CYNTHIA MELINDA BOYD M.D.
Prescription History 1821055310
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Baltimore, MD
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for CYNTHIA MELINDA BOYD M.D., an active Geriatric Medicine specialist practicing in Baltimore, MD. Our medical registry currently tracks 3 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 35 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Pravastatin Sodium, which accounts for 13 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs MD Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pravastatin Sodium | 13 | 29.1 | 866 | $12.72▼ below MD avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MD prescriber Averages are among MD prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MD average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MD average for this medication. 29.1 30-Day Fills 866 Days Supply About Pravastatin Sodium: Pravastatin 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. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES). | |||||
| Flecainide Acetate | 11 | 11.0 | 330 | $22.09▼ below MD avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MD prescriber Averages are among MD prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MD average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MD average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 330 Days Supply About Flecainide Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia). Show more ▾ It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. It is also used to prevent certain types of irregular heartbeat from returning (such as atrial fibrillation). Flecainide is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for blood clots, and this effect can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments. A potent anti-arrhythmia agent, effective in a wide range of ventricular and atrial ARRHYTHMIAS and TACHYCARDIAS. | |||||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 11 | 11.0 | 330 | $17.78▼ below MD avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MD prescriber Averages are among MD prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MD average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MD average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 330 Days Supply About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for CYNTHIA MELINDA BOYD 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 Geriatric Medicine prescribing approach at this Baltimore, MD 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 MD prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
