MR. MICHAEL FOREHAND ARNP
Prescription History 1730133521
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Thomasville, GA
What does Michael Forehand prescribe?
In 2024, Michael Forehand wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 25 prescriptions for 25 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Michael Forehand prescribes.
Medications 3 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Georgia prescribers.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Michael Forehand wrote 25 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1.86 per fill, versus $3.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Michael Forehand wrote 15 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.02 per fill, versus $6.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Michael Forehand wrote 12 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $1.42 per fill, versus $6.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Michael Forehand’s prescriptions
What does Michael Forehand prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michael Forehand's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (25), Cephalexin (15) and Tramadol Hcl (12).
How does Michael Forehand's prescribing compare with other Georgia prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Michael Forehand prescribes 3 less often than the typical Georgia prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Michael Forehand prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Georgia prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
