DR. HARITHA ACKULA MBBS
Prescription History 1346775293
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Kinston, NC
What does Dr. Ackula prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ackula wrote 770 Medicare prescriptions for 27 medications. The most prescribed was Anastrozole, with 85 prescriptions for 22 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. Ackula prescribes.
Medications 27 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 North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 85 prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $10.51 per fill, versus $17.24 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 65 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $26.56 per fill, versus $9.86 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 55 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 86% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.54 per fill, versus $17.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 53 prescriptions for Revlimid, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $16,169.63 per fill, versus $17,290.66 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 49 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $5.06 per fill, versus $4.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 42 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $11.31 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 40 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $12.94 per fill, versus $13.56 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 38 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $20.26 per fill, versus $13.79 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 31 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 34% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $631.65 per fill, versus $835.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 31 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about 89% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $21.99 per fill, versus $24.19 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 29 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 35% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $1.66 per fill, versus $4.73 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 25 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $5.88 per fill, versus $21.02 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 22 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.02 per fill, versus $6.29 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 21 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 23% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $24.78 per fill, versus $60.31 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
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Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 20 prescriptions for Loperamide, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $7.69 per fill, versus $20.89 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 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 20 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $2.59 per fill, versus $8.74 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
Palbociclib is used to treat a certain type of breast cancer.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 18 prescriptions for Ibrance, about 72% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $13,736.77 per fill, versus $15,180.96 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 16 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $684.87 per fill, versus $898.41 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 14 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $2.38 per fill, versus $10.58 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 to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 13 prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1,583.59 per fill, versus $1,612.74 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 types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 13 prescriptions for Exemestane, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $74.50 per fill, versus $131.86 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 12 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 12% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $15.37 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 12 prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $13,963.93 per fill, versus $13,863.73 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 12 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $1.51 per fill, versus $8.65 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 12 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $43.94 per fill, versus $35.53 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.83 per fill, versus $9.06 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ackula wrote 11 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 22% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.24 per fill, versus $6.60 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. Ackula’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ackula prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ackula's most prescribed medications were Anastrozole (85), Levothyroxine Sodium (65) and Potassium Chloride (55).
How does Dr. Ackula's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 27 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ackula prescribes 4 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 6 about as often and 17 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ackula 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 North Carolina prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
