DR. MADHAVI HUBBLY M.D
Prescription History 1710074521
Internal Medicine in Gaithersburg, MD

Name: Medicare Part D prescriptions by Dr. Madhavi Hubbly (NPI 1710074521), 2024
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12116 DARNESTOWN RD, SUITE L5, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878(301) 528-4134(301) 569-7358 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: April 18, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MADHAVI HUBBLY M.D, an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Gaithersburg, MD. Our medical registry currently tracks 98 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 5,071 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amlodipine Besylate, which accounts for 376 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.

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5,071

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Amlodipine Besylate

Most Prescribed · 376 claims

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98 medications · 2024 Medicare Part D

Medicare Part D medications prescribed by DR. MADHAVI HUBBLY M.D in 2024, with prescription volumes, average cost per fill, and MD state comparisons
Medication	Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024)	Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill	Vs. Other MD PrescribersVs. MD Avg
Amlodipine Besylate	376	$7.44▼ below MD avg	▲ More than typical
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 376 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (130). Medicare paid an average of $7.44 per fill, versus $8.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 376 MD average 130.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.44 MD average $8.15 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 1,046.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 31,390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Atorvastatin Calcium	351	$9.40▼ below MD avg	▲ More than typical
About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2024, this provider wrote 351 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (167.3). Medicare paid an average of $9.40 per fill, versus $12.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 351 MD average 167.3 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.40 MD average $12.96 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 1,002 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 30,058 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Losartan Potassium	309	$11.71	▲ More than typical
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2024, this provider wrote 309 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (96.2). Medicare paid an average of $11.71 per fill, versus $11.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 309 MD average 96.2 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $11.71 MD average $11.44 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 906.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 27,182 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Levothyroxine Sodium	206	$9.19▼ below MD avg	▲ More than typical
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2024, this provider wrote 206 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (110.5). Medicare paid an average of $9.19 per fill, versus $11.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 206 MD average 110.5 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.19 MD average $11.67 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 576.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 17,238 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Rosuvastatin Calcium	193	$16.87▼ below MD avg	▲ More than typical
About Rosuvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. In 2024, this provider wrote 193 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 2 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (96.4). Medicare paid an average of $16.87 per fill, versus $22.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 193 MD average 96.4 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $16.87 MD average $22.56 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 580 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 17,400 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Lisinopril	167	$8.93	▲ More than typical
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2024, this provider wrote 167 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (88.4). Medicare paid an average of $8.93 per fill, versus $8.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 167 MD average 88.4 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $8.93 MD average $8.25 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 483.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 14,483 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Hydrochlorothiazide	165	$2.37▼ below MD avg	▲ More than typical
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/"water pills." It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2024, this provider wrote 165 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $2.37 per fill, versus $4.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 165 MD average 64.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $2.37 MD average $4.79 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 437 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 13,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Metoprolol Succinate	147	$18.88	▲ More than typical
About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2024, this provider wrote 147 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (94.6). Medicare paid an average of $18.88 per fill, versus $17.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 147 MD average 94.6 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $18.88 MD average $17.16 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 425.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,758 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Metformin Hcl	127	$9.36	▲ More than typical
About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2024, this provider wrote 127 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (73.9). Medicare paid an average of $9.36 per fill, versus $8.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 127 MD average 73.9 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.36 MD average $8.72 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 325 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,698 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Fluticasone Propionate	108	$16.14▼ below MD avg	▲ More than typical
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing. Show more ▾ It can also help relieve allergy eye symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works in your nose to block the effects of substances that cause allergies (such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold) and to reduce swelling. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 108 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (42.4). Medicare paid an average of $16.14 per fill, versus $16.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 108 MD average 42.4 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $16.14 MD average $16.42 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 208.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,240 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Pravastatin Sodium	106	$12.11▼ below MD avg	▲ More than typical
About Pravastatin Sodium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES). In 2024, this provider wrote 106 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (47.9). Medicare paid an average of $12.11 per fill, versus $18.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 106 MD average 47.9 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.11 MD average $18.60 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 295.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Escitalopram Oxalate	100	$15.71	▲ More than typical
About Escitalopram Oxalate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2024, this provider wrote 100 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $15.71 per fill, versus $14.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 100 MD average 48.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $15.71 MD average $14.59 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 248 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Alprazolam	100	$5.36▼ below MD avg	▲ More than typical
