DR. ALAN NELSON RUDNICK DPM
Prescription History 1316950488
Podiatrist in Cass Lake, MN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. ALAN NELSON RUDNICK DPM, an active Podiatrist specialist practicing in Cass Lake, MN. Our medical registry currently tracks 3 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 41 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ciclopirox, which accounts for 15 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other MN PrescribersVs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox | 15 | $23.09▼ below MN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ciclopirox: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. Show more ▾ It is used as part of a treatment program that may include the removal of unattached, infected nails by a health care professional. Ciclopirox works by stopping the growth of fungus. A cyclohexane and pyridinone derivative that is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and nails, and for treatment of VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 71% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $23.09 per fill, versus $32.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MN average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 14 | $11.87▼ below MN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Silver Sulfadiazine: This medication is used with other treatments to help prevent and treat wound infections in patients with serious burns. Show more ▾ Silver sulfadiazine works by stopping the growth of bacteria that may infect an open wound. This helps to decrease the risk of the bacteria spreading to surrounding skin, or to the blood where it can cause a serious blood infection (sepsis). Silver sulfadiazine belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfa antibiotics. Silver sulfadiazine must not be used on premature babies or on newborns during the first 2 months of life because of the risk of serious side effects. Antibacterial used topically in burn therapy. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Silver Sulfadiazine, about 78% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $11.87 per fill, versus $12.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MN average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 116 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mupirocin | 12 | $23.55 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $23.55 per fill, versus $11.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 104 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. ALAN NELSON RUDNICK DPM 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 Podiatrist prescribing approach at this Cass Lake, MN 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 MN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
