DR. CHERI J. FORRESTER MD
Prescription History 1841237153
Family Medicine in Sausalito, CA
What does Dr. Forrester prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Forrester wrote 2,652 Medicare prescriptions for 54 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 370 prescriptions for 138 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. Forrester prescribes.
Medications 54 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 California 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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 370 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $12.29 per fill, versus $10.47 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 225 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $13.13 per fill, versus $13.30 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 114 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $9.73 per fill, versus $10.35 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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 113 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $8.77 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 112 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $14.73 per fill, versus $15.64 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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 109 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 77% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $9.34 per fill, versus $7.08 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, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 85 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $20.46 per fill, versus $11.14 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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 84 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $8.46 per fill, versus $9.65 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 63 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $12.30 per fill, versus $9.03 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 60 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 2.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $38.11 per fill, versus $35.75 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 hormone.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 58 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $67.76 per fill, versus $56.87 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 57 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $13.66 per fill, versus $14.23 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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 56 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $9.32 per fill, versus $5.71 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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 53 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $5.84 per fill, versus $9.26 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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 53 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 82% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $11.34 per fill, versus $13.87 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 52 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $16.35 per fill, versus $11.26 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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 49 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.53 per fill, versus $8.24 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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 49 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $20.77 per fill, versus $15.10 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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 49 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $11.19 per fill, versus $15.63 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 46 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $14.07 per fill, versus $9.93 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 43 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 84% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $37.90 per fill, versus $26.00 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 42 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $821.24 per fill, versus $923.33 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 42 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $25.69 per fill, versus $15.02 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 37 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $19.28 per fill, versus $18.27 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 36 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $12.86 per fill, versus $11.85 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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 36 prescriptions for Synthroid, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $41.06 per fill, versus $74.43 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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 35 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $71.14 per fill, versus $25.68 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 34 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $14.07 per fill, versus $9.59 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 31 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $5.53 per fill, versus $21.39 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 28 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $17.49 per fill, versus $24.72 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
Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 28 prescriptions for Rizatriptan, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $9.89 per fill, versus $16.71 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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 27 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $32.53 per fill, versus $19.05 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 26 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $9.83 per fill, versus $10.39 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 26 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 60% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.49 per fill, versus $6.52 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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 25 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $15.41 per fill, versus $28.70 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 24 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5.19 per fill, versus $17.72 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, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 23 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 82% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.69 per fill, versus $23.92 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 22 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $14.29 per fill, versus $12.53 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 22 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $942.40 per fill, versus $1,102.15 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 18 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $16.72 per fill, versus $11.17 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 17 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $16.29 per fill, versus $9.20 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 17 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $66.15 per fill, versus $18.88 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
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.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 17 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $14.44 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 15 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $18.49 per fill, versus $14.75 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 California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $3.97 per fill, versus $9.99 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 15 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $2.94 per fill, versus $6.02 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
Raloxifene is used by women to prevent and treat bone loss (osteoporosis) after menopause.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 13 prescriptions for Raloxifene Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $46.96 per fill, versus $37.64 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 prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 12 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $558.73 per fill, versus $491.19 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 hormone (estrogen).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 12 prescriptions for Estradiol (Twice Weekly), about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $124.94 per fill, versus $94.69 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 12 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $23.70 per fill, versus $13.71 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
Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 12 prescriptions for Minoxidil, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.43 per fill, versus $13.72 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
Eletriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 11 prescriptions for Eletriptan Hbr, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $36.46 per fill, versus $64.42 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 11 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $22.28 per fill, versus $14.45 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 of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Forrester wrote 11 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $42.82 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. Forrester’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Forrester prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Forrester's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (370), Levothyroxine Sodium (225) and Losartan Potassium (114).
How does Dr. Forrester's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 54 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Forrester prescribes 9 more often than the typical California prescriber, 15 about as often and 30 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Forrester 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 California 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.
