SAID M IBRAHIMI MD
Prescription History 1376751321
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in San Jose, CA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for SAID M IBRAHIMI MD, an active Neurology specialist practicing in San Jose, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 45 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,838 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 226 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 (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other CA PrescribersVs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 226 | $21.05▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 226 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (81). Medicare paid an average of $21.05 per fill, versus $21.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 263.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,888 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 206 | $25.40 | ▲ More than typical |
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 206 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $25.40 per fill, versus $17.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 324.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,701 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 102 | $42.66▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 102 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $42.66 per fill, versus $46.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 161.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,846 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbidopa-LevodopaCarbidopa/Levodopa | 90 | $37.07▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 90 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $37.07 per fill, versus $51.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 154 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 77 | $9.51▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 77 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $9.51 per fill, versus $13.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 95 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,804 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 74 | $18.48▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 74 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $18.48 per fill, versus $50.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 82 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,443 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Memantine Hcl | 61 | $61.27 | ≈ Typical |
About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $61.27 per fill, versus $56.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 70 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,100 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Topiramate | 60 | $20.54 | ▲ More than typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about 2 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $20.54 per fill, versus $19.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 84 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,520 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 54 | $15.13▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Clopidogrel: 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). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about the same volume as the typical California prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $15.13 per fill, versus $17.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 103 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,090 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 52 | $22.29▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about the same volume as the typical California prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $22.29 per fill, versus $39.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,010 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lacosamide | 44 | $538.56 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lacosamide: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Lacosamide, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $538.56 per fill, versus $321.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 43 | $26.84 | ≈ Typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about the same volume as the typical California prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $26.84 per fill, versus $17.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,451 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 40 | $18.12▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Nortriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $18.12 per fill, versus $20.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,740 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 39 | $10.84 | ▲ More than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $10.84 per fill, versus $9.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,470 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 36 | $19.32▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sumatriptan Succinate: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines/headaches including sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. It does not prevent future migraines/headaches or reduce how often you may get a headache. Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $19.32 per fill, versus $27.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,040 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 34 | $59.83 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ropinirole Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $59.83 per fill, versus $21.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nurtec OdtRimegepant Sulfate | 34 | $1,679.08 | ▲ More than typical |
About Nurtec Odt: This medication is used to prevent or treat migraine. Show more ▾ Rimegepant may work by changing the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Nurtec Odt, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $1,679.08 per fill, versus $1,324.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 36.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 948 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 33 | $17.47 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 70% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $17.47 per fill, versus $14.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 33 | $53.06 | ≈ Typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 87% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $53.06 per fill, versus $47.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BriviactBrivaracetam | 32 | $1,635.55 | ≈ Typical |
About Briviact: Brivaracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Briviact, about the same volume as the typical California prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $1,635.55 per fill, versus $1,610.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 32 | $12.29▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 16% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (194). Medicare paid an average of $12.29 per fill, versus $14.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,890 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl | 29 | $20.06▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Propranolol Hcl: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $20.06 per fill, versus $25.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,230 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Celecoxib | 28 | $42.14▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾ It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. 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. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 65% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $42.14 per fill, versus $60.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 25 | $111.26 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 64% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $111.26 per fill, versus $95.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 30.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 880 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 23 | $56.21 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 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. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $56.21 per fill, versus $41.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 572 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 22 | $13.86▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about the same volume as the typical California prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $13.86 per fill, versus $22.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbidopa-Levodopa ErCarbidopa/Levodopa | 22 | $34.65▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa Er: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $34.65 per fill, versus $80.