DAVID SAMMETT M.D.
Prescription History 1881600575
Surgery in Yorktown Heights, NY
What does Dr. Sammett prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sammett wrote 2,229 Medicare prescriptions for 56 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 215 prescriptions for 24 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. Sammett prescribes.
Medications 56 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 York 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 215 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $10.68 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 181 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $6.10 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 175 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 2.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $7.69 per fill, versus $13.04 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 88 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $9.90 per fill, versus $14.09 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 87 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $15.43 per fill, versus $17.32 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 72 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 78% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $6.94 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 67 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.71 per fill, versus $8.29 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 61 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 71% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $299.85 per fill, versus $874.81 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 60 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $6.45 per fill, versus $10.03 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 57 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 69% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $8.39 per fill, versus $12.77 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 56 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 87% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.26 per fill, versus $11.69 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 56 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 42% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $10.53 per fill, versus $13.15 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
This medication is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs/arms (intermittent claudication due to occlusive artery disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 56 prescriptions for Pentoxifylline, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $17.06 per fill, versus $23.64 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 48 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.46 per fill, versus $17.60 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 48 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $24.65 per fill, versus $117.03 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 42 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 60% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $7.82 per fill, versus $11.79 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 41 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $7.25 per fill, versus $9.47 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
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 York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 40 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $4.79 per fill, versus $4.82 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 38 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $304.41 per fill, versus $1,011.66 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 38 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $121.98 per fill, versus $10.10 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 37 prescriptions for Januvia, about 79% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $287.66 per fill, versus $893.24 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 35 prescriptions for Entresto, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $344.66 per fill, versus $1,039.97 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 35 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $10.16 per fill, versus $14.99 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 35 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $10.92 per fill, versus $11.48 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 32 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $9.53 per fill, versus $10.95 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 32 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.98 per fill, versus $6.87 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 32 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $8.51 per fill, versus $9.83 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 30 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.88 per fill, versus $10.34 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 26 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $18.10 per fill, versus $31.52 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 25 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $9.28 per fill, versus $22.91 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 23 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $5.77 per fill, versus $10.29 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
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 York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 23 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $19.66 per fill, versus $14.37 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 22 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $5.46 per fill, versus $8.04 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 16 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $7.75 per fill, versus $6.51 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 16 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 10% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $16.89 per fill, versus $11.29 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 16 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $261.28 per fill, versus $729.82 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 15 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $12.39 per fill, versus $7.92 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
Cinacalcet is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 15 prescriptions for Cinacalcet Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $70.40 per fill, versus $412.11 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
Fosinopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 15 prescriptions for Fosinopril Sodium, about 89% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $11.13 per fill, versus $16.17 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 York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 15 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $15.29 per fill, versus $12.21 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 15 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $23.72 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 14 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.00 per fill, versus $18.50 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 14 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $5.63 per fill, versus $7.11 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 overactive bladder.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 14 prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $244.72 per fill, versus $684.47 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 14 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.78 per fill, versus $17.57 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 14 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $9.82 per fill, versus $13.78 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 14 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $10.31 per fill, versus $7.91 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
This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 13 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $71.34 per fill, versus $60.75 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 13 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.90 per fill, versus $8.37 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 13 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $539.59 per fill, versus $1,286.03 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
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 12 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 18% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $10.35 per fill, versus $29.91 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $9.54 per fill, versus $10.50 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 12 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.24 per fill, versus $13.19 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $4.61 per fill, versus $10.86 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 11 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.89 per fill, versus $23.60 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Sammett wrote 11 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $10.91 per fill, versus $8.54 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. Sammett’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sammett prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sammett's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (215), Amlodipine Besylate (181) and Famotidine (175).
How does Dr. Sammett's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 56 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sammett prescribes 3 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 11 about as often and 42 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sammett 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 York 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.
