DR. JOHN MICHAEL PADDACK M.D.
Prescription History 1780819607
Urology in Longmont, CO
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. JOHN MICHAEL PADDACK M.D., an active Urology specialist practicing in Longmont, CO. Our medical registry currently tracks 25 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,370 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Tamsulosin Hcl, which accounts for 519 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 CO PrescribersVs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 519 | $13.40▼ below CO avg | ▲ More 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 519 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 7.7 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (67). Medicare paid an average of $13.40 per fill, versus $21.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 1,016.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 30,433 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MyrbetriqMirabegron | 177 | $743.79 | ▲ More than typical |
About Myrbetriq: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity. In 2023, this provider wrote 177 Medicare prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 4.7 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $743.79 per fill, versus $630.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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. 282 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,443 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Finasteride | 132 | $11.16▼ below CO avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 132 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $11.16 per fill, versus $18.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 287.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| GemtesaVibegron | 83 | $679.30▼ below CO avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Gemtesa: This medication is used to treat overactive bladder. Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine that causes a sudden urge to urinate. The urge may be hard to control, and overactive bladder symptoms may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Vibegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder. In 2023, this provider wrote 83 Medicare prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $679.30 per fill, versus $680.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 112.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,370 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride | 59 | $18.89▼ below CO avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $18.89 per fill, versus $40.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 109 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,267 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methenamine Hippurate | 37 | $62.15▼ below CO avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Methenamine Hippurate: Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria. Show more ▾ It is not used to treat an active infection. Antibiotics must be used first to treat and cure the infection. Methenamine is a drug that stops the growth of bacteria in urine. This medication also contains an ingredient that helps to make the urine acidic. When the urine is acidic, methenamine turns into formaldehyde to kill the bacteria. This drug is effective only against bacterial infections in the urinary tract. It will not work for other types of bacterial infections (such as in the blood) or for viral infections (such as the common cold or flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibacterial drug can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $62.15 per fill, versus $91.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 41.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,234 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Solifenacin Succinate | 33 | $72.56 | ▲ More than typical |
About Solifenacin Succinate: Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾ By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, solifenacin improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics. A quinuclidine and tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative and selective M3 MUSCARINIC ANTAGONIST. It is used as a UROLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $72.56 per fill, versus $58.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 29 | $5.88▼ below CO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 63% of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $5.88 per fill, versus $19.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 102 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levofloxacin | 29 | $1.44▼ below CO avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Levofloxacin: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. The L-isomer of Ofloxacin. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $1.44 per fill, versus $10.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 37 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Testosterone | 27 | $86.95▼ below CO avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Testosterone: This medicated patch contains testosterone. Show more ▾ It is used for hormone replacement in men who are not able to produce enough testosterone (for example, due to hypogonadism). This medication is absorbed through the skin, enters your bloodstream, and helps your body reach normal testosterone levels. Testosterone helps the body to develop and maintain the male sexual characteristics (masculinity), such as a deep voice and body hair. It also helps to maintain muscle and prevent bone loss, and is necessary for natural sexual ability/desire. This drug should not be used by women. A potent androgenic steroid and major product secreted by the LEYDIG CELLS of the TESTIS. Its production is stimulated by LUTEINIZING HORMONE from the PITUITARY GLAND. In turn, testosterone exerts feedback control of the pituitary LH and FSH secretion. Depending on the tissues, testosterone can be further converted to DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE or ESTRADIOL. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Testosterone, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $86.95 per fill, versus $221.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 26 | $4.58▼ below CO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $4.58 per fill, versus $6.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 168 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alfuzosin Hcl ErAlfuzosin Hcl | 22 | $18.69▼ below CO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Alfuzosin Hcl Er: Alfuzosin 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). Alfuzosin 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 22 Medicare prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about 79% of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $18.69 per fill, versus $29.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 35.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,060 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-MacroNitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 22 | $15.29▼ below CO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses). In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about the same volume as the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $15.29 per fill, versus $21.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 139 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trospium Chloride | 20 | $89.92 | ≈ Typical |
