ZAFREEN A SIDDIQUI MD
Prescription History 1497828263
Family Medicine in Dallas, TX

Name: Medicare Part D prescriptions by Zafreen Siddiqui (NPI 1497828263), 2023
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9202 ELAM RD, SOUTHEAST DALLAS HEALTH CENTER, DALLAS, TX 75217(214) 266-1600 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: November 13, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for ZAFREEN A SIDDIQUI MD, an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in Dallas, TX. Our medical registry currently tracks 80 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,626 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 302 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.

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3,626

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6,344

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Atorvastatin Calcium

Most Prescribed · 302 claims

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80 medications · 2023 Medicare Part D

Medicare Part D medications prescribed by ZAFREEN A SIDDIQUI MD in 2023, with prescription volumes, average cost per fill, and TX state comparisons
Medication	Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023)	Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill	Vs. Other TX PrescribersVs. TX Avg
Atorvastatin Calcium	302	$15.33	▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 302 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (172). Medicare paid an average of $15.33 per fill, versus $12.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 302 TX average 172.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $15.33 TX average $12.71 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 682.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 20,480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Gabapentin	247	$22.04	▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 247 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (94). Medicare paid an average of $22.04 per fill, versus $21.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 247 TX average 94.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $22.04 TX average $21.94 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 305.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,133 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Metformin Hcl	202	$13.88	▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 202 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 2 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (100). Medicare paid an average of $13.88 per fill, versus $7.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 202 TX average 100.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $13.88 TX average $7.57 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 484.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 14,525 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Amlodipine Besylate	196	$12.76	▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 196 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (131). Medicare paid an average of $12.76 per fill, versus $7.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 196 TX average 131.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.76 TX average $7.22 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 444.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 13,330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Pantoprazole Sodium	164	$21.52	▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 164 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (77). Medicare paid an average of $21.52 per fill, versus $17.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 164 TX average 77.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $21.52 TX average $17.29 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 306.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,202 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lisinopril	130	$10.61	≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 130 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (111). Medicare paid an average of $10.61 per fill, versus $6.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 130 TX average 111.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.61 TX average $6.92 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 261 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,830 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Fluticasone Propionate	100	$17.75▼ below TX avg	▲ More than typical
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. 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. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 100 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $17.75 per fill, versus $18.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 100 TX average 54.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $17.75 TX average $18.43 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 118.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,550 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Baclofen	96	$18.82▼ below TX avg	▲ More than typical
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2023, this provider wrote 96 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $18.82 per fill, versus $27.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 96 TX average 41.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $18.82 TX average $27.94 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 109.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,610 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Carvedilol	93	$13.02	▲ More than typical
About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 93 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (71). Medicare paid an average of $13.02 per fill, versus $11.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 93 TX average 71.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $13.02 TX average $11.44 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 209.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,275 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Levothyroxine Sodium	90	$10.08▼ below TX 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 2023, this provider wrote 90 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 63% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (144). Medicare paid an average of $10.08 per fill, versus $17.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 90 TX average 144.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.08 TX average $17.11 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 157.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,702 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Novolin 70-30Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm	87	$293.12▼ below TX avg	▲ More than typical
In 2023, this provider wrote 87 Medicare prescriptions for Novolin 70-30, about 4.1 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $293.12 per fill, versus $455.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 87 TX average 21.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $293.12 TX average $455.47 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 110.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,978 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Warfarin Sodium	82	$16.60	▲ More than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 82 Medicare prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $16.60 per fill, versus $13.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 82 TX average 36.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $16.60 TX average $13.33 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 165.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,928 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Losartan Potassium	80	$11.88	≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 80 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 75% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (106). Medicare paid an average of $11.88 per fill, versus $11.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 80 TX average 106.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $11.88 TX average $11.24 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 147 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Furosemide	73	$5.69▼ below TX avg	≈ Typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 73 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (78). Medicare paid an average of $5.69 per fill, versus $6.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 73 TX average 78.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $5.69 TX average $6.45 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 107.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,199 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate	68	$37.64▼ below TX avg	▲ More than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $37.64 per fill, versus $49.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 68 TX average 51.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $37.64 TX average $49.62 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 70.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,711 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Famotidine	68	$10.39	▲ More than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $10.39 per fill, versus $3.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 68 TX average 39.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.39 TX average $3.38 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 99 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,968 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Allopurinol	66	$18.78	▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $18.78 per fill, versus $16.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 66 TX average 46.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $18.78 TX average $16.13 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 143.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,300 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Metoprolol Succinate	56	$23.76	▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (96). Medicare paid an average of $23.76 per fill, versus $19.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 56 TX average 96.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $23.76 TX average $19.83 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 125.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,760 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
JardianceEmpagliflozin	54	$1,014.75▼ below TX avg	▲ More than typical
