DR. VIVIAN CHAMBERS ABOKO-COLE HICKS M.D.
Prescription History 1316023708
Internal Medicine in Huntsville, AL
What does Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 6,367 Medicare prescriptions for 120 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 498 prescriptions for 131 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. Aboko-Cole Hicks prescribes.
Medications 120 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 Alabama prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 498 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $7.33 per fill, versus $6.73 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 321 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (210). Medicare paid $12.22 per fill, versus $12.48 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 240 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $6.76 per fill, versus $7.69 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 218 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (132). Medicare paid $16.56 per fill, versus $18.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 195 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $17.35 per fill, versus $15.78 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 189 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $82.03 per fill, versus $59.89 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 187 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $31.43 per fill, versus $34.88 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 156 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $20.12 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 143 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $10.98 per fill, versus $10.91 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 139 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $18.31 per fill, versus $15.40 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
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 118 prescriptions for Candesartan Cilexetil, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $133.88 per fill, versus $91.45 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 118 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $26.63 per fill, versus $14.13 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 109 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $12.09 per fill, versus $7.90 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 108 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 60% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $11.83 per fill, versus $12.18 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 108 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 79% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $13.96 per fill, versus $11.68 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 105 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 82% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $17.32 per fill, versus $12.19 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 103 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $9.88 per fill, versus $9.38 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 103 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $1,031.80 per fill, versus $950.44 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 97 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $18.39 per fill, versus $13.05 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 96 prescriptions for Clonidine, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $175.46 per fill, versus $132.37 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 96 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $17.41 per fill, versus $15.92 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 93 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $35.84 per fill, versus $26.47 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 84 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (169). Medicare paid $29.75 per fill, versus $18.38 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 84 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $9.41 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 79 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 85% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $17.53 per fill, versus $12.79 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 73 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $20.66 per fill, versus $16.99 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 72 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $11.85 per fill, versus $11.49 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 58 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $13.92 per fill, versus $9.26 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 57 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $10.05 per fill, versus $10.65 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 (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 57 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $40.15 per fill, versus $42.23 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 55 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $4.46 per fill, versus $4.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 52 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $39.74 per fill, versus $45.35 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 50 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $1,143.91 per fill, versus $778.78 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 48 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $4.63 per fill, versus $4.96 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 48 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $12.30 per fill, versus $11.00 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 47 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 69% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $7.67 per fill, versus $10.82 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 45 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.48 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 45 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $25.35 per fill, versus $20.66 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 43 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $7.21 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 43 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $29.83 per fill, versus $19.16 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
This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 40 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.62 per fill, versus $23.20 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 40 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $4.37 per fill, versus $4.49 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 combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 39 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $21.58 per fill, versus $22.46 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 39 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $16.38 per fill, versus $9.40 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 39 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $23.92 per fill, versus $24.55 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 39 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 29% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (134). Medicare paid $33.93 per fill, versus $25.43 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 38 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $21.07 per fill, versus $24.31 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 38 prescriptions for Januvia, about 88% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,058.51 per fill, versus $854.41 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 37 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $1,356.39 per fill, versus $1,205.85 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 36 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $17.22 per fill, versus $14.58 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 35 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $322.96 per fill, versus $294.77 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 35 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $6.78 per fill, versus $7.02 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
Finerenone is used by people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease to lower the risk of dialysis, death from heart disease, heart attacks, and the need to go to the hospital for heart failure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 33 prescriptions for Kerendia, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,057.73 per fill, versus $907.83 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 32 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 41% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $14.76 per fill, versus $12.08 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 32 prescriptions for Linzess, about 80% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $741.33 per fill, versus $798.43 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 32 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $26.96 per fill, versus $18.93 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 31 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 38% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $43.91 per fill, versus $27.96 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 31 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $52.23 per fill, versus $30.15 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 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 30 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 76% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1,114.89 per fill, versus $749.34 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 30 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $1,055.20 per fill, versus $855.74 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 29 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $11.12 per fill, versus $8.97 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 27 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $16.69 per fill, versus $29.93 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
