DR. PAUL F WHIPPLE DO
Prescription History 1447335708
Family Medicine in Star City, AR
What does Dr. Whipple prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Whipple wrote 15,889 Medicare prescriptions for 185 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 931 prescriptions for 174 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Whipple prescribes.
Medications 185 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Arkansas prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 931 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 4.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $4.75 per fill, versus $8.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 646 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 5.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $5.40 per fill, versus $8.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 628 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (163). Medicare paid $3.42 per fill, versus $5.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 536 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $9.22 per fill, versus $11.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 485 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $13.86 per fill, versus $14.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 467 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 4.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $14.19 per fill, versus $16.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 422 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $3.90 per fill, versus $4.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 420 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $10.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 382 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $4.87 per fill, versus $5.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 359 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (168). Medicare paid $7.02 per fill, versus $8.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 311 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 6.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $582.83 per fill, versus $774.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 291 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $9.51 per fill, versus $12.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 248 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $4.84 per fill, versus $5.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 241 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $1,064.65 per fill, versus $1,117.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 239 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $6.18 per fill, versus $9.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 237 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $8.42 per fill, versus $12.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 226 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $10.01 per fill, versus $6.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 224 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $32.54 per fill, versus $28.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 208 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $9.12 per fill, versus $12.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 207 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $5.26 per fill, versus $7.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 206 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $6.15 per fill, versus $6.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 201 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $7.20 per fill, versus $11.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 182 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $3.97 per fill, versus $5.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 180 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $635.16 per fill, versus $708.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 167 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 3 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $6.89 per fill, versus $10.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 163 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.76 per fill, versus $8.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 154 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $5.58 per fill, versus $6.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 148 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $10.36 per fill, versus $10.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 145 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.53 per fill, versus $5.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 145 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $669.37 per fill, versus $831.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 141 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $12.57 per fill, versus $13.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 140 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $13.48 per fill, versus $12.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 133 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $3.76 per fill, versus $3.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 133 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $11.87 per fill, versus $12.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 129 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $3.83 per fill, versus $4.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 128 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $8.81 per fill, versus $12.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 126 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $17.96 per fill, versus $20.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 125 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $6.00 per fill, versus $7.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 122 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 3 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.43 per fill, versus $4.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 112 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $7.18 per fill, versus $8.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 107 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $10.39 per fill, versus $19.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 105 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $674.89 per fill, versus $743.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 104 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $12.60 per fill, versus $13.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 101 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $11.47 per fill, versus $16.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 98 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $3.50 per fill, versus $7.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 93 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $11.68 per fill, versus $10.94 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 92 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $6.29 per fill, versus $7.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 89 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.65 per fill, versus $18.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 84 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $18.30 per fill, versus $19.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 84 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.41 per fill, versus $10.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 84 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $9.45 per fill, versus $7.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 82 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $26.69 per fill, versus $28.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 79 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.61 per fill, versus $10.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 79 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 3 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.47 per fill, versus $5.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 78 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $9.25 per fill, versus $11.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 78 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $5.72 per fill, versus $8.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 75 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $10.57 per fill, versus $13.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 74 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $33.32 per fill, versus $38.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 73 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $4.72 per fill, versus $4.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 70 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (137). Medicare paid $10.20 per fill, versus $22.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 69 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.05 per fill, versus $8.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 69 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $9.83 per fill, versus $17.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 68 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $828.19 per fill, versus $786.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 67 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $2.48 per fill, versus $5.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 66 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $14.63 per fill, versus $13.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 66 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $594.24 per fill, versus $621.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 65 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $7.97 per fill, versus $6.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 65 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $6.20 per fill, versus $8.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 65 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.16 per fill, versus $7.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a hormone.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 61 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $12.64 per fill, versus $27.94 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 60 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $4.56 per fill, versus $7.