AUDREY FOTOUHI MD
Prescription History 1811524721
Dermatology in Chicago, IL
What does Dr. Fotouhi prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Fotouhi wrote 454 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Ketoconazole, with 92 prescriptions for 40 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. Fotouhi prescribes.
Medications 13 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Fotouhi wrote 92 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $19.46 per fill, versus $18.92 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Fotouhi wrote 51 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $50.11 per fill, versus $47.56 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Fotouhi wrote 51 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $9.40 per fill, versus $9.36 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 acne.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Fotouhi wrote 43 prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $33.36 per fill, versus $35.74 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Fotouhi wrote 40 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.52 per fill, versus $15.03 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Fotouhi wrote 32 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 62% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $12.28 per fill, versus $8.46 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Fotouhi wrote 31 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $21.01 per fill, versus $15.33 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Fotouhi wrote 30 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.31 per fill, versus $7.47 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 dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Fotouhi wrote 23 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $13.51 per fill, versus $21.53 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 certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Fotouhi wrote 21 prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about 73% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4,464.74 per fill, versus $3,972.22 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Fotouhi wrote 15 prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $33.76 per fill, versus $42.09 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Fotouhi wrote 14 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $20.21 per fill, versus $12.92 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Fotouhi wrote 11 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $45.58 per fill, versus $35.69 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. Fotouhi’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Fotouhi prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Fotouhi's most prescribed medications were Ketoconazole (92), Clobetasol Propionate (51) and Triamcinolone Acetonide (51).
How does Dr. Fotouhi's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Fotouhi prescribes 5 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 2 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Fotouhi 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.