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2024, this provider wrote 100 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (44.3). Medicare paid an average of $5.36 per fill, versus $6.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 100 MD average 44.3 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $5.36 MD average $6.37 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 109 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,944 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Pantoprazole Sodium	97	$11.93▼ below MD avg	▲ More 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 2024, this provider wrote 97 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (64.7). Medicare paid an average of $11.93 per fill, versus $15.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 97 MD average 64.7 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $11.93 MD average $15.27 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 260.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Azithromycin	85	$4.27▼ below MD avg	▲ More than typical
About Azithromycin: Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide-type 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 semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2024, this provider wrote 85 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (32.1). Medicare paid an average of $4.27 per fill, versus $6.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 85 MD average 32.1 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $4.27 MD average $6.81 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 85 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 425 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate	77	$1,115.54	▲ More than typical
About Januvia: Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2024, this provider wrote 77 Medicare prescriptions for Januvia, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (28.9). Medicare paid an average of $1,115.54 per fill, versus $966.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 77 MD average 28.9 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,115.54 MD average $966.80 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 175 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,250 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Omeprazole	75	$13.05▼ below MD avg	≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (61.5). Medicare paid an average of $13.05 per fill, versus $14.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 75 MD average 61.5 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $13.05 MD average $14.60 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 195 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,818 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Gabapentin	68	$13.65▼ below MD avg	≈ Typical
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (70.6). Medicare paid an average of $13.65 per fill, versus $15.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 68 MD average 70.6 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $13.65 MD average $15.67 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 138 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,108 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Trazodone Hcl	64	$10.03▼ below MD avg	≈ Typical
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309) In 2024, this provider wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (52.7). Medicare paid an average of $10.03 per fill, versus $10.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 64 MD average 52.7 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.03 MD average $10.07 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 151.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,533 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl	62	$7.56▼ below MD avg	▲ More than typical
About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2024, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (47.4). Medicare paid an average of $7.56 per fill, versus $11.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 62 MD average 47.4 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.56 MD average $11.20 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 184 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,520 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Simvastatin	61	$6.22▼ below MD avg	≈ Typical
About Simvastatin: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. In 2024, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (50.2). Medicare paid an average of $6.22 per fill, versus $9.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 61 MD average 50.2 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.22 MD average $9.92 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 181.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,452 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Sertraline Hcl	56	$8.09▼ below MD avg	≈ Typical
About Sertraline Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Sertraline belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (51.3). Medicare paid an average of $8.09 per fill, versus $10.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 56 MD average 51.3 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $8.09 MD average $10.84 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 160.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,820 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Carvedilol	56	$9.21▼ below MD avg	≈ Typical
About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2024, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (48.3). Medicare paid an average of $9.21 per fill, versus $10.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 56 MD average 48.3 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.21 MD average $10.39 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 162 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,851 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Zolpidem Tartrate	55	$9.69	▲ More than typical
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (36.7). Medicare paid an average of $9.69 per fill, versus $8.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 55 MD average 36.7 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.69 MD average $8.36 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 65 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,923 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Lorazepam	50	$12.99	▲ More than typical
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (37.2). Medicare paid an average of $12.99 per fill, versus $7.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 50 MD average 37.2 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.99 MD average $7.57 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 65.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,910 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024

Atenolol	48	$4.52▼ below MD avg	▲ More than typical
About Atenolol: Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect. In 2024, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Atenolol, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (36.4). Medicare paid an average of $4.52 per fill, versus $9.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 48 MD average 36.4 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $4.52 MD average $9.48 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 116 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Alendronate Sodium	48	$5.51▼ below MD avg	▲ More than typical
About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. In 2024, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (37.3). Medicare paid an average of $5.51 per fill, versus $10.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 48 MD average 37.3 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $5.51 MD average $10.54 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 112.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide	47	$10.03▼ below MD avg	▲ More than typical
About Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2024, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (33.7). Medicare paid an average of $10.03 per fill, versus $16.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 47 MD average 33.7 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.03 MD average $16.34 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 126.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,784 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Clonazepam	46	$7.95▼ below MD avg	≈ Typical
