CARRIE M BURNS MD
Prescription History 1700988821
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Philadelphia, PA
What does Dr. Burns prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Burns wrote 3,077 Medicare prescriptions for 54 medications. The most prescribed was Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium), with 281 prescriptions for 68 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. Burns prescribes.
Medications 54 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 281 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $101.64 per fill, versus $61.27 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 217 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,696.80 per fill, versus $1,230.71 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 216 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $11.52 per fill, versus $13.68 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 208 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $8.94 per fill, versus $10.98 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 165 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $12.83 per fill, versus $8.60 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 152 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,446.20 per fill, versus $952.57 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 145 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $107.83 per fill, versus $113.34 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 110 prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $311.73 per fill, versus $227.65 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 108 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,432.38 per fill, versus $1,230.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 97 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $109.79 per fill, versus $92.24 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 96 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,441.19 per fill, versus $1,180.94 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 92 prescriptions for Januvia, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,138.23 per fill, versus $866.70 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 87 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $15.08 per fill, versus $9.39 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 85 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 39% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $14.08 per fill, versus $12.25 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 62 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $282.54 per fill, versus $235.82 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 58 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $10.70 per fill, versus $11.29 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 56 prescriptions for Levoxyl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $41.52 per fill, versus $34.61 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
Repaglinide is used alone or with other medications to control high blood sugar along with a proper diet and exercise program.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 55 prescriptions for Repaglinide, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $41.65 per fill, versus $37.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 51 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Short Pen Needle, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $129.75 per fill, versus $85.19 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 50 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $13.97 per fill, versus $16.80 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 48 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $396.09 per fill, versus $359.72 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 41 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 30% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $17.12 per fill, versus $7.55 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 36 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $691.80 per fill, versus $646.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 36 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $71.18 per fill, versus $83.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 35 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Nano Pen Needle, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $82.45 per fill, versus $79.79 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 33 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 29% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $7.79 per fill, versus $11.18 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 29 prescriptions for Novolog, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $399.15 per fill, versus $253.94 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 25 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 61% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1,145.13 per fill, versus $877.86 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 25 prescriptions for Humalog, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $290.54 per fill, versus $191.36 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
Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 24 prescriptions for Methimazole, about 65% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $12.80 per fill, versus $10.95 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 23 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about 81% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $178.71 per fill, versus $156.40 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
Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 21 prescriptions for Forteo, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $4,961.53 per fill, versus $3,998.01 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 18 prescriptions for Glipizide, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $20.73 per fill, versus $9.82 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 17 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $22.54 per fill, versus $16.56 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 medicated gel contains testosterone.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 17 prescriptions for Testosterone, about 72% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $73.48 per fill, versus $145.89 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 17 prescriptions for Toujeo Solostar, about 65% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1,037.48 per fill, versus $681.03 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 16 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $3.12 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 16 prescriptions for Lantus, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $216.55 per fill, versus $100.34 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 15 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 33% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $4.80 per fill, versus $8.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 15 prescriptions for Omnipod 5 Dexg7g6 Pods (Gen 5), about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,730.66 per fill, versus $1,102.53 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 15 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-200, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,381.82 per fill, versus $1,104.89 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 14 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 14% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $11.13 per fill, versus $14.77 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 skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $27.70 per fill, versus $18.27 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
Various brands of this medication are used for the treatment of one of the following medical conditions: growth failure, growth hormone deficiency, intestinal disorder (short bowel syndrome) or HIV-related weight loss or wasting.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Fewer than five Pennsylvania prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 14 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $8.38 per fill, versus $16.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 13 prescriptions for Droplet Pen Needle, about 64% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $123.78 per fill, versus $73.71 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
Canagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 13 prescriptions for Invokana, about 71% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $1,344.98 per fill, versus $787.01 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 10% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $4.42 per fill, versus $15.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 12 prescriptions for Insulin Syringe, about 75% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $56.04 per fill, versus $39.80 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
Risedronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 12 prescriptions for Risedronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $60.16 per fill, versus $78.68 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
This medication is a combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 12 prescriptions for Synjardy, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $544.34 per fill, versus $853.50 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 11 prescriptions for Fiasp Flextouch, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $987.84 per fill, versus $809.22 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 11 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $137.74 per fill, versus $48.14 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
This combination medication is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 11 prescriptions for Janumet, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $1,370.28 per fill, versus $843.01 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. Burns’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Burns prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Burns's most prescribed medications were Synthroid (281), Ozempic (217) and Metformin Hcl Er (216).
How does Dr. Burns's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 53 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Burns prescribes 21 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 6 about as often and 26 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Burns 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 Pennsylvania 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.
