DR. SANDRA C NWEKE MD
Prescription History 1376905430
Family Medicine in Richmond, TX
What does Dr. Nweke prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Nweke wrote 740 Medicare prescriptions for 30 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 66 prescriptions for 31 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 Dr. Nweke prescribes.
Medications 30 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 Texas 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 66 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $26.72 per fill, versus $9.48 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 53 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $6.88 per fill, versus $6.07 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 53 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $2.45 per fill, versus $10.05 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 48 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $9.43 per fill, versus $7.22 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 44 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $11.62 per fill, versus $7.09 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 34 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $7.76 per fill, versus $15.87 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 33 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 30% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $25.98 per fill, versus $9.74 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 29 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $19.18 per fill, versus $11.71 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 28 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 28% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $21.81 per fill, versus $14.00 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $4.58 per fill, versus $4.50 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 22 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $15.38 per fill, versus $37.83 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 22 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $11.93 per fill, versus $15.72 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 22 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 18% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $42.32 per fill, versus $13.19 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 21 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $44.19 per fill, versus $14.93 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 depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 21 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $6.34 per fill, versus $8.61 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 20 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 67% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $11.86 per fill, versus $9.53 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 20 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $67.19 per fill, versus $14.12 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 19 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $28.78 per fill, versus $12.62 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 18 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.87 per fill, versus $4.63 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 16 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $983.89 per fill, versus $1,293.82 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 15 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $12.46 per fill, versus $14.87 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 15 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 32% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $0.95 per fill, versus $3.54 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 13 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $18.87 per fill, versus $8.44 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 13 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 18% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $12.70 per fill, versus $8.22 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 13 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 30% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $87.82 per fill, versus $18.82 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 13 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $13.98 per fill, versus $10.81 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
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).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 12 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 19% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.65 per fill, versus $11.09 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $36.48 per fill, versus $22.08 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 19% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $9.80 per fill, versus $6.73 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nweke wrote 11 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1.38 per fill, versus $5.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Nweke’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Nweke prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Nweke's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (66), Amlodipine Besylate (53) and Levothyroxine Sodium (53).
How does Dr. Nweke's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 30 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Nweke prescribes 30 less often than the typical Texas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Nweke 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 Texas 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.
