USMAN CHEEMA PA
Prescription History 1295248607
Physician Assistant in Toledo, OH
What does Usman Cheema prescribe?
In 2024, Usman Cheema wrote 1,978 Medicare prescriptions for 54 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 201 prescriptions for 78 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 Usman Cheema prescribes.
Medications 54 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 Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 201 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 90% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (224). Medicare paid $6.54 per fill, versus $9.54 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 100 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 89% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $7.64 per fill, versus $11.28 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 89 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 66% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $5.55 per fill, versus $5.77 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 87 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $5.36 per fill, versus $5.34 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 80 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $3.79 per fill, versus $6.67 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 Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 71 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 68% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $8.99 per fill, versus $14.20 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 70 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (173). Medicare paid $8.61 per fill, versus $9.60 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 65 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 85% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $22.96 per fill, versus $26.98 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 57 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $8.06 per fill, versus $8.76 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 56 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $3.79 per fill, versus $10.35 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 Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 50 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1.51 per fill, versus $3.48 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 48 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 80% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $8.79 per fill, versus $10.34 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
Rosuvastatin 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.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 47 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $15.89 per fill, versus $13.17 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 45 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $15.08 per fill, versus $11.89 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 45 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $8.17 per fill, versus $13.02 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 44 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 63% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $7.21 per fill, versus $8.34 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 40 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 32% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $10.22 per fill, versus $13.28 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 38 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 33% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $5.96 per fill, versus $8.81 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 is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 37 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $1.87 per fill, versus $3.46 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 37 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 86% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.25 per fill, versus $6.65 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 36 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 86% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $993.16 per fill, versus $1,225.65 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 31 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 82% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $8.72 per fill, versus $13.23 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
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.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 29 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 39% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $7.45 per fill, versus $7.25 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 depression.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 28 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $5.64 per fill, versus $8.44 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 26 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $13.66 per fill, versus $13.87 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 25 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 82% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $25.98 per fill, versus $26.36 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 24 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 77% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $501.68 per fill, versus $355.27 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 24 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 26% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $1.99 per fill, versus $4.55 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 23 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.24 per fill, versus $7.38 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 23 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 42% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $6.26 per fill, versus $8.74 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 23 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $13.13 per fill, versus $18.64 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 23 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $4.19 per fill, versus $8.13 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 22 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 66% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $10.20 per fill, versus $7.45 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 21 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 38% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $2.76 per fill, versus $4.02 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 21 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 25% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $3.53 per fill, versus $6.29 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 20 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1.66 per fill, versus $2.25 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 20 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $2.78 per fill, versus $4.95 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 20 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $19.94 per fill, versus $23.49 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 20 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $5.36 per fill, versus $8.69 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 19 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 41% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $13.06 per fill, versus $24.08 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
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.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 18 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.81 per fill, versus $11.71 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 17 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $79.08 per fill, versus $23.89 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
Pravastatin 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.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 17 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.21 per fill, versus $11.73 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 16 prescriptions for Glipizide, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.13 per fill, versus $8.33 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 16 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about 65% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $57.15 per fill, versus $68.28 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 14 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 26% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1,194.48 per fill, versus $991.08 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 14 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 29% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $110.13 per fill, versus $121.60 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 13 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.23 per fill, versus $12.42 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 mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 12 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 25% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $74.72 per fill, versus $75.04 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 12 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 24% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $4.51 per fill, versus $8.06 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 11 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 35% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $488.32 per fill, versus $573.40 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
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 11 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 35% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $537.37 per fill, versus $509.66 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 11 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 20% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,537.57 per fill, versus $1,253.97 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 Ohio prescribers
Usman Cheema wrote 11 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 15% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $26.71 per fill, versus $20.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Usman Cheema’s prescriptions
What does Usman Cheema prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Usman Cheema's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (201), Omeprazole (100) and Lisinopril (89).
How does Usman Cheema's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 54 medications with a state comparison, Usman Cheema prescribes 1 more often than the typical Ohio prescriber, 14 about as often and 39 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Usman Cheema 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 Ohio 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.
