AMY ELIZABETH SANDS DO
Prescription History 1851024103
Family Medicine in Quincy, IL
What does Dr. Sands prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sands wrote 231 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 47 prescriptions for 11 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. Sands prescribes.
Medications 12 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. Sands wrote 47 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $2.85 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sands wrote 41 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $1.54 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
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. Sands wrote 27 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $15.56 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sands wrote 15 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 16% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $0.81 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sands wrote 15 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 18% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $6.09 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sands wrote 13 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $2.43 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
Empagliflozin 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. Sands wrote 13 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,041.38 per fill, versus $1,039.71 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sands wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 18% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $4.28 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
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. Sands wrote 12 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 13% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $2.20 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sands wrote 12 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 17% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $13.01 per fill, versus $17.32 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sands wrote 12 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $3.02 per fill, versus $17.70 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
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sands wrote 11 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $9.36 per fill, versus $18.61 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. Sands’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sands prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sands's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (47), Lisinopril (41) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (27).
How does Dr. Sands's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sands prescribes 12 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sands 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.
