SALAH UD DIN SAFI M.D.
Prescription History 1568898591
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Morgantown, WV
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for SALAH UD DIN SAFI M.D., an active Hematology & Oncology specialist practicing in Morgantown, WV. Our medical registry currently tracks 16 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 447 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Acyclovir, which accounts for 97 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other WV PrescribersVs. WV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acyclovir | 97 | $13.51▼ below WV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Acyclovir: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes. In 2023, this provider wrote 97 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 4.6 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $13.51 per fill, versus $21.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 167 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,008 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 46 | $13.05▼ below WV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $13.05 per fill, versus $17.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 787 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 41 | $5.13▼ below WV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 84% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $5.13 per fill, versus $5.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 956 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VenclextaVenetoclax | 33 | $4,784.75▼ below WV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Venclexta: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia-CLL, small lymphocytic lymphoma-SLL, acute myeloid leukemia-AML). Show more ▾ Venetoclax is a drug that works by helping to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Venclexta, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $4,784.75 per fill, versus $7,533.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 938 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 31 | $6.32▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (98). Medicare paid an average of $6.32 per fill, versus $14.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 30 | $17.09▼ below WV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Prochlorperazine Maleate: This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment). Show more ▾ Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years or in children going through surgery. A phenothiazine antipsychotic used principally in the treatment of NAUSEA; VOMITING; and VERTIGO. It is more likely than CHLORPROMAZINE to cause EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDERS. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p612) In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about the same volume as the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $17.09 per fill, versus $19.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 315 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 22 | $8.23▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 19% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (118). Medicare paid an average of $8.23 per fill, versus $18.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 21 | $604.33▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about a third of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $604.33 per fill, versus $844.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 21 | $25.27▼ below WV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about the same volume as the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $25.27 per fill, versus $38.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 928 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SprycelDasatinib | 19 | $10,544.11▼ below WV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sprycel: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (chronic myeloid leukemia-CML, acute lymphoblastic leukemia-ALL). Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. A pyrimidine and thiazole derived ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT and PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITOR of BCR-ABL KINASE. It is used in the treatment of patients with CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA who are resistant or intolerant to IMATINIB. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Sprycel, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $10,544.11 per fill, versus $16,328.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lenalidomide | 18 | $12,498.14▼ below WV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lenalidomide: Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It is also used to treat anemia in patients with certain blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS). Lenalidomide may lessen the need for blood transfusions. Lenalidomide is not recommended for the treatment of a certain type of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) because of the increased risk of serious heart-related side effects and death. If you have this type of cancer, talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication. A phthalimide and piperidone derivative that has immunomodulatory and antiangiogenic properties. It is used for the treatment of transfusion-dependent anemia in MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES, and for the treatment of MULTIPLE MYELOMA, and relapsed or refractory MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about the same volume as the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $12,498.14 per fill, versus $13,963.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 441 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 18 | $3.03▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 72% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $3.03 per fill, versus $5.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 567 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Imatinib Mesylate | 13 | $1,249.78▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Imatinib Mesylate: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases). Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Imatinib may also be used to treat certain immune system disorders (such as aggressive systemic mastocytosis, hypereosinophilic syndrome). A tyrosine kinase inhibitor and ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT that inhibits the BCR-ABL kinase created by chromosome rearrangements in CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA and ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA, as well as PDG-derived tyrosine kinases that are overexpressed in gastrointestinal stromal tumors. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Imatinib Mesylate, about half the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $1,249.78 per fill, versus $2,872.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RevlimidLenalidomide | 13 | $13,803.42▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Revlimid: Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It is also used to treat anemia in patients with certain blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS). Lenalidomide may lessen the need for blood transfusions. Lenalidomide is not recommended for the treatment of a certain type of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) because of the increased risk of serious heart-related side effects and death. If you have this type of cancer, talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication. A phthalimide and piperidone derivative that has immunomodulatory and antiangiogenic properties. It is used for the treatment of transfusion-dependent anemia in MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES, and for the treatment of MULTIPLE MYELOMA, and relapsed or refractory MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Revlimid, about a third of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $13,803.42 per fill, versus $18,471.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluconazole | 12 | $60.27 | ▼ 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 West Virginia prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $60.27 per fill, versus $8.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 358 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levofloxacin | 12 | $17.01 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levofloxacin: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. The L-isomer of Ofloxacin. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $17.01 per fill, versus $8.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 314 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for SALAH UD DIN SAFI M.D. 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 Hematology & Oncology prescribing approach at this Morgantown, WV 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 WV prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
