BASHIR HANIF M.D.
Prescription History 1861659310
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Hamilton, NJ
What does Dr. Hanif prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hanif wrote 368 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 82 prescriptions for 37 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Hanif prescribes.
Medications 13 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other New Jersey prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Hanif wrote 82 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (161). Medicare paid $5.13 per fill, versus $6.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Hanif wrote 54 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 26% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (209). Medicare paid $6.75 per fill, versus $11.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Hanif wrote 40 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 37% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $13.01 per fill, versus $10.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Hanif wrote 33 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $4.62 per fill, versus $4.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Hanif wrote 29 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 23% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $7.68 per fill, versus $15.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Hanif wrote 26 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 64% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.30 per fill, versus $14.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Hanif wrote 22 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 33% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $5.42 per fill, versus $9.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Hanif wrote 18 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.12 per fill, versus $9.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Hanif wrote 14 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 40% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.90 per fill, versus $15.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Hanif wrote 13 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about 41% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $11.43 per fill, versus $30.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Hanif wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 18% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $3.07 per fill, versus $5.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Hanif wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.54 per fill, versus $8.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Hanif wrote 11 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 8% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (140). Medicare paid $33.02 per fill, versus $16.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Hanif’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hanif prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hanif's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (82), Atorvastatin Calcium (54) and Losartan Potassium (40).
How does Dr. Hanif's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hanif prescribes 13 less often than the typical New Jersey prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hanif prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the New Jersey prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
