CHRISTOPHER CHUNG MD
Prescription History 1316688708
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Detroit, MI
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for CHRISTOPHER CHUNG MD, an active Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program specialist practicing in Detroit, MI. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 70 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Triamcinolone Acetonide, which accounts for 23 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 23 | 27.0 | 756 | $10.13▼ below MI avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MI prescriber Averages are among MI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MI average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MI average for this medication. 27.0 30-Day Fills 756 Days Supply About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾ Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. | |||||
| Clobetasol Propionate | 21 | 22.0 | 642 | $62.16 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MI prescriber Averages are among MI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MI average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22.0 30-Day Fills 642 Days Supply About Clobetasol Propionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid. A derivative of PREDNISOLONE with high glucocorticoid activity and low mineralocorticoid activity. Absorbed through the skin faster than FLUOCINONIDE, it is used topically in treatment of PSORIASIS but may cause marked adrenocortical suppression. | |||||
| Hydrocortisone | 14 | 14.0 | 324 | $6.20▼ below MI avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MI prescriber Averages are among MI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MI average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MI average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 324 Days Supply About Hydrocortisone: Hydrocortisone is a man-made version of a natural substance (cortisol) made by the adrenal gland. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat low cortisol levels caused by diseases of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency). Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. | |||||
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 12 | 12.0 | 345 | $25.97▼ below MI avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MI prescriber Averages are among MI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MI average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MI average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 345 Days Supply About Clindamycin Phosphate: This medication is used to treat a certain type of vaginal infection (bacterial vaginosis) in women who are not pregnant. Show more ▾ Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for CHRISTOPHER CHUNG MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program prescribing approach at this Detroit, MI practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among MI prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
