DR. COLE BOWDINO MD
Prescription History 1467076216
Urology in Omaha, NE
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. COLE BOWDINO MD, an active Urology specialist practicing in Omaha, NE. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 445 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Oxycodone Hcl, which accounts for 146 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NE PrescribersVs. NE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 146 | $3.42▼ below NE avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone 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 semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 146 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 4.1 times the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $3.42 per fill, versus $19.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NE average for this medication. 146 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 433 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 80 | $7.13▼ below NE avg | ≈ Typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 80 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (83). Medicare paid an average of $7.13 per fill, versus $19.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NE average for this medication. 106 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,853 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 78 | $13.56 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 6.5 times the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (12). Medicare paid an average of $13.56 per fill, versus $4.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 78 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 611 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 73 | $13.36▼ below NE avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2023, this provider wrote 73 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $13.36 per fill, versus $23.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NE average for this medication. 77 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,823 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 39 | $6.55▼ below NE avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $6.55 per fill, versus $6.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NE average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 304 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Finasteride | 16 | $8.66▼ below NE avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about a third of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $8.66 per fill, versus $16.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NE average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,010 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cefdinir | 13 | $16.33▼ below NE avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cefdinir: Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $16.33 per fill, versus $22.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NE average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 71 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. COLE BOWDINO MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Urology prescribing approach at this Omaha, NE 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 NE prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
