DR. AHMED QUDAIH M.D.
Prescription History 1427512607
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Greenville, SC
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. AHMED QUDAIH M.D., an active Nephrology specialist practicing in Greenville, SC. Our medical registry currently tracks 17 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 464 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Prednisone, which accounts for 72 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 (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other SC PrescribersVs. SC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 72 | $4.75 | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2024, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $4.75 per fill, versus $3.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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. 152 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 48 | $10.31 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (186.6). Medicare paid an average of $10.31 per fill, versus $10.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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. 114 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Carvedilol | 45 | $11.59 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 68% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (66.4). Medicare paid an average of $11.59 per fill, versus $8.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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. 110.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,318 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nifedipine ErNifedipine | 44 | $18.23▼ below SC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Nifedipine Er: Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs 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 for certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of chest pain attacks. It should not be used to treat chest pain when it occurs. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. This medication is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure. In 2024, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $18.23 per fill, versus $22.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 86 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Famotidine | 40 | $8.15▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 62% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (64.5). Medicare paid an average of $8.15 per fill, versus $14.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 86 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 29 | $4.61▼ below SC avg | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (111.4). Medicare paid an average of $4.61 per fill, versus $10.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 73.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 28 | $2.50▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 17% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (163.6). Medicare paid an average of $2.50 per fill, versus $5.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,920 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cinacalcet Hcl | 28 | $167.69▼ below SC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cinacalcet Hcl: Cinacalcet is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat increased amounts of calcium in people with an overactive parathyroid gland or in people with cancer of the parathyroid gland. Cinacalcet works by decreasing the amount of parathyroid hormone, calcium, and phosphorus in your body. Having the right amount of these substances in your body helps to prevent bone disease. In 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Cinacalcet Hcl, about the same volume as the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (27.2). Medicare paid an average of $167.69 per fill, versus $247.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,214 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 19 | $3.31▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 75% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (25.4). Medicare paid an average of $3.31 per fill, versus $4.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 30.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 833 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ursodiol | 19 | $51.78▼ below SC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ursodiol: Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis). Show more ▾ Ursodiol is a bile acid. An epimer of chenodeoxycholic acid. It is a mammalian bile acid found first in the bear and is apparently either a precursor or a product of chenodeoxycholate. Its administration changes the composition of bile and may dissolve gallstones. It is used as a cholagogue and choleretic. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Ursodiol, about 79% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (23.9). Medicare paid an average of $51.78 per fill, versus $140.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril | 17 | $2.44▼ below SC avg | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 16% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (103.5). Medicare paid an average of $2.44 per fill, versus $6.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 39.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,155 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methenamine Hippurate | 14 | $51.78▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methenamine Hippurate: Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria. Show more ▾ It is not used to treat an active infection. Antibiotics must be used first to treat and cure the infection. Methenamine is a drug that stops the growth of bacteria in urine. This medication also contains an ingredient that helps to make the urine acidic. When the urine is acidic, methenamine turns into formaldehyde to kill the bacteria. This drug is effective only against bacterial infections in the urinary tract. It will not work for other types of bacterial infections (such as in the blood) or for viral infections (such as the common cold or flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibacterial drug can lead to its decreased effectiveness. Both parts of molecule contribute to its antibacterial action. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about a third of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $51.78 per fill, versus $66.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fludrocortisone Acetate | 13 | $19.83▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fludrocortisone Acetate: Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body. Show more ▾ It is used along with other medications (such as hydrocortisone) to treat low glucocorticoid levels caused by disease of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome). Glucocorticoids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. They are also needed to break down carbohydrates in your diet. A synthetic mineralocorticoid with anti-inflammatory activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Fludrocortisone Acetate, about 66% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (19.8). Medicare paid an average of $19.83 per fill, versus $22.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pravastatin Sodium | 13 | $10.54▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pravastatin Sodium: Pravastatin 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. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES). In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 18% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (74.2). Medicare paid an average of $10.54 per fill, versus $13.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 13 | $8.45▼ below SC 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. A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 15% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (85.8). Medicare paid an average of $8.45 per fill, versus $13.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 11 | $14.44 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 7% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (152). Medicare paid an average of $14.44 per fill, versus $10.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sodium ChlorideSodium Chloride Irrig Solution | 11 | $80.93 | – No State Data |
About Sodium Chloride: A ubiquitous sodium salt that is commonly used to season food. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Sodium Chloride. Medicare paid an average of $80.93 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $80.93 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. AHMED QUDAIH M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Nephrology prescribing approach at this Greenville, SC 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 among SC prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
