CHRISTOPHER JOHN DANFORD MD
Prescription History 1790123321
Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology in Murray, UT
What does Dr. Danford prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Danford wrote 174 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Furosemide, with 48 prescriptions for 21 patients.
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. Danford prescribes.
Medications 7 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 Utah prescribers.
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 Utah prescribers
Dr. Danford wrote 48 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 79% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $5.37 per fill, versus $5.84 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Danford wrote 34 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 75% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $14.17 per fill, versus $10.15 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
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).
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Danford wrote 29 prescriptions for Ursodiol, about as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $227.16 per fill, versus $137.03 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 diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Danford wrote 21 prescriptions for Xifaxan, about as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $4,203.52 per fill, versus $3,071.22 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Danford wrote 15 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $5.54 per fill, versus $8.30 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
Amiloride is used with other "water pills"/diuretics (such as furosemide, thiazide diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide) to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, or extra fluid in the body (edema).
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Danford wrote 15 prescriptions for Amiloride Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $20.61 per fill, versus $17.15 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Danford wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 33% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $5.95 per fill, versus $4.53 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. Danford’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Danford prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Danford's most prescribed medications were Furosemide (48), Spironolactone (34) and Ursodiol (29).
How does Dr. Danford's prescribing compare with other Utah prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Danford prescribes 4 about as often than the typical Utah prescriber and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Danford 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 Utah 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.
