DR. RICARDO LIMA BARROS COSTA MD
Prescription History 1437348521
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Tampa, FL
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. RICARDO LIMA BARROS COSTA MD, an active Medical Oncology specialist practicing in Tampa, FL. Our medical registry currently tracks 9 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 275 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Anastrozole, which accounts for 83 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 FL PrescribersVs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 83 | $23.47▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Anastrozole: Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A nitrile and triazole derivative that acts as a selective nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of ESTROGEN NUCLEAR RECEPTOR-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In 2023, this provider wrote 83 Medicare prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $23.47 per fill, versus $24.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 231 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Letrozole | 63 | $20.90▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Letrozole: This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Letrozole is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Letrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A triazole and benzonitrile derivative that is a selective non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor, similar to ANASTROZOLE. It is used in the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In 2023, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Letrozole, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $20.90 per fill, versus $29.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 115 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 26 | $35.79 | ≈ Typical |
About Tamoxifen Citrate: Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer. Show more ▾ It is also used to reduce the chances of breast cancer in high-risk patients. This medication can block the growth of breast cancer. It works by interfering with the effects of estrogen in the breast tissue. One of the SELECTIVE ESTROGEN RECEPTOR MODULATORS with tissue-specific activities. Tamoxifen acts as an anti-estrogen (inhibiting agent) in the mammary tissue, but as an estrogen (stimulating agent) in cholesterol metabolism, bone density, and cell proliferation in the ENDOMETRIUM. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Tamoxifen Citrate, about 79% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $35.79 per fill, versus $34.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,980 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| IbrancePalbociclib | 22 | $16,996.80 | ≈ Typical |
About Ibrance: Palbociclib is used to treat a certain type of breast cancer. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Ibrance, about 85% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $16,996.80 per fill, versus $14,821.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 616 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 20 | $10.01 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 71% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $10.01 per fill, versus $7.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 182 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VerzenioAbemaciclib | 18 | $15,717.68 | ≈ Typical |
About Verzenio: This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer. Show more ▾ Abemaciclib works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Verzenio, about the same volume as the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $15,717.68 per fill, versus $14,152.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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 504 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 16 | $11.57▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prochlorperazine Maleate: This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment). Show more ▾ Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years or in children going through surgery. A phenothiazine antipsychotic used principally in the treatment of NAUSEA; VOMITING; and VERTIGO. It is more likely than CHLORPROMAZINE to cause EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDERS. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p612) In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $11.57 per fill, versus $20.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dexamethasone | 14 | $19.46 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone 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. An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $19.46 per fill, versus $15.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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. 17.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 368 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LynparzaOlaparib | 13 | $12,657.38▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lynparza: This medication is used to treat certain cancers (such as breast, ovarian, fallopian tube, pancreatic, peritoneal cancer, prostate). Show more ▾ Olaparib works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Lynparza, about 68% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $12,657.38 per fill, versus $13,922.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. RICARDO LIMA BARROS COSTA MD 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 Medical Oncology prescribing approach at this Tampa, 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.
