DR. GAFAR AJANI ADESOJI M.D
Prescription History 1861414708
Internal Medicine in Southaven, MS
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. GAFAR AJANI ADESOJI M.D, an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Southaven, MS. Our medical registry currently tracks 124 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 7,775 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amlodipine Besylate, which accounts for 626 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 | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other MS PrescribersVs. MS Avg |
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| Amlodipine Besylate | 626 | $4.63 | ▲ More than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 626 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 3.4 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (184.6). Medicare paid an average of $4.63 per fill, versus $4.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 1,710.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 51,272 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 428 | $7.33▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. 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. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2024, this provider wrote 428 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (181.9). Medicare paid an average of $7.33 per fill, versus $7.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 1,201.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 36,027 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 277 | $1,072.51▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ozempic: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. A glucagon-like peptide and GLP-1 agonist used to enhance glycemic control of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS, and for OBESITY MANAGEMENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 277 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about 4 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (69.2). Medicare paid an average of $1,072.51 per fill, versus $1,242.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 351.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,138 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 247 | $9.38▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2024, this provider wrote 247 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (115.6). Medicare paid an average of $9.38 per fill, versus $9.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 656 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 19,680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 235 | $850.51▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure and kidney disease. It helps to lower the risk of death from heart disease and reduces the need of going to a hospital to treat heart failure or kidney disease. It also helps to lower the risk of dialysis in people with kidney disease. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2024, this provider wrote 235 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (66.5). Medicare paid an average of $850.51 per fill, versus $927.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 348.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,424 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 229 | $7.81▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2024, this provider wrote 229 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (118.3). Medicare paid an average of $7.81 per fill, versus $8.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 678 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 20,324 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 211 | $14.69 | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. A direct-acting vasodilator that is used as an antihypertensive agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 211 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 4 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (53.4). Medicare paid an average of $14.69 per fill, versus $11.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 583.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 17,420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 189 | $4.50▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2024, this provider wrote 189 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (101.7). Medicare paid an average of $4.50 per fill, versus $5.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 535.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 16,055 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Simvastatin | 179 | $5.44▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Simvastatin: 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. 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. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. In 2024, this provider wrote 179 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 3.1 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $5.44 per fill, versus $6.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 509.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 15,266 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Carvedilol | 174 | $5.70▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2024, this provider wrote 174 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (95.5). Medicare paid an average of $5.70 per fill, versus $6.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 415 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,411 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 172 | $8.11▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Rosuvastatin Calcium: 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. 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 to 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. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. In 2024, this provider wrote 172 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (135.5). Medicare paid an average of $8.11 per fill, versus $9.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 382 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,438 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 169 | $21.07 | ▲ More than typical |
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 169 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (104.1). Medicare paid an average of $21.07 per fill, versus $17.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 349 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,460 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Glipizide | 160 | $7.02▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Glipizide: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2024, this provider wrote 160 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about 4.5 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (35.9). Medicare paid an average of $7.02 per fill, versus $7.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 446 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 13,380 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 154 | $11.60 | ▲ More than typical |
About Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride: Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve itching and hives. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Levocetirizine does not prevent hives or prevent/treat a serious allergic reaction (such as anaphylaxis). If your doctor has prescribed epinephrine to treat allergic reactions, always carry your epinephrine injector with you. Do not use levocetirizine in place of your epinephrine. In 2024, this provider wrote 154 Medicare prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 3.4 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (45.1). Medicare paid an average of $11.60 per fill, versus $11.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 250 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,460 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 154 | $16.65 | ≈ Typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 154 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about the same volume as the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (136.2). Medicare paid an average of $16.65 per fill, versus $12.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 410 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,270 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 152 | $9.23▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2024, this provider wrote 152 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $9.23 per fill, versus $10.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 365.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Furosemide | 135 | $4.82 | ▲ More than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2024, this provider wrote 135 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (107). Medicare paid an average of $4.82 per fill, versus $4.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 337 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,098 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 129 | $3.63 | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/"water pills." It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2024, this provider wrote 129 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (86.1). Medicare paid an average of $3.63 per fill, versus $3.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 382 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,460 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 127 | $6.83 | ▲ More than typical |
