DR. IBORO UDOMON MD
Prescription History 1497311708
Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor, MI
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. IBORO UDOMON MD, an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Ann Arbor, MI. Our medical registry currently tracks 41 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 981 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 128 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 MI PrescribersVs. MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 128 | $11.38▼ below MI 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 128 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 66% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (194.2). Medicare paid an average of $11.38 per fill, versus $13.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 317.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,532 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 70 | $11.60▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2024, this provider wrote 70 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (153.6). Medicare paid an average of $11.60 per fill, versus $12.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 169 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,061 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril | 49 | $8.45▼ below MI 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 49 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (124.1). Medicare paid an average of $8.45 per fill, versus $8.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 134.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,024 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 46 | $8.35 | ▼ 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 46 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (135). Medicare paid an average of $8.35 per fill, versus $7.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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. 132 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Omeprazole | 40 | $15.93 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2024, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (105.2). Medicare paid an average of $15.93 per fill, versus $14.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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. 118 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 39 | $3.02▼ below MI 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 39 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (66.8). Medicare paid an average of $3.02 per fill, versus $5.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 111 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 36 | $13.43 | ▼ 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 36 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (115). Medicare paid an average of $13.43 per fill, versus $12.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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. 96 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,880 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 31 | $7.76▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: 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). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Sertraline 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. A selective serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (61.8). Medicare paid an average of $7.76 per fill, versus $11.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 31 | $10.33▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (95.8). Medicare paid an average of $10.33 per fill, versus $18.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 90.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,712 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 31 | $12.99▼ below MI avg | ▼ 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 31 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (88.5). Medicare paid an average of $12.99 per fill, versus $14.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 26 | $4.52▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309) In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (62.7). Medicare paid an average of $4.52 per fill, versus $10.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 45.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,365 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 25 | $12.05▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (64.6). Medicare paid an average of $12.05 per fill, versus $16.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 817 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 23 | $11.16 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Citalopram 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. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 62% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (36.9). Medicare paid an average of $11.16 per fill, versus $9.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,890 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 23 | $22.36 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Escitalopram 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. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (50.4). Medicare paid an average of $22.36 per fill, versus $13.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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. 65 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,934 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 21 | $21.06 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 19% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (110.7). Medicare paid an average of $21.06 per fill, versus $17.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,890 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Estradiol | 20 | $57.53▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Estradiol: This medication is a hormone. Show more ▾ It is used by women to help reduce vaginal symptoms of menopause (such as vaginal dryness/burning/itching). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. When treating only vaginal symptoms of menopause, products applied directly inside the vagina (such as this medication) should be used first. Estrogens that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected may have greater risks of side effects due to more estrogen being absorbed. The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Estradiol, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (34.4). Medicare paid an average of $57.53 per fill, versus $67.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 42.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,249 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lovastatin | 17 | $9.03▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lovastatin: 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. 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 fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus. The compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. It inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 63% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (26.8). Medicare paid an average of $9.03 per fill, versus $12.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ketoconazole | 17 | $14.00▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ketoconazole: Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (49.1). Medicare paid an average of $14.00 per fill, versus $19.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 535 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 16 | $12.09▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metformin Hcl Er: 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (47.9). Medicare paid an average of $12.09 per fill, versus $13.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,380 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Allopurinol | 16 | $6.50▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (47.5). Medicare paid an average of $6.50 per fill, versus $12.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 15 | $1,283.27▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ozempic: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. A glucagon-like peptide and GLP-1 agonist used to enhance glycemic control of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS, and for OBESITY MANAGEMENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (48.9). Medicare paid an average of $1,283.27 per fill, versus $1,328.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 22.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 656 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Triamterene-HydrochlorothiazidTriamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid | 15 | $8.26▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is a combination of two "water pills" (diuretics): triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide. This combination is used by people who have developed or are at risk for having low potassium levels on hydrochlorothiazide. It causes you to make more urine, which 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (30.9). Medicare paid an average of $8.26 per fill, versus $11.