LUKE STEPHENSON
Prescription History 1427258607
Internal Medicine in Clearwater, FL
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for LUKE STEPHENSON, an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Clearwater, FL. Our medical registry currently tracks 9 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 117 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 17 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 17 | 17.0 | 510 | $5.12▼ below FL avg | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average FL prescriber Averages are among FL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the FL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the FL average for this medication. 17.0 30-Day Fills 510 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 15 | 15.1 | 451 | $6.62 | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average FL prescriber Averages are among FL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the FL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15.1 30-Day Fills 451 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Prednisone | 15 | 15.0 | 120 | $2.79▼ below FL avg | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average FL prescriber Averages are among FL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the FL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the FL average for this medication. 15.0 30-Day Fills 120 Days Supply About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. | |||||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 12 | 12.3 | 321 | $26.32▼ below FL avg | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average FL prescriber Averages are among FL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the FL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the FL average for this medication. 12.3 30-Day Fills 321 Days Supply About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. | |||||
| Cefdinir | 12 | 12.0 | 68 | $10.83▼ below FL avg | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average FL prescriber Averages are among FL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the FL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the FL average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 68 Days Supply About Cefdinir: Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin. | |||||
| Cephalexin | 12 | 12.0 | 68 | $4.91▼ below FL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average FL prescriber Averages are among FL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the FL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the FL average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 68 Days Supply About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. | |||||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 12 | 12.0 | 337 | $6.49▼ below FL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average FL prescriber Averages are among FL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the FL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the FL average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 337 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 11 | 11.0 | 62 | $6.23▼ below FL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average FL prescriber Averages are among FL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the FL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the FL average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 62 Days Supply About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. | |||||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 11 | 11.0 | 32 | $6.15▼ below FL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average FL prescriber Averages are among FL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the FL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the FL average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 32 Days Supply About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for LUKE STEPHENSON 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 Internal Medicine prescribing approach at this Clearwater, FL 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 FL prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.