About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 127 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (65.2). Medicare paid an average of $6.83 per fill, versus $4.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 372.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,176 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 115 | $4.92▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2024, this provider wrote 115 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (68.5). Medicare paid an average of $4.92 per fill, versus $8.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 157 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,114 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril | 113 | $4.96▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2024, this provider wrote 113 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about the same volume as the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (99.4). Medicare paid an average of $4.96 per fill, versus $5.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 326.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,790 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Omeprazole | 109 | $8.44▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2024, this provider wrote 109 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about the same volume as the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (116.4). Medicare paid an average of $8.44 per fill, versus $9.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 308 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,240 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 96 | $10.78 | ≈ Typical |
About Clopidogrel: 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). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. In 2024, this provider wrote 96 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (83.3). Medicare paid an average of $10.78 per fill, versus $8.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 282 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,451 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 96 | $6.47▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. A leukotriene D4 receptor antagonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 96 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (82.5). Medicare paid an average of $6.47 per fill, versus $7.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 196 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,880 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 92 | $8.02▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 92 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (95.9). Medicare paid an average of $8.02 per fill, versus $11.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 248 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Meloxicam | 89 | $3.40▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. Show more ▾ It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 89 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about the same volume as the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (81.1). Medicare paid an average of $3.40 per fill, versus $3.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 207.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,231 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Triamterene-HydrochlorothiazidTriamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid | 88 | $11.08 | ▲ More than typical |
About Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is a combination of two "water pills" (diuretics): triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide. This combination is used by people who have developed or are at risk for having low potassium levels on hydrochlorothiazide. It causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. In 2024, this provider wrote 88 Medicare prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (36.6). Medicare paid an average of $11.08 per fill, versus $7.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 259.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 84 | $9.03 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2024, this provider wrote 84 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 63% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (133.7). Medicare paid an average of $9.03 per fill, versus $8.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 246 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,363 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Allopurinol | 76 | $9.99 | ≈ Typical |
About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. In 2024, this provider wrote 76 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (61.6). Medicare paid an average of $9.99 per fill, versus $8.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 220 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| MounjaroTirzepatide | 76 | $1,269.59 | ▲ More than typical |
About Mounjaro: Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. An analog of GASTRIC INHIBITORY POLYPEPTIDE and agonist of GLUCOSE-DEPENDENT INSULINOTROPIC POLYPEPTIDE RECEPTOR and GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 RECEPTOR used to enhance glycemic control of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 76 Medicare prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (52.9). Medicare paid an average of $1,269.59 per fill, versus $1,249.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 92.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,632 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 71 | $9.61 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not keep taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication. In 2024, this provider wrote 71 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (46.9). Medicare paid an average of $9.61 per fill, versus $6.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 211 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 69 | $685.90▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. An antithrombotic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 69 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 71% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (97.8). Medicare paid an average of $685.90 per fill, versus $717.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 82 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,430 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 67 | $17.80 | ≈ Typical |
About Mirtazapine: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Mirtazapine works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2024, this provider wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (55.3). Medicare paid an average of $17.80 per fill, versus $13.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 113.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,415 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Glipizide ErGlipizide | 66 | $22.78 | ▲ More than typical |