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (40.8). Medicare paid an average of $7.95 per fill, versus $8.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 46 MD average 40.8 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.95 MD average $8.30 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 80 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,383 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Meloxicam	46	$4.20▼ below MD avg	≈ Typical
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. Show more ▾ It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $4.20 per fill, versus $5.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 46 MD average 43.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $4.20 MD average $5.32 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 76 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,279 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Montelukast Sodium	45	$13.30▼ below MD avg	≈ 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. A leukotriene D4 receptor antagonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (44.3). Medicare paid an average of $13.30 per fill, versus $15.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 45 MD average 44.3 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $13.30 MD average $15.48 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 136.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,100 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate	45	$23.52▼ below MD avg	≈ Typical
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: 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). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. It is a quick-relief drug. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. 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. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2024, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 86% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (52.6). Medicare paid an average of $23.52 per fill, versus $29.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 45 MD average 52.6 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $23.52 MD average $29.94 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 53.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,411 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Tamsulosin Hcl	43	$20.87	▼ Less than typical
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. A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 61% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (70.7). Medicare paid an average of $20.87 per fill, versus $18.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 43 MD average 70.7 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $20.87 MD average $18.03 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 127 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
OzempicSemaglutide	43	$1,473.39	≈ Typical
About Ozempic: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. A glucagon-like peptide and GLP-1 agonist used to enhance glycemic control of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS, and for OBESITY MANAGEMENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about 89% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (48.2). Medicare paid an average of $1,473.39 per fill, versus $1,411.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 43 MD average 48.2 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,473.39 MD average $1,411.16 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 67.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,982 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
EliquisApixaban	40	$1,368.11	▼ Less than typical
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. An antithrombotic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (76.7). Medicare paid an average of $1,368.11 per fill, versus $934.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 40 MD average 76.7 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,368.11 MD average $934.44 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 94 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,820 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Ezetimibe	39	$16.43▼ below MD avg	≈ Typical
About Ezetimibe: Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as "statins" or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks. An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS. In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 88% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (44.4). Medicare paid an average of $16.43 per fill, versus $41.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 39 MD average 44.4 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $16.43 MD average $41.87 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 118.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Hydralazine Hcl	38	$12.75▼ below MD avg	≈ Typical
About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. A direct-acting vasodilator that is used as an antihypertensive agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (40.3). Medicare paid an average of $12.75 per fill, versus $16.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 38 MD average 40.3 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.75 MD average $16.84 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 104.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,131 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Furosemide	38	$2.94▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2024, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (64.2). Medicare paid an average of $2.94 per fill, versus $5.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 38 MD average 64.2 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $2.94 MD average $5.77 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 62 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,653 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
SynthroidLevothyroxine Sodium	37	$96.55	≈ Typical
About Synthroid: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Synthroid, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (38.5). Medicare paid an average of $96.55 per fill, versus $69.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 37 MD average 38.5 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $96.55 MD average $69.81 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 107 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,194 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Allopurinol	36	$6.53▼ below MD avg	≈ Typical
About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. In 2024, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (39.6). Medicare paid an average of $6.53 per fill, versus $11.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 36 MD average 39.6 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.53 MD average $11.44 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 84 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,519 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Nebivolol Hcl	36	$69.71	▲ More than typical
About Nebivolol Hcl: Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective ADRENERGIC BETA-1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST (beta-blocker) that functions as a VASODILATOR through the endothelial L-arginine/ NITRIC OXIDE system. It is used to manage HYPERTENSION and chronic HEART FAILURE in elderly patients. In 2024, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (25.6). Medicare paid an average of $69.71 per fill, versus $66.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 36 MD average 25.6 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $69.71 MD average $66.67 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 102 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,060 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav	35	$8.22▼ below MD 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (25.6). Medicare paid an average of $8.22 per fill, versus $10.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 35 MD average 25.6 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $8.22 MD average $10.08 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 257 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Famotidine	34	$15.66	▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 68% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (50.3). Medicare paid an average of $15.66 per fill, versus $14.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 34 MD average 50.3 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $15.66 MD average $14.07 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 94.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Diclofenac Sodium	33	$58.20	≈ Typical
