DR. SARAH ELIZABETH DIAZ DO
Prescription History 1376903708
Surgery in Duluth, MN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. SARAH ELIZABETH DIAZ DO, an active Surgery specialist practicing in Duluth, MN. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 240 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gavilyte-G, which accounts for 109 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 MN PrescribersVs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavilyte-GPeg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 109 | $19.06 | ▲ More than typical |
About Gavilyte-G: PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 109 Medicare prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $19.06 per fill, versus $18.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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. 109 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 124 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Neomycin Sulfate | 38 | $6.13▼ below MN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Neomycin Sulfate: This medication is used to decrease the risk of infection after certain intestinal surgeries. Show more ▾ Neomycin belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in the intestines. Neomycin may also be used along with a special diet to treat a certain serious brain problem (hepatic encephalopathy). This condition is caused by too much of a certain natural substance (ammonia). Normally, the liver gets rid of ammonia, but liver disease can cause too much ammonia to build up in the body. This medication helps treat encephalopathy by killing certain intestinal bacteria that make ammonia. 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. Aminoglycoside antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces fradiae. It is composed of neomycins A, B, and C, and acts by inhibiting translation during protein synthesis. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin Sulfate, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $6.13 per fill, versus $7.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 39 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metronidazole | 37 | $1.49▼ below MN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Metronidazole: This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain skin disorder known as rosacea, a type of adult acne. Show more ▾ It may help to decrease redness, swelling and the number of pimples caused by rosacea. This medication is an antibiotic. For the treatment of rosacea, metronidazole is believed to work by decreasing swelling (inflammation). Some brands of this medication also contain sunscreens (see also Notes section). A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $1.49 per fill, versus $35.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 56 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Peg-3350 And ElectrolytesPeg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 19 | $20.85 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Peg-3350 And Electrolytes: PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Peg-3350 And Electrolytes, about half the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $20.85 per fill, versus $17.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 25 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SutabSod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf | 19 | $158.89▼ below MN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sutab: This product is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy). Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This causes watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Sutab, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $158.89 per fill, versus $164.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 31 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Peg 3350-ElectrolyteSodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg | 18 | $27.88 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Peg 3350-Electrolyte: PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Peg 3350-Electrolyte, about half the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $27.88 per fill, versus $22.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 21 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. SARAH ELIZABETH DIAZ DO 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 Surgery prescribing approach at this Duluth, MN 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 MN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