About Glipizide Er: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2024, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (31.1). Medicare paid an average of $22.78 per fill, versus $12.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 198 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,940 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 58 | $5.74▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2024, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (30.5). Medicare paid an average of $5.74 per fill, versus $13.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,025 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Glimepiride | 58 | $4.79▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Glimepiride: Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. In 2024, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Glimepiride, about the same volume as the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (56.7). Medicare paid an average of $4.79 per fill, versus $6.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 170 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,098 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 54 | $3.39▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). An anxiolytic agent and serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the BENZODIAZAPINES, but it has an efficacy comparable to DIAZEPAM. In 2024, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (58.7). Medicare paid an average of $3.39 per fill, versus $11.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 97 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,861 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| LinzessLinaclotide | 52 | $684.90▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Linzess: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Linaclotide is used to treat certain types of bowel problems (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, chronic idiopathic constipation, functional constipation). It works by increasing fluid in your intestines and helping speed up movement of food through the gut. Linaclotide may improve stool texture and lessen symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain/discomfort, straining, and feelings of incomplete bowel movements. An oral guanylate cyclase C agonist linaclotide; 14 amino acid peptide. In 2024, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Linzess, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (42.6). Medicare paid an average of $684.90 per fill, versus $783.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,980 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 51 | $114.39▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lantus Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-aglr, and insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (34.6). Medicare paid an average of $114.39 per fill, versus $132.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 96.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,803 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 49 | $36.24 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: 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). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. It is a quick-relief drug. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2024, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 72% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (67.8). Medicare paid an average of $36.24 per fill, versus $32.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 63.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,752 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pravastatin Sodium | 47 | $11.01 | ▼ Less than typical |
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). In 2024, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 66% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (71.1). Medicare paid an average of $11.01 per fill, versus $10.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 137 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 46 | $6.24 | ≈ Typical |
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (37.7). Medicare paid an average of $6.24 per fill, versus $5.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 136 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bumetanide | 45 | $18.81▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Bumetanide: Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. Bumetanide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A sulfamyl diuretic. In 2024, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (31.9). Medicare paid an average of $18.81 per fill, versus $25.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 83.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,511 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 44 | $8.68▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2024, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 84% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (52.5). Medicare paid an average of $8.68 per fill, versus $19.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,513 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Chlorthalidone | 44 | $13.34 | ▲ More than typical |
About Chlorthalidone: Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to reduce extra salt and water in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Decreasing extra salt and water in the body helps to decrease swelling (edema) and breathing problems caused by fluid in the lungs. Chlorthalidone is a "water pill" (diuretic). It increases the amount of urine you make, especially when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A benzenesulfonamide-phthalimidine that tautomerizes to a BENZOPHENONES form. It is considered a thiazide-like diuretic. In 2024, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (33.2). Medicare paid an average of $13.34 per fill, versus $12.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 109.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,280 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 43 | $11.28▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: 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). Show more ▾ Quetiapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 65% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (66.6). Medicare paid an average of $11.28 per fill, versus $13.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,947 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 42 | $15.08 | ≈ Typical |
About Doxazosin Mesylate: Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Doxazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Doxazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. A prazosin-related compound that is a selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocker. In 2024, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (35.7). Medicare paid an average of $15.08 per fill, versus $13.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 114 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Famotidine | 41 | $6.35▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2024, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (81.8). Medicare paid an average of $6.35 per fill, versus $9.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 111 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atenolol | 39 | $3.41▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Atenolol: Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect. In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Atenolol, about the same volume as the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (35.3). Medicare paid an average of $3.41 per fill, versus $5.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 117 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ezetimibe | 37 | $14.49▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ezetimibe: Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as "statins" or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks. An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (62.7). Medicare paid an average of $14.49 per fill, versus $17.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 107.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,230 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 37 | $13.59 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about a third of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (113.2). Medicare paid an average of $13.59 per fill, versus $11.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 107 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,210 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Alendronate Sodium | 37 | $5.27▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 87% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (42.5). Medicare paid an average of $5.27 per fill, versus $6.