DREW WILLIAM JOHNSON MD
Prescription History 1821589821
Family Medicine in Freeport, IL
What does Dr. Johnson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Johnson wrote 1,535 Medicare prescriptions for 59 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 93 prescriptions for 55 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. Johnson prescribes.
Medications 59 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
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.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 93 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $6.73 per fill, versus $9.37 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 75 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $7.80 per fill, versus $6.68 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 65 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 89% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $6.15 per fill, versus $7.01 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 57 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 69% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $7.95 per fill, versus $12.56 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 54 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $7.20 per fill, versus $10.46 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 53 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $3.75 per fill, versus $5.20 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 53 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $4.40 per fill, versus $7.00 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 50 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $5.33 per fill, versus $7.31 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
Rosuvastatin 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.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 50 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $14.39 per fill, versus $13.25 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 43 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 61% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $14.54 per fill, versus $20.43 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 42 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 37% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $11.96 per fill, versus $9.41 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 39 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.49 per fill, versus $15.42 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 39 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $10.15 per fill, versus $14.27 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 38 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 82% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $3.31 per fill, versus $3.88 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
Simvastatin 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.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 38 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $4.25 per fill, versus $8.10 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 37 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $14.76 per fill, versus $15.83 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 33 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $918.29 per fill, versus $848.57 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 29 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 30% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $7.42 per fill, versus $11.25 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $2.53 per fill, versus $4.15 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 24 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $12.82 per fill, versus $14.59 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. Johnson wrote 22 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 73% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $11.34 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 22 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $930.82 per fill, versus $923.03 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 21 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $4.80 per fill, versus $11.09 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 21 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $11.15 per fill, versus $12.03 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. Johnson wrote 20 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.46 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 20 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $650.33 per fill, versus $847.43 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 depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 19 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.15 per fill, versus $8.47 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 18 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 29% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $19.78 per fill, versus $31.97 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 18 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 70% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $4.83 per fill, versus $8.39 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 18 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.21 per fill, versus $8.56 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 18 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $5.99 per fill, versus $8.82 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 18 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $2.39 per fill, versus $8.49 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 24% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $10.22 per fill, versus $20.03 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 16 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $676.61 per fill, versus $919.06 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
Fenofibrate 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.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 16 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 64% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $29.39 per fill, versus $26.65 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 16 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $3.94 per fill, versus $5.65 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 15 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 41% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $10.01 per fill, versus $13.55 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 15 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.94 per fill, versus $7.94 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 alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 15 prescriptions for Primidone, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.97 per fill, versus $21.96 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 14 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 38% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $51.72 per fill, versus $34.58 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 depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 14 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2.29 per fill, versus $6.81 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $20.96 per fill, versus $14.12 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 14 prescriptions for Januvia, about 41% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $906.53 per fill, versus $913.62 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 14 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 41% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $21.36 per fill, versus $22.31 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
Sildenafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction-ED).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 14 prescriptions for Sildenafil Citrate, about 64% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $19.42 per fill, versus $42.40 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $32.82 per fill, versus $14.22 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
Lovastatin 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.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 13 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.34 per fill, versus $8.92 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 certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 13 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 29% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $415.46 per fill, versus $618.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 13 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about 40% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $104.13 per fill, versus $102.70 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 13 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 37% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $16.81 per fill, versus $27.87 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 13 prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about 40% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $158.81 per fill, versus $249.56 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 17% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $10.69 per fill, versus $8.63 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 12 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $130.98 per fill, versus $130.05 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 anxiety.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 12 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $0.95 per fill, versus $6.59 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 anxiety.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 11 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $15.21 per fill, versus $13.10 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $12.57 per fill, versus $11.13 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 11 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 7% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $17.98 per fill, versus $12.04 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 11 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1,631.51 per fill, versus $1,303.69 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 11 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 29% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $971.11 per fill, versus $1,245.08 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. Johnson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Johnson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Johnson's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (93), Amlodipine Besylate (75) and Metoprolol Tartrate (65).
How does Dr. Johnson's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 59 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Johnson prescribes 1 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 2 about as often and 56 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Johnson 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.
