AHMED FAWZY M.D
Prescription History 1285664607
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Elyria, OH
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for AHMED FAWZY M.D, an active Nephrology specialist practicing in Elyria, OH. Our medical registry currently tracks 30 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,459 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amlodipine Besylate, which accounts for 262 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 OH PrescribersVs. OH Avg |
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| Amlodipine Besylate | 262 | $7.09 | ▲ More than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 262 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (149). Medicare paid an average of $7.09 per fill, versus $6.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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. 483.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 14,414 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 151 | $18.02▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 151 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $18.02 per fill, versus $19.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 283 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,467 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 128 | $13.02 | ≈ 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 128 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (108). Medicare paid an average of $13.02 per fill, versus $11.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH 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. 288 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,624 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Torsemide | 122 | $15.68▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Torsemide: Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Torsemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A pyridine and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a sodium-potassium chloride symporter inhibitor (loop diuretic). It is used for the treatment of EDEMA associated with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE; CHRONIC RENAL INSUFFICIENCY; and LIVER DISEASES. It is also used for the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 122 Medicare prescriptions for Torsemide, about 3 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $15.68 per fill, versus $22.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 220.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carvedilol | 89 | $15.71 | ▲ More than typical |
About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 89 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $15.71 per fill, versus $10.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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. 219 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,518 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Spironolactone | 73 | $7.81▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2023, this provider wrote 73 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $7.81 per fill, versus $12.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 117 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 66 | $21.01▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Doxazosin Mesylate: Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Doxazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of 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 frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Doxazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. A prazosin-related compound that is a selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocker. In 2023, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $21.01 per fill, versus $21.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 88 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,640 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 62 | $3.81▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2023, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 78% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (80). Medicare paid an average of $3.81 per fill, versus $4.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 126 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 60 | $25.97▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 79% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (76). Medicare paid an average of $25.97 per fill, versus $30.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 84.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,526 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Chlorthalidone | 42 | $22.59▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Chlorthalidone: Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to reduce extra salt and water in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Decreasing extra salt and water in the body helps to decrease swelling (edema) and breathing problems caused by fluid in the lungs. Chlorthalidone is a water pill (diuretic). It increases the amount of urine you make, especially when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A benzenesulfonamide-phthalimidine that tautomerizes to a BENZOPHENONES form. It is considered a thiazide-like diuretic. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $22.59 per fill, versus $28.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,920 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FarxigaDapagliflozin Propanediol | 42 | $731.65▼ below OH avg | ≈ 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 42 Medicare prescriptions for Farxiga, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $731.65 per fill, versus $903.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,553 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 39 | $12.28 | ▲ More than typical |
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $12.28 per fill, versus $9.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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. 79.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,358 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 37 | $11.02 | ▼ 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 37 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (137). Medicare paid an average of $11.02 per fill, versus $6.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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. 89 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,640 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Allopurinol | 34 | $11.44▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 62% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $11.44 per fill, versus $14.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 78.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Calcitriol | 34 | $29.05 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Calcitriol: Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D. Show more ▾ Most people get enough vitamin D from exposure to the sun and from fortified food products (such as dairy products, vitamins). Vitamin D helps control parathyroid hormone and the levels of certain minerals (such as calcium, phosphorus) that are needed for building and keeping strong bones. Before regular vitamin D can be used by the body, it needs to be changed to the active form by the liver and kidneys. Calcitriol is used in patients with kidney disease who can't make enough of the active form of Vitamin D. This medication is also used to prevent and treat certain types of calcium/phosphorus/parathyroid problems that can happen with long-term kidney dialysis or hypoparathyroidism. Calcitriol is usually used along with specific diet recommendations and sometimes other medications. The physiologically active form of vitamin D. It is formed primarily in the kidney by enzymatic hydroxylation of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (CALCIFEDIOL). Its production is stimulated by low blood calcium levels and parathyroid hormone. Calcitriol increases intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and in concert with parathyroid hormone increases bone resorption. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 74% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $29.05 per fill, versus $25.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metolazone | 22 | $19.36▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Metolazone: Metolazone is a water pill (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication also reduces swelling/fluid retention (edema) which can result from conditions such as congestive heart failure or kidney disease. This can help to improve symptoms such as trouble breathing. A quinazoline-sulfonamide derived DIURETIC that functions by inhibiting SODIUM CHLORIDE SYMPORTERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Metolazone, about 88% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $19.36 per fill, versus $33.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 30.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 892 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glipizide | 18 | $3.08▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less 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 18 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $3.08 per fill, versus $8.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 17 | $26.64 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 15% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (114). Medicare paid an average of $26.64 per fill, versus $22.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 15 | $4.71▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $4.71 per fill, versus $7.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 93 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cinacalcet Hcl | 15 | $54.55▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cinacalcet Hcl: Cinacalcet is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat increased amounts of calcium in people with an overactive parathyroid gland or in people with cancer of the parathyroid gland. Cinacalcet works by decreasing the amount of parathyroid hormone, calcium, and phosphorus in your body. Having the right amount of these substances in your body helps to prevent bone disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Cinacalcet Hcl, about 65% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $54.55 per fill, versus $454.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 25.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 766 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 15 | $11.92▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 83% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $11.92 per fill, versus $14.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 488 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 15 | $264.37▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sevelamer Carbonate: Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Show more ▾ Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Sevelamer works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body. A polymeric amine that binds phosphate and is used to treat HYPERPHOSPHATEMIA in patients with kidney disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about a third of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $264.37 per fill, versus $353.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 15 | $13.37▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 17% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (88). Medicare paid an average of $13.37 per fill, versus $20.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 14 | $23.44 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. 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. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about a third of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $23.44 per fill, versus $21.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate | 14 | $867.47▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Januvia: Sitagliptin 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 people 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. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Januvia, about a third of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $867.47 per fill, versus $897.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 12 | $5.88 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 13% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (95). Medicare paid an average of $5.88 per fill, versus $5.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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. 29.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 882 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 12 | $1,140.75 | ▼ Less 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 12 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about a third of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $1,140.75 per fill, versus $994.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 12 | $3.52▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not continue taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $3.52 per fill, versus $7.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 11 | $10.49▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 15% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $10.49 per fill, versus $10.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 11 | $15.18 | ▼ 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 5% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (211). Medicare paid an average of $15.18 per fill, versus $13.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for AHMED FAWZY 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 Nephrology prescribing approach at this Elyria, OH 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 OH prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