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 59 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.37 per fill, versus $13.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 56 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.57 per fill, versus $7.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 54 prescriptions for Atenolol, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.72 per fill, versus $6.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 54 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $27.37 per fill, versus $31.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 48 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.10 per fill, versus $11.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 47 prescriptions for Colestipol Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $23.30 per fill, versus $66.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 47 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2.89 per fill, versus $5.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 47 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.66 per fill, versus $16.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 47 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $75.33 per fill, versus $70.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 46 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium Er, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $33.95 per fill, versus $41.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 45 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $13.32 per fill, versus $11.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 44 prescriptions for Metolazone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $11.20 per fill, versus $20.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 44 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $301.72 per fill, versus $289.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to 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).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 42 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $476.98 per fill, versus $479.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 41 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 85% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7.04 per fill, versus $11.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 40 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $11.83 per fill, versus $16.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Canagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 40 prescriptions for Invokana, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $769.12 per fill, versus $668.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 39 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $10.20 per fill, versus $7.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 38 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $18.17 per fill, versus $15.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 37 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.84 per fill, versus $10.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 36 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 76% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.41 per fill, versus $6.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 36 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $26.48 per fill, versus $46.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 35 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $11.34 per fill, versus $21.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 35 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 90% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $20.08 per fill, versus $18.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 34 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 80% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $13.72 per fill, versus $51.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 34 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.53 per fill, versus $35.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 34 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $12.89 per fill, versus $22.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 34 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.01 per fill, versus $8.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 33 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $22.00 per fill, versus $16.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 32 prescriptions for Linzess, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $633.72 per fill, versus $730.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 30 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $15.16 per fill, versus $10.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 30 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $16.77 per fill, versus $9.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 30 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $13.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 29 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $27.74 per fill, versus $23.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 28 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 67% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $23.72 per fill, versus $16.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 28 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.91 per fill, versus $7.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 27 prescriptions for Phenytoin Sodium Extended, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $11.33 per fill, versus $27.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, or extra fluid in the body (edema).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 26 prescriptions for Spironolactone-Hctz, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $39.22 per fill, versus $30.94 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 25 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $4.61 per fill, versus $7.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 25 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $1.57 per fill, versus $6.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 24 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 74% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $7.49 per fill, versus $18.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 24 prescriptions for Trueplus Pen Needle, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $65.41 per fill, versus $57.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 23 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about 66% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $16.12 per fill, versus $23.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 23 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $15.42 per fill, versus $24.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 23 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $11.48 per fill, versus $31.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used if you have had certain types of irregular heartbeat (paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation) in the past but now have a normal heart rhythm.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 23 prescriptions for Multaq, about 69% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $821.17 per fill, versus $958.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 23 prescriptions for Vascepa, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $724.60 per fill, versus $398.73 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 22 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $13.45 per fill, versus $40.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 22 prescriptions for Entresto, about 33% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $1,004.52 per fill, versus $812.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 22 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $12.84 per fill, versus $11.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 22 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 75% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $35.68 per fill, versus $108.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 22 prescriptions for Tolterodine Tartrate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $54.06 per fill, versus $61.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 22 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $13.69 per fill, versus $32.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 21 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $24.82 per fill, versus $21.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 21 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $417.89 per fill, versus $548.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 21 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $12.82 per fill, versus $23.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 21 prescriptions for Rexulti, about 84% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $1,554.04 per fill, versus $1,362.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 21 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about 72% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $75.26 per fill, versus $65.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 20 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 69% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $14.18 per fill, versus $22.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 19 prescriptions for Betamethasone Diprop Augmented, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $19.67 per fill, versus $25.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 19 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $25.82 per fill, versus $19.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 19 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 42% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $13.10 per fill, versus $28.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 19 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.62 per fill, versus $8.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nadolol is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 19 prescriptions for Nadolol, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $92.52 per fill, versus $44.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 19 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.56 per fill, versus $15.