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 15 | $7.39▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (25.2). Medicare paid an average of $7.39 per fill, versus $8.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 89 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 15 | $18.02▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (47.9). Medicare paid an average of $18.02 per fill, versus $34.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl | 15 | $40.43 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Propranolol Hcl: This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions. Show more ▾ It is used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches and chest pain (angina). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Preventing chest pain can help improve your ability to exercise. 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 effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol has been used for MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; ARRHYTHMIA; ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; HYPERTHYROIDISM; MIGRAINE; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; and ANXIETY but adverse effects instigate replacement by newer drugs. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 66% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (22.7). Medicare paid an average of $40.43 per fill, versus $21.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diazepam | 15 | $3.07▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diazepam: Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (28.4). Medicare paid an average of $3.07 per fill, versus $5.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 388 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Carbamazepine ErCarbamazepine | 15 | $81.04▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carbamazepine Er: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. Some forms of this medication are also used to treat bipolar disorder. Carbamazepine can help to decrease extreme changes in mood and help you feel less agitated. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine Er, about 69% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (21.7). Medicare paid an average of $81.04 per fill, versus $118.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 276 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 14 | $16.27▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. 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. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (37.3). Medicare paid an average of $16.27 per fill, versus $20.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 14 | $9.08▼ below MI 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 15% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (94.2). Medicare paid an average of $9.08 per fill, versus $10.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 37.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,125 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 14 | $3.33▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (51.2). Medicare paid an average of $3.33 per fill, versus $5.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 128 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atenolol | 13 | $6.49▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atenolol: Atenolol 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. Atenolol 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 cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Atenolol, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (38.8). Medicare paid an average of $6.49 per fill, versus $8.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 12 | $16.00▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than 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. A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 14% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (86.6). Medicare paid an average of $16.00 per fill, versus $19.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 12 | $28.16▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: 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). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. It is a quick-relief drug. 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 18% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $28.16 per fill, versus $35.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 298 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ProgesteroneProgesterone, Micronized | 12 | $32.31▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Progesterone: Progesterone is a type of hormone (progestin). Show more ▾ This medication is similar to the progesterone that your body naturally makes and is given to replace the hormone when your body is not making enough of it. In women who are not pregnant and not going through menopause, this medication is used to restore normal menstrual periods that have stopped for several months (amenorrhea). Progesterone is also used as part of combination hormone replacement therapy with estrogens to reduce menopause symptoms (such as hot flashes). Progesterone is added to estrogen replacement therapy to reduce the risk of cancer of the uterus. This medication is not for use in children. Progesterone must not be used to test for pregnancy. The major progestational steroid that is secreted primarily by the CORPUS LUTEUM and the PLACENTA. Progesterone acts on the UTERUS, the MAMMARY GLANDS and the BRAIN. It is required in EMBRYO IMPLANTATION; PREGNANCY maintenance, and the development of mammary tissue for MILK production. Progesterone, converted from PREGNENOLONE, also serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of GONADAL STEROID HORMONES and adrenal CORTICOSTEROIDS. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Progesterone, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (29.4). Medicare paid an average of $32.31 per fill, versus $55.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pilocarpine Hcl | 12 | $104.91 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pilocarpine Hcl: This medication is used to treat symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome) or from saliva gland damage due to radiation treatments of the head/neck for cancer. Show more ▾ Pilocarpine belongs to a class of drugs known as cholinergic agonists. It works by stimulating certain nerves to increase the amount of saliva you produce, making it easier and more comfortable to speak and swallow. A slowly hydrolyzed muscarinic agonist with no nicotinic effects. Pilocarpine is used as a miotic and in the treatment of glaucoma. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (26.1). Medicare paid an average of $104.91 per fill, versus $73.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mupirocin | 12 | $4.45▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (34.6). Medicare paid an average of $4.45 per fill, versus $7.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 133 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Valsartan | 12 | $30.26▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Valsartan: Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. A tetrazole derivative and ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to treat HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Valsartan, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (28.2). Medicare paid an average of $30.26 per fill, versus $39.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 11 | $34.45 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ It is also 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 belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (51.5). Medicare paid an average of $34.45 per fill, versus $27.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 11 | $4.61▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (27.4). Medicare paid an average of $4.61 per fill, versus $7.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Azelastine Hcl | 11 | $23.05▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azelastine Hcl: This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions. Show more ▾ Azelastine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for nasal symptoms. Azeptin is azelastine hydrochloride; structure; eye drop formulation effective in relieving symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis; do not confuse with 5-loxin which is an extract of Boswellia. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (36.6). Medicare paid an average of $23.05 per fill, versus $26.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 385 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate-BenazeprilAmlodipine Besylate/Benazepril | 11 | $16.41▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril: This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril). Show more ▾ It is used to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (27.3). Medicare paid an average of $16.41 per fill, versus $28.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. IBORO UDOMON 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 Internal Medicine prescribing approach at this Ann Arbor, MI 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 MI 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.
