MICHAEL L MUNGER M.D.
Prescription History 1669407607
Family Medicine in Overland Park, KS
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MICHAEL L MUNGER M.D., an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in Overland Park, KS. Our medical registry currently tracks 69 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,757 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 247 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs KS Avg |
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| Atorvastatin Calcium Top prescribed | 247 | 685.4 | 20,544 | $11.45 | ▲ above avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. | |||||
| Levothyroxine Sodium Top prescribed | 168 | 441.0 | 13,230 | $11.83▼ below KS avg | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. | |||||
| Amlodipine Besylate Top prescribed | 124 | 329.6 | 9,869 | $7.40 | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. | |||||
| Lisinopril Top prescribed | 116 | 267.0 | 7,947 | $6.02▼ below KS avg | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. | |||||
| Pantoprazole Sodium Top prescribed | 105 | 232.0 | 6,960 | $14.79▼ below KS avg | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. | |||||
| Losartan Potassium | 86 | 239.3 | 7,168 | $14.15 | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. | |||||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 75 | 190.7 | 5,689 | $21.59 | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. | |||||
| Metformin Hcl | 75 | 200.7 | 6,000 | $9.50 | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) | |||||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 73 | 155.0 | 4,619 | $14.01▼ below KS avg | ▲ above avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. | |||||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 71 | 179.3 | 5,355 | $27.22 | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. | |||||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 68 | 193.7 | 5,810 | $18.16▼ below KS avg | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Rosuvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. | |||||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 61 | 154.7 | 4,640 | $5.40 | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. | |||||
| Gabapentin | 59 | 89.0 | 2,660 | $20.37▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. | |||||
| Allopurinol | 58 | 160.7 | 4,813 | $14.11 | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. | |||||
| Simvastatin | 56 | 168.7 | 5,060 | $8.53 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Simvastatin: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. | |||||
| Meloxicam | 55 | 113.0 | 3,359 | $5.31▼ below KS avg | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. | |||||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 51 | 117.9 | 3,538 | $30.22▼ below KS avg | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. | |||||
| Trazodone Hcl | 50 | 98.0 | 2,919 | $11.65 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. | |||||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 47 | 113.0 | 3,390 | $6.67▼ below KS avg | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. | |||||
| Potassium Chloride | 47 | 79.0 | 2,331 | $18.27▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. | |||||
| Pravastatin Sodium | 45 | 123.7 | 3,710 | $13.03▼ below KS avg | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Pravastatin Sodium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES). | |||||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 44 | 86.0 | 2,511 | $16.80 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Clopidogrel: 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). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. | |||||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 43 | 58.0 | 1,722 | $803.27▼ below KS avg | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. | |||||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 43 | 130.0 | 3,900 | $12.25 | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) | |||||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 43 | 58.3 | 1,610 | $27.50▼ below KS avg | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. | |||||
| Pioglitazone Hcl | 37 | 84.0 | 2,520 | $11.22▼ below KS avg | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Pioglitazone Hcl: Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called glitazones) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Pioglitazone is used either alone or in combination with other diabetes medications (such as metformin or a sulfonylurea such as glyburide). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of pioglitazone. | |||||
| Carvedilol | 37 | 110.0 | 3,300 | $17.94 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. | |||||
| Famotidine | 35 | 67.0 | 1,937 | $9.60▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. | |||||
| Finasteride | 34 | 102.0 | 3,060 | $21.66 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. | |||||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 32 | 80.0 | 2,400 | $27.78 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. | |||||
| Omeprazole | 32 | 83.3 | 2,500 | $14.27 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. | |||||
| Tramadol Hcl | 29 | 29.0 | 429 | $4.95▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. | |||||
| Sertraline Hcl | 28 | 70.0 | 2,100 | $10.30 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. | |||||
| Montelukast Sodium | 28 | 66.0 | 1,965 | $11.75▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. | |||||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 27 | 41.0 | 1,180 | $33.84 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. | |||||
| Ipratropium Bromide | 27 | 39.0 | 780 | $62.25 | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Ipratropium Bromide: Ipratropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. For preventing symptoms of lung disease, this medication must be used regularly to be effective. Use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) for wheezing or sudden shortness of breath unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Ipratropium does not work as fast as your quick-relief inhaler, but may sometimes be used to relieve symptoms of wheezing or sudden shortness of breath if so prescribed by your doctor. A muscarinic antagonist structurally related to ATROPINE but often considered safer and more effective for inhalation use. It is used for various bronchial disorders, in rhinitis, and as an antiarrhythmic. | |||||
| Alprazolam | 23 | 25.0 | 730 | $4.93▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) | |||||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 22 | 22.0 | 416 | $27.64 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. | |||||
| EliquisApixaban | 22 | 38.7 | 1,160 | $1,047.64 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. | |||||
| Memantine Hcl | 22 | 22.0 | 633 | $30.50▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. | |||||
| Lorazepam | 21 | 21.0 | 421 | $4.36▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. | |||||
| Celecoxib | 19 | 38.0 | 1,140 | $25.58▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾ It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN. | |||||
| Warfarin Sodium | 19 | 44.4 | 1,320 | $10.91 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Warfarin Sodium: This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Show more ▾ Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a blood thinner, but the more correct term is anticoagulant. It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood. An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide. | |||||
