ANTHONY PANICCIA MD
Prescription History 1891761821
Family Medicine in St Clair Shores, MI

Active since February 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
19901 E 10 MILE RD, ST CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080(586) 777-1277(586) 777-0106 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: December 6, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for ANTHONY PANICCIA MD, an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in St Clair Shores, MI. Our medical registry currently tracks 89 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,376 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 273 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.

89
Medications
3,376
Total Claims
7,530
30-Day Fills
Atorvastatin Calcium
Most Prescribed · 273 claims
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89 medications · 2024 Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D medications prescribed by ANTHONY PANICCIA MD in 2024, with prescription volumes, average cost per fill, and MI state comparisons
Medication Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill Vs. Other MI PrescribersVs. MI Avg

About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾

It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.

In 2024, this provider wrote 273 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (194.2). Medicare paid an average of $12.03 per fill, versus $13.68 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
273
MI average
194.2

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$12.03
MI average
$13.68

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

741.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
22,251
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾

It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism.

In 2024, this provider wrote 163 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (153.6). Medicare paid an average of $17.04 per fill, versus $12.66 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
163
MI average
153.6

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$17.04
MI average
$12.66

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

470.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
14,110
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.

In 2024, this provider wrote 138 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (124.1). Medicare paid an average of $7.05 per fill, versus $8.52 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
138
MI average
124.1

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$7.05
MI average
$8.52

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

355
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
10,650
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾

It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 110 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (105.2). Medicare paid an average of $13.30 per fill, versus $14.15 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
110
MI average
105.2

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$13.30
MI average
$14.15

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

288
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
8,640
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾

It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)

In 2024, this provider wrote 108 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (94.2). Medicare paid an average of $9.46 per fill, versus $10.03 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
108
MI average
94.2

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$9.46
MI average
$10.03

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

303.8
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
9,115
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

In 2024, this provider wrote 104 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 77% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (135). Medicare paid an average of $6.08 per fill, versus $7.48 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
104
MI average
135.0

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$6.08
MI average
$7.48

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

285.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
8,566
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 100 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (110.7). Medicare paid an average of $15.30 per fill, versus $17.89 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
100
MI average
110.7

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$15.30
MI average
$17.89

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

264
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
7,920
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾

It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

In 2024, this provider wrote 94 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (88.5). Medicare paid an average of $8.43 per fill, versus $14.20 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
94
MI average
88.5

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$8.43
MI average
$14.20

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

138
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
4,020
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Ozempic: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. A glucagon-like peptide and GLP-1 agonist used to enhance glycemic control of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS, and for OBESITY MANAGEMENT.

In 2024, this provider wrote 88 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (48.9). Medicare paid an average of $1,199.72 per fill, versus $1,328.10 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
88
MI average
48.9

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$1,199.72
MI average
$1,328.10

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

112.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
3,220
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾

It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.

In 2024, this provider wrote 83 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 72% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (115). Medicare paid an average of $8.81 per fill, versus $12.96 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
83
MI average
115.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$8.81
MI average
$12.96

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

238.8
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
7,165
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾

It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)

In 2024, this provider wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (65.7). Medicare paid an average of $8.38 per fill, versus $4.91 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
75
MI average
65.7

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$8.38
MI average
$4.91

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

85
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,363
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Rosuvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾

It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES.

In 2024, this provider wrote 69 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 72% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (95.8). Medicare paid an average of $12.96 per fill, versus $18.43 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
69
MI average
95.8

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$12.96
MI average
$18.43

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

182.4
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
5,464
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Simvastatin: 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. Show more ▾

It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL.

In 2024, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 87% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (75.7). Medicare paid an average of $6.44 per fill, versus $10.64 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
66
MI average
75.7

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$6.44
MI average
$10.64

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

196.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
5,900
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾

This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

In 2024, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 80% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (73.4). Medicare paid an average of $5.76 per fill, versus $5.64 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
59
MI average
73.4

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$5.76
MI average
$5.64

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

148.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
4,434
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾

It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

In 2024, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 84% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (64.6). Medicare paid an average of $13.59 per fill, versus $16.93 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
54
MI average
64.6

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$13.59
MI average
$16.93

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

155.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
4,670
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Sertraline Hcl: 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). Show more ▾

It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Sertraline belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of depression.

In 2024, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 87% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (61.8). Medicare paid an average of $13.97 per fill, versus $11.70 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
54
MI average
61.8

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$13.97
MI average
$11.70

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

160.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
4,820
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: 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). Show more ▾

It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. It is a quick-relief drug. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.

In 2024, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 80% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $46.85 per fill, versus $35.99 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
53
MI average
66.0

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$46.85
MI average
$35.99

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

70.2
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,814
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Pravastatin Sodium: 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. Show more ▾

It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES).

