DR. MARK R PAULOS MD
Prescription History 1699743708
Internal Medicine in Beachwood, OH
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MARK R PAULOS MD, an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Beachwood, OH. Our medical registry currently tracks 8 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 954 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Testosterone Cypionate, which accounts for 493 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs OH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone Cypionate | 493 | 511.2 | 13,483 | $31.09▼ below OH avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OH average for this medication. 511.2 30-Day Fills 13,483 Days Supply About Testosterone Cypionate: This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone. Show more ▾ In males, testosterone is responsible for many normal functions, including growth and development of the genitals, muscles, and bones. It also helps cause normal sexual development (puberty) in boys. Testosterone belongs to a class of drugs known as androgens. It works by affecting many body systems so that the body can develop and function normally. Testosterone may also be used in certain adolescent boys to cause puberty in those with delayed puberty. It may also be used to treat certain types of breast cancer in women. | |||||
| Testosterone | 208 | 218.0 | 6,393 | $183.01▼ below OH avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OH average for this medication. 218.0 30-Day Fills 6,393 Days Supply About Testosterone: This medicated patch contains testosterone. Show more ▾ It is used for hormone replacement in men who are not able to produce enough testosterone (for example, due to hypogonadism). This medication is absorbed through the skin, enters your bloodstream, and helps your body reach normal testosterone levels. Testosterone helps the body to develop and maintain the male sexual characteristics (masculinity), such as a deep voice and body hair. It also helps to maintain muscle and prevent bone loss, and is necessary for natural sexual ability/desire. This drug should not be used by women. A potent androgenic steroid and major product secreted by the LEYDIG CELLS of the TESTIS. Its production is stimulated by LUTEINIZING HORMONE from the PITUITARY GLAND. In turn, testosterone exerts feedback control of the pituitary LH and FSH secretion. Depending on the tissues, testosterone can be further converted to DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE or ESTRADIOL. | |||||
| Testosterone Enanthate | 87 | 120.2 | 3,566 | $76.66 | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 120.2 30-Day Fills 3,566 Days Supply About Testosterone Enanthate: This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone. Show more ▾ In males, testosterone is responsible for many normal functions, including growth and development of the genitals, muscles, and bones. It also helps cause normal sexual development (puberty) in boys. Testosterone belongs to a class of drugs known as androgens. It works by affecting many body systems so that the body can develop and function normally. Testosterone may also be used in certain adolescent boys to cause puberty in those with delayed puberty. It may also be used to treat certain types of breast cancer in women. | |||||
| Alfuzosin Hcl ErAlfuzosin Hcl | 44 | 102.8 | 3,030 | $19.93▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OH average for this medication. 102.8 30-Day Fills 3,030 Days Supply About Alfuzosin Hcl Er: Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Alfuzosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. | |||||
| Anastrozole | 44 | 98.5 | 2,938 | $6.25▼ below OH avg | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OH average for this medication. 98.5 30-Day Fills 2,938 Days Supply About Anastrozole: Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A nitrile and triazole derivative that acts as a selective nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of ESTROGEN NUCLEAR RECEPTOR-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. | |||||
| XyostedTestosterone Enanthate | 38 | 41.6 | 1,176 | $694.90 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 41.6 30-Day Fills 1,176 Days Supply About Xyosted: This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone. Show more ▾ In males, testosterone is responsible for many normal functions, including growth and development of the genitals, muscles, and bones. It also helps cause normal sexual development (puberty) in boys. Testosterone belongs to a class of drugs known as androgens. It works by affecting many body systems so that the body can develop and function normally. Testosterone may also be used in certain adolescent boys to cause puberty in those with delayed puberty. It may also be used to treat certain types of breast cancer in women. | |||||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 29 | 69.0 | 2,024 | $24.57 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 69.0 30-Day Fills 2,024 Days Supply About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. | |||||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 11 | 11.0 | 307 | $7.51▼ below OH avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OH average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 307 Days Supply About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. MARK R PAULOS MD 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 Internal Medicine prescribing approach at this Beachwood, OH 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 OH prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
