DR. AYMAN ABDOU M.D.
Prescription History 1346352374
Family Medicine in Lauderdale Lakes, FL
What does Dr. Abdou prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Abdou wrote 5,967 Medicare prescriptions for 128 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 393 prescriptions for 149 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. Abdou prescribes.
Medications 128 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 Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 393 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $3.87 per fill, versus $5.82 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 268 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $6.10 per fill, versus $9.21 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 236 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $4.86 per fill, versus $5.88 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 181 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $6.96 per fill, versus $8.87 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 153 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $17.98 per fill, versus $14.90 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 141 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $5.93 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 137 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.23 per fill, versus $8.57 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 133 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $6.08 per fill, versus $7.43 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 129 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1.74 per fill, versus $4.25 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 128 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $40.60 per fill, versus $28.99 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 121 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $4.05 per fill, versus $6.26 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 118 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $14.87 per fill, versus $28.36 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 113 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $9.85 per fill, versus $11.88 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 113 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 75% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $7.95 per fill, versus $12.14 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 110 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.99 per fill, versus $10.04 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 109 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $1,072.74 per fill, versus $915.40 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 104 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $34.55 per fill, versus $26.04 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 104 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $10.47 per fill, versus $12.84 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 102 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $9.17 per fill, versus $10.37 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 94 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.56 per fill, versus $11.85 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 93 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $5.13 per fill, versus $6.69 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 80 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $3.68 per fill, versus $4.16 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 79 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $37.98 per fill, versus $32.05 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 76 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $15.03 per fill, versus $13.67 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 76 prescriptions for Furosemide, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $3.49 per fill, versus $4.78 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 75 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14.22 per fill, versus $14.74 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 73 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.90 per fill, versus $5.26 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 70 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.28 per fill, versus $6.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 64 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $21.02 per fill, versus $16.41 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 62 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 62% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $9.28 per fill, versus $12.94 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 60 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.54 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 52 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 81% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $12.98 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 52 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.88 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 52 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $19.45 per fill, versus $8.89 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 47 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $8.13 per fill, versus $13.25 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 45 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $5.34 per fill, versus $10.93 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 45 prescriptions for Glipizide, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $6.00 per fill, versus $8.42 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 45 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 75% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $1,461.70 per fill, versus $1,264.03 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 44 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 84% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $24.39 per fill, versus $24.35 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 43 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.00 per fill, versus $9.18 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 42 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $3.15 per fill, versus $5.08 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 42 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 79% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.68 per fill, versus $12.40 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 42 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.61 per fill, versus $7.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 41 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $8.74 per fill, versus $13.16 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 38 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $120.27 per fill, versus $125.10 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 used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 38 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $7.42 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 36 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $12.48 per fill, versus $7.89 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 35 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $7.28 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 35 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.28 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 34 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 63% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $12.27 per fill, versus $19.72 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 34 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $68.09 per fill, versus $67.43 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 33 prescriptions for Januvia, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,251.59 per fill, versus $988.08 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 32 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $8.51 per fill, versus $4.97 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 31 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 70% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $33.49 per fill, versus $33.66 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 30 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $2.98 per fill, versus $3.86 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 29 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $10.00 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 27 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $12.08 per fill, versus $10.12 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 used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 26 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $17.19 per fill, versus $38.70 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 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 26 prescriptions for Symbicort, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $384.83 per fill, versus $310.57 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 26 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $3.23 per fill, versus $7.52 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 26 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,158.94 per fill, versus $901.87 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 25 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 75% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $3.86 per fill, versus $7.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 25 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.90 per fill, versus $7.18 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 25 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.77 per fill, versus $5.87 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
