DR. SIHUN ALEX KIM MD
Prescription History 1700974607
Otolaryngology in Woodstock, IL
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. SIHUN ALEX KIM MD, an active Otolaryngology specialist practicing in Woodstock, IL. Our medical registry currently tracks 20 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,422 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Montelukast Sodium, which accounts for 442 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 | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other IL PrescribersVs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 442 | $11.94▼ below IL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. In 2023, this provider wrote 442 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 8.2 times the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $11.94 per fill, versus $17.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IL average for this medication. 842.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 25,280 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ipratropium Bromide | 293 | $33.09▼ below IL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ipratropium Bromide: Ipratropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. For preventing symptoms of lung disease, this medication must be used regularly to be effective. Use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) for wheezing or sudden shortness of breath unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Ipratropium does not work as fast as your quick-relief inhaler, but may sometimes be used to relieve symptoms of wheezing or sudden shortness of breath if so prescribed by your doctor. A muscarinic antagonist structurally related to ATROPINE but often considered safer and more effective for inhalation use. It is used for various bronchial disorders, in rhinitis, and as an antiarrhythmic. In 2023, this provider wrote 293 Medicare prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 8.9 times the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $33.09 per fill, versus $51.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IL average for this medication. 353.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,603 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 203 | $19.54 | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 203 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 4.3 times the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $19.54 per fill, versus $18.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 347.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,434 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 148 | $12.12▼ below IL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 148 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (93). Medicare paid an average of $12.12 per fill, versus $15.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IL average for this medication. 263.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,884 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 67 | $12.63▼ below IL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. In 2023, this provider wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $12.63 per fill, versus $12.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IL average for this medication. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 666 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 28 | $10.99 | ≈ Typical |
About Methylprednisolone: 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. Show more ▾ It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 88% of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $10.99 per fill, versus $9.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 168 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 26 | $8.42▼ below IL avg | ≈ Typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 76% of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $8.42 per fill, versus $11.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IL average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 25 | $13.00▼ below IL avg | ≈ Typical |
About Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride: Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve itching and hives. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Levocetirizine does not prevent hives or prevent/treat a serious allergic reaction (such as anaphylaxis). If your doctor has prescribed epinephrine to treat allergic reactions, always carry your epinephrine injector with you. Do not use levocetirizine in place of your epinephrine. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 89% of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $13.00 per fill, versus $21.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IL average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azithromycin | 21 | $8.81▼ below IL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 64% of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $8.81 per fill, versus $9.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IL average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 105 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azelastine Hcl | 21 | $61.16 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azelastine Hcl: This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions. Show more ▾ Azelastine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for nasal symptoms. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 64% of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $61.16 per fill, versus $47.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 32.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 890 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 20 | $18.90 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (76). Medicare paid an average of $18.90 per fill, versus $17.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XhanceFluticasone Propionate | 17 | $952.47 | ≈ Typical |
About Xhance: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Xhance, about the same volume as the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $952.47 per fill, versus $892.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levofloxacin | 16 | $13.48 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levofloxacin: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. The L-isomer of Ofloxacin. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 67% of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $13.48 per fill, versus $8.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clindamycin Hcl | 16 | $12.93 | ≈ Typical |
About Clindamycin Hcl: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 76% of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $12.93 per fill, versus $8.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-HydrocortNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocort | 16 | $60.67▼ below IL avg | ≈ Typical |
About Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort: This ear drop is used to treat outer ear infections caused by bacteria (also known as swimmer's ear). Show more ▾ This medication contains neomycin and polymyxin, which are antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains hydrocortisone, which is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing ear swelling and discomfort. This medication treats only bacterial ear infections. It will not work for other types of ear infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort, about 89% of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $60.67 per fill, versus $68.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IL average for this medication. 16.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 199 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 14 | $3.10▼ below IL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 20% of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (71). Medicare paid an average of $3.10 per fill, versus $20.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IL average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 47 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 14 | $94.30 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil: This medication is used to treat eczema of the outer ear (also known as chronic itchy ear). Show more ▾ The main symptom is itchiness, but redness, flaking, or oozing may also occur. Fluocinolone reduces these symptoms. This medication is a low- to medium-strength corticosteroid. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil, about 74% of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $94.30 per fill, versus $75.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 404 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 12 | $10.28 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about a third of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $10.28 per fill, versus $8.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 90 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 12 | $17.92▼ below IL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $17.92 per fill, versus $27.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IL average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NucalaMepolizumab | 11 | $3,537.46▼ below IL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nucala: This medication is used along with other medications to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you do your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Mepolizumab is also used to treat certain other immune system disorders (chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, hypereosinophilic syndrome). This medication works by decreasing a certain type of white blood cell (eosinophils). This effect helps reduce swelling (inflammation) of the airways to make breathing easier. It may also help reduce the size of nasal polyps, and lessen symptoms such as runny/stuffy nose, mucus in the throat, loss of smell, facial pain, and tiredness. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Nucala, about half the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $3,537.46 per fill, versus $4,017.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IL average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. SIHUN ALEX KIM 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 Otolaryngology prescribing approach at this Woodstock, IL 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 IL prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