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 102 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,058 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluconazole | 36 | $3.33▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Fluconazole: Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS. In 2024, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (30.8). Medicare paid an average of $3.33 per fill, versus $7.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 148 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 36 | $13.65▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ It is also used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (61.4). Medicare paid an average of $13.65 per fill, versus $17.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 70 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,100 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Enalapril Maleate | 35 | $11.90▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Enalapril Maleate: Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to help prevent people with a certain heart problem (left ventricular dysfunction) from developing heart failure. Enalapril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor that is used to treat HYPERTENSION and HEART FAILURE. In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (23.7). Medicare paid an average of $11.90 per fill, versus $14.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 106 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,180 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate | 35 | $1,347.42 | ≈ Typical |
About Januvia: Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Januvia, about 84% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (41.6). Medicare paid an average of $1,347.42 per fill, versus $786.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 89 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,670 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nifedipine ErNifedipine | 33 | $21.80 | ≈ Typical |
About Nifedipine Er: Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used for certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of chest pain attacks. It should not be used to treat chest pain when it occurs. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. This medication is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure. In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 76% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (43.2). Medicare paid an average of $21.80 per fill, versus $21.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 85 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,525 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 33 | $22.72▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (59.7). Medicare paid an average of $22.72 per fill, versus $24.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 89 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,670 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Labetalol Hcl | 33 | $19.73▼ below MS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Labetalol Hcl: Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is both an alpha blocker and beta blocker. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A salicylamide derivative that is a non-cardioselective blocker of BETA-ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and ALPHA-1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (24.2). Medicare paid an average of $19.73 per fill, versus $25.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,770 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Benazepril Hcl | 33 | $13.65 | ≈ Typical |
About Benazepril Hcl: Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (27.7). Medicare paid an average of $13.65 per fill, versus $7.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 93 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,790 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pregabalin | 32 | $20.64▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (57.2). Medicare paid an average of $20.64 per fill, versus $21.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 51.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,525 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amoxicillin | 31 | $2.91▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 76% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (40.8). Medicare paid an average of $2.91 per fill, versus $2.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 223 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Glipizide-MetforminGlipizide/Metformin Hcl | 30 | $47.54 | ▲ More than typical |
About Glipizide-Metformin: This diabetes medication is a combination of 2 drugs (glipizide and metformin). Show more ▾ It is used along with a diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Glipizide is a sulfonylurea and works by stimulating the release of your body's natural insulin and by decreasing the amount of sugar that your liver makes. Metformin is a biguanide and works by decreasing the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. Both of these medications work by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide-Metformin, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (19.1). Medicare paid an average of $47.54 per fill, versus $40.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 74.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metolazone | 30 | $32.62 | ≈ Typical |
About Metolazone: Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication also reduces swelling/fluid retention (edema) which can result from conditions such as heart failure or kidney disease. This can help to improve symptoms such as trouble breathing. A quinazoline-sulfonamide derived DIURETIC that functions by inhibiting SODIUM CHLORIDE SYMPORTERS. In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Metolazone, about the same volume as the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (28.1). Medicare paid an average of $32.62 per fill, versus $20.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 78.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,362 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Olmesartan-HydrochlorothiazideOlmesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 29 | $25.61 | ≈ Typical |
About Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about the same volume as the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (31.8). Medicare paid an average of $25.61 per fill, versus $25.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 89.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Colchicine | 29 | $39.70▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Colchicine: This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares). Show more ▾ Usually gout symptoms develop suddenly and involve only one or a few joints. The big toe, knee, or ankle joints are most often affected. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. When uric acid levels in the blood are too high, the uric acid may form hard crystals in your joints. Colchicine works by decreasing swelling and lessening the build up of uric acid crystals that cause pain in the affected joint(s). This medication is also used to prevent attacks of pain in the abdomen, chest, or joints caused by a certain inherited disease (familial Mediterranean fever). It is thought to work by decreasing your body's production of a certain protein (amyloid A) that builds up in people with familial Mediterranean fever. Colchicine is not a pain medication and should not be used to relieve other causes of pain. A major alkaloid from Colchicum autumnale L. and found also in other Colchicum species. Its primary therapeutic use is in the treatment of gout, but it has been used also in the therapy of familial Mediterranean fever (PERIODIC DISEASE). In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Colchicine, about the same volume as the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (27.6). Medicare paid an average of $39.70 per fill, versus $44.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 69 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,954 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 28 | $9.96▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Triamcinolone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium- to strong-potency corticosteroid. The potency depends on the strength and the form that you use. For details on the potency of your product, ask your pharmacist. