MALEKA Z AHMED MD
Prescription History 1841286721
Internal Medicine in Lumberton, NC
What does Dr. Ahmed prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ahmed wrote 1,098 Medicare prescriptions for 35 medications. The most prescribed was Letrozole, with 156 prescriptions for 48 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. Ahmed prescribes.
Medications 35 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 North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 156 prescriptions for Letrozole, about 2.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $14.75 per fill, versus $20.36 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 70 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10.53 per fill, versus $10.74 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 severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 60 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $10.67 per fill, versus $12.61 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
Enzalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 56 prescriptions for Xtandi, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $13,950.25 per fill, versus $13,207.24 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
This medication is used to treat certain cancers (mantle cell lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, follicular lymphoma).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 47 prescriptions for Brukinsa, about 1.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11,531.91 per fill, versus $13,115.54 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 types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 47 prescriptions for Exemestane, about 1.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $95.33 per fill, versus $131.86 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 42 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $4.45 per fill, versus $8.27 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 42 prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $14,749.50 per fill, versus $13,863.73 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 38 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $9.62 per fill, versus $17.71 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 37 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $22.61 per fill, versus $13.79 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 29 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 29% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $11.77 per fill, versus $15.37 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 29 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 31% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $23.03 per fill, versus $60.31 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
Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 29 prescriptions for Tamoxifen Citrate, about 72% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $23.50 per fill, versus $24.67 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 prostate cancer.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 28 prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1,383.76 per fill, versus $1,612.74 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
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 26 prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $9.44 per fill, versus $17.24 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 26 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $4.03 per fill, versus $4.07 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 25 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $21.10 per fill, versus $16.42 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
Palbociclib is used to treat a certain type of breast cancer.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 24 prescriptions for Ibrance, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $13,079.50 per fill, versus $15,180.96 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 24 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $28.85 per fill, versus $31.41 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 24 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $19.84 per fill, versus $13.56 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 22 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $995.43 per fill, versus $835.47 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 certain cancers (such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 22 prescriptions for Imbruvica, about 86% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $16,401.00 per fill, versus $14,914.67 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 21 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $4.81 per fill, versus $7.30 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 20 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 83% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $17.98 per fill, versus $35.53 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 18 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $114.00 per fill, versus $121.02 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
This medication is used by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $30.58 per fill, versus $24.19 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 used to treat certain bone marrow disorders (myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 16 prescriptions for Jakafi, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15,155.76 per fill, versus $15,775.50 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 16 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 35% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.08 per fill, versus $19.60 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 lung cancer.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 16 prescriptions for Tagrisso, about 62% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $17,053.38 per fill, versus $16,448.45 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 medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (chronic myeloid leukemia-CML, acute lymphoblastic leukemia-ALL).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 15 prescriptions for Sprycel, about 76% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $19,055.01 per fill, versus $13,665.29 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
Relugolix is used to treat prostate cancer in men.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 13 prescriptions for Orgovyx, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $2,974.77 per fill, versus $2,690.90 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 11 prescriptions for Entecavir, about 62% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $24.30 per fill, versus $128.09 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 cancer.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 11 prescriptions for Lenvima, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $24,413.39 per fill, versus $23,142.91 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 11 prescriptions for Loperamide, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $20.26 per fill, versus $20.89 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 11 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $11.47 per fill, versus $21.80 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. Ahmed’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ahmed prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ahmed's most prescribed medications were Letrozole (156), Ondansetron Hcl (70) and Prochlorperazine Maleate (60).
How does Dr. Ahmed's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 35 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ahmed prescribes 6 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 8 about as often and 21 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ahmed 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 North Carolina 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.