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (34.5). Medicare paid an average of $58.20 per fill, versus $35.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 33 MD average 34.5 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $58.20 MD average $35.85 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 571 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Glimepiride	31	$13.70	≈ Typical
About Glimepiride: Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Glimepiride, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (34.4). Medicare paid an average of $13.70 per fill, versus $10.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 31 MD average 34.4 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $13.70 MD average $10.45 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,008 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
JardianceEmpagliflozin	31	$1,162.67	▼ Less than typical
About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure and kidney disease. It helps to lower the risk of death from heart disease and reduces the need of going to a hospital to treat heart failure or kidney disease. It also helps to lower the risk of dialysis in people with kidney disease. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about 68% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (45.8). Medicare paid an average of $1,162.67 per fill, versus $1,028.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 31 MD average 45.8 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,162.67 MD average $1,028.23 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 65.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,961 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate	29	$11.95▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Clopidogrel: Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 62% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (46.7). Medicare paid an average of $11.95 per fill, versus $14.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 29 MD average 46.7 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $11.95 MD average $14.20 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 87 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,610 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Metoprolol Tartrate	29	$9.84	▼ Less than typical
About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (55.8). Medicare paid an average of $9.84 per fill, versus $8.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 29 MD average 55.8 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.84 MD average $8.19 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 87 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,610 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Tramadol Hcl	27	$1.40▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (46.3). Medicare paid an average of $1.40 per fill, versus $7.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 27 MD average 46.3 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1.40 MD average $7.26 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 281 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
PaxlovidNirmatrelvir/Ritonavir	27	$52.93▼ below MD avg	▲ More than typical
About Paxlovid: This combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications. Show more ▾ It helps people who have COVID-19 to stay out of the hospital. It is not for use by people who are hospitalized due to COVID-19. Nirmatrelvir is a SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor. It works by preventing the growth of the virus that causes COVID-19. Ritonavir increases ("boosts") the levels of nirmatrelvir. This helps nirmatrelvir work better. This medication works by stopping the coronavirus from growing. It cannot be used to prevent COVID-19. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (19.3). Medicare paid an average of $52.93 per fill, versus $58.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 27 MD average 19.3 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $52.93 MD average $58.92 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 135 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Clotrimazole-BetamethasoneClotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip	27	$16.60▼ below MD avg	≈ Typical
About Clotrimazole-Betamethasone: This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Show more ▾ This product contains 2 medications. Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Betamethasone is a strong corticosteroid that works by reducing the swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the skin infection. This medication is not recommended for children younger than 17 years or for diaper rash. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (21.7). Medicare paid an average of $16.60 per fill, versus $23.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 27 MD average 21.7 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $16.60 MD average $23.19 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Duloxetine Hcl	26	$23.32▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Duloxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ It is also 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 belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 65% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (39.8). Medicare paid an average of $23.32 per fill, versus $28.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 26 MD average 39.8 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $23.32 MD average $28.92 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 78 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,340 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Ibandronate Sodium	26	$42.41	≈ Typical
About Ibandronate Sodium: Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases after menopause, as you age, or if you take corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for long periods. This medication works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Ibandronate belongs to a class of medications called bisphosphonates. Aminobisphosphonate that is a potent inhibitor of BONE RESORPTION. It is used in the treatment of HYPERCALCEMIA associated with malignancy, for the prevention of fracture and bone complications in patients with breast cancer and bone metastases, and for the treatment and prevention of POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (22.6). Medicare paid an average of $42.41 per fill, versus $38.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 26 MD average 22.6 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $42.41 MD average $38.63 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 76.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,304 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl	26	$7.08▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. Lisseril is synonymous for HCl; structure. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 73% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (35.5). Medicare paid an average of $7.08 per fill, versus $9.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 26 MD average 35.5 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.08 MD average $9.77 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 788 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Valsartan	26	$37.29	≈ Typical
About Valsartan: Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. A tetrazole derivative and ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to treat HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Valsartan, about 79% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (32.9). Medicare paid an average of $37.29 per fill, versus $35.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 26 MD average 32.9 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $37.29 MD average $35.08 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 78 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,340 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Zolpidem Tartrate ErZolpidem Tartrate	25	$26.22▼ below MD avg	▲ More than typical
