DR. LUIS G FLORES RIVERA M.D.
Prescription History 1669455721
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Caguas, PR
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. LUIS G FLORES RIVERA M.D., an active Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist practicing in Caguas, PR. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 23 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Alendronate Sodium, which accounts for 12 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 PR PrescribersVs. PR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alendronate Sodium | 12 | $4.93▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 10% of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (118). Medicare paid an average of $4.93 per fill, versus $6.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PR average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Desloratadine | 11 | $14.04▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Desloratadine: Desloratadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. Show more ▾ It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Desloratadine, about a third of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $14.04 per fill, versus $17.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PR average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. LUIS G FLORES RIVERA 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 Obstetrics & Gynecology prescribing approach at this Caguas, PR 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 PR prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
