SAAD RASHID
Prescription History 1689378556
Internal Medicine in Mount Vernon, IL
What does Saad Rashid prescribe?
In 2024, Saad Rashid wrote 160 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Rosuvastatin Calcium, with 22 prescriptions for 12 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 Saad Rashid prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Illinois prescribers.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Saad Rashid wrote 22 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $12.99 per fill, versus $13.25 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 Illinois prescribers
Saad Rashid wrote 20 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 14% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $4.91 per fill, versus $6.68 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Saad Rashid wrote 19 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $4.88 per fill, versus $7.31 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Saad Rashid wrote 18 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 15% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $2.14 per fill, versus $7.00 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 Illinois prescribers
Saad Rashid wrote 15 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 7% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $6.05 per fill, versus $9.37 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 Illinois prescribers
Saad Rashid wrote 15 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 10% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $10.50 per fill, versus $10.46 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Saad Rashid wrote 15 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $3.16 per fill, versus $3.88 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Saad Rashid wrote 14 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,276.40 per fill, versus $1,039.71 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Saad Rashid wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 15% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $5.82 per fill, versus $7.01 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Saad Rashid wrote 11 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $2.61 per fill, versus $8.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Saad Rashid’s prescriptions
What does Saad Rashid prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Saad Rashid's most prescribed medications were Rosuvastatin Calcium (22), Amlodipine Besylate (20) and Metformin Hcl (19).
How does Saad Rashid's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Saad Rashid prescribes 10 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Saad Rashid 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 Illinois 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.
