FIRAS RABIH DARWICHE M.D.
Prescription History 1740978618
Family Medicine in Amboy, IL
What does Dr. Darwiche prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Darwiche wrote 268 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 52 prescriptions.
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 Dr. Darwiche prescribes.
Medications 12 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 Illinois prescribers.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Darwiche wrote 52 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $10.42 per fill, versus $9.37 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Darwiche wrote 35 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $7.08 per fill, versus $7.31 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Darwiche wrote 32 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $5.92 per fill, versus $7.00 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Darwiche wrote 30 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $11.83 per fill, versus $10.46 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Darwiche wrote 22 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $6.08 per fill, versus $5.20 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Darwiche wrote 18 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 29% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $14.46 per fill, versus $11.09 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Darwiche wrote 17 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 12% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $6.27 per fill, versus $6.68 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Darwiche wrote 15 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 18% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $22.95 per fill, versus $12.56 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
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Darwiche wrote 13 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 64% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $38.46 per fill, versus $39.78 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Darwiche wrote 12 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about 40% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $553.08 per fill, versus $716.21 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Darwiche wrote 11 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $640.10 per fill, versus $1,039.71 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Darwiche wrote 11 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $11.59 per fill, versus $8.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Darwiche’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Darwiche prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Darwiche's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (52), Metformin Hcl (35) and Lisinopril (32).
How does Dr. Darwiche's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Darwiche prescribes 12 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Darwiche 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 Illinois 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.
