CHRISTOPHER DIRK ENGLES MD
Prescription History 1598925521
Urology in Tulsa, OK
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for CHRISTOPHER DIRK ENGLES MD, an active Urology specialist practicing in Tulsa, OK. Our medical registry currently tracks 18 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,552 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Finasteride, which accounts for 484 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 OK PrescribersVs. OK Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finasteride | 484 | $12.79▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 484 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about 9.1 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $12.79 per fill, versus $16.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 1,110.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 33,305 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 454 | $19.00▼ below OK avg | ▲ More 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 454 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 5.5 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (82). Medicare paid an average of $19.00 per fill, versus $19.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 949.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 28,432 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alfuzosin Hcl ErAlfuzosin Hcl | 402 | $26.40▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Alfuzosin Hcl Er: Alfuzosin 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). Alfuzosin 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 402 Medicare prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about 11 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $26.40 per fill, versus $27.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 826.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 24,788 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride | 401 | $21.71▼ below OK avg | ▲ More 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 401 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 13 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $21.71 per fill, versus $41.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 679.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 20,380 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MyrbetriqMirabegron | 244 | $588.32▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Myrbetriq: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity. In 2023, this provider wrote 244 Medicare prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 5.8 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $588.32 per fill, versus $617.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 302 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,060 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 160 | $7.14▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2023, this provider wrote 160 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 5.7 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $7.14 per fill, versus $8.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 161.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,176 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dutasteride | 125 | $30.46▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dutasteride: This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the size of the enlarged prostate. 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). It may also reduce the need for surgery to treat BPH. Dutasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. This medication should not be used by women or children. A 5-ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR that is reported to inhibit both type-1 and type2 isoforms of the enzyme and is used to treat BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 125 Medicare prescriptions for Dutasteride, about 4.8 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $30.46 per fill, versus $51.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 280.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Solifenacin Succinate | 69 | $145.36 | ▲ More than typical |
About Solifenacin Succinate: Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾ By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, solifenacin improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics. A quinuclidine and tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative and selective M3 MUSCARINIC ANTAGONIST. It is used as a UROLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE. In 2023, this provider wrote 69 Medicare prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $145.36 per fill, versus $92.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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. 117 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tolterodine Tartrate ErTolterodine Tartrate | 40 | $218.08 | ▲ More than typical |
About Tolterodine Tartrate Er: This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾ By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, tolterodine improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics. An ANTIMUSCARINIC AGENT selective for the MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS of the BLADDER that is used in the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE and URINARY URGE INCONTINENCE. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Tolterodine Tartrate Er, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $218.08 per fill, versus $168.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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. 86 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 32 | $9.01 | ≈ 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 32 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $9.01 per fill, versus $6.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 469 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Silodosin | 31 | $51.85▼ below OK avg | ≈ Typical |
About Silodosin: Silodosin 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). Silodosin 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 31 Medicare prescriptions for Silodosin, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $51.85 per fill, versus $108.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 27 | $8.56▼ below OK avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about the same volume as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $8.56 per fill, versus $8.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 34.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 885 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 17 | $6.56▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 12% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (139). Medicare paid an average of $6.56 per fill, versus $24.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 74 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-MacroNitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 16 | $23.55▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses). In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 62% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $23.55 per fill, versus $25.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 126 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Testosterone Cypionate | 14 | $53.33 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Testosterone Cypionate: This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone. Show more ▾ In males, testosterone is responsible for many normal functions, including growth and development of the genitals, muscles, and bones. It also helps cause normal sexual development (puberty) in boys. Testosterone belongs to a class of drugs known as androgens. It works by affecting many body systems so that the body can develop and function normally. Testosterone may also be used in certain adolescent boys to cause puberty in those with delayed puberty. It may also be used to treat certain types of breast cancer in women. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about 61% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $53.33 per fill, versus $47.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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. 42.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,256 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trospium Chloride | 14 | $79.58 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trospium Chloride: This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾ By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, trospium improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. Trospium belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. It is also known as an antimuscarinic. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Trospium Chloride, about half the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $79.58 per fill, versus $77.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 11 | $14.00▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $14.00 per fill, versus $22.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Citrate ErPotassium Citrate | 11 | $77.14▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Potassium Citrate Er: This medication is used to make the urine less acidic. Show more ▾ This effect helps the kidneys get rid of uric acid, thereby helping to prevent gout and kidney stones. This medication can also prevent and treat certain metabolic problems (acidosis) caused by kidney disease. Citric acid and citrate salts (which contain potassium and sodium) belong to a class of drugs known as urinary alkalinizers. If you have a condition that requires you to limit your intake of potassium and sodium, your doctor may direct you to take a product that is lower in potassium and sodium. A powder that dissolves in water, which is administered orally, and is used as a diuretic, expectorant, systemic alkalizer, and electrolyte replenisher. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about half the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $77.14 per fill, versus $141.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for CHRISTOPHER DIRK ENGLES 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 Urology prescribing approach at this Tulsa, OK 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 OK prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
