MS. ERIN BRIGID ALCAZAR FNP
Prescription History 1457698607
Nurse Practitioner - Family in East Saint Louis, IL
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MS. ERIN BRIGID ALCAZAR FNP, an active Family specialist practicing in East Saint Louis, IL. Our medical registry currently tracks 39 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 913 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 97 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs IL Avg |
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| Atorvastatin Calcium | 97 | 226.0 | 6,703 | $13.36 | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 226.0 30-Day Fills 6,703 Days Supply About Atorvastatin Calcium: Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. | |||||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 77 | 172.1 | 5,144 | $6.51▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 172.1 30-Day Fills 5,144 Days Supply About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. | |||||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 51 | 61.0 | 1,343 | $20.65▼ below IL avg | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 61.0 30-Day Fills 1,343 Days Supply About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. | |||||
| Gabapentin | 48 | 60.3 | 1,780 | $26.28 | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 60.3 30-Day Fills 1,780 Days Supply About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. | |||||
| Lisinopril | 48 | 87.7 | 2,611 | $4.64▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 87.7 30-Day Fills 2,611 Days Supply About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. | |||||
| Prednisone | 32 | 32.0 | 166 | $1.16▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 32.0 30-Day Fills 166 Days Supply About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. | |||||
| Losartan Potassium | 32 | 56.0 | 1,661 | $9.06▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 56.0 30-Day Fills 1,661 Days Supply About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. | |||||
| Vitamin D2Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) | 27 | 51.5 | 1,531 | $10.82 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 51.5 30-Day Fills 1,531 Days Supply About Vitamin D2: Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus. Show more ▾ Having the right amount of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus is important for building and keeping strong bones. Vitamin D is used to treat and prevent bone disorders (such as rickets, osteomalacia). Vitamin D is made by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight. Sunscreen, protective clothing, limited exposure to sunlight, dark skin, and age may prevent getting enough vitamin D from the sun. Vitamin D with calcium is used to treat or prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). Vitamin D is also used with other medications to treat low levels of calcium or phosphate caused by certain disorders (such as hypoparathyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism, familial hypophosphatemia). It may be used in kidney disease to keep calcium levels normal and allow normal bone growth. Vitamin D drops (or other supplements) are given to breast-fed infants because breast milk usually has low levels of vitamin D. Derivatives of ERGOSTEROL formed by ULTRAVIOLET RAYS breaking of the C9-C10 bond. They differ from CHOLECALCIFEROL in having a double bond between C22 and C23 and a methyl group at C24. | |||||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 26 | 26.0 | 710 | $23.49 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26.0 30-Day Fills 710 Days Supply About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. | |||||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 26 | 26.0 | 254 | $11.09▼ below IL avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 26.0 30-Day Fills 254 Days Supply About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. | |||||
| Famotidine | 24 | 56.0 | 1,661 | $19.17 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 56.0 30-Day Fills 1,661 Days Supply About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. | |||||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 24 | 46.3 | 1,371 | $2.49▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 46.3 30-Day Fills 1,371 Days Supply About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. | |||||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 23 | 41.7 | 1,247 | $18.27▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 41.7 30-Day Fills 1,247 Days Supply About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. | |||||
| Furosemide | 21 | 41.7 | 1,250 | $3.57▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 41.7 30-Day Fills 1,250 Days Supply About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. | |||||
| Metformin Hcl | 21 | 37.0 | 1,080 | $8.73▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 37.0 30-Day Fills 1,080 Days Supply About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) | |||||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 20 | 22.0 | 627 | $20.63▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 22.0 30-Day Fills 627 Days Supply About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. | |||||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 18 | 18.0 | 436 | $18.54 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18.0 30-Day Fills 436 Days Supply About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. | |||||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 18 | 34.3 | 1,011 | $17.42▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 34.3 30-Day Fills 1,011 Days Supply About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. | |||||
| Omeprazole | 17 | 52.0 | 1,560 | $25.23 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 52.0 30-Day Fills 1,560 Days Supply About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. | |||||
| Montelukast Sodium | 17 | 45.3 | 1,360 | $10.00▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 45.3 30-Day Fills 1,360 Days Supply About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. | |||||
| Azithromycin | 16 | 16.0 | 76 | $2.67▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 76 Days Supply About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. | |||||
| Pregabalin | 16 | 16.0 | 480 | $20.58▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 480 Days Supply About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. | |||||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 15 | 41.0 | 1,230 | $12.90▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 41.0 30-Day Fills 1,230 Days Supply About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. | |||||
| Warfarin Sodium | 15 | 15.6 | 416 | $15.69 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15.6 30-Day Fills 416 Days Supply About Warfarin Sodium: 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. Show more ▾ Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a blood thinner, but the more correct term is anticoagulant. It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood. An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide. | |||||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 15 | 15.0 | 160 | $27.08▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 15.0 30-Day Fills 160 Days Supply About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. | |||||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 14 | 28.3 | 835 | $5.23▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 28.3 30-Day Fills 835 Days Supply About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. | |||||
| Memantine Hcl | 14 | 36.0 | 1,080 | $20.68▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 36.0 30-Day Fills 1,080 Days Supply About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. | |||||
| Alprazolam | 14 | 14.0 | 328 | $4.52▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 328 Days Supply About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) | |||||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 13 | 25.3 | 760 | $8.70▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 25.3 30-Day Fills 760 Days Supply About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. | |||||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 13 | 37.0 | 1,110 | $7.14▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 37.0 30-Day Fills 1,110 Days Supply About Rosuvastatin Calcium: Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. | |||||
| Simvastatin | 13 | 35.0 | 1,050 | $6.72▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 35.0 30-Day Fills 1,050 Days Supply About Simvastatin: Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. | |||||
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 11 | 13.0 | 331 | $32.12 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13.0 30-Day Fills 331 Days Supply | |||||
| Meloxicam | 11 | 23.0 | 690 | $3.41▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 23.0 30-Day Fills 690 Days Supply About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. | |||||
| Amoxicillin | 11 | 11.0 | 98 | $3.14▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 98 Days Supply About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. | |||||
| Sertraline Hcl | 11 | 23.0 | 690 | $2.17▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 23.0 30-Day Fills 690 Days Supply About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. | |||||
| SymbicortBudesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 11 | 13.0 | 390 | $479.19▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 390 Days Supply About Symbicort: 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). Show more ▾ It contains 2 medications: budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Formoterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as formoterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. See also How to Use section. A pharmaceutical preparation of budesonide and formoterol fumarate that is used as an ANTI-ASTHMATIC AGENT and for the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. | |||||
| Tramadol Hcl | 11 | 11.0 | 214 | $6.42▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 214 Days Supply About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. | |||||
| Donepezil Hcl | 11 | 24.8 | 720 | $7.16▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 24.8 30-Day Fills 720 Days Supply About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. | |||||
| Methocarbamol | 11 | 11.0 | 220 | $7.51▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 220 Days Supply About Methocarbamol: Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles. A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206) | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for MS. ERIN BRIGID ALCAZAR FNP is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Family prescribing approach at this East Saint Louis, IL 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 IL prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.