In 2024, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (46.5). Medicare paid an average of $11.34 per fill, versus $17.35 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
52
MI average
46.5

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$11.34
MI average
$17.35

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

131.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
3,940
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾

If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA.

In 2024, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (35.2). Medicare paid an average of $4.58 per fill, versus $5.70 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
48
MI average
35.2

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$4.58
MI average
$5.70

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

64
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,920
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 66% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (69.5). Medicare paid an average of $9.69 per fill, versus $8.08 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
46
MI average
69.5

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$9.69
MI average
$8.08

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

140.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
4,220
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not keep taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication.

In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (39.2). Medicare paid an average of $14.81 per fill, versus $12.18 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
46
MI average
39.2

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$14.81
MI average
$12.18

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

138
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
4,140
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water.

In 2024, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (37.3). Medicare paid an average of $22.54 per fill, versus $20.99 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
43
MI average
37.3

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$22.54
MI average
$20.99

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

124.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
3,713
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure and kidney disease. It helps to lower the risk of death from heart disease and reduces the need of going to a hospital to treat heart failure or kidney disease. It also helps to lower the risk of dialysis in people with kidney disease. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

In 2024, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about 79% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (53.3). Medicare paid an average of $917.25 per fill, versus $1,053.23 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
42
MI average
53.3

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$917.25
MI average
$1,053.23

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

66.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,000
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Clopidogrel: 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). Show more ▾

It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION.

In 2024, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 75% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (55.9). Medicare paid an average of $12.49 per fill, versus $17.04 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
42
MI average
55.9

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$12.49
MI average
$17.04

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

119.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
3,590
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾

This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.

In 2024, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (42.9). Medicare paid an average of $4.69 per fill, versus $7.70 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
41
MI average
42.9

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$4.69
MI average
$7.70

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

41
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,215
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/"water pills." It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism.

In 2024, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 61% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (66.8). Medicare paid an average of $3.97 per fill, versus $5.14 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
41
MI average
66.8

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$3.97
MI average
$5.14

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

95.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,858
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing. Show more ▾

It can also help relieve allergy eye symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works in your nose to block the effects of substances that cause allergies (such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold) and to reduce swelling. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 73% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (50.9). Medicare paid an average of $12.01 per fill, versus $15.48 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
37
MI average
50.9

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$12.01
MI average
$15.48

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

73
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,190
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309)

In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (62.7). Medicare paid an average of $6.73 per fill, versus $10.57 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
37
MI average
62.7

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$6.73
MI average
$10.57

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

79.5
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,385
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Lantus Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-aglr, and insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 82% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (43.8). Medicare paid an average of $146.28 per fill, versus $143.26 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
36
MI average
43.8

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$146.28
MI average
$143.26

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

61.8
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,764
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. Show more ▾

It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties

In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (37.7). Medicare paid an average of $5.37 per fill, versus $7.36 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
35
MI average
37.7

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$5.37
MI average
$7.36

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

35
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
940
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾

It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). An anxiolytic agent and serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the BENZODIAZAPINES, but it has an efficacy comparable to DIAZEPAM.

In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 79% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (44.3). Medicare paid an average of $7.61 per fill, versus $14.80 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
35
MI average
44.3

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$7.61
MI average
$14.80

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

49
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,470
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Azithromycin: Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis.

In 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (34.6). Medicare paid an average of $2.58 per fill, versus $5.19 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
34
MI average
34.6

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$2.58
MI average
$5.19

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

34
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
168
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Glimepiride: Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin.

In 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 88% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (38.8). Medicare paid an average of $15.28 per fill, versus $11.20 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
34
MI average
38.8

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$15.28
MI average
$11.20

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

88
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,640
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾

It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA.

In 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (86.6). Medicare paid an average of $23.07 per fill, versus $19.34 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
34
MI average
86.6

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$23.07
MI average
$19.34

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

95.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,860
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Escitalopram Oxalate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾

Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 65% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (50.4). Medicare paid an average of $9.43 per fill, versus $13.56 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
33
MI average
50.4

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$9.43
MI average
$13.56

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

75.5
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,265
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (92.9). Medicare paid an average of $14.75 per fill, versus $14.86 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
32
MI average
92.9

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$14.75
MI average
$14.86

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

32
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
550
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾

It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. A leukotriene D4 receptor antagonist.

In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (53.7). Medicare paid an average of $15.73 per fill, versus $14.87 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
32
MI average
53.7

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$15.73
MI average
$14.87

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

70
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,084
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾

It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN.