About Jardiance: Empagliflozin 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. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $1,014.75 per fill, versus $1,148.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 54 TX average 41.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,014.75 TX average $1,148.61 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 89.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,654 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide	52	$10.98	▲ More than typical
About Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor 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. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not continue taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $10.98 per fill, versus $8.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 52 TX average 40.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.98 TX average $8.21 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 106 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,180 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Glipizide	49	$21.73	▲ More than typical
About Glipizide: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. 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. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $21.73 per fill, versus $8.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 49 TX average 39.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $21.73 TX average $8.61 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 126 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Tramadol Hcl	44	$5.73▼ below TX 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 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 71% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $5.73 per fill, versus $7.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 44 TX average 62.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $5.73 TX average $7.68 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 382 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Hydroxyzine Hcl	44	$16.89▼ below TX avg	▲ More than typical
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $16.89 per fill, versus $19.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 44 TX average 30.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $16.89 TX average $19.89 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 761 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Hydrochlorothiazide	44	$4.63▼ below TX 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 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 66% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (67). Medicare paid an average of $4.63 per fill, versus $5.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 44 TX average 67.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $4.63 TX average $5.52 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 100 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,000 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Trueplus Insulin SyringeSyringe-Needle,insulin,0.5 Ml	42	$18.36▼ below TX avg	▲ More than typical
In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Trueplus Insulin Syringe, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $18.36 per fill, versus $20.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 42 TX average 23.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $18.36 TX average $20.97 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 63.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Humulin 70-30Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm	41	$422.70▼ below TX avg	▲ More than typical
In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Humulin 70-30, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $422.70 per fill, versus $501.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 41 TX average 18.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $422.70 TX average $501.47 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 49.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Methocarbamol	41	$10.15▼ below TX avg	▲ More than typical
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) In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $10.15 per fill, versus $13.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 41 TX average 31.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.15 TX average $13.86 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,025 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Alcohol Prep PadsAlcohol Antiseptic Pads	40	$7.31▼ below TX avg	▲ More than typical
In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Alcohol Prep Pads, about 2 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $7.31 per fill, versus $67.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 40 TX average 20.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.31 TX average $67.63 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 46.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Alendronate Sodium	36	$19.81	▼ Less than typical
About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 73% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $19.81 per fill, versus $13.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 36 TX average 49.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $19.81 TX average $13.01 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 89.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,682 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
OzempicSemaglutide	35	$1,183.15▼ below TX avg	≈ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about 80% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $1,183.15 per fill, versus $1,456.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 35 TX average 44.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,183.15 TX average $1,456.46 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 45.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,302 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Duloxetine Hcl	34	$32.42▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 67% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $32.42 per fill, versus $41.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 34 TX average 51.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $32.42 TX average $41.54 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
TradjentaLinagliptin	32	$799.57▼ below TX avg	≈ Typical
About Tradjenta: Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used by people 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. Linagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A purine and quinazoline derivative that functions as an INCRETIN and DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBTOR. It is used as a HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT in the treatment of TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Tradjenta, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $799.57 per fill, versus $910.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 32 TX average 31.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $799.57 TX average $910.94 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Doxazosin Mesylate	32	$18.63▼ below TX avg	≈ Typical
About Doxazosin Mesylate: Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Doxazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of 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 frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Doxazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. A prazosin-related compound that is a selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocker. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $18.63 per fill, versus $21.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 32 TX average 27.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $18.63 TX average $21.60 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Omeprazole	31	$20.60	▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (79). Medicare paid an average of $20.60 per fill, versus $16.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 31 TX average 79.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $20.60 TX average $16.15 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,191 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Carbamazepine ErCarbamazepine	28	$94.17▼ below TX avg	≈ 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. 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 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine Er, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $94.17 per fill, versus $158.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 28 TX average 24.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $94.17 TX average $158.86 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Hydralazine Hcl	27	$34.94	▼ Less than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 66% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $34.94 per fill, versus $21.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 27 TX average 41.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $34.94 TX average $21.33 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 64.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Simvastatin	26	$10.34	▼ Less than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (71). Medicare paid an average of $10.34 per fill, versus $7.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 26 TX average 71.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.34 TX average $7.98 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 68 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,040 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Nystatin	25	$13.89▼ below TX avg	≈ Typical
About Nystatin: Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Nystatin, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $13.89 per fill, versus $23.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 25 TX average 23.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $13.89 TX average $23.94 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 704 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Triamterene-HydrochlorothiazidTriamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid	24	$17.89	≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 86% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $17.89 per fill, versus $12.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 24 TX average 28.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $17.89 TX average $12.37 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Ventolin HfaAlbuterol Sulfate	24	$82.93	≈ Typical
About Ventolin 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $82.93 per fill, versus $76.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 24 TX average 21.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $82.93 TX average $76.87 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 850 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate	23	$10.41▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