About Zolpidem Tartrate Er: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ It helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, so you can get a better night's sleep. It may also reduce the number of times you wake up during the night. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate Er, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (17.2). Medicare paid an average of $26.22 per fill, versus $34.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 25 MD average 17.2 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $26.22 MD average $34.99 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Esomeprazole Magnesium	25	$95.04	≈ Typical
About Esomeprazole Magnesium: Esomeprazole 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. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter esomeprazole 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. The S-isomer of omeprazole. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (25.2). Medicare paid an average of $95.04 per fill, versus $63.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 25 MD average 25.2 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $95.04 MD average $63.74 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 69 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,070 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Triamcinolone Acetonide	24	$9.17▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Triamcinolone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium- to strong-potency corticosteroid. The potency depends on the strength and the form that you use. For details on the potency of your product, ask your pharmacist. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 68% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (35.1). Medicare paid an average of $9.17 per fill, versus $10.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 24 MD average 35.1 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.17 MD average $10.78 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 526 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide	24	$8.72▼ below MD avg	≈ Typical
About Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not keep taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 77% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (31.1). Medicare paid an average of $8.72 per fill, versus $9.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 24 MD average 31.1 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $8.72 MD average $9.76 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 70 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,100 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Ciprofloxacin Hcl	23	$8.73	≈ Typical
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It 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. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 88% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (26.2). Medicare paid an average of $8.73 per fill, versus $6.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 23 MD average 26.2 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $8.73 MD average $6.34 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 154 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Celecoxib	23	$127.92	▼ Less than typical
About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾ It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 70% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $127.92 per fill, versus $31.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 23 MD average 33.1 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $127.92 MD average $31.37 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,770 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Potassium Chloride	22	$23.10▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (44.4). Medicare paid an average of $23.10 per fill, versus $23.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 22 MD average 44.4 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $23.10 MD average $23.11 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,904 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl	21	$67.61	≈ Typical
About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (20.8). Medicare paid an average of $67.61 per fill, versus $39.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 21 MD average 20.8 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $67.61 MD average $39.07 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 614 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Hydroxyzine Hcl	21	$14.96▼ below MD avg	≈ Typical
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 77% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (27.2). Medicare paid an average of $14.96 per fill, versus $16.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 21 MD average 27.2 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.96 MD average $16.17 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Telmisartan	21	$32.09▼ below MD avg	≈ Typical
About Telmisartan: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Telmisartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A biphenyl compound and benzimidazole derivative that acts as an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Telmisartan, about 80% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (26.3). Medicare paid an average of $32.09 per fill, versus $38.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 21 MD average 26.3 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $32.09 MD average $38.43 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 52.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
XareltoRivaroxaban	20	$1,086.79	▼ Less than typical
About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (38.6). Medicare paid an average of $1,086.79 per fill, versus $1,023.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 MD average 38.6 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,086.79 MD average $1,023.10 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl	20	$75.60	▼ Less than typical
About Bupropion Xl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also be used to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs each year at the same time (for example, during winter). Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (34.9). Medicare paid an average of $75.60 per fill, versus $31.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 MD average 34.9 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $75.60 MD average $31.39 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Prednisone	20	$2.27▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (40.4). Medicare paid an average of $2.27 per fill, versus $4.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 MD average 40.4 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $2.27 MD average $4.84 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 24.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 445 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Paroxetine Hcl	20	$6.74▼ below MD avg	≈ Typical
About Paroxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder). Show more ▾ Paroxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is effective in the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 82% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (24.5). Medicare paid an average of $6.74 per fill, versus $13.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 MD average 24.5 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.74 MD average $13.50 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Glipizide ErGlipizide	20	$16.43	▼ Less than typical
