LUWEI TAO M.D.
Prescription History 1639601966
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX
What does Dr. Tao prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Tao wrote 1,885 Medicare prescriptions for 54 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 143 prescriptions for 63 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. Tao prescribes.
Medications 54 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 Texas prescribers.
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 143 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 79% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $6.48 per fill, versus $9.48 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 124 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $10.34 per fill, versus $13.19 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 105 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 79% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $5.74 per fill, versus $6.07 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 104 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $6.41 per fill, versus $9.74 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 98 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $14.71 per fill, versus $15.72 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 98 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $5.84 per fill, versus $7.22 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 80 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 83% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $19.77 per fill, versus $15.87 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 62 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $4.15 per fill, versus $4.50 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 59 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 73% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $7.13 per fill, versus $11.71 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 55 prescriptions for Jardiance, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,867.93 per fill, versus $1,092.03 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 52 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 60% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $5.61 per fill, versus $14.12 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 46 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $13.60 per fill, versus $10.05 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 46 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $4.75 per fill, versus $7.09 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 41 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $8.61 per fill, versus $14.00 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 38 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 73% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $5.29 per fill, versus $8.44 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 36 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $2,017.86 per fill, versus $1,293.82 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 33 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $4.12 per fill, versus $5.09 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 32 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $25.68 per fill, versus $28.56 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 32 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $6.99 per fill, versus $8.22 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 27 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 71% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.69 per fill, versus $9.42 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 27 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $16.22 per fill, versus $14.93 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 26 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 68% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.91 per fill, versus $14.03 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 24 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 77% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.39 per fill, versus $7.49 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 24 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2.15 per fill, versus $4.63 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 24 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $7.03 per fill, versus $11.09 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 23 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.54 per fill, versus $10.45 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 23 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 61% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.00 per fill, versus $7.96 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 23 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $2.97 per fill, versus $4.11 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 21 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 61% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $5.20 per fill, versus $13.48 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 21 prescriptions for Januvia, about 62% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,714.61 per fill, versus $1,016.43 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 depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 20 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $3.82 per fill, versus $8.61 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 18 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $15.03 per fill, versus $10.85 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 18 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.63 per fill, versus $10.54 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 17 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $869.63 per fill, versus $985.01 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 17 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $6.40 per fill, versus $9.50 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 16 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $122.03 per fill, versus $135.60 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 16 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.84 per fill, versus $8.39 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 15 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $9.89 per fill, versus $26.25 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 15 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $19.91 per fill, versus $14.87 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 14 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $23.72 per fill, versus $37.83 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 14 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $9.32 per fill, versus $14.67 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 14 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $8.31 per fill, versus $13.28 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $22.04 per fill, versus $9.53 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
Fenofibrate 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 13 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.76 per fill, versus $24.53 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 13 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 32% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.38 per fill, versus $12.60 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 13 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 28% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $20.57 per fill, versus $19.94 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 12 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 23% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $6.06 per fill, versus $23.89 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 12 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.83 per fill, versus $7.30 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 12 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 39% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $39.18 per fill, versus $52.23 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 12 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1,384.14 per fill, versus $943.32 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.21 per fill, versus $12.44 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 insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.64 per fill, versus $17.89 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 11 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 28% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $12.17 per fill, versus $25.74 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Tao wrote 11 prescriptions for Symbicort, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $420.73 per fill, versus $317.85 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. Tao’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Tao prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Tao's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (143), Rosuvastatin Calcium (124) and Amlodipine Besylate (105).
How does Dr. Tao's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 54 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Tao prescribes 1 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 9 about as often and 44 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Tao 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 Texas 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.
