LUKE MCFARLAND DO
Prescription History 1679216865
Family Medicine in Alexandria, MN
What does Dr. Mcfarland prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Mcfarland wrote 152 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Lisinopril, with 35 prescriptions for 13 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Mcfarland prescribes.
Medications 8 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 Minnesota prescribers.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Mcfarland wrote 35 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 28% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $11.25 per fill, versus $9.39 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Mcfarland wrote 28 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 23% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $9.08 per fill, versus $8.62 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Mcfarland wrote 26 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 15% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (177). Medicare paid $22.34 per fill, versus $13.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Mcfarland wrote 15 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 24% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $3.94 per fill, versus $20.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Mcfarland wrote 13 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 30% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $9.77 per fill, versus $14.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Mcfarland wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 17% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $4.97 per fill, versus $5.05 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Mcfarland wrote 12 prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $134.62 per fill, versus $221.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Mcfarland wrote 11 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 27% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $992.97 per fill, versus $1,040.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Mcfarland’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Mcfarland prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Mcfarland's most prescribed medications were Lisinopril (35), Amlodipine Besylate (28) and Atorvastatin Calcium (26).
How does Dr. Mcfarland's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Mcfarland prescribes 8 less often than the typical Minnesota prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Mcfarland 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 Minnesota 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.