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 81% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (34.4). Medicare paid an average of $9.96 per fill, versus $10.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 32.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 824 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate-BenazeprilAmlodipine Besylate/Benazepril | 28 | $11.24▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril: This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril). Show more ▾ It is used to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. In 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about the same volume as the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (27.8). Medicare paid an average of $11.24 per fill, versus $12.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 68 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,040 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lactulose | 28 | $9.43▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lactulose: This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days you have a bowel movement. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier that works by increasing stool water content and softening the stool. It is a man-made sugar solution. A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887) In 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Lactulose, about the same volume as the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (27.8). Medicare paid an average of $9.43 per fill, versus $21.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 34.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 777 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Vitamin D2Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) | 27 | $14.88 | ≈ Typical |
About Vitamin D2: Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus. Show more ▾ Having the right amount of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus is important for building and keeping strong bones. Vitamin D is used to treat and prevent bone disorders (such as rickets, osteomalacia). Vitamin D is made by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight. Sunscreen, protective clothing, limited exposure to sunlight, dark skin, and age may prevent getting enough vitamin D from the sun. Vitamin D with calcium is used to treat or prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). Vitamin D is also used with other medications to treat low levels of calcium or phosphate caused by certain disorders (such as hypoparathyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism, familial hypophosphatemia). It may be used in kidney disease to keep calcium levels normal and allow normal bone growth. Vitamin D drops (or other supplements) are given to breastfed infants because breast milk usually has low levels of vitamin D. Derivatives of ERGOSTEROL formed by ULTRAVIOLET RAYS breaking of the C9-C10 bond. They differ from CHOLECALCIFEROL in having a double bond between C22 and C23 and a methyl group at C24. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about the same volume as the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (28.9). Medicare paid an average of $14.88 per fill, versus $7.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 74.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,218 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 27 | $5.83▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Metoclopramide Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines. Show more ▾ Metoclopramide is used as a short-term treatment (4 to 12 weeks) for ongoing heartburn when the usual medicines do not work well enough. It is used mostly for heartburn that occurs after a meal or during the daytime. Treating ongoing heartburn can decrease the damage done by stomach acid to the swallowing tube (esophagus) and help healing. Metoclopramide is also used in diabetic patients who have poor emptying of their stomachs (gastroparesis). Treating gastroparesis can decrease symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and stomach/abdominal fullness. Metoclopramide works by blocking a natural substance (dopamine). It speeds up stomach emptying and movement of the upper intestines. This drug is not recommended for use in children due to an increased risk of serious side effects (such as muscle spasms/uncontrolled muscle movements). Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A dopamine D2 antagonist that is used as an antiemetic. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (29.4). Medicare paid an average of $5.83 per fill, versus $8.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 52.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lovastatin | 26 | $6.44▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lovastatin: 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. 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. A fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus. The compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. It inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 75% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (34.6). Medicare paid an average of $6.44 per fill, versus $7.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 77.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nebivolol Hcl | 26 | $17.63▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Nebivolol Hcl: Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective ADRENERGIC BETA-1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST (beta-blocker) that functions as a VASODILATOR through the endothelial L-arginine/ NITRIC OXIDE system. It is used to manage HYPERTENSION and chronic HEART FAILURE in elderly patients. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 79% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (32.8). Medicare paid an average of $17.63 per fill, versus $40.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 730 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Irbesartan | 26 | $44.73 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Irbesartan: Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Irbesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A spiro compound, biphenyl and tetrazole derivative that acts as an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of HYPERTENSION, and in the treatment of kidney disease. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 68% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $44.73 per fill, versus $15.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 78 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,340 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Azithromycin | 25 | $5.79 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (43.5). Medicare paid an average of $5.79 per fill, versus $5.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 125 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fenofibrate | 25 | $27.59 | ≈ Typical |
About Fenofibrate: 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. Show more ▾ It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates." Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibrate. 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 agent which reduces both CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES in the blood. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 82% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (30.3). Medicare paid an average of $27.59 per fill, versus $20.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 76.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amlodipine-ValsartanAmlodipine Besylate/Valsartan | 25 | $68.60 | ≈ Typical |
