DR. CHARLES WILFLEY HOPLEY MD
Prescription History 1811251721
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Lebanon, NH
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. CHARLES WILFLEY HOPLEY MD, an active Nephrology specialist practicing in Lebanon, NH. Our medical registry currently tracks 16 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 462 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Carvedilol, 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 NH PrescribersVs. NH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol | 52 | $22.33 | ▲ 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 52 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $22.33 per fill, versus $13.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NH 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. 134.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 51 | $16.28 | ▼ Less 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 51 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 67% of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (76). Medicare paid an average of $16.28 per fill, versus $13.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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. 145.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,362 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 49 | $14.31 | ▼ Less 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 49 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $14.31 per fill, versus $9.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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. 147 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 46 | $7.79▼ below NH avg | ▼ Less 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 46 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (109). Medicare paid an average of $7.79 per fill, versus $8.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 101 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,030 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 37 | $237.47▼ below NH avg | ≈ 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 37 Medicare prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about the same volume as the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $237.47 per fill, versus $299.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 79.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,385 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 29 | $25.99 | ▼ 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 29 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about half the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $25.99 per fill, versus $7.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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. 78.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,318 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Chlorthalidone | 27 | $32.09 | ≈ 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 27 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $32.09 per fill, versus $31.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NH 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. 79 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,370 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VelphoroSucroferric Oxyhydroxide | 27 | $3,581.37 | ≈ Typical |
About Velphoro: Sucroferric oxyhydroxide is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people 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 may decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Sucroferric oxyhydroxide contains a form of iron which is not absorbed by your body. It works by binding to phosphate in your diet. The phosphate then passes out of your body in your stool. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Velphoro, about the same volume as the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $3,581.37 per fill, versus $2,552.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NH 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. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Allopurinol | 26 | $21.21 | ▼ Less 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 26 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 68% of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $21.21 per fill, versus $18.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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. 77.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 23 | $58.07 | ▼ Less 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 23 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $58.07 per fill, versus $36.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,890 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Spironolactone | 21 | $10.18▼ below NH avg | ▼ Less 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 21 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 66% of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $10.18 per fill, versus $15.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,479 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Calcitriol | 19 | $29.11 | ▼ Less 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 19 Medicare prescriptions for Calcitriol, about a third of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $29.11 per fill, versus $25.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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. 42.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,269 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine | 18 | $254.39 | ▲ More than typical |
About Clonidine: 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. An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (13). Medicare paid an average of $254.39 per fill, versus $154.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NH 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. 21.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 546 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 13 | $19.35▼ below NH 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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $19.35 per fill, versus $23.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 12 | $4.29▼ below NH avg | ▼ Less 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 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 19% of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $4.29 per fill, versus $5.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 518 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 12 | $21.55▼ below NH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 60% of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $21.55 per fill, versus $22.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 163 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. CHARLES WILFLEY HOPLEY 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 Nephrology prescribing approach at this Lebanon, NH 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 NH prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
