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (13). Medicare paid an average of $111.36 per fill, versus $233.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-MacroNitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 16 | $15.33▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses). In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 70% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $15.33 per fill, versus $23.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 137 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 15 | $7.19▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 63% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $7.19 per fill, versus $12.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 97 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 14 | $2.17▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $2.17 per fill, versus $22.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 36 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 13 | $0.91▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than 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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $0.91 per fill, versus $7.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 14 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methenamine Hippurate | 12 | $99.89 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methenamine Hippurate: Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria. Show more ▾ It is not used to treat an active infection. Antibiotics must be used first to treat and cure the infection. Methenamine is a drug that stops the growth of bacteria in urine. This medication also contains an ingredient that helps to make the urine acidic. When the urine is acidic, methenamine turns into formaldehyde to kill the bacteria. This drug is effective only against bacterial infections in the urinary tract. It will not work for other types of bacterial infections (such as in the blood) or for viral infections (such as the common cold or flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibacterial drug can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $99.89 per fill, versus $90.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Testosterone Cypionate | 11 | $18.98▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $18.98 per fill, versus $43.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 13.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for JOSE ETHAN PULIDO 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 Urology prescribing approach at this Paoli, PA 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 PA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
