SAADIA FARMAN AKHTAR PA - C
Prescription History 1659009504
Physician Assistant - Medical in Sparks, NV
What does Saadia Akhtar prescribe?
In 2024, Saadia Akhtar wrote 383 Medicare prescriptions for 18 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 52 prescriptions for 16 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 Saadia Akhtar prescribes.
Medications 18 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 Nevada prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 52 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 41% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $6.88 per fill, versus $6.11 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 46 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $1.84 per fill, versus $6.74 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
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 Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 31 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 27% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $20.66 per fill, versus $13.14 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
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 Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 24 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 38% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $15.36 per fill, versus $31.05 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 22 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $835.03 per fill, versus $1,202.75 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 Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 21 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 16% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $4.89 per fill, versus $10.40 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 Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 20 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (186). Medicare paid $12.86 per fill, versus $9.59 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 Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 19 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 39% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $3.51 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 18 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $4.21 per fill, versus $4.62 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
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 Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 17 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 40% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $2.96 per fill, versus $3.85 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 17 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $11.16 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 16 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 14% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $5.28 per fill, versus $9.28 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
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 Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 15 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 27% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $3.66 per fill, versus $5.23 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 15 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 17% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $19.59 per fill, versus $15.39 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 15 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 18% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $6.23 per fill, versus $12.70 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 14% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $5.16 per fill, versus $6.99 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 11 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 24% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $9.74 per fill, versus $18.64 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 Nevada prescribers
Saadia Akhtar wrote 11 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 14% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $26.15 per fill, versus $13.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Saadia Akhtar’s prescriptions
What does Saadia Akhtar prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Saadia Akhtar's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (52), Lisinopril (46) and Rosuvastatin Calcium (31).
How does Saadia Akhtar's prescribing compare with other Nevada prescribers?
Of the 18 medications with a state comparison, Saadia Akhtar prescribes 18 less often than the typical Nevada prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Saadia Akhtar 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 Nevada 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.