About Amlodipine-Valsartan: This product is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains 2 medications: amlodipine and valsartan. They both work by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). A pharmaceutical preparation of amlodipine and valsartan that is used for the treatment of HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine-Valsartan, about 88% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (28.3). Medicare paid an average of $68.60 per fill, versus $40.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 69 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,070 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| FarxigaDapagliflozin Propanediol | 24 | $1,235.31 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Farxiga: Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It helps to lower the risk of death from heart disease and reduces the need of going to a doctor or hospital to treat heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Farxiga, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (56.5). Medicare paid an average of $1,235.31 per fill, versus $854.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 22 | $11.32 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (38.8). Medicare paid an average of $11.32 per fill, versus $9.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 300 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 22 | $10.80▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Olmesartan Medoxomil: Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Olmesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to manage HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (45.9). Medicare paid an average of $10.80 per fill, versus $13.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,980 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Valsartan | 22 | $34.59 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Valsartan: Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. A tetrazole derivative and ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to treat HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Valsartan, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (46.4). Medicare paid an average of $34.59 per fill, versus $21.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| TrulicityDulaglutide | 22 | $1,306.50 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trulicity: Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment. A glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist; GLP-1 immunoglobulin G (IgG4) Fc fusion protein with extended activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Trulicity, about 61% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (35.8). Medicare paid an average of $1,306.50 per fill, versus $1,215.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 898 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Spironolactone | 21 | $4.42▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a "water pill" (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about a third of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (58.6). Medicare paid an average of $4.42 per fill, versus $7.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,890 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Calcitriol | 21 | $18.11 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Calcitriol: Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D. Show more ▾ Most people get enough vitamin D from exposure to the sun and from fortified food products (such as dairy products, vitamins). Vitamin D helps control parathyroid hormone and the levels of certain minerals (such as calcium, phosphorus) that are needed for building and keeping strong bones. Before regular vitamin D can be used by the body, it needs to be changed to the active form by the liver and kidneys. Calcitriol is used in patients with kidney disease who can't make enough of the active form of Vitamin D. This medication is also used to prevent and treat certain types of calcium/phosphorus/parathyroid problems that can happen with long-term kidney dialysis or hypoparathyroidism. Calcitriol is usually used along with specific diet recommendations and sometimes other medications. The physiologically active form of vitamin D. It is formed primarily in the kidney by enzymatic hydroxylation of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (CALCIFEDIOL). Its production is stimulated by low blood calcium levels and parathyroid hormone. Calcitriol increases intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and in concert with parathyroid hormone increases bone resorption. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Calcitriol, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (45.4). Medicare paid an average of $18.11 per fill, versus $15.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nystatin | 20 | $22.00 | ≈ Typical |
About Nystatin: Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Nystatin, about 87% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $22.00 per fill, versus $16.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 893 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride | 20 | $18.71 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (34.3). Medicare paid an average of $18.71 per fill, versus $16.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| LantusInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 19 | $149.71 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lantus: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-aglr, and insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus, about 72% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (26.4). Medicare paid an average of $149.71 per fill, versus $109.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 772 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 19 | $11.85▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Amitriptyline belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Tricyclic antidepressant with anticholinergic and sedative properties. It appears to prevent the re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at nerve terminals, thus potentiating the action of these neurotransmitters. Amitriptyline also appears to antagonize cholinergic and alpha-1 adrenergic responses to bioactive amines. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $11.85 per fill, versus $12.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 19 | $3.46▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about a third of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (58.4). Medicare paid an average of $3.46 per fill, versus $9.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ketoconazole | 18 | $36.32 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ketoconazole: Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about a third of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (48.9). Medicare paid an average of $36.32 per fill, versus $18.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 671 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| JanumetSitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl | 18 | $1,618.45 | ≈ Typical |
About Janumet: This combination medication is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. This product contains 2 medications. Sitagliptin works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. A pharmaceutical preparation of sitagliptin phosphate and metformin hydrochloride that is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Janumet, about 87% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (20.8). Medicare paid an average of $1,618.45 per fill, versus $743.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 52.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 18 | $9.53▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing. Show more ▾ It can also help relieve allergy eye symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works in your nose to block the effects of substances that cause allergies (such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold) and to reduce swelling. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about a third of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (61.4). Medicare paid an average of $9.53 per fill, versus $12.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,335 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diclofenac Potassium | 18 | $50.41▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Diclofenac Potassium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Diclofenac is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and swelling (inflammation) from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, and muscle aches. Some brands of this medication may also reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. Reducing these symptoms helps you do more of your normal daily activities. Diclofenac is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Potassium, about 82% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (21.8). Medicare paid an average of $50.41 per fill, versus $65.