About Glipizide Er: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 67% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (29.9). Medicare paid an average of $16.43 per fill, versus $15.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 MD average 29.9 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $16.43 MD average $15.28 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Acetaminophen-CodeineAcetaminophen With Codeine	19	$6.26▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Acetaminophen-Codeine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 72% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (26.3). Medicare paid an average of $6.26 per fill, versus $13.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 19 MD average 26.3 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.26 MD average $13.95 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 187 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Fluoxetine Hcl	19	$11.59▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain eating disorder (bulimia) and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Fluoxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (33.6). Medicare paid an average of $11.59 per fill, versus $13.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 19 MD average 33.6 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $11.59 MD average $13.31 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,710 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride	18	$48.59	▼ Less than typical
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 61% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (29.7). Medicare paid an average of $48.59 per fill, versus $26.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 18 MD average 29.7 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $48.59 MD average $26.31 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Clonidine Hcl	18	$7.44▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 71% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (25.3). Medicare paid an average of $7.44 per fill, versus $8.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 18 MD average 25.3 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.44 MD average $8.14 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Finasteride	17	$12.66▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (47.5). Medicare paid an average of $12.66 per fill, versus $16.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 17 MD average 47.5 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.66 MD average $16.44 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,530 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Olmesartan Medoxomil	17	$34.97	▼ Less than typical
About Olmesartan Medoxomil: Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Olmesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to manage HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (34.7). Medicare paid an average of $34.97 per fill, versus $29.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 17 MD average 34.7 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $34.97 MD average $29.84 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,530 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Methylprednisolone	16	$8.29	▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (33.6). Medicare paid an average of $8.29 per fill, versus $7.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 16 MD average 33.6 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $8.29 MD average $7.22 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 95 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
TradjentaLinagliptin	16	$774.61	▼ Less than typical
About Tradjenta: Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used by people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Linagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A purine and quinazoline derivative that functions as an INCRETIN and DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBTOR. It is used as a HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT in the treatment of TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Tradjenta, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (26.7). Medicare paid an average of $774.61 per fill, versus $688.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 16 MD average 26.7 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $774.61 MD average $688.07 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 719 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Quetiapine Fumarate	16	$19.35	▼ Less than typical
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (52.8). Medicare paid an average of $19.35 per fill, versus $18.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 16 MD average 52.8 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $19.35 MD average $18.24 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
CefuroximeCefuroxime Axetil	15	$9.98▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Cefuroxime: Cefuroxime 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 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. Broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic resistant to beta-lactamase. It has been proposed for infections with gram-negative and gram-positive organisms, GONORRHEA, and HAEMOPHILUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (29.1). Medicare paid an average of $9.98 per fill, versus $13.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 MD average 29.1 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.98 MD average $13.51 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 106 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Ibuprofen	15	$4.48▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. Show more ▾ It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. 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 names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (31.0). Medicare paid an average of $4.48 per fill, versus $6.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 MD average 31.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $4.48 MD average $6.45 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 464 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Dexlansoprazole DrDexlansoprazole	15	$281.14▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Dexlansoprazole Dr: Dexlansoprazole 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. 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. Dexlansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Dexlansoprazole is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. The R-isomer of lansoprazole that is used to treat severe GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about 67% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (22.2). Medicare paid an average of $281.14 per fill, versus $316.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 MD average 22.2 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $281.14 MD average $316.00 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Diazepam	14	$4.70▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Diazepam: Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (24.3). Medicare paid an average of $4.70 per fill, versus $7.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 MD average 24.3 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $4.70 MD average $7.99 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 302 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Irbesartan	14	$94.49	▼ Less than typical
About Irbesartan: Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Irbesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A spiro compound, biphenyl and tetrazole derivative that acts as an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of HYPERTENSION, and in the treatment of kidney disease. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Irbesartan, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (28.4). Medicare paid an average of $94.49 per fill, versus $26.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 MD average 28.4 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $94.49 MD average $26.16 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 43.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,300 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Pregabalin	14	$29.25	▼ Less than typical