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 27 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $14.31 per fill, versus $9.35 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 27 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 42% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $25.34 per fill, versus $26.44 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 27 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 68% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $16.99 per fill, versus $9.92 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 27 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $32.17 per fill, versus $30.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 27 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 71% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $15.41 per fill, versus $12.13 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 26 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $31.50 per fill, versus $14.27 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 26 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 42% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $5.22 per fill, versus $5.89 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 26 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $11.06 per fill, versus $9.51 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 25 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 32% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $18.27 per fill, versus $15.24 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
Felodipine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 25 prescriptions for Felodipine Er, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $31.21 per fill, versus $32.65 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 25 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $117.96 per fill, versus $129.93 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 24 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 76% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $20.74 per fill, versus $18.02 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 used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.73 per fill, versus $17.80 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 23 prescriptions for Indapamide, about 81% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $24.89 per fill, versus $17.15 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 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 23 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 32% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $1,073.34 per fill, versus $801.46 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 depression.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 22 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $17.74 per fill, versus $7.61 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $27.17 per fill, versus $15.83 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 21 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 41% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $16.80 per fill, versus $16.76 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 20 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $19.24 per fill, versus $7.50 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 20 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $5.00 per fill, versus $11.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 20 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 20% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $6.32 per fill, versus $4.83 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 20 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $28.68 per fill, versus $22.53 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 20 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 23% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $24.62 per fill, versus $26.32 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 20 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 26% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $5.66 per fill, versus $6.42 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 bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 18 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 42% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $670.47 per fill, versus $609.61 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 17 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $12.88 per fill, versus $11.24 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
Desloratadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 17 prescriptions for Desloratadine, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $27.56 per fill, versus $38.41 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 medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 17 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $27.33 per fill, versus $14.31 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 16 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 17% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $6.40 per fill, versus $6.54 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 16 prescriptions for Ramipril, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $11.30 per fill, versus $14.19 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 a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 15 prescriptions for Belsomra, about 61% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $443.87 per fill, versus $462.77 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 15 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 40% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $133.03 per fill, versus $76.87 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 15 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 37% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $23.15 per fill, versus $11.22 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 15 prescriptions for Toujeo Solostar, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $593.04 per fill, versus $660.80 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 15 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 38% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1,050.28 per fill, versus $1,201.01 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
This combination medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 14 prescriptions for Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $26.49 per fill, versus $33.03 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 14 prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $19.78 per fill, versus $18.24 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 14 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 24% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $32.80 per fill, versus $29.11 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 14 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 19% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $1,175.84 per fill, versus $1,210.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 14 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $10.46 per fill, versus $14.70 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 certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 13 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $22.22 per fill, versus $24.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 13 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $10.42 per fill, versus $13.93 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 13 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $15.66 per fill, versus $10.56 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 13 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $23.62 per fill, versus $30.41 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 13 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 34% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $12.74 per fill, versus $9.67 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 12 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.35 per fill, versus $13.06 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 12 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 33% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $4.75 per fill, versus $4.91 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 12 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 23% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $8.22 per fill, versus $10.88 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 12 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 21% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $21.92 per fill, versus $14.16 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 12 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about 40% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $541.79 per fill, versus $640.66 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 high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 12 prescriptions for Telmisartan-Hydrochlorothiazid, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $77.62 per fill, versus $103.33 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 11 prescriptions for Advair Hfa, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $442.51 per fill, versus $417.46 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 depression.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 11 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 24% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $11.74 per fill, versus $27.27 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
Chlorzoxazone is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 11 prescriptions for Chlorzoxazone, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $54.57 per fill, versus $199.42 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 11 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 29% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $57.31 per fill, versus $31.51 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 11 prescriptions for Naproxen Sodium, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $130.70 per fill, versus $39.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 11 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $12.37 per fill, versus $15.40 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks wrote 11 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about 41% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2,074.83 per fill, versus $1,413.28 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. Aboko-Cole Hicks’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (498), Atorvastatin Calcium (321) and Lisinopril (240).
How does Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks's prescribing compare with other Alabama prescribers?
Of the 120 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks prescribes 21 more often than the typical Alabama prescriber, 23 about as often and 76 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks 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 Alabama 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.
