DR. JOHN STEPHEN THURLOW M.D.
Prescription History 1740441237
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Bethesda, MD
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. JOHN STEPHEN THURLOW M.D., an active Nephrology specialist practicing in Bethesda, MD. Our medical registry currently tracks 44 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 4,382 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Furosemide, which accounts for 617 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 MD PrescribersVs. MD Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 617 | $9.38 | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 617 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 9.8 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $9.38 per fill, versus $7.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 1,611.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 47,904 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 502 | $8.23▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 502 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 4.2 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (120). Medicare paid an average of $8.23 per fill, versus $9.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 1,398.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 41,731 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Calcitriol | 493 | $8.79▼ below MD avg | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 493 Medicare prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 14 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $8.79 per fill, versus $26.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 1,238.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 36,870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carvedilol | 385 | $12.25▼ below MD avg | ▲ More than 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 2023, this provider wrote 385 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 8.6 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $12.25 per fill, versus $13.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 1,043.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 31,251 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 313 | $12.66▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 313 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (151). Medicare paid an average of $12.66 per fill, versus $15.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 895.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 26,855 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 215 | $13.84 | ▲ 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 2023, this provider wrote 215 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (87). Medicare paid an average of $13.84 per fill, versus $13.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 587 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 17,577 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bumetanide | 193 | $62.69 | ▲ More than typical |
About Bumetanide: Bumetanide 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. Bumetanide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A sulfamyl diuretic. In 2023, this provider wrote 193 Medicare prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 8.4 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $62.69 per fill, versus $60.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 423.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,453 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 184 | $35.90 | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 184 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 4.3 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $35.90 per fill, versus $32.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 398.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,654 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 154 | $8.47▼ below MD avg | ▲ 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 2023, this provider wrote 154 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (87). Medicare paid an average of $8.47 per fill, versus $9.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 420.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,622 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Allopurinol | 153 | $17.13 | ▲ More than 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 2023, this provider wrote 153 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 4.3 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $17.13 per fill, versus $15.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 449.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 13,454 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 145 | $4.06▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 145 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $4.06 per fill, versus $6.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 399.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,965 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 79 | $20.08▼ below MD avg | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 79 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (84). Medicare paid an average of $20.08 per fill, versus $22.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 233.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,984 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Calcium Acetate | 67 | $130.16 | ▲ More than typical |
About Calcium Acetate: Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Show more ▾ Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Calcium acetate is a natural mineral that works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body. In 2023, this provider wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for Calcium Acetate, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $130.16 per fill, versus $116.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 144.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,261 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 59 | $7.16▼ below MD avg | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 3 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $7.16 per fill, versus $11.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 155.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,635 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nifedipine ErNifedipine | 59 | $46.00▼ below MD avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Nifedipine Er: This medication is used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may allow you to exercise more and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. Nifedipine belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication must be taken regularly to be effective. 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. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other possibly safer forms of nifedipine (such as the long-acting tablets). A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 2 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $46.00 per fill, versus $57.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 140.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,188 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 56 | $14.50▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 85% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $14.50 per fill, versus $21.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 106.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Chlorthalidone | 55 | $19.60▼ below MD avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Chlorthalidone: Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to reduce extra salt and water in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Decreasing extra salt and water in the body helps to decrease swelling (edema) and breathing problems caused by fluid in the lungs. Chlorthalidone is a water pill (diuretic). It increases the amount of urine you make, especially when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A benzenesulfonamide-phthalimidine that tautomerizes to a BENZOPHENONES form. It is considered a thiazide-like diuretic. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $19.60 per fill, versus $31.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 165 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,950 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Irbesartan | 52 | $44.37 | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $44.37 per fill, versus $33.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 156 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 50 | $21.21▼ below MD avg | ▲ More than 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $21.21 per fill, versus $22.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 108 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,240 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Spironolactone | 44 | $21.04 | ▲ More than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $21.04 per fill, versus $13.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 116.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,493 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 44 | $14.64 | ▲ More 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $14.64 per fill, versus $13.