HELENE R LABONTE D.O.
Prescription History 1629026331
Internal Medicine in Scottsdale, AZ
What does Dr. Labonte prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Labonte wrote 1,491 Medicare prescriptions for 45 medications. The most prescribed was Losartan Potassium, with 103 prescriptions for 28 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. Labonte prescribes.
Medications 45 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 Arizona prescribers.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 103 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 90% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $7.50 per fill, versus $9.93 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 94 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 78% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $8.43 per fill, versus $6.45 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 89 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $13.08 per fill, versus $9.85 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 81 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (171). Medicare paid $9.96 per fill, versus $9.86 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 79 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 66% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $13.05 per fill, versus $7.16 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
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 69 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $14.07 per fill, versus $14.31 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 66 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $21.18 per fill, versus $12.09 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 65 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 89% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $1,163.04 per fill, versus $1,048.21 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
Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 61 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $9.09 per fill, versus $13.08 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 58 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 63% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $17.01 per fill, versus $13.58 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 50 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 81% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $6.91 per fill, versus $4.68 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 46 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 62% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $19.92 per fill, versus $15.49 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 45 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $14.96 per fill, versus $8.91 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 45 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $20.04 per fill, versus $17.96 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 depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 40 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $13.82 per fill, versus $10.26 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 36 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $4.49 per fill, versus $5.35 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
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 28 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $10.08 per fill, versus $8.50 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 28 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $29.17 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 27 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $13.98 per fill, versus $9.99 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 23 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $5.16 per fill, versus $7.86 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 22 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $8.25 per fill, versus $6.97 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 22 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $27.08 per fill, versus $13.27 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 21 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $19.34 per fill, versus $15.46 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 17 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1,044.00 per fill, versus $1,057.99 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 16 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $11.67 per fill, versus $7.60 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 16 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $77.49 per fill, versus $65.07 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 15 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 25% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $31.53 per fill, versus $28.74 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 15 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $17.58 per fill, versus $16.43 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 15 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $179.76 per fill, versus $26.66 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $25.17 per fill, versus $18.03 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 15 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $124.78 per fill, versus $135.66 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 32% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $3.67 per fill, versus $9.94 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 14 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 32% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $13.77 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 14 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about 69% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $1,463.96 per fill, versus $1,605.31 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 13 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 70% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $15.88 per fill, versus $20.13 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 13 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 27% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $49.31 per fill, versus $25.19 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 anxiety.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 12 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $18.06 per fill, versus $17.56 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 11 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 20% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $15.67 per fill, versus $12.37 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 11 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 12% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $16.84 per fill, versus $8.14 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 11 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 31% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.31 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 11 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 29% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $8.18 per fill, versus $22.33 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 16% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $4.30 per fill, versus $25.67 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 11 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 28% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.46 per fill, versus $9.68 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 11 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $88.52 per fill, versus $136.57 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Labonte wrote 11 prescriptions for Xtampza Er, about 29% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $356.74 per fill, versus $543.38 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. Labonte’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Labonte prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Labonte's most prescribed medications were Losartan Potassium (103), Amlodipine Besylate (94) and Levothyroxine Sodium (89).
How does Dr. Labonte's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 45 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Labonte prescribes 2 more often than the typical Arizona prescriber, 5 about as often and 38 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Labonte 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 Arizona 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.
