DR. HASSAN ISSA MD
Prescription History 1720278708
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Wilmington, OH
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. HASSAN ISSA MD, an active Medical Oncology specialist practicing in Wilmington, OH. Our medical registry currently tracks 17 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 606 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Prednisone, which accounts for 130 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other OH PrescribersVs. OH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 130 | $3.13▼ below OH avg | ▲ More 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 130 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (52.2). Medicare paid an average of $3.13 per fill, versus $3.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 136.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,757 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Anastrozole | 73 | $11.51▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Anastrozole: Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A nitrile and triazole derivative that acts as a selective nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of ESTROGEN NUCLEAR RECEPTOR-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In 2024, this provider wrote 73 Medicare prescriptions for Anastrozole, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (75.1). Medicare paid an average of $11.51 per fill, versus $17.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 165 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,950 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 60 | $639.52▼ below OH avg | ▼ 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 60 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (100.1). Medicare paid an average of $639.52 per fill, versus $838.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,980 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dexamethasone | 51 | $10.08▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone 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. An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid. In 2024, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (32.5). Medicare paid an average of $10.08 per fill, versus $12.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 874 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Abiraterone Acetate | 47 | $1,697.40▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Abiraterone Acetate: This medication is used to treat prostate cancer. Show more ▾ Abiraterone belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-androgens (anti-testosterone). Testosterone, a natural hormone, helps prostate cancer to grow and spread. Abiraterone works by blocking the production of testosterone, thereby slowing the growth and spread of prostate cancer. This medication should not be given to women or children. An androstene derivative that inhibits STEROID 17-ALPHA-HYDROXYLASE and is used as an ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT in the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant PROSTATE CANCER. In 2024, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $1,697.40 per fill, versus $1,810.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 44 | $13.97▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone 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 44 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (75.2). Medicare paid an average of $13.97 per fill, versus $20.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Letrozole | 42 | $17.72▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Letrozole: This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Letrozole is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Letrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A triazole and benzonitrile derivative that is a selective non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor, similar to ANASTROZOLE. It is used in the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In 2024, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Letrozole, about 88% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (47.8). Medicare paid an average of $17.72 per fill, versus $19.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 84 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,520 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 25 | $14.25▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Prochlorperazine Maleate: This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment). Show more ▾ Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years or in children going through surgery. A phenothiazine antipsychotic used principally in the treatment of NAUSEA; VOMITING; and VERTIGO. It is more likely than CHLORPROMAZINE to cause EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDERS. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p612) In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about 78% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $14.25 per fill, versus $16.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 322 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 20 | $10.81 | ▼ Less 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 20 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 12% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (173.1). Medicare paid an average of $10.81 per fill, versus $9.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 17 | $14.49 | ▼ Less than 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 16% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (104.3). Medicare paid an average of $14.49 per fill, versus $14.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 17.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 514 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 17 | $18.16 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone 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 semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $18.16 per fill, versus $13.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 349 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 15 | $23.72 | ▼ 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (74.9). Medicare paid an average of $23.72 per fill, versus $20.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 582 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyurea | 15 | $14.85▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxyurea: This medication is used by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions. Show more ▾ Some brands are also used to treat certain types of cancer (such as chronic myelogenous leukemia, squamous cell carcinomas). An antineoplastic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis through the inhibition of ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about a third of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (36.6). Medicare paid an average of $14.85 per fill, versus $19.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 31.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 944 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 14 | $10.96▼ below OH 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (58.5). Medicare paid an average of $10.96 per fill, versus $23.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 13 | $1,160.80 | ▼ 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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (47.5). Medicare paid an average of $1,160.80 per fill, versus $905.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| CalquenceAcalabrutinib Maleate | 12 | $15,475.69 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Calquence: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as mantle cell lymphoma, small lymphocytic lymphoma - SLL, chronic lymphocytic leukemia - CLL). Show more ▾ Acalabrutinib works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. Inhibits Bruton’s tyrosine kinase; has antineoplastic activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Calquence, about a third of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (35.5). Medicare paid an average of $15,475.69 per fill, versus $14,042.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Furosemide | 11 | $0.78▼ below OH 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 12% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (92.4). Medicare paid an average of $0.78 per fill, versus $4.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 284 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. HASSAN ISSA MD 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 Medical Oncology prescribing approach at this Wilmington, OH practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among OH 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.
