SHANNON ALISON EILEENE PHILANDER M.D.
Prescription History 1699208348
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL
What does Dr. Philander prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Philander wrote 565 Medicare prescriptions for 23 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 73 prescriptions for 23 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. Philander prescribes.
Medications 23 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
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
Dr. Philander wrote 73 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $7.79 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
Dr. Philander wrote 52 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $17.37 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
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
Dr. Philander wrote 50 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $22.38 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
Dr. Philander wrote 48 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $3.35 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Philander wrote 36 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $10.83 per fill, versus $9.41 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Philander wrote 31 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $7.84 per fill, versus $14.27 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
Dr. Philander wrote 25 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $11.79 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
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.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Philander wrote 21 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $2.09 per fill, versus $8.10 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
Dr. Philander wrote 19 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $3.78 per fill, versus $9.22 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Philander wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 24% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $4.96 per fill, versus $4.15 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Philander wrote 18 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $28.06 per fill, versus $18.12 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Philander wrote 17 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $14.69 per fill, versus $32.63 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Philander wrote 16 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $18.68 per fill, versus $31.97 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Philander wrote 16 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $2.84 per fill, versus $6.66 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Philander wrote 16 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 17% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $21.66 per fill, versus $11.25 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
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.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Philander wrote 16 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $12.48 per fill, versus $12.95 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Philander wrote 15 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $14.83 per fill, versus $10.66 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Philander wrote 14 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $5.34 per fill, versus $8.63 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Philander wrote 14 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 16% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $7.51 per fill, versus $15.83 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Philander wrote 14 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.37 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Philander wrote 13 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $13.02 per fill, versus $21.99 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 product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Philander wrote 12 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $14.96 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Philander wrote 11 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 30% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $18.85 per fill, versus $17.70 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. Philander’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Philander prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Philander's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (73), Levothyroxine Sodium (52) and Rosuvastatin Calcium (50).
How does Dr. Philander's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 23 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Philander prescribes 23 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Philander 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.
