DR. AKRAM E RAFLA BDS, DMS
Prescription History 1376659607
Dentist - Periodontics in Northboro, MA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. AKRAM E RAFLA BDS, DMS, an active Periodontics specialist practicing in Northboro, MA. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 533 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Chlorhexidine Gluconate, which accounts for 217 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 MA PrescribersVs. MA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 217 | $3.23▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Chlorhexidine Gluconate: This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Show more ▾ Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimicrobials. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and bleeding when you brush. A disinfectant and topical anti-infective agent used also as mouthwash to prevent oral plaque. In 2024, this provider wrote 217 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about 5 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (43.3). Medicare paid an average of $3.23 per fill, versus $4.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 217 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,733 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amoxicillin | 144 | $2.21▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. In 2024, this provider wrote 144 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (39.8). Medicare paid an average of $2.21 per fill, versus $2.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 144 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,019 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ibuprofen | 127 | $2.02▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. Show more ▾ It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2024, this provider wrote 127 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 3.8 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (33.8). Medicare paid an average of $2.02 per fill, versus $7.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 127 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 842 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clindamycin Hcl | 23 | $3.78▼ below MA avg | ≈ 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 23 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (22.1). Medicare paid an average of $3.78 per fill, versus $6.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 150 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Azithromycin | 22 | $3.17▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide-type 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 semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 74% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (29.7). Medicare paid an average of $3.17 per fill, versus $5.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 105 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. AKRAM E RAFLA BDS, DMS 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 Periodontics prescribing approach at this Northboro, MA 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 MA 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.