| Amlodipine Besylate-BenazeprilAmlodipine Besylate/Benazepril | 19 | 55.4 | 1,662 | $11.40▼ below KS avg | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril: This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril). Show more ▾ It is used to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. | |||||
| Ezetimibe | 18 | 54.0 | 1,620 | $27.34▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Ezetimibe: Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as statins or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks. An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS. | |||||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 17 | 23.0 | 674 | $8.96▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Paroxetine Hcl: Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. | |||||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 16 | 48.0 | 1,440 | $7.99 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. | |||||
| Ramipril | 16 | 48.0 | 1,440 | $13.64 | ≈ typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Ramipril: Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Ramipril is also used to improve survival after a heart attack. It may also be used in high risk patients (such as patients with heart disease/diabetes) to help prevent heart attacks and strokes. This medication may also be used to treat heart failure in patients who have had a recent heart attack. Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A long-acting angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. It is a prodrug that is transformed in the liver to its active metabolite ramiprilat. | |||||
| Spironolactone | 15 | 45.0 | 1,350 | $12.26▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) | |||||
| Donepezil Hcl | 15 | 33.0 | 983 | $9.32▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. | |||||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 15 | 29.4 | 868 | $2,018.09 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Ozempic: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. | |||||
| Furosemide | 15 | 43.0 | 1,290 | $8.29 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. | |||||
| SymbicortBudesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 14 | 23.0 | 690 | $625.34 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Symbicort: 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). Show more ▾ It contains 2 medications: budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Formoterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as formoterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. See also How to Use section. A pharmaceutical preparation of budesonide and formoterol fumarate that is used as an ANTI-ASTHMATIC AGENT and for the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. | |||||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 14 | 20.0 | 600 | $4.77▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. | |||||
| Glimepiride | 14 | 42.0 | 1,260 | $16.34 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Glimepiride: Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. Alkaloids derived from TYRAMINE combined with 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde via a norbelladine pathway, including GALANTAMINE, lycorine and crinine. They are found in the AMARYLLIDACEAE plant family. | |||||
| Clonazepam | 14 | 20.0 | 594 | $7.92▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. | |||||
| Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 13 | 39.0 | 1,170 | $7.98▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not continue taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication. | |||||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 13 | 27.0 | 739 | $8.43▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. | |||||
| Methenamine Hippurate | 12 | 12.0 | 315 | $42.43▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Methenamine Hippurate: Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria. Show more ▾ It is not used to treat an active infection. Antibiotics must be used first to treat and cure the infection. Methenamine is a drug that stops the growth of bacteria in urine. This medication also contains an ingredient that helps to make the urine acidic. When the urine is acidic, methenamine turns into formaldehyde to kill the bacteria. This drug is effective only against bacterial infections in the urinary tract. It will not work for other types of bacterial infections (such as in the blood) or for viral infections (such as the common cold or flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibacterial drug can lead to its decreased effectiveness. | |||||
| JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate | 12 | 30.0 | 900 | $1,440.24 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Januvia: Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES. | |||||
| Terazosin Hcl | 12 | 30.3 | 895 | $49.38 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Terazosin Hcl: Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Terazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Terazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. | |||||
| Lansoprazole | 12 | 22.0 | 660 | $24.78▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Lansoprazole: Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Lansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter lansoprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. Lansoprazole is not recommended for use in children younger than 1 year due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxypyridyl derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. Lansoprazole is a racemic mixture of (R)- and (S)-isomers. | |||||
| Mirtazapine | 11 | 21.0 | 630 | $20.64 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. | |||||
| Alendronate Sodium | 11 | 29.0 | 867 | $11.00 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. | |||||
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 11 | 33.0 | 990 | $19.79 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Doxazosin Mesylate: Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Doxazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Doxazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. A prazosin-related compound that is a selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocker. | |||||
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)Diltiazem Hcl | 11 | 30.7 | 920 | $47.03 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd): Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood. | |||||
| Clonidine Hcl | 11 | 31.0 | 930 | $25.52 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. | |||||
| Benazepril Hcl | 11 | 34.3 | 1,030 | $26.31 | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. About Benazepril Hcl: Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. | |||||
| Atenolol | 11 | 33.0 | 990 | $4.06▼ below KS avg | ▼ below avg |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. About Atenolol: Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for MICHAEL L MUNGER M.D. 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 Family Medicine prescribing approach at this Overland Park, KS 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 KS prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.