About Trospium Chloride: This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾ By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, trospium improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. Trospium belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. It is also known as an antimuscarinic. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Trospium Chloride, about 87% of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $89.92 per fill, versus $59.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CO 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. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 20 | $1.76▼ below CO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $1.76 per fill, versus $9.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 76 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diazepam | 18 | $1.10▼ below CO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Diazepam: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. Show more ▾ This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about 82% of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $1.10 per fill, versus $6.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 221 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OrgovyxRelugolix | 16 | $3,427.37 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Orgovyx: Relugolix is used to treat prostate cancer in men. Show more ▾ It is not a cure. Most types of prostate cancer need the male hormone testosterone to grow and spread. Relugolix works by reducing the amount of testosterone that the body makes. This helps slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Orgovyx, about a third of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $3,427.37 per fill, versus $2,690.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO 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. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 16 | $4.48▼ below CO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 67% of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $4.48 per fill, versus $10.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 118 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Estradiol | 16 | $89.73 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Estradiol: This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). Show more ▾ It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment. The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Estradiol, about half the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $89.73 per fill, versus $69.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO 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. 25.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 754 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| PremarinEstrogens, Conjugated | 12 | $471.76 | ≈ Typical |
About Premarin: This medication is a female hormone. Show more ▾ It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment. Certain estrogen products may also be used by men and women to treat cancers (certain types of prostate cancer, breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body) and by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). A pharmaceutical preparation containing a mixture of water-soluble, conjugated estrogens derived wholly or in part from URINE of pregnant mares or synthetically from ESTRONE and EQUILIN. It contains a sodium-salt mixture of estrone sulfate (52-62%) and equilin sulfate (22-30%) with a total of the two between 80-88%. Other concomitant conjugates include 17-alpha-dihydroequilin, 17-alpha-estradiol, and 17-beta-dihydroequilin. The potency of the preparation is expressed in terms of an equivalent quantity of sodium estrone sulfate. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Premarin, about 75% of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $471.76 per fill, versus $417.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CO 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. 20.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 622 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Heparin SodiumHeparin Sodium,porcine | 12 | $14.50▼ below CO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Heparin Sodium: This medication is used to keep IV catheters open and flowing freely. Show more ▾ Heparin helps to keep blood flowing smoothly and from clotting in the catheter by making a certain natural substance in your body (anti-clotting protein) work better. It is known as an anticoagulant. This form of heparin must not be used to treat or prevent blood clots in the body. Some products should not be used for newborns due to an increased risk of side effects. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more details. A highly acidic mucopolysaccharide formed of equal parts of sulfated D-glucosamine and D-glucuronic acid with sulfaminic bridges. The molecular weight ranges from six to twenty thousand. Heparin occurs in and is obtained from liver, lung, mast cells, etc., of vertebrates. Its function is unknown, but it is used to prevent blood clotting in vivo and vitro, in the form of many different salts. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Heparin Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (12). Medicare paid an average of $14.50 per fill, versus $25.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 13.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tolterodine Tartrate ErTolterodine Tartrate | 12 | $103.82▼ below CO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Tolterodine Tartrate Er: This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾ By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, tolterodine improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics. An ANTIMUSCARINIC AGENT selective for the MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS of the BLADDER that is used in the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE and URINARY URGE INCONTINENCE. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Tolterodine Tartrate Er, about 75% of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $103.82 per fill, versus $144.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ElmironPentosan Polysulfate Sodium | 11 | $1,051.66 | ≈ Typical |
About Elmiron: This medication is used to treat pain/discomfort from a certain bladder disorder (interstitial cystitis). Show more ▾ It may work by forming a layer on the bladder wall and protecting it from harmful/irritating substances in the urine. It is also a weak blood thinner and may increase the risk of bruising/bleeding (such as bleeding from the nose/gums). A sulfated pentosyl polysaccharide with heparin-like properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Elmiron, about 85% of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (13). Medicare paid an average of $1,051.66 per fill, versus $1,009.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CO 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Testosterone Cypionate | 11 | $42.08▼ below CO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Testosterone Cypionate: This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone. Show more ▾ In males, testosterone is responsible for many normal functions, including growth and development of the genitals, muscles, and bones. It also helps cause normal sexual development (puberty) in boys. Testosterone belongs to a class of drugs known as androgens. It works by affecting many body systems so that the body can develop and function normally. Testosterone may also be used in certain adolescent boys to cause puberty in those with delayed puberty. It may also be used to treat certain types of breast cancer in women. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about half the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $42.08 per fill, versus $46.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 19.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 582 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trospium Chloride ErTrospium Chloride | 11 | $188.42▼ below CO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Trospium Chloride Er: This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾ By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, trospium improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. Trospium belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. It is also known as an antimuscarinic. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Trospium Chloride Er, about 79% of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $188.42 per fill, versus $218.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 305 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. JOHN MICHAEL PADDACK 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 Urology prescribing approach at this Longmont, CO 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 CO prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