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 847 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Meclizine Hcl | 18 | $8.87▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meclizine Hcl: Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Show more ▾ It may also be used to reduce dizziness and loss of balance (vertigo) caused by inner ear problems. A histamine H1 antagonist used in the treatment of motion sickness, vertigo, and nausea during pregnancy and radiation sickness. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (31.1). Medicare paid an average of $8.87 per fill, versus $9.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 710 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 18 | $5.41▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (66.4). Medicare paid an average of $5.41 per fill, versus $7.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cephalexin | 17 | $3.15▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (31.3). Medicare paid an average of $3.15 per fill, versus $5.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 135 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Torsemide | 17 | $16.71 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Torsemide: Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Torsemide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A pyridine and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a sodium-potassium chloride symporter inhibitor (loop diuretic). It is used for the treatment of EDEMA associated with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE; CHRONIC RENAL INSUFFICIENCY; and LIVER DISEASES. It is also used for the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Torsemide, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (36.4). Medicare paid an average of $16.71 per fill, versus $13.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 895 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 17 | $9.15▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (34.3). Medicare paid an average of $9.15 per fill, versus $9.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 21.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| SymbicortBudesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 16 | $268.50▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Symbicort: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It contains 2 medications: budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Formoterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as formoterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. See also How to Use section. A pharmaceutical preparation of budesonide and formoterol fumarate that is used as an ANTI-ASTHMATIC AGENT and for the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Symbicort, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (27.1). Medicare paid an average of $268.50 per fill, versus $298.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atenolol-ChlorthalidoneAtenolol/Chlorthalidone | 16 | $33.53 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atenolol-Chlorthalidone: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains 2 medications: atenolol and chlorthalidone. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. Chlorthalidone is a "water pill" (diuretic) and causes your body to get rid of extra salt and water. This effect may increase the amount of urine you make when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. These medications are used together when 1 drug alone is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to start taking the individual medications first, and then switch you over to this combination product if this is the best dose combination for you. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Atenolol-Chlorthalidone, about 71% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (22.7). Medicare paid an average of $33.53 per fill, versus $21.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Memantine Hcl | 16 | $11.74▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. AMANTADINE derivative that has some dopaminergic effects. It has been proposed as an antiparkinson agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (77.9). Medicare paid an average of $11.74 per fill, versus $23.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 15 | $1,073.43 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about a third of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (53.5). Medicare paid an average of $1,073.43 per fill, versus $769.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 880 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Warfarin Sodium | 15 | $7.91 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Warfarin Sodium: 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. Show more ▾ Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a "blood thinner," but the more correct term is "anticoagulant." It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood. An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (40.6). Medicare paid an average of $7.91 per fill, versus $7.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nano 2nd Gen Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic | 15 | $107.38 | ▼ Less than typical |
In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (28.8). Medicare paid an average of $107.38 per fill, versus $88.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Valsartan-HydrochlorothiazideValsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 15 | $16.47▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (32.3). Medicare paid an average of $16.47 per fill, versus $24.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 43.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,310 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levemir FlexpenInsulin Detemir | 15 | $295.89 | ≈ Typical |
About Levemir Flexpen: Insulin detemir is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin detemir is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin detemir may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs (such as metformin, exenatide). A recombinant long-acting insulin and hypoglycemic agent in which a MYRISTIC ACID is conjugated to a LYSINE at position B29. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Levemir Flexpen, about 80% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (18.8). Medicare paid an average of $295.89 per fill, versus $205.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 824 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| TopamaxTopiramate | 14 | $560.02▼ below MS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Topamax: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Topamax, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (12). Medicare paid an average of $560.02 per fill, versus $1,214.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 14 | $7.01 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methylprednisolone: Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about a third of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (38.8). Medicare paid an average of $7.01 per fill, versus $6.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 84 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Basaglar Kwikpen U-100Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 14 | $415.78 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Basaglar Kwikpen U-100: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-aglr, and insulin glargine-yfgn. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (26.8). Medicare paid an average of $415.78 per fill, versus $359.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 506 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Humalog Kwikpen U-100Insulin Lispro | 13 | $146.06▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Humalog Kwikpen U-100: Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (28.0). Medicare paid an average of $146.06 per fill, versus $253.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 20.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 520 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ErIsosorbide Mononitrate | 13 | $8.62▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Isosorbide Mononitrate Er: Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details. For prevention of angina pectoris; a Russian drug. