DR. CHRISTOPHER SHAWN WEST M.D.
Prescription History 1588735310
Urology in Gainesville, FL
What does Dr. West prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. West wrote 1,568 Medicare prescriptions for 20 medications. The most prescribed was Tamsulosin Hcl, with 508 prescriptions for 185 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. West prescribes.
Medications 20 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 508 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 5.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $12.08 per fill, versus $12.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 184 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $1.90 per fill, versus $7.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 152 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $15.12 per fill, versus $12.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 132 prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $41.32 per fill, versus $51.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 89 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.12 per fill, versus $5.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 75 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $812.50 per fill, versus $714.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat overactive bladder.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 65 prescriptions for Gemtesa, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $853.67 per fill, versus $735.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 54 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1.60 per fill, versus $7.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 46 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.94 per fill, versus $20.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 37 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $0.95 per fill, versus $5.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Silodosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 36 prescriptions for Silodosin, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $55.52 per fill, versus $87.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 29 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $24.72 per fill, versus $24.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 28 prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $21.78 per fill, versus $21.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 24 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $25.61 per fill, versus $43.73 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 22 prescriptions for Dutasteride, about 62% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $60.77 per fill, versus $29.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to make the urine less acidic.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 22 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about 82% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $86.38 per fill, versus $93.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 20 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $7.30 per fill, versus $18.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 17 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.31 per fill, versus $9.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 16 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $24.88 per fill, versus $40.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. West wrote 12 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $13.90 per fill, versus $15.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. West’s prescriptions
What does Dr. West prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. West's most prescribed medications were Tamsulosin Hcl (508), Tramadol Hcl (184) and Finasteride (152).
How does Dr. West's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 20 medications with a state comparison, Dr. West prescribes 7 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 5 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. West prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Florida prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
