LAUREN ELIZABETH LOWREY DO
Prescription History 1871113621
Internal Medicine in Birmingham, AL
What does Dr. Lowrey prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lowrey wrote 185 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Cefdinir, with 42 prescriptions for 40 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. Lowrey prescribes.
Medications 11 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 Alabama prescribers.
What it is used for
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Lowrey wrote 42 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $9.35 per fill, versus $17.10 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Lowrey wrote 23 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 39% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $2.54 per fill, versus $4.18 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Lowrey wrote 18 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 18% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $2.04 per fill, versus $4.83 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Lowrey wrote 17 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 36% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.31 per fill, versus $6.63 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 wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Lowrey wrote 15 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 35% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.82 per fill, versus $13.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Lowrey wrote 13 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 11% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $526.25 per fill, versus $778.78 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Lowrey wrote 12 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 6% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (210). Medicare paid $4.71 per fill, versus $12.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Lowrey wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 19% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $2.07 per fill, versus $6.45 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Lowrey wrote 11 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 36% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.19 per fill, versus $6.16 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Lowrey wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 8% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $5.93 per fill, versus $11.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Lowrey wrote 11 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 12% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $9.59 per fill, versus $19.16 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. Lowrey’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lowrey prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lowrey's most prescribed medications were Cefdinir (42), Prednisone (23) and Furosemide (18).
How does Dr. Lowrey's prescribing compare with other Alabama prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lowrey prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Alabama prescriber and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lowrey 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 Alabama 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.
