LAWRENCE B AFRIN MD
Prescription History 1659489607
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Minneapolis, MN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for LAWRENCE B AFRIN MD, an active Hematology & Oncology specialist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Our medical registry currently tracks 1 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 11 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cromolyn Sodium, which accounts for 11 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other MN PrescribersVs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromolyn Sodium | 11 | $455.47 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cromolyn Sodium: This medication is used to treat certain allergic eye conditions (vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, vernal keratitis). Show more ▾ It prevents itching of the eyes that can occur with these conditions. Cromolyn is known as a mast cell stabilizer. It works by blocking certain natural substances (histamine, SRS-A) that cause allergic symptoms. A chromone complex that acts by inhibiting the release of chemical mediators from sensitized MAST CELLS. It is used in the prophylactic treatment of both allergic and exercise-induced asthma, but does not affect an established asthmatic attack. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Cromolyn Sodium, about 61% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $455.47 per fill, versus $272.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 670 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for LAWRENCE B AFRIN MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Hematology & Oncology prescribing approach at this Minneapolis, MN practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among MN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
