RICHARD JUDE GRECO MD
Prescription History 1366441321
Plastic Surgery in Savannah, GA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for RICHARD JUDE GRECO MD, an active Plastic Surgery specialist practicing in Savannah, GA. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 288 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cephalexin, which accounts for 92 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 (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other GA PrescribersVs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 92 | $3.08▼ below GA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2024, this provider wrote 92 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (33.1). Medicare paid an average of $3.08 per fill, versus $6.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 92 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 574 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Famotidine | 60 | $0.59▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2024, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 73% of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (82.3). Medicare paid an average of $0.59 per fill, versus $10.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 106 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 55 | $6.34▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2024, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (123.9). Medicare paid an average of $6.34 per fill, versus $29.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 253 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diazepam | 38 | $0.65▼ below GA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Diazepam: Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about the same volume as the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (33.1). Medicare paid an average of $0.65 per fill, versus $4.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 38 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 | $1.83▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (70.5). Medicare paid an average of $1.83 per fill, versus $6.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 67 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clindamycin Hcl | 15 | $4.24▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clindamycin Hcl: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 63% of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (23.7). Medicare paid an average of $4.24 per fill, versus $6.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 74 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 11 | $3.21▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (35.5). Medicare paid an average of $3.21 per fill, versus $15.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 56 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for RICHARD JUDE GRECO MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Plastic Surgery prescribing approach at this Savannah, GA 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 among GA prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
