MRS. FLORENCE OKONKWO
Prescription History 1346979721
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Dorchester, MA
What does Florence Okonkwo prescribe?
In 2024, Florence Okonkwo wrote 267 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 49 prescriptions for 19 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 Florence Okonkwo prescribes.
Medications 11 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 Massachusetts prescribers.
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Florence Okonkwo wrote 49 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 26% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (188). Medicare paid $10.94 per fill, versus $13.82 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Florence Okonkwo wrote 39 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 79% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $781.69 per fill, versus $1,010.43 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Florence Okonkwo wrote 31 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $5.46 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Florence Okonkwo wrote 29 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 23% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $8.29 per fill, versus $7.46 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Florence Okonkwo wrote 23 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $904.29 per fill, versus $1,207.77 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Florence Okonkwo wrote 20 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 35% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $20.32 per fill, versus $31.48 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Florence Okonkwo wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 24% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $4.25 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Florence Okonkwo wrote 16 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 13% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $8.64 per fill, versus $8.13 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Florence Okonkwo wrote 16 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 18% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $5.93 per fill, versus $11.50 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Florence Okonkwo wrote 15 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 19% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $13.22 per fill, versus $14.49 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Florence Okonkwo wrote 13 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 37% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $58.62 per fill, versus $16.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Florence Okonkwo’s prescriptions
What does Florence Okonkwo prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Florence Okonkwo's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (49), Jardiance (39) and Metformin Hcl (31).
How does Florence Okonkwo's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Florence Okonkwo prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Florence Okonkwo 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 Massachusetts 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.