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This vaccine is used to keep up protection (immunity) against diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw) and pertussis (whooping cough) in children and adults who have been vaccinated for these diseases in the past.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 18 prescriptions for Boostrix Tdap, about 73% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $65.85 per fill, versus $61.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 18 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $8.04 per fill, versus $19.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 18 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $113.37 per fill, versus $133.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 18 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 62% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $14.91 per fill, versus $18.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This skin patch is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness or recovery from anesthesia and surgery.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 18 prescriptions for Scopolamine, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $69.29 per fill, versus $90.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 18 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $5.21 per fill, versus $6.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 17 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 61% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $535.84 per fill, versus $382.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 17 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $28.20 per fill, versus $29.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 17 prescriptions for Humalog Mix 75-25 Kwikpen, about 80% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $264.13 per fill, versus $276.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 17 prescriptions for Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 61% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.94 per fill, versus $27.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pyridostigmine is used to improve muscle strength in patients with a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 17 prescriptions for Pyridostigmine Bromide, about 64% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $40.62 per fill, versus $72.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 17 prescriptions for Risperidone, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.35 per fill, versus $12.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 16 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 78% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $24.20 per fill, versus $20.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 16 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 66% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $6.83 per fill, versus $16.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 15 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 34% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $27.68 per fill, versus $25.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 15 prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about 60% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $3.19 per fill, versus $20.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 15 prescriptions for Icosapent Ethyl, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $197.82 per fill, versus $166.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 15 prescriptions for Isosorbide Dinitrate, about 61% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $37.88 per fill, versus $46.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 15 prescriptions for Novolog Mix 70-30 Flexpen, about 72% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $326.46 per fill, versus $232.94 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metaxalone is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 14 prescriptions for Metaxalone, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $42.42 per fill, versus $97.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 14 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 37% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $22.56 per fill, versus $15.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Liraglutide is used either alone or with other medications, and with a proper diet and exercise program, to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 14 prescriptions for Victoza 3-Pak, about 90% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $821.34 per fill, versus $861.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Exenatide is used either alone or with other medications, and with a proper diet and exercise program, to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 13 prescriptions for Bydureon Bcise, about 79% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $778.10 per fill, versus $890.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 13 prescriptions for Dapagliflozin, about 64% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $492.39 per fill, versus $380.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 13 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $4.29 per fill, versus $15.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 13 prescriptions for Exemestane, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $71.04 per fill, versus $90.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 16% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $34.88 per fill, versus $32.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin detemir is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 13 prescriptions for Levemir Flexpen, about 68% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $122.33 per fill, versus $230.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 13 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 25% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $4.77 per fill, versus $16.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 13 prescriptions for Sps, about 78% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $48.58 per fill, versus $106.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help prevent migraine.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 12 prescriptions for Aimovig Autoinjector, about 32% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $707.76 per fill, versus $862.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 12 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $488.54 per fill, versus $540.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 12 prescriptions for Colchicine, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $28.10 per fill, versus $48.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Minocycline is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 12 prescriptions for Minocycline Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $16.92 per fill, versus $20.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 12 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 40% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.33 per fill, versus $8.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 12 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 34% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $93.08 per fill, versus $62.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Trandolapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 12 prescriptions for Trandolapril, about 86% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $8.38 per fill, versus $13.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 12 prescriptions for Ulticare Pen Needle, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $48.23 per fill, versus $44.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 12 prescriptions for Verapamil Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $4.66 per fill, versus $8.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 11 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.47 per fill, versus $17.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 11 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $11.82 per fill, versus $16.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 11 prescriptions for Combivent Respimat, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $832.63 per fill, versus $576.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 11 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.87 per fill, versus $18.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 32% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $16.83 per fill, versus $17.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alirocumab is used by people who have blockage in the heart blood vessels to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 11 prescriptions for Praluent Pen, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $467.77 per fill, versus $760.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 11 prescriptions for Risperidone Odt, about 62% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $302.13 per fill, versus $94.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sildenafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction-ED).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 11 prescriptions for Sildenafil Citrate, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $250.32 per fill, versus $100.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 11 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Nano Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $125.52 per fill, versus $76.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Varenicline is used by adults to help stop smoking.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Whipple wrote 11 prescriptions for Varenicline Tartrate, about 62% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $270.78 per fill, versus $232.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Whipple’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Whipple prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Whipple's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (931), Losartan Potassium (646) and Amlodipine Besylate (628).
How does Dr. Whipple's prescribing compare with other Arkansas prescribers?
Of the 185 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Whipple prescribes 85 more often than the typical Arkansas prescriber, 39 about as often and 61 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Whipple prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Arkansas prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