About Clopidogrel: Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $10.41 per fill, versus $17.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 23 TX average 64.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.41 TX average $17.76 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Spironolactone	23	$31.42	▼ Less than typical
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $31.42 per fill, versus $14.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 23 TX average 40.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $31.42 TX average $14.33 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 56.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,700 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Metoprolol Tartrate	23	$13.14	▼ Less than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $13.14 per fill, versus $8.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 23 TX average 62.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $13.14 TX average $8.36 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 52.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride	23	$36.23▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: 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 23 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 72% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $36.23 per fill, versus $43.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 23 TX average 32.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $36.23 TX average $43.41 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Amitriptyline Hcl	22	$23.63	≈ Typical
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 79% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $23.63 per fill, versus $20.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 22 TX average 28.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $23.63 TX average $20.36 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 2023
Pregabalin	21	$34.03▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $34.03 per fill, versus $43.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 21 TX average 48.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $34.03 TX average $43.36 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 21.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 645 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide	21	$6.26▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication 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 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $6.26 per fill, versus $8.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 21 TX average 38.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.26 TX average $8.49 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Ibuprofen	20	$6.33▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾ When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen 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, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $6.33 per fill, versus $9.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 TX average 34.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.33 TX average $9.68 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 247 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl	20	$21.14▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 63% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $21.14 per fill, versus $29.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 TX average 32.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $21.14 TX average $29.81 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Incruse ElliptaUmeclidinium Bromide	19	$342.42▼ below TX avg	≈ Typical
About Incruse Ellipta: Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If wheezing or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about 76% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $342.42 per fill, versus $460.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 19 TX average 25.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $342.42 TX average $460.04 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Techlite Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic	19	$35.48	≈ Typical
In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Techlite Pen Needle, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $35.48 per fill, versus $26.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 19 TX average 18.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $35.48 TX average $26.64 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 40.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,204 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Clonidine Hcl	17	$9.99	▼ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $9.99 per fill, versus $9.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 17 TX average 31.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.99 TX average $9.57 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 820 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Levetiracetam	17	$44.97	▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $44.97 per fill, versus $43.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 17 TX average 50.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $44.97 TX average $43.22 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
SymbicortBudesonide/Formoterol Fumarate	17	$359.22▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Symbicort, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $359.22 per fill, versus $550.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 17 TX average 30.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $359.22 TX average $550.22 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Trazodone Hcl	16	$29.36	▼ Less than typical
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $29.36 per fill, versus $12.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 16 TX average 64.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $29.36 TX average $12.94 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 2023
Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium	16	$143.45	▼ Less than typical
About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $143.45 per fill, versus $89.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 16 TX average 39.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $143.45 TX average $89.65 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 760 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Tamsulosin Hcl	16	$18.32▼ below TX 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 20% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (82). Medicare paid an average of $18.32 per fill, versus $20.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 16 TX average 82.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $18.32 TX average $20.46 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 43.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,300 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl	15	$5.91▼ below TX 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 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $5.91 per fill, versus $9.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 TX average 52.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $5.91 TX average $9.90 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Nano 2nd Gen Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic	15	$61.09▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $61.09 per fill, versus $93.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 TX average 29.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $61.09 TX average $93.06 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 23.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 675 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Fluoxetine Hcl	14	$9.51▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. 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 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $9.51 per fill, versus $14.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 TX average 37.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.51 TX average $14.62 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Naproxen	14	$6.70▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
About Naproxen: Naproxen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from various conditions. Show more ▾ It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This form of naproxen is absorbed slowly and should not be used for pain that needs quick relief (such as during a gout attack). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using a different form of this drug or other medications for quick relief of pain. An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Naproxen, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $6.70 per fill, versus $29.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 TX average 29.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.70 TX average $29.57 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 255 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Paroxetine Hcl	13	$17.36	▼ Less than typical
About Paroxetine Hcl: Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). 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. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $17.36 per fill, versus $15.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 TX average 27.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $17.36 TX average $15.23 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Meloxicam	13	$6.71▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $6.71 per fill, versus $6.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 TX average 56.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.71 TX average $6.87 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 21.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 640 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Isosorbide Mononitrate ErIsosorbide Mononitrate	13	$16.62▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
About Isosorbide Mononitrate Er: Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $16.62 per fill, versus $19.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 TX average 42.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $16.62 TX average $19.23 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Victoza 3-PakLiraglutide	13	$1,101.39▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
