JOHN MICHAEL EDMISON M.D.
Prescription History 1861662421
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Greenville, SC
What does Dr. Edmison prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Edmison wrote 1,583 Medicare prescriptions for 29 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 614 prescriptions for 225 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. Edmison prescribes.
Medications 29 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 South Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 614 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 7.1 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $14.99 per fill, versus $12.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 95 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 84% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $14.78 per fill, versus $12.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 94 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $12.99 per fill, versus $14.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 85 prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about 1.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $16.19 per fill, versus $15.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 71 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 2.7 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15.50 per fill, versus $20.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 60 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 2.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.10 per fill, versus $27.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 50 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $32.88 per fill, versus $49.28 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
Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 44 prescriptions for Cholestyramine Light, about 2.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $52.80 per fill, versus $84.99 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 41 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $50.95 per fill, versus $44.38 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
Ustekinumab is used to treat plaque psoriasis, a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis), or certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 40 prescriptions for Stelara, about 1.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $26,370.95 per fill, versus $28,846.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/citric acid solution is used to clean out the intestines before surgery or certain procedures (such as colonoscopy, X-rays).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 35 prescriptions for Clenpiq, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $172.15 per fill, versus $170.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 33 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $778.49 per fill, versus $466.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 32 prescriptions for Peg-3350 And Electrolytes, about 89% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $16.11 per fill, versus $16.90 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 31 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $17.79 per fill, versus $12.76 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 a certain bowel condition (Crohn's disease).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 26 prescriptions for Budesonide Dr, about 1.2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $75.63 per fill, versus $131.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 24 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $7.97 per fill, versus $8.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 22 prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $210.93 per fill, versus $115.95 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 22 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $13.66 per fill, versus $8.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 19 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.91 per fill, versus $14.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 19 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 24% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $3.20 per fill, versus $4.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 19 prescriptions for Loperamide, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $23.77 per fill, versus $17.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 17 prescriptions for Colestipol Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $48.00 per fill, versus $79.06 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 14 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $9.27 per fill, versus $8.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 14 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.81 per fill, versus $5.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 14 prescriptions for Creon, about 63% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $3,452.57 per fill, versus $2,268.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 12 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $37.49 per fill, versus $43.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Balsalazide is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 12 prescriptions for Balsalazide Disodium, about 67% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $146.54 per fill, versus $159.62 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 12 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about 60% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $236.22 per fill, versus $295.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Edmison wrote 12 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $34.27 per fill, versus $9.85 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. Edmison’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Edmison prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Edmison's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (614), Omeprazole (95) and Famotidine (94).
How does Dr. Edmison's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 29 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Edmison prescribes 9 more often than the typical South Carolina prescriber, 9 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Edmison 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 South Carolina prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
