UTKUCAN ACAR MD, MMSC
Prescription History 1609397421
Allergy & Immunology in East Grand Forks, MN
What does Dr. Acar prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Acar wrote 212 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Azelastine Hcl, with 82 prescriptions for 46 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. Acar prescribes.
Medications 7 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 Minnesota prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Acar wrote 82 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $25.42 per fill, versus $25.59 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Acar wrote 45 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $14.29 per fill, versus $16.49 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Acar wrote 24 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $4.42 per fill, versus $14.82 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Acar wrote 19 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $715.67 per fill, versus $840.92 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Acar wrote 17 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $42.02 per fill, versus $35.70 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 skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Acar wrote 13 prescriptions for Dupixent Syringe, about 67% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $4,257.95 per fill, versus $3,844.56 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 emergencies to treat very serious allergic reactions to insect stings/bites, foods, drugs, or other substances.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Acar wrote 12 prescriptions for Epinephrine, about 72% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $243.47 per fill, versus $228.04 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. Acar’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Acar prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Acar's most prescribed medications were Azelastine Hcl (82), Fluticasone Propionate (45) and Famotidine (24).
How does Dr. Acar's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Acar prescribes 1 more often than the typical Minnesota prescriber, 1 about as often and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Acar 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 Minnesota 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.