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (51.2). Medicare paid an average of $8.62 per fill, versus $8.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lidocaine | 13 | $30.78▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lidocaine: This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). Show more ▾ It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch. A local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used as an antiarrhythmia agent. Its actions are more intense and its effects more prolonged than those of PROCAINE but its duration of action is shorter than that of BUPIVACAINE or PRILOCAINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Lidocaine, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (23.7). Medicare paid an average of $30.78 per fill, versus $101.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 150 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Terazosin Hcl | 12 | $28.51 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Terazosin Hcl: Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Terazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Terazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Induces decreased blood pressure; used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (27.9). Medicare paid an average of $28.51 per fill, versus $12.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 12 | $2.84▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309) In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 15% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (80.2). Medicare paid an average of $2.84 per fill, versus $7.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 508 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tresiba Flextouch U-100Insulin Degludec | 12 | $1,506.33 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tresiba Flextouch U-100: Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin degludec is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin degludec may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about a third of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (34.8). Medicare paid an average of $1,506.33 per fill, versus $614.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 824 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Estradiol | 12 | $29.32 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Estradiol: This medication is a hormone. Show more ▾ It is used by women to help reduce vaginal symptoms of menopause (such as vaginal dryness/burning/itching). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. When treating only vaginal symptoms of menopause, products applied directly inside the vagina (such as this medication) should be used first. Estrogens that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected may have greater risks of side effects due to more estrogen being absorbed. The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Estradiol, about a third of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (41.9). Medicare paid an average of $29.32 per fill, versus $29.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Promethazine Hcl | 12 | $9.99 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Promethazine Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as before/after surgery, motion sickness). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose. It may be used to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery or to help certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) work better. It may also be used for a short time to treat a runny nose due to the common cold. Promethazine is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its other effects (such as anti-nausea, calming, pain relief) may work by affecting other natural substances (such as acetylcholine) and by acting directly on certain parts of the brain. Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Some products (such as long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely. These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray). A phenothiazine derivative with histamine H1-blocking, antimuscarinic, and sedative properties. It is used as an antiallergic, in pruritus, for motion sickness and sedation, and also in animals. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (31.1). Medicare paid an average of $9.99 per fill, versus $7.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 300 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sucralfate | 11 | $50.38▼ below MS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sucralfate: This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines. Show more ▾ Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly. A basic aluminum complex of sulfated sucrose. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Sucralfate, about a third of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (39.3). Medicare paid an average of $50.38 per fill, versus $56.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MS average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amlodipine-AtorvastatinAmlodipine/Atorvastatin | 11 | $173.28 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amlodipine-Atorvastatin: This product contains 2 medications: amlodipine and atorvastatin. Show more ▾ Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and is used to treat high blood pressure or prevent chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily and the heart does not need to work so hard. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Preventing chest pain can help improve your ability to exercise. 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. 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine-Atorvastatin, about 74% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (14.9). Medicare paid an average of $173.28 per fill, versus $103.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 11 | $9.87 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: 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). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Sertraline belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 16% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (68.3). Medicare paid an average of $9.87 per fill, versus $7.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ammonium Lactate | 11 | $25.76 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ammonium Lactate: This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions. Show more ▾ This medication works by increasing the moisture in the skin. A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed) In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about a third of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (38.2). Medicare paid an average of $25.76 per fill, versus $20.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Alprazolam | 11 | $23.11 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 17% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (63.1). Medicare paid an average of $23.11 per fill, versus $4.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 451 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ofloxacin | 11 | $26.16 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ofloxacin: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (51.7). Medicare paid an average of $26.16 per fill, versus $17.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 216 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Wixela InhubFluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 11 | $214.19 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Wixela Inhub: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It contains 2 medications: fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Salmeterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as salmeterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with one asthma-control medication (such as inhaled corticosteroid) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about 60% of the volume of the typical Mississippi prescriber of this medication (18.2). Medicare paid an average of $214.19 per fill, versus $128.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. GAFAR AJANI ADESOJI M.D is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Internal Medicine prescribing approach at this Southaven, MS 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 among MS prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.