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 25 prescriptions for Entresto, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,434.18 per fill, versus $1,082.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 25 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about 79% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $78.84 per fill, versus $98.56 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 24 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 76% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $23.56 per fill, versus $30.03 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 24 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.26 per fill, versus $12.61 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 prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 22 prescriptions for Colchicine, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $64.14 per fill, versus $55.29 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 a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 22 prescriptions for Temazepam, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $9.28 per fill, versus $9.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 21 prescriptions for Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe, about 84% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $22.65 per fill, versus $39.72 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 21 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $9.24 per fill, versus $21.41 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 20 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.96 per fill, versus $8.07 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 20 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 86% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $5.41 per fill, versus $29.80 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 19 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $43.01 per fill, versus $74.56 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
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Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 19 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $9.65 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 19 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $37.87 per fill, versus $10.90 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 treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 18 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.92 per fill, versus $15.33 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 a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 18 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 78% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $2.74 per fill, versus $14.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 18 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $24.90 per fill, versus $19.53 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 18 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.89 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 18 prescriptions for Lantus, about 74% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $113.78 per fill, versus $133.69 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 18 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $915.12 per fill, versus $1,258.36 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
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 17 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5.77 per fill, versus $7.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 17 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $10.48 per fill, versus $11.74 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 17 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $39.23 per fill, versus $30.77 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 17 prescriptions for Topiramate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $3.92 per fill, versus $11.77 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 16 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $4.58 per fill, versus $7.31 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 16 prescriptions for Brilinta, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1,161.35 per fill, versus $663.59 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
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 16 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15.88 per fill, versus $24.37 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 bacterial ear infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 15 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $82.56 per fill, versus $108.30 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
Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 15 prescriptions for Cyproheptadine Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $35.78 per fill, versus $18.20 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 15 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.16 per fill, versus $10.64 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 14 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 22% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $16.92 per fill, versus $27.43 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $9.14 per fill, versus $9.93 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 14 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,630.37 per fill, versus $1,101.06 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 14 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $24.45 per fill, versus $27.35 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 13 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $16.57 per fill, versus $19.64 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 13 prescriptions for Nystatin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $19.79 per fill, versus $18.87 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
This medication is used with other treatments to help prevent and treat wound infections in patients with serious burns.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 13 prescriptions for Ssd, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $42.26 per fill, versus $28.83 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 13 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,547.28 per fill, versus $752.39 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 13 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $13.06 per fill, versus $25.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 12 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.51 per fill, versus $13.86 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 alone or in combination with an immunosuppressant (such as methotrexate) to treat certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, and ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 12 prescriptions for Enbrel, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $7,898.76 per fill, versus $8,113.35 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 12% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $11.37 per fill, versus $20.49 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
Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 12 prescriptions for Isosorbide Dinitrate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $56.98 per fill, versus $48.66 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 12 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 8% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $19.67 per fill, versus $10.64 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 used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $2.74 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
Mupirocin is used to treat infected cuts or wounds.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 12 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $99.71 per fill, versus $193.83 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 12 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $14.70 per fill, versus $17.57 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 12 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 30% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $8.24 per fill, versus $8.82 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 12 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1.76 per fill, versus $5.05 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 to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 12 prescriptions for Tolterodine Tartrate, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $123.39 per fill, versus $57.05 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 12 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $804.57 per fill, versus $647.13 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 11 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $44.12 per fill, versus $27.52 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 24% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.76 per fill, versus $3.00 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 11 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $272.51 per fill, versus $179.75 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 11 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.77 per fill, versus $6.61 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 product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 11 prescriptions for Combivent Respimat, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $496.54 per fill, versus $608.60 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 11 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,691.02 per fill, versus $985.63 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
Folic acid is the man-made form of folate.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 11 prescriptions for Folic Acid, about 22% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.38 per fill, versus $4.06 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 11 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.89 per fill, versus $12.37 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $9.07 per fill, versus $17.10 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 11 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.14 per fill, versus $13.11 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 help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 11 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $139.21 per fill, versus $100.56 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 11 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 20% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.55 per fill, versus $28.64 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 11 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $22.97 per fill, versus $28.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abdou wrote 11 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $539.24 per fill, versus $951.72 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. Abdou’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Abdou prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Abdou's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (393), Atorvastatin Calcium (268) and Metformin Hcl (236).
How does Dr. Abdou's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 128 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Abdou prescribes 23 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 29 about as often and 76 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Abdou 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 Florida 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.
