BENJAMIN DERMAN
Prescription History 1730526310
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Chicago, IL
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for BENJAMIN DERMAN, an active Hematology & Oncology specialist practicing in Chicago, IL. Our medical registry currently tracks 11 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 480 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Revlimid, which accounts for 245 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other IL PrescribersVs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| RevlimidLenalidomide | 245 | $18,566.25 | ▲ More than typical |
About Revlimid: Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It is also used to treat anemia in patients with certain blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS). Lenalidomide may lessen the need for blood transfusions. Lenalidomide is not recommended for the treatment of a certain type of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) because of the increased risk of serious heart-related side effects and death. If you have this type of cancer, talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication. A phthalimide and piperidone derivative that has immunomodulatory and antiangiogenic properties. It is used for the treatment of transfusion-dependent anemia in MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES, and for the treatment of MULTIPLE MYELOMA, and relapsed or refractory MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 245 Medicare prescriptions for Revlimid, about 5.6 times the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $18,566.25 per fill, versus $18,451.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 245 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,824 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acyclovir | 63 | $26.49 | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $26.49 per fill, versus $21.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 139 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 29 | $639.46▼ below IL 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about a third of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (82). Medicare paid an average of $639.46 per fill, versus $799.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IL average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| PomalystPomalidomide | 24 | $22,776.03 | ≈ Typical |
About Pomalyst: Pomalidomide is used to treat certain types of cancers (such as multiple myeloma, Kaposi sarcoma). Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Pomalyst, about the same volume as the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $22,776.03 per fill, versus $20,456.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 672 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 23 | $12.80▼ below IL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is 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 may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication 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 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $12.80 per fill, versus $46.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IL average for this medication. 23.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 699 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 20 | $7.31▼ below IL avg | ▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 15% of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (136). Medicare paid an average of $7.31 per fill, versus $8.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IL average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dexamethasone | 19 | $14.71▼ below IL avg | ▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 61% of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $14.71 per fill, versus $16.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IL average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 346 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lenalidomide | 17 | $13,768.95▼ below IL avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lenalidomide: Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It is also used to treat anemia in patients with certain blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS). Lenalidomide may lessen the need for blood transfusions. Lenalidomide is not recommended for the treatment of a certain type of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) because of the increased risk of serious heart-related side effects and death. If you have this type of cancer, talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication. A phthalimide and piperidone derivative that has immunomodulatory and antiangiogenic properties. It is used for the treatment of transfusion-dependent anemia in MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES, and for the treatment of MULTIPLE MYELOMA, and relapsed or refractory MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about the same volume as the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $13,768.95 per fill, versus $16,068.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IL average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 476 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NinlaroIxazomib Citrate | 15 | $13,570.89 | ≈ Typical |
About Ninlaro: This medication is used to treat a certain type of cancer (multiple myeloma). Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ninlaro, about the same volume as the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $13,570.89 per fill, versus $12,206.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ThalomidThalidomide | 13 | $5,396.15▼ below IL avg | ≈ Typical |
About Thalomid: This medication is used to treat or prevent certain skin conditions related to Hansen's disease, once known as leprosy (erythema nodosum leprosum). Show more ▾ Thalidomide is also used to treat a certain type of cancer (multiple myeloma). It works in Hansen's disease by reducing swelling and redness (inflammation). It also reduces the formation of blood vessels that feed tumors. A piperidinyl isoindole originally introduced as a non-barbiturate hypnotic, but withdrawn from the market due to teratogenic effects. It has been reintroduced and used for a number of immunological and inflammatory disorders. Thalidomide displays immunosuppressive and anti-angiogenic activity. It inhibits release of TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR-ALPHA from monocytes, and modulates other cytokine action. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Thalomid, about the same volume as the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $5,396.15 per fill, versus $6,813.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IL average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VenclextaVenetoclax | 12 | $15,291.40 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Venclexta: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia-CLL, small lymphocytic lymphoma-SLL, acute myeloid leukemia-AML). Show more ▾ Venetoclax is a drug that works by helping to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Venclexta, about half the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $15,291.40 per fill, versus $9,303.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for BENJAMIN DERMAN is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Hematology & Oncology prescribing approach at this Chicago, IL practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among IL prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
