WILLIAM DE MUTH MD
Prescription History 1477244721
Family Medicine in Anchorage, AK
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for WILLIAM DE MUTH MD, an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in Anchorage, AK. Our medical registry currently tracks 11 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 172 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 28 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other AK PrescribersVs. AK Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 28 | $8.13▼ below AK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Alaska prescriber of this medication (108). Medicare paid an average of $8.13 per fill, versus $13.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AK 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 AK average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,175 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 20 | $17.81 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a third of the volume of the typical Alaska prescriber of this medication (54.4). Medicare paid an average of $17.81 per fill, versus $16.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AK 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. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 954 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tolterodine Tartrate ErTolterodine Tartrate | 20 | $15.09▼ below AK avg | ≈ Typical |
About Tolterodine Tartrate Er: This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾ By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, tolterodine improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics. An ANTIMUSCARINIC AGENT selective for the MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS of the BLADDER that is used in the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE and URINARY URGE INCONTINENCE. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Tolterodine Tartrate Er, about the same volume as the typical Alaska prescriber of this medication (17.7). Medicare paid an average of $15.09 per fill, versus $68.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AK 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 AK average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril | 19 | $4.15▼ below AK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Alaska prescriber of this medication (72.2). Medicare paid an average of $4.15 per fill, versus $7.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AK 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 AK average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 18 | $4.92▼ below AK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Alaska prescriber of this medication (72.9). Medicare paid an average of $4.92 per fill, versus $7.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AK 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 AK average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 647 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 12 | $4.47▼ below AK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain eating disorder (bulimia) and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Fluoxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Alaska prescriber of this medication (28.8). Medicare paid an average of $4.47 per fill, versus $12.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AK 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 AK average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 184 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Carbidopa-LevodopaCarbidopa/Levodopa | 11 | $6.70▼ below AK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about a third of the volume of the typical Alaska prescriber of this medication (35.2). Medicare paid an average of $6.70 per fill, versus $31.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AK 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 AK average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 77 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 11 | $4.43▼ below AK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Alaska prescriber of this medication (40.1). Medicare paid an average of $4.43 per fill, versus $5.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AK 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 AK average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 326 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 11 | $5.61▼ below AK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 16% of the volume of the typical Alaska prescriber of this medication (69.3). Medicare paid an average of $5.61 per fill, versus $12.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AK 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 AK average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 11 | $6.52▼ below AK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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) In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Alaska prescriber of this medication (47.5). Medicare paid an average of $6.52 per fill, versus $8.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AK 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 AK average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Primidone | 11 | $6.71▼ below AK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Primidone: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾ Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. A barbiturate derivative that acts as a GABA modulator and anti-epileptic agent. It is partly metabolized to PHENOBARBITAL in the body and owes some of its actions to this metabolite. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Primidone, about a third of the volume of the typical Alaska prescriber of this medication (28.3). Medicare paid an average of $6.71 per fill, versus $20.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AK 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 AK average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 77 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for WILLIAM DE MUTH MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Family Medicine prescribing approach at this Anchorage, AK practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among AK prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