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 116 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,451 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cinacalcet Hcl | 42 | $147.34▼ below MD avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Cinacalcet Hcl: Cinacalcet is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat increased amounts of calcium in people with an overactive parathyroid gland or in people with cancer of the parathyroid gland. Cinacalcet works by decreasing the amount of parathyroid hormone, calcium, and phosphorus in your body. Having the right amount of these substances in your body helps to prevent bone disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Cinacalcet Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $147.34 per fill, versus $540.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,576 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 40 | $14.00▼ below MD avg | ▼ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 63% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $14.00 per fill, versus $22.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 115.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,461 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 37 | $12.17▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than 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 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 62% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $12.17 per fill, versus $17.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 110 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,300 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 29 | $16.15▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $16.15 per fill, versus $18.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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'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 2023 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 26 | $18.51▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $18.51 per fill, versus $60.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 77 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,310 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 24 | $244.90▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sevelamer Carbonate: Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Show more ▾ Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Sevelamer works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body. A polymeric amine that binds phosphate and is used to treat HYPERPHOSPHATEMIA in patients with kidney disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about 69% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $244.90 per fill, versus $348.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,788 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 22 | $14.81▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 71% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $14.81 per fill, versus $26.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,980 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 22 | $2.76▼ below MD avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 88% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $2.76 per fill, versus $7.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 115 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metolazone | 21 | $34.09▼ below MD avg | ≈ Typical |
About Metolazone: Metolazone is a water pill (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication also reduces swelling/fluid retention (edema) which can result from conditions such as congestive heart failure or kidney disease. This can help to improve symptoms such as trouble breathing. A quinazoline-sulfonamide derived DIURETIC that functions by inhibiting SODIUM CHLORIDE SYMPORTERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Metolazone, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $34.09 per fill, versus $42.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 49.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,473 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 21 | $8.03▼ below MD avg | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $8.03 per fill, versus $9.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,230 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Telmisartan | 17 | $55.62▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than 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 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Telmisartan, about 68% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $55.62 per fill, versus $57.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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'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 2023 | |||
| Valsartan | 17 | $23.83▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than 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 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Valsartan, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $23.83 per fill, versus $44.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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'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 2023 | |||
| JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate | 16 | $952.50▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Januvia, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $952.50 per fill, versus $1,072.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 15 | $13.28▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. 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. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $13.28 per fill, versus $17.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Enalapril Maleate | 15 | $29.07 | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 75% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $29.07 per fill, versus $26.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pravastatin Sodium | 14 | $17.80▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $17.80 per fill, versus $21.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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'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 2023 | |||
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 14 | $22.23▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxazosin Mesylate: Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Doxazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of 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 frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Doxazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. A prazosin-related compound that is a selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocker. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $22.23 per fill, versus $22.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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'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 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 13 | $7.17 | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $7.17 per fill, versus $7.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 668 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 12 | $9.44▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than 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 continue taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $9.44 per fill, versus $11.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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'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 2023 | |||
| Benazepril Hcl | 12 | $12.76▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Benazepril Hcl: Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 63% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $12.76 per fill, versus $14.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 772 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Torsemide | 12 | $16.96▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Torsemide: Torsemide 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. Torsemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A pyridine and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a sodium-potassium chloride symporter inhibitor (loop diuretic). It is used for the treatment of EDEMA associated with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE; CHRONIC RENAL INSUFFICIENCY; and LIVER DISEASES. It is also used for the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Torsemide, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $16.96 per fill, versus $27.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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's average cost per fill is below the MD average for this medication. 31.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 950 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 11 | $1,372.35 | ▼ 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. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $1,372.35 per fill, versus $1,093.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 762 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 11 | $1,155.73 | ▼ 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 17% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $1,155.73 per fill, versus $880.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it 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 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 672 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. JOHN STEPHEN THURLOW M.D. 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 Nephrology prescribing approach at this Bethesda, 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 volume among MD prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
