DR. IRLENE LOCKLEAR M.D.
Prescription History 1609946607
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Fayetteville, NC
What does Dr. Locklear prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Locklear wrote 377 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (albuterol sulfate), with 93 prescriptions for 25 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. Locklear prescribes.
Medications 12 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 North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Locklear wrote 93 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $29.79 per fill, versus $28.29 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 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Locklear wrote 78 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $805.04 per fill, versus $813.28 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Locklear wrote 49 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $2.68 per fill, versus $4.07 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 ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Locklear wrote 38 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $598.27 per fill, versus $542.09 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Locklear wrote 23 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 68% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $24.09 per fill, versus $5.72 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Locklear wrote 18 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 74% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $12.34 per fill, versus $6.29 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Locklear wrote 15 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $0.95 per fill, versus $5.92 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
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).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Locklear wrote 14 prescriptions for Symbicort, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $225.18 per fill, versus $299.43 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Locklear wrote 13 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 13% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $6.41 per fill, versus $15.37 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Locklear wrote 13 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $54.11 per fill, versus $65.62 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 treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Locklear wrote 12 prescriptions for Combivent Respimat, about 67% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $480.65 per fill, versus $589.90 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Locklear wrote 11 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 13% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $0.80 per fill, versus $4.73 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. Locklear’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Locklear prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Locklear's most prescribed medications were Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (93), Trelegy Ellipta (78) and Prednisone (49).
How does Dr. Locklear's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Locklear prescribes 3 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 1 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Locklear 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 North Carolina 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.
