CARLOS ALBERTO CHING FNP
Prescription History 1417543117
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Phoenix, AZ
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for CARLOS ALBERTO CHING FNP, an active Family specialist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Our medical registry currently tracks 44 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,258 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Trazodone Hcl, 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 AZ PrescribersVs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 109 | $13.37▼ below AZ 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 109 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $13.37 per fill, versus $14.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 115.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,276 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 103 | $4.98▼ below AZ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine 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. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 103 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 88% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (117). Medicare paid an average of $4.98 per fill, versus $7.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 113 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,212 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 81 | $12.62 | ▼ 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 81 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (165). Medicare paid an average of $12.62 per fill, versus $12.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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. 89.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,506 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 52 | $12.11 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (107). Medicare paid an average of $12.11 per fill, versus $11.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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. 58.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,657 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 44 | $13.88▼ below AZ 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 44 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 81% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $13.88 per fill, versus $18.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 54.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,597 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 43 | $14.01▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (150). Medicare paid an average of $14.01 per fill, versus $16.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,206 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 41 | $9.35 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (122). Medicare paid an average of $9.35 per fill, versus $7.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 1,272 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 37 | $15.05▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (86). Medicare paid an average of $15.05 per fill, versus $19.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 37.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,048 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alendronate Sodium | 35 | $10.86▼ below AZ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 78% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $10.86 per fill, versus $12.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 976 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 34 | $12.32 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 67% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $12.32 per fill, versus $11.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 33 | $59.28 | ≈ Typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: 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 33 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 77% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $59.28 per fill, versus $45.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AZ 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. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 892 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 31 | $18.70▼ below AZ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 79% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $18.70 per fill, versus $27.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 31.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 832 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 31 | $25.58 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $25.58 per fill, versus $17.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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. 31.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 878 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 31 | $5.75▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $5.75 per fill, versus $6.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 31.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 838 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 31 | $11.77▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less 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 31 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (84). Medicare paid an average of $11.77 per fill, versus $23.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 31.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 832 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Risperidone | 31 | $17.62 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $17.62 per fill, versus $14.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 859 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 30 | $11.48▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. 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 brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $11.48 per fill, versus $15.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,026 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 29 | $14.05▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than 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 29 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $14.05 per fill, versus $26.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,064 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amiodarone Hcl | 26 | $17.94▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amiodarone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). Show more ▾ It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 68% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $17.94 per fill, versus $31.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 728 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 25 | $8.11▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $8.11 per fill, versus $8.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 692 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 25 | $29.70 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $29.70 per fill, versus $28.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 696 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Simvastatin | 24 | $6.42▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Simvastatin: Simvastatin 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 derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $6.42 per fill, versus $8.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 672 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbidopa-LevodopaCarbidopa/Levodopa | 23 | $48.52▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less 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 23 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $48.52 per fill, versus $58.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 644 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 23 | $15.82▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less 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 23 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $15.82 per fill, versus $16.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 21 | $596.95▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $596.95 per fill, versus $954.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 656 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carvedilol | 21 | $12.74 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $12.74 per fill, versus $12.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 836 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pramipexole DihydrochloridePramipexole Di-Hcl | 20 | $18.24▼ below AZ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Pramipexole Dihydrochloride: Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and can 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). Pramipexole 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 20 Medicare prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 87% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $18.24 per fill, versus $24.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Single Use SwabAlcohol Antiseptic Pads | 18 | $4.64 | ▼ Less than typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Single Use Swab, about 69% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $4.64 per fill, versus $2.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 306 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 18 | $10.07▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾ Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $10.07 per fill, versus $11.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 275 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 17 | $7.37▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $7.37 per fill, versus $9.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 724 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Memantine Hcl | 15 | $47.50▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $47.50 per fill, versus $49.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 14 | $13.65▼ below AZ avg | ▼ 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $13.65 per fill, versus $14.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 376 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Spironolactone | 13 | $10.11▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $10.11 per fill, versus $15.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 12 | $15.43▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 16% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $15.43 per fill, versus $20.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfasalazine | 12 | $35.17 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sulfasalazine: Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis. Show more ▾ This medication does not cure this condition, but it helps decrease symptoms such as fever, stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. After an attack is treated, sulfasalazine is also used to increase the amount of time between attacks. This medication works by reducing irritation and swelling in the large intestines. In addition, delayed-release tablets of sulfasalazine are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Sulfasalazine helps to reduce joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with sulfasalazine helps to reduce/prevent further joint damage so you can do more of your normal daily activities. This medication is used with other drugs, rest, and physical therapy in patients who have not responded to other medications (salicylates, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs). A drug that is used in the management of inflammatory bowel diseases. Its activity is generally considered to lie in its metabolic breakdown product, 5-aminosalicylic acid (see MESALAMINE) released in the colon. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p907) In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfasalazine, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $35.17 per fill, versus $32.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 12 | $8.55▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $8.55 per fill, versus $11.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 12 | $29.94 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rosuvastatin Calcium: 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. 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 to 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. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 13% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (91). Medicare paid an average of $29.94 per fill, versus $21.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 12 | $14.44▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Paroxetine Hcl: Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $14.44 per fill, versus $17.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 12.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 366 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters | 12 | $54.78▼ below AZ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters: Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride). Show more ▾ It may also raise good cholesterol (HDL). In general, this drug is used after your blood fat levels have not been fully controlled by non-drug treatments (such as diet changes, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, weight loss if overweight, controlling blood sugar if diabetic, and regulating your thyroid hormone levels). Lowering triglycerides and increasing good cholesterol may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Omega-3 acid ethyl esters are thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglyceride the body makes. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 75% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $54.78 per fill, versus $111.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 12 | $8.70▼ below AZ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 80% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $8.70 per fill, versus $13.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 352 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zafirlukast | 12 | $66.73▼ below AZ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Zafirlukast: Zafirlukast is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and cuts down on time lost from work or school. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, salbutamol) as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Zafirlukast, about 80% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $66.73 per fill, versus $136.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 12.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 353 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 11 | $19.33▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $19.33 per fill, versus $45.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 284 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ezetimibe | 11 | $47.79 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ezetimibe: Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as statins or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks. An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $47.79 per fill, versus $47.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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. 11.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Breo ElliptaFluticasone/Vilanterol | 11 | $410.51▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Breo Ellipta: This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ This inhaler contains 2 medications: fluticasone and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Vilanterol belongs to a class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (like vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with one asthma-control medication (such as inhaled corticosteroid) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $410.51 per fill, versus $576.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 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 CARLOS ALBERTO CHING FNP 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 Family prescribing approach at this Phoenix, AZ 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 AZ prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
