DR. ANDREA BARBER MCMURPHY MD
Prescription History 1679502421
Otolaryngology in Mobile, AL
What does Dr. Mcmurphy prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 2,157 Medicare prescriptions for 30 medications. The most prescribed was Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, with 459 prescriptions for 158 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. Mcmurphy prescribes.
Medications 30 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 Alabama prescribers.
What it is used for
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 459 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 8.1 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $11.92 per fill, versus $10.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 379 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 5.7 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $18.16 per fill, versus $15.92 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 247 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 6.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $31.80 per fill, versus $34.88 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 149 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $8.03 per fill, versus $8.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 75 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 87% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $2.88 per fill, versus $4.96 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 67 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $11.60 per fill, versus $13.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 67 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 85% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $8.94 per fill, versus $15.24 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 eczema of the outer ear (also known as chronic itchy ear).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 63 prescriptions for Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $49.19 per fill, versus $55.13 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 57 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.25 per fill, versus $8.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 52 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $12.13 per fill, versus $11.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 49 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 84% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $4.60 per fill, versus $4.18 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 a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 47 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $10.20 per fill, versus $7.50 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 bacterial ear infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 43 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $126.79 per fill, versus $123.57 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 37 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.34 per fill, versus $9.67 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 depression.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 35 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $8.24 per fill, versus $16.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 35 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $8.18 per fill, versus $12.18 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 along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 32 prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about 73% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $2.49 per fill, versus $4.43 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 ear drop is used to treat outer ear infections caused by bacteria (also known as swimmer's ear).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 32 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $54.83 per fill, versus $54.92 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 31 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 86% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $2.56 per fill, versus $4.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 26 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 21% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $12.67 per fill, versus $15.06 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
Clarithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 23 prescriptions for Clarithromycin, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $39.01 per fill, versus $26.94 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 23 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 71% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $14.92 per fill, versus $14.31 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 21 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $4.46 per fill, versus $8.47 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 combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 20 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about 75% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.65 per fill, versus $22.46 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13.33 per fill, versus $9.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 16 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 34% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.88 per fill, versus $6.63 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 9% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (169). Medicare paid $4.09 per fill, versus $18.38 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
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 13 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $48.51 per fill, versus $17.91 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 13 prescriptions for Lidocaine Hcl Viscous, about 61% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $17.75 per fill, versus $12.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Mcmurphy wrote 13 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.47 per fill, versus $5.54 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. Mcmurphy’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Mcmurphy prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Mcmurphy's most prescribed medications were Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride (459), Fluticasone Propionate (379) and Ipratropium Bromide (247).
How does Dr. Mcmurphy's prescribing compare with other Alabama prescribers?
Of the 30 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Mcmurphy prescribes 11 more often than the typical Alabama prescriber, 7 about as often and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Mcmurphy 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 Alabama 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.
