CARY LYNN HOWARD ARNP
Prescription History 1871172221
Nurse Practitioner in Keystone Heights, FL
What does Cary Howard prescribe?
In 2024, Cary Howard wrote 4,696 Medicare prescriptions for 101 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 362 prescriptions for 110 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 Cary Howard prescribes.
Medications 101 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 Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 362 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $11.66 per fill, versus $9.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 277 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $6.17 per fill, versus $5.82 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 266 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $13.01 per fill, versus $10.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 245 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $8.53 per fill, versus $6.26 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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 180 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $8.12 per fill, versus $12.14 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 143 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $7.36 per fill, versus $5.88 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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 134 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $7.50 per fill, versus $8.87 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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 117 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $16.70 per fill, versus $12.94 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 116 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $11.22 per fill, versus $13.67 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 105 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $22.20 per fill, versus $21.41 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 100 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $30.43 per fill, versus $28.99 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 100 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $999.51 per fill, versus $1,264.03 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 97 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $14.46 per fill, versus $14.90 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 97 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $14.02 per fill, versus $13.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 74 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $5.14 per fill, versus $4.16 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 68 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 82% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $14.42 per fill, versus $11.88 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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 68 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $5.16 per fill, versus $8.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 66 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $13.78 per fill, versus $10.12 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
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.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 66 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $14.26 per fill, versus $12.61 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 64 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $8.55 per fill, versus $10.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 63 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $9.26 per fill, versus $12.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 63 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 89% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $6.91 per fill, versus $6.69 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 56 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $14.37 per fill, versus $10.90 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 52 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $15.47 per fill, versus $19.72 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
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.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 51 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 70% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $13.74 per fill, versus $7.43 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 50 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 85% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $4.48 per fill, versus $3.86 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 49 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1,042.20 per fill, versus $1,251.05 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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 44 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $16.12 per fill, versus $15.33 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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 44 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.50 per fill, versus $6.61 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
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Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 43 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $7.52 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 anxiety.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 42 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $19.27 per fill, versus $13.86 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 42 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 90% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $9.19 per fill, versus $8.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 37 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 76% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,629.77 per fill, versus $1,101.06 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 34 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $12.40 per fill, versus $10.11 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 34 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 82% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $9.30 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
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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 33 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $7.18 per fill, versus $4.78 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
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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 31 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $21.43 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 30 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.95 per fill, versus $10.04 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 29 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $14.91 per fill, versus $7.31 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 29 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 84% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.23 per fill, versus $7.18 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 28 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 61% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.82 per fill, versus $7.31 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
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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 27 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $1,519.27 per fill, versus $915.40 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
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.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 27 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.29 per fill, versus $7.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 26 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $22.90 per fill, versus $24.35 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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 26 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 68% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $15.44 per fill, versus $11.85 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 skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 26 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $10.64 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 26 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.24 per fill, versus $7.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 25 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $7.00 per fill, versus $11.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 25 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $6.90 per fill, versus $7.89 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 25 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $8.70 per fill, versus $12.84 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 24 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 61% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.96 per fill, versus $6.65 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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 24 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $2.72 per fill, versus $8.57 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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 24 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 76% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $3.65 per fill, versus $7.26 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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 23 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 87% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.23 per fill, versus $9.21 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 21 prescriptions for Glipizide, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $12.21 per fill, versus $8.42 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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 21 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 80% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $27.78 per fill, versus $18.04 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 hormone.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 20 prescriptions for Estradiol, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $32.04 per fill, versus $50.04 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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 20 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $21.51 per fill, versus $19.64 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 20 prescriptions for Nystatin, about 79% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $8.21 per fill, versus $18.87 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 20 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.89 per fill, versus $18.28 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 20 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $20.87 per fill, versus $21.79 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 20 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 62% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $14.94 per fill, versus $8.64 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 19 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $27.58 per fill, versus $13.24 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 19 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.24 per fill, versus $9.63 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 19 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $14.60 per fill, versus $26.98 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 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).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 19 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about 77% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $164.26 per fill, versus $127.22 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 18 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $9.18 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 18 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 77% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.36 per fill, versus $20.72 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 18 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $79.15 per fill, versus $82.75 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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 17 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.76 per fill, versus $5.26 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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 17 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $23.94 per fill, versus $22.65 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.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 17 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.71 per fill, versus $7.95 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 17 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.75 per fill, versus $11.74 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $12.54 per fill, versus $14.74 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 prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 16 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $490.09 per fill, versus $537.14 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
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.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 16 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $8.31 per fill, versus $22.80 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 skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.35 per fill, versus $13.16 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 16 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $160.55 per fill, versus $125.10 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 16 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.15 per fill, versus $10.87 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
Ipratropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 15 prescriptions for Atrovent Hfa, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $551.91 per fill, versus $504.83 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 15 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $26.93 per fill, versus $29.34 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 15 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $13.89 per fill, versus $10.93 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 15 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.08 per fill, versus $5.05 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 15 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 26% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $650.82 per fill, versus $901.87 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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 14 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $7.48 per fill, versus $9.46 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 product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 13 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $21.42 per fill, versus $14.95 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 13 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $13.42 per fill, versus $18.47 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
Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 13 prescriptions for Carisoprodol, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5.58 per fill, versus $11.43 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 13 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $6.82 per fill, versus $7.69 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 treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 13 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $16.17 per fill, versus $18.13 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 13 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.95 per fill, versus $17.78 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
Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 12 prescriptions for Cholestyramine, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $58.43 per fill, versus $79.04 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 12 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.14 per fill, versus $13.99 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 12 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $16.60 per fill, versus $11.94 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 Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $3.99 per fill, versus $4.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 12 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.07 per fill, versus $11.77 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 11 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $41.50 per fill, versus $26.72 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 11 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $16.19 per fill, versus $15.27 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 11 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $17.63 per fill, versus $32.05 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $7.31 per fill, versus $17.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Cary Howard wrote 11 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,592.79 per fill, versus $985.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Cary Howard’s prescriptions
What does Cary Howard prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Cary Howard's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (362), Amlodipine Besylate (277) and Levothyroxine Sodium (266).
How does Cary Howard's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 101 medications with a state comparison, Cary Howard prescribes 12 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 29 about as often and 60 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Cary Howard 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 Florida 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.
