DR. JOSEPH FLOWERS MD
Prescription History 1295775708
Family Medicine in Walterboro, SC
What does Dr. Flowers prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Flowers wrote 10,179 Medicare prescriptions for 153 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 452 prescriptions for 140 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Flowers prescribes.
Medications 153 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 452 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (187). Medicare paid $14.01 per fill, versus $10.24 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 431 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2.6 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $6.55 per fill, versus $5.78 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 383 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 3.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $13.64 per fill, versus $10.13 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 276 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1.45 per fill, versus $3.83 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 262 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (152). Medicare paid $16.19 per fill, versus $10.28 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 231 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 2.6 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $30.87 per fill, versus $18.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 222 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 3.8 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $5.54 per fill, versus $5.97 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 215 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $13.79 per fill, versus $12.36 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 207 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 2.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $8.66 per fill, versus $6.92 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 205 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2.1 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $18.36 per fill, versus $15.01 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 201 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.8 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $17.64 per fill, versus $12.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 191 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $3.20 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 182 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $6.63 per fill, versus $4.54 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 161 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $16.63 per fill, versus $13.82 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 161 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 3.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $9.50 per fill, versus $9.65 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 152 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.71 per fill, versus $4.82 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 150 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 3.6 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $16.93 per fill, versus $13.29 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 146 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 2.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $8.98 per fill, versus $6.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 146 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (131). Medicare paid $15.85 per fill, versus $15.06 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 144 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $18.35 per fill, versus $13.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 142 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 3.7 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $17.29 per fill, versus $12.30 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 139 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.9 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $29.02 per fill, versus $30.67 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 133 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $924.66 per fill, versus $852.02 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 133 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 2.1 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $13.10 per fill, versus $18.07 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 133 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $9.88 per fill, versus $8.64 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 132 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 3.2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $19.93 per fill, versus $8.52 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 130 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $6.37 per fill, versus $6.57 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 127 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 3.8 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $11.65 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 113 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $20.54 per fill, versus $14.29 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 110 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.8 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $7.68 per fill, versus $3.93 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 104 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $17.77 per fill, versus $11.46 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 97 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.8 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $14.28 per fill, versus $9.70 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 a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 96 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 3.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.37 per fill, versus $5.72 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 96 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $18.70 per fill, versus $13.83 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 93 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 2.1 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $3.52 per fill, versus $2.64 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 88 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $5.77 per fill, versus $6.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 87 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $15.86 per fill, versus $29.08 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 86 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 1.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $983.76 per fill, versus $1,292.73 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 86 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $8.29 per fill, versus $8.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 83 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $17.44 per fill, versus $13.19 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 82 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $16.36 per fill, versus $13.59 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).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 77 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $10.38 per fill, versus $9.63 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 77 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $3.89 per fill, versus $5.99 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 74 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 1.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $26.65 per fill, versus $14.23 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
Cefprozil is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 72 prescriptions for Cefprozil, about 2.9 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $29.24 per fill, versus $24.43 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 68 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $13.78 per fill, versus $10.60 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 66 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 1.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $33.24 per fill, versus $25.44 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 63 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $19.36 per fill, versus $14.65 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 medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 61 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $15.50 per fill, versus $8.04 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 58 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 1.6 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.47 per fill, versus $7.26 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 55 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 1.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $12.59 per fill, versus $6.63 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 53 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $10.83 per fill, versus $10.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 52 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 65% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $6.31 per fill, versus $5.04 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 50 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.7 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.73 per fill, versus $8.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 50 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 1.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.13 per fill, versus $5.57 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 50 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.7 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $60.01 per fill, versus $33.07 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 49 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 1.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.05 per fill, versus $10.09 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 48 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $18.73 per fill, versus $28.56 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 48 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $81.47 per fill, versus $6.45 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 48 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $16.21 per fill, versus $33.74 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 48 prescriptions for Januvia, about 1.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $914.48 per fill, versus $950.72 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 45 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 1.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $20.13 per fill, versus $16.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 44 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $13.23 per fill, versus $11.55 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 44 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 1.6 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.04 per fill, versus $7.73 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 43 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $18.59 per fill, versus $7.98 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 43 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.8 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $44.75 per fill, versus $25.45 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 42 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 74% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $6.90 per fill, versus $7.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 40 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $30.85 per fill, versus $15.30 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 40 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 62% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $13.07 per fill, versus $14.15 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 40 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.6 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.43 per fill, versus $4.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 38 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $36.14 per fill, versus $49.28 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
This medication is a hormone.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 37 prescriptions for Estradiol, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $56.33 per fill, versus $43.72 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 37 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 80% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $22.56 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 37 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 1.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $37.31 per fill, versus $15.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 37 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $23.32 per fill, versus $16.42 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 depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 36 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $17.69 per fill, versus $14.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 36 prescriptions for Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $46.46 per fill, versus $27.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 36 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 73% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $21.17 per fill, versus $23.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 35 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 64% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $871.65 per fill, versus $1,010.62 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 (hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 34 prescriptions for Atenolol-Chlorthalidone, about 1.6 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $17.98 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 34 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $42.11 per fill, versus $22.87 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 34 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $34.81 per fill, versus $32.09 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 34 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 63% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $23.53 per fill, versus $16.72 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 33 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $38.74 per fill, versus $24.99 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 33 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $17.52 per fill, versus $16.43 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
Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 33 prescriptions for Oseltamivir Phosphate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $19.70 per fill, versus $32.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 33 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 36% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $35.57 per fill, versus $42.60 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
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Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 32 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $12.29 per fill, versus $9.98 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 32 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $12.99 per fill, versus $12.76 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 32 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 67% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $10.25 per fill, versus $8.41 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 asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 32 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $705.92 per fill, versus $863.42 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 31 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $9.52 per fill, versus $8.16 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 31 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 79% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $89.15 per fill, versus $69.61 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, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 30 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 84% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $35.29 per fill, versus $22.26 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 eye infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 29 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 66% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $26.83 per fill, versus $16.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 28 prescriptions for Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $11.88 per fill, versus $25.66 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 27 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.74 per fill, versus $21.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 27 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $17.25 per fill, versus $14.34 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 25 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $34.46 per fill, versus $26.89 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
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 25 prescriptions for Gemfibrozil, about 1.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $34.90 per fill, versus $17.60 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 24 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 71% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $46.21 per fill, versus $44.38 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 24 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.43 per fill, versus $8.92 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 23 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.89 per fill, versus $9.55 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 23 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about 83% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $63.00 per fill, versus $31.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 22 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 1.2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $41.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 21 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $13.93 per fill, versus $7.64 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 21 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 63% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $51.21 per fill, versus $28.07 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 68% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $15.35 per fill, versus $16.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 20 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about 84% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $30.23 per fill, versus $28.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat diarrhea.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 20 prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $4.83 per fill, versus $16.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fenofibrate 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 20 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 85% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $57.57 per fill, versus $32.56 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 20 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about 81% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $8.26 per fill, versus $16.78 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 19 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 39% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $33.35 per fill, versus $31.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 18 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.58 per fill, versus $10.26 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 18 prescriptions for Glipizide, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $4.38 per fill, versus $8.08 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 18 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 76% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $30.61 per fill, versus $27.92 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 in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 18 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $29.82 per fill, versus $31.08 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 18 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $919.68 per fill, versus $1,299.92 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 17 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 37% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $876.02 per fill, versus $926.72 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 16 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 64% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $30.88 per fill, versus $15.15 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 a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 16 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $13.42 per fill, versus $20.77 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 16 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 34% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $47.84 per fill, versus $39.93 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 26% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $8.92 per fill, versus $9.78 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 an overactive bladder.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 16 prescriptions for Tolterodine Tartrate Er, about 78% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $131.06 per fill, versus $80.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 15 prescriptions for Entresto, about 27% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $860.45 per fill, versus $989.32 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 15 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 40% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $29.47 per fill, versus $30.98 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 15 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 37% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $28.24 per fill, versus $12.25 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 15 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $60.54 per fill, versus $55.48 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 15 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 66% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $5.76 per fill, versus $18.44 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 15 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 63% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $58.91 per fill, versus $33.76 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 14 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $15.60 per fill, versus $14.29 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 14 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $34.09 per fill, versus $20.10 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 14 prescriptions for Klor-Con M10, about 76% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $42.13 per fill, versus $16.92 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 14 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 34% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $11.76 per fill, versus $13.90 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 relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 14 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 41% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $12.00 per fill, versus $12.17 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 14 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 27% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $7.64 per fill, versus $13.27 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 14 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-200, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1,896.46 per fill, versus $1,104.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 13 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 20% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $19.10 per fill, versus $34.78 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 or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 13 prescriptions for Colchicine, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $27.61 per fill, versus $50.49 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
Insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 13 prescriptions for Humalog Mix 75-25, about 83% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $77.88 per fill, versus $232.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 13 prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $74.68 per fill, versus $31.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 13 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $66.73 per fill, versus $91.63 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 12 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.65 per fill, versus $8.36 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
Canagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 12 prescriptions for Invokana, about 73% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $581.08 per fill, versus $821.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 12 prescriptions for Lidocaine Hcl Viscous, about 68% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $3.92 per fill, versus $14.43 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 12 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 10% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $22.59 per fill, versus $24.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 12 prescriptions for Namzaric, about 65% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $550.57 per fill, versus $535.14 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 a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 12 prescriptions for Temazepam, about 37% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.37 per fill, versus $10.54 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 11 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 29% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.11 per fill, versus $51.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 11 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $33.30 per fill, versus $27.05 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
Lovastatin 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 11 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.76 per fill, versus $9.46 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 11 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 34% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $21.04 per fill, versus $22.90 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Flowers wrote 11 prescriptions for Primidone, about 34% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $17.88 per fill, versus $26.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Flowers’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Flowers prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Flowers's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (452), Amlodipine Besylate (431) and Losartan Potassium (383).
How does Dr. Flowers's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 153 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Flowers prescribes 67 more often than the typical South Carolina prescriber, 29 about as often and 57 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Flowers 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 South Carolina 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.
