CHRISTOPHER JOHN DANFORD MD
Prescription History 1790123321
Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology in Murray, UT
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for CHRISTOPHER JOHN DANFORD MD, an active Transplant Hepatology specialist practicing in Murray, UT. Our medical registry currently tracks 11 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 232 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Spironolactone, which accounts for 52 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 UT PrescribersVs. UT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 52 | $39.06 | ▲ 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 52 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $39.06 per fill, versus $16.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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. 136.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,090 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 43 | $5.71▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less 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 43 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 73% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $5.71 per fill, versus $6.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 95.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 | $10.88▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less 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 25 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 17% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (145). Medicare paid an average of $10.88 per fill, versus $13.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 18 | $26.94 | ▼ 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 18 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $26.94 per fill, versus $19.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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. 47.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,421 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ursodiol | 17 | $311.20 | ≈ Typical |
About Ursodiol: Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis). Show more ▾ Ursodiol is a bile acid. A penicillin derivative commonly used in the form of its sodium or potassium salts in the treatment of a variety of infections. It is effective against most gram-positive bacteria and against gram-negative cocci. It has also been used as an experimental convulsant because of its actions on GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID mediated synaptic transmission. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Ursodiol, about 77% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $311.20 per fill, versus $246.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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. 35.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tacrolimus | 16 | $139.15▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tacrolimus: Tacrolimus is used with other medications to prevent rejection of a kidney transplant. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. A macrolide isolated from the culture broth of a strain of Streptomyces tsukubaensis that has strong immunosuppressive activity in vivo and prevents the activation of T-lymphocytes in response to antigenic or mitogenic stimulation in vitro. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $139.15 per fill, versus $158.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 39.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nadolol | 15 | $43.15▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Nadolol: Nadolol is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. In the management of chest pain, nadolol may also help to reduce the frequency of chest pain episodes and improve your ability to exercise. Nadolol belongs to a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances such as adrenaline (epinephrine) on the heart and blood vessels. This results in a lowering of heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A non-selective beta-adrenergic antagonist with a long half-life, used in cardiovascular disease to treat arrhythmias, angina pectoris, and hypertension. Nadolol is also used for MIGRAINE DISORDERS and for tremor. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Nadolol, about the same volume as the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $43.15 per fill, versus $52.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 22.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carvedilol | 12 | $11.63▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less 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 12 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $11.63 per fill, versus $14.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 878 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 12 | $133.00▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mycophenolate Mofetil: Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. Compound derived from Penicillium stoloniferum and related species. It blocks de novo biosynthesis of purine nucleotides by inhibition of the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMP DEHYDROGENASE). Mycophenolic acid exerts selective effects on the immune system in which it prevents the proliferation of T-CELLS, LYMPHOCYTES, and the formation of antibodies from B-CELLS. It may also inhibit recruitment of LEUKOCYTES to sites of INFLAMMATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $133.00 per fill, versus $141.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lactulose | 11 | $53.88 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lactulose: This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days you have a bowel movement. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier that works by increasing stool water content and softening the stool. It is a man-made sugar solution. A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887) In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Lactulose, about a third of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $53.88 per fill, versus $37.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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. 14.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 429 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XifaxanRifaximin | 11 | $3,296.47 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xifaxan: This medication is used to treat diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E. Show more ▾ coli (traveler's diarrhea). Rifaximin should not be used if you have a fever or bloody diarrhea. 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. Rifaximin is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. It is also used to prevent a brain problem caused by liver disease (hepatic encephalopathy). It may help you think more clearly. A synthetic rifamycin derivative and anti-bacterial agent that is used for the treatment of GASTROENTERITIS caused by ESCHERICHIA COLI INFECTIONS. It may also be used in the treatment of HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Xifaxan, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $3,296.47 per fill, versus $3,004.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for CHRISTOPHER JOHN DANFORD MD 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 Transplant Hepatology prescribing approach at this Murray, UT 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 UT prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