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (41.5). Medicare paid an average of $29.25 per fill, versus $27.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 MD average 41.5 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $29.25 MD average $27.59 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Olmesartan-HydrochlorothiazideOlmesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide	14	$48.99▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (23.8). Medicare paid an average of $48.99 per fill, versus $50.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 MD average 23.8 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $48.99 MD average $50.71 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Fenofibrate	13	$26.33▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Fenofibrate: Fenofibrate 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. Show more ▾ It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates." Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibrate. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic agent which reduces both CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES in the blood. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (22.6). Medicare paid an average of $26.33 per fill, versus $35.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 MD average 22.6 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $26.33 MD average $35.50 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Repatha SureclickEvolocumab	13	$563.94▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Repatha Sureclick: Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It may be used with other LDL-lowering treatments (such as "statin" drugs, ezetimibe, LDL apheresis). Evolocumab is also used by people who have heart disease to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by improving how well your body gets rid of LDL cholesterol. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. Targets PCSK9. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (34.1). Medicare paid an average of $563.94 per fill, versus $1,010.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 MD average 34.1 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $563.94 MD average $1,010.36 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Calcitriol	13	$24.73	▼ Less than typical
About Calcitriol: Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D. Show more ▾ Most people get enough vitamin D from exposure to the sun and from fortified food products (such as dairy products, vitamins). Vitamin D helps control parathyroid hormone and the levels of certain minerals (such as calcium, phosphorus) that are needed for building and keeping strong bones. Before regular vitamin D can be used by the body, it needs to be changed to the active form by the liver and kidneys. Calcitriol is used in patients with kidney disease who can't make enough of the active form of Vitamin D. This medication is also used to prevent and treat certain types of calcium/phosphorus/parathyroid problems that can happen with long-term kidney dialysis or hypoparathyroidism. Calcitriol is usually used along with specific diet recommendations and sometimes other medications. The physiologically active form of vitamin D. It is formed primarily in the kidney by enzymatic hydroxylation of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (CALCIFEDIOL). Its production is stimulated by low blood calcium levels and parathyroid hormone. Calcitriol increases intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and in concert with parathyroid hormone increases bone resorption. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Calcitriol, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (37.5). Medicare paid an average of $24.73 per fill, versus $19.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 MD average 37.5 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $24.73 MD average $19.92 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Memantine Hcl	12	$27.96▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. AMANTADINE derivative that has some dopaminergic effects. It has been proposed as an antiparkinson agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (50.8). Medicare paid an average of $27.96 per fill, versus $36.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 MD average 50.8 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $27.96 MD average $36.74 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Glipizide	12	$11.43	▼ Less than typical
About Glipizide: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $11.43 per fill, versus $9.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 MD average 38.1 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $11.43 MD average $9.98 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Acyclovir	12	$175.17	▼ Less than typical
About Acyclovir: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (23.7). Medicare paid an average of $175.17 per fill, versus $20.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 MD average 23.7 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $175.17 MD average $20.12 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 736 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Warfarin Sodium	12	$45.10	▼ Less than typical
About Warfarin Sodium: This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Show more ▾ Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a "blood thinner," but the more correct term is "anticoagulant." It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood. An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (40.1). Medicare paid an average of $45.10 per fill, versus $10.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 MD average 40.1 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $45.10 MD average $10.45 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Enalapril Maleate	11	$6.50▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Enalapril Maleate: Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to help prevent people with a certain heart problem (left ventricular dysfunction) from developing heart failure. Enalapril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor that is used to treat HYPERTENSION and HEART FAILURE. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (18.8). Medicare paid an average of $6.50 per fill, versus $23.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 MD average 18.8 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.50 MD average $23.86 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Mupirocin	11	$6.81▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (30.6). Medicare paid an average of $6.81 per fill, versus $8.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 MD average 30.6 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.81 MD average $8.80 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 220 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Doxycycline Monohydrate	11	$9.20▼ below MD avg	▼ Less than typical
About Doxycycline Monohydrate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. 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 synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (25.4). Medicare paid an average of $9.20 per fill, versus $16.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 MD average 25.4 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.20 MD average $16.37 This provider's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 74 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
Basaglar Kwikpen U-100Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog	11	$496.39	▼ Less than typical
About Basaglar Kwikpen U-100: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-aglr, and insulin glargine-yfgn. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $496.39 per fill, versus $388.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 MD average 29.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $496.39 MD average $388.54 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024
FarxigaDapagliflozin Propanediol	11	$1,638.64	▼ Less than typical
About Farxiga: Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It helps to lower the risk of death from heart disease and reduces the need of going to a doctor or hospital to treat heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Farxiga, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $1,638.64 per fill, versus $1,020.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 MD average 35.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,638.64 MD average $1,020.87 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024

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About this data. The prescription history for DR. MADHAVI HUBBLY M.D is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Gaithersburg, MD 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 among MD prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.

About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.