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbamazepine ErCarbamazepine | 22 | $109.49▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Carbamazepine Er: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine Er, about the same volume as the typical California prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $109.49 per fill, versus $160.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 24.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 723 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam ErLevetiracetam | 22 | $87.86▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Levetiracetam Er: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam Er, about 88% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $87.86 per fill, versus $120.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 21 | $10.35 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $10.35 per fill, versus $9.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Primidone | 20 | $10.08▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Primidone: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾ Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. A barbiturate derivative that acts as a GABA modulator and anti-epileptic agent. It is partly metabolized to PHENOBARBITAL in the body and owes some of its actions to this metabolite. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Primidone, about 65% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $10.08 per fill, versus $28.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 935 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Naproxen | 19 | $6.50▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Naproxen: Naproxen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from various conditions. Show more ▾ It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. 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. This form of naproxen is absorbed slowly and should not be used for pain that needs quick relief (such as during a gout attack). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using a different form of this drug or other medications for quick relief of pain. An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Naproxen, about 66% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $6.50 per fill, versus $11.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 550 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olanzapine | 18 | $19.04▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Olanzapine: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $19.04 per fill, versus $41.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FycompaPerampanel | 17 | $1,232.90▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fycompa: Perampanel is used to treat certain types of seizures (including focal and generalized tonic-clonic seizures). Show more ▾ Perampanel belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Fycompa, about 74% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $1,232.90 per fill, versus $1,282.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 17.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 519 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NeuproRotigotine | 17 | $966.78▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Neupro: Rotigotine is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. Rotigotine is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). Rotigotine is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Neupro, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $966.78 per fill, versus $1,070.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NourianzIstradefylline | 16 | $1,896.99▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nourianz: Istradefylline is used by people with Parkinson's disease taking carbidopa/levodopa to reduce the amount of off time (periods of slow movement or stiffness). In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Nourianz, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $1,896.99 per fill, versus $2,359.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zonisamide | 14 | $68.41 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Zonisamide: Zonisamide is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ Zonisamide is a sulfonamide anticonvulsant and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is unknown how zonisamide works to prevent seizures. A benzisoxazole and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a CALCIUM CHANNEL blocker. It is used primarily as an adjunctive antiepileptic agent for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES, with or without secondary generalization. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Zonisamide, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $68.41 per fill, versus $44.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 433 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Entacapone | 14 | $218.80▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Entacapone: This medication is used with other medications (levodopa/carbidopa) to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Entacapone belongs to a class of drugs known as COMT inhibitors. Many people taking levodopa for Parkinson's have problems with the effects of the levodopa wearing off between scheduled doses, causing symptoms to return or worsen. Entacapone blocks a certain natural substance (COMT enzyme) that breaks down the levodopa in the body. This effect allows the levodopa to last longer in the system so that it doesn't wear off before the next dose. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Entacapone, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $218.80 per fill, versus $237.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 891 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| InbrijaLevodopa | 14 | $3,425.95 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Inbrija: This medication is used when needed to treat the return of Parkinson's symptoms (known as OFF episodes) in people with Parkinson's disease who are treated with carbidopa/levodopa medicines. Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease tends to worsen over time, and you may need extra levodopa from time to time to keep symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving) from returning. This medication does not replace your regular carbidopa/levodopa medicine. Keep taking your carbidopa/levodopa medicine regularly as directed by your doctor. Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. The naturally occurring form of DIHYDROXYPHENYLALANINE and the immediate precursor of DOPAMINE. Unlike dopamine itself, it can be taken orally and crosses the blood-brain barrier. It is rapidly taken up by dopaminergic neurons and converted to DOPAMINE. It is used for the treatment of PARKINSONIAN DISORDERS and is usually given with agents that inhibit its conversion to dopamine outside of the central nervous system. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Inbrija, about 70% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $3,425.95 per fill, versus $2,869.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 389 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 13 | $20.05 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $20.05 per fill, versus $16.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 13 | $9.59▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $9.59 per fill, versus $23.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rivastigmine | 12 | $141.03 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rivastigmine: Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $141.03 per fill, versus $90.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine OdtLamotrigine | 12 | $851.43 | ≈ Typical |
About Lamotrigine Odt: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine Odt, about 80% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $851.43 per fill, versus $494.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 12 | $7.53 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as 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 or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $7.53 per fill, versus $6.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Temazepam | 11 | $245.42 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Temazepam: This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Show more ▾ It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Temazepam belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment. A benzodiazepine that acts as a GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID modulator and anti-anxiety agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Temazepam, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $245.42 per fill, versus $14.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for SAID M IBRAHIMI MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, 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 Neurology prescribing approach at this San Jose, CA 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 volume among CA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