About Victoza 3-Pak: This medication is used with a doctor-approved exercise, behavior change, and reduced-calorie diet program to help you lose weight. Show more ▾ It is used by certain overweight people, such as those who are obese or have weight-related medical problems. Losing weight and keeping it off can lessen the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter life. Liraglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by controlling your appetite. An analog of GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE 1 and agonist of the GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE 1 RECEPTOR that is used as a HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT and supplemental therapy in the treatment of DIABETES MELLITUS by patients who do not respond to METFORMIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Victoza 3-Pak, about 62% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $1,101.39 per fill, versus $1,859.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 TX average 21.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,101.39 TX average $1,859.33 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 14.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 435 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Glimepiride	13	$20.17	▼ Less than typical
About Glimepiride: Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. 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. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. Alkaloids derived from TYRAMINE combined with 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde via a norbelladine pathway, including GALANTAMINE, lycorine and crinine. They are found in the AMARYLLIDACEAE plant family. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Glimepiride, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $20.17 per fill, versus $11.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 TX average 46.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $20.17 TX average $11.09 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Tizanidine Hcl	13	$15.68	▼ Less than typical
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $15.68 per fill, versus $14.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 TX average 55.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $15.68 TX average $14.41 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 203 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Bupropion Hcl SrBupropion Hcl	13	$18.01▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
About Bupropion Hcl Sr: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $18.01 per fill, versus $30.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 TX average 24.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $18.01 TX average $30.55 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Valsartan	12	$21.37▼ below TX 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 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Valsartan, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $21.37 per fill, versus $39.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 TX average 33.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $21.37 TX average $39.06 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 35.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,060 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Fluconazole	12	$6.34▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
About Fluconazole: Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $6.34 per fill, versus $14.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 TX average 22.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.34 TX average $14.35 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 190 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Rosuvastatin Calcium	12	$15.08▼ below TX 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 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 12% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (101). Medicare paid an average of $15.08 per fill, versus $23.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 TX average 101.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $15.08 TX average $23.42 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Pioglitazone Hcl	12	$22.03	▼ Less than typical
About Pioglitazone Hcl: Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called glitazones) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. 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. Pioglitazone is used either alone or in combination with other diabetes medications (such as metformin or a sulfonylurea such as glyburide). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of pioglitazone. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $22.03 per fill, versus $16.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 TX average 42.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $22.03 TX average $16.21 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 2023
Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog	12	$513.41▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
About Lantus Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ 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. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $513.41 per fill, versus $726.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 TX average 32.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $513.41 TX average $726.55 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 19.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Glipizide ErGlipizide	12	$3.08▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
About Glipizide Er: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. 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. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $3.08 per fill, versus $19.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 TX average 34.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $3.08 TX average $19.38 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
XareltoRivaroxaban	12	$1,649.31	▼ Less than typical
About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $1,649.31 per fill, versus $903.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 TX average 46.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,649.31 TX average $903.37 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,010 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Sumatriptan Succinate	11	$8.89▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
About Sumatriptan Succinate: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines/headaches including sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. It does not prevent future migraines/headaches or reduce how often you may get a headache. Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $8.89 per fill, versus $35.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 TX average 21.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $8.89 TX average $35.25 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 218 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Triamcinolone Acetonide	11	$7.60▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾ Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $7.60 per fill, versus $12.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 TX average 38.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.60 TX average $12.36 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 11.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 266 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Pravastatin Sodium	11	$29.65	▼ Less than typical
About Pravastatin Sodium: Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. 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. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES). In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 19% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $29.65 per fill, versus $17.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 TX average 57.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $29.65 TX average $17.02 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 32.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 970 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Colchicine	11	$97.44▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
About Colchicine: This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares). Show more ▾ Usually gout symptoms develop suddenly and involve only one or a few joints. The big toe, knee, or ankle joints are most often affected. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. When uric acid levels in the blood are too high, the uric acid may form hard crystals in your joints. Colchicine works by decreasing swelling and lessening the build up of uric acid crystals that cause pain in the affected joint(s). This medication is also used to prevent attacks of pain in the abdomen, chest, or joints caused by a certain inherited disease (familial Mediterranean fever). It is thought to work by decreasing your body's production of a certain protein (amyloid A) that builds up in people with familial Mediterranean fever. Colchicine is not a pain medication and should not be used to relieve other causes of pain. A major alkaloid from Colchicum autumnale L. and found also in other Colchicum species. Its primary therapeutic use is in the treatment of gout, but it has been used also in the therapy of familial Mediterranean fever (PERIODIC DISEASE). In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Colchicine, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $97.44 per fill, versus $117.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 TX average 20.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $97.44 TX average $117.13 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 20.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 495 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Dofetilide	11	$251.73▼ below TX avg	▼ Less than typical
About Dofetilide: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as atrial fibrillation/flutter). Show more ▾ It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Dofetilide is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking the activity of certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for blood clots, and this effect can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Dofetilide, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $251.73 per fill, versus $288.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 TX average 37.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $251.73 TX average $288.32 This provider's average cost per fill is below the TX average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023

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About this data. The prescription history for ZAFREEN A SIDDIQUI 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 Family Medicine prescribing approach at this Dallas, TX 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 TX prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.