In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 88% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (35.4). Medicare paid an average of $24.87 per fill, versus $26.11 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
31
MI average
35.4

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$24.87
MI average
$26.11

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

55
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,470
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide: This combination medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications. Bisoprolol is a beta blocker that works by blocking the effect of certain natural chemicals (such as epinephrine) on the heart and blood vessels. This slows your heartbeat, lowers blood pressure, and reduces strain on the heart. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that works by increasing the amount of urine that you make. This causes your body to get rid of extra salt and water, which probably helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. These two drugs are used together when one medication is not controlling your blood pressure. Using these two drugs together can also reduce the amount of each drug you must take, thereby decreasing the chances of side effects. A combination of the beta-blocker bisoprolol fumarate and a very low dose (6.25mg) of the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide; used for treatment of hypertension.

In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $38.31 per fill, versus $38.86 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
30
MI average
26.0

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$38.31
MI average
$38.86

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

90
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,700
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Citalopram Hbr: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

Citalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia.

In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 81% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (36.9). Medicare paid an average of $7.07 per fill, versus $9.26 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
30
MI average
36.9

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$7.07
MI average
$9.26

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

76
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,280
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾

Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 62% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (46.6). Medicare paid an average of $1.46 per fill, versus $4.15 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
29
MI average
46.6

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$1.46
MI average
$4.15

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

29
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
163
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾

A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (58.5). Medicare paid an average of $22.66 per fill, versus $23.31 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
29
MI average
58.5

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$22.66
MI average
$23.31

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

83
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,486
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾

Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis.

In 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 66% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (42.7). Medicare paid an average of $15.17 per fill, versus $11.55 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
28
MI average
42.7

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$15.17
MI average
$11.55

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

78.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,348
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾

Quetiapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.

In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (57.6). Medicare paid an average of $12.97 per fill, versus $16.38 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
27
MI average
57.6

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$12.97
MI average
$16.38

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

53
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,590
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾

It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms.

In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (47.5). Medicare paid an average of $9.89 per fill, versus $12.68 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
25
MI average
47.5

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$9.89
MI average
$12.68

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

75
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,250
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Nifedipine Er: Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used for certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of chest pain attacks. It should not be used to treat chest pain when it occurs. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. This medication is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure.

In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 70% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (35.8). Medicare paid an average of $40.80 per fill, versus $31.92 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
25
MI average
35.8

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$40.80
MI average
$31.92

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

55
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,598
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾

It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. Lisseril is synonymous for HCl; structure.

In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $2.12 per fill, versus $6.67 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
23
MI average
40.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$2.12
MI average
$6.67

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

23
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
334
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Ventolin Hfa: 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). Show more ▾

It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. It is a quick-relief drug. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.

In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about 72% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $89.99 per fill, versus $67.18 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
23
MI average
32.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$89.99
MI average
$67.18

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

30.5
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
865
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Trulicity: Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment. A glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist; GLP-1 immunoglobulin G (IgG4) Fc fusion protein with extended activity.

In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Trulicity, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (39.8). Medicare paid an average of $1,182.80 per fill, versus $1,304.48 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
21
MI average
39.8

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$1,182.80
MI average
$1,304.48

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

26.4
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
756
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Duloxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾

It is also used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA.

In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (51.5). Medicare paid an average of $19.37 per fill, versus $27.08 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
20
MI average
51.5

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$19.37
MI average
$27.08

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

52
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,560
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾

This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity.

In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 69% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (29.2). Medicare paid an average of $5.74 per fill, versus $10.41 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
20
MI average
29.2

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$5.74
MI average
$10.41

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

20
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
165
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Diazepam: Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. Show more ▾

It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.

In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about 70% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (28.4). Medicare paid an average of $2.49 per fill, versus $5.19 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
20
MI average
28.4

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$2.49
MI average
$5.19

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

20
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
540
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. Show more ▾

It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (49.1). Medicare paid an average of $3.37 per fill, versus $5.07 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
19
MI average
49.1

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$3.37
MI average
$5.07

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

33.5
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
902
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾

It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (60.9). Medicare paid an average of $17.88 per fill, versus $12.41 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
19
MI average
60.9

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$17.88
MI average
$12.41

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

55.5
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,665
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾

This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion.

In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (50.9). Medicare paid an average of $10.29 per fill, versus $16.24 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
19
MI average
50.9

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$10.29
MI average
$16.24

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

51
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,530
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Methylprednisolone: 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. Show more ▾

It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.

In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (35.9). Medicare paid an average of $4.24 per fill, versus $6.14 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
18
MI average
35.9

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$4.24
MI average
$6.14

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

18
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
107
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾

This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.

In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (44.6). Medicare paid an average of $7.19 per fill, versus $22.38 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
18
MI average
44.6

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$7.19
MI average
$22.38

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

18
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
540
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾

In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES.

In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 84% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (21.3). Medicare paid an average of $56.28 per fill, versus $33.88 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
18
MI average
21.3

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$56.28
MI average
$33.88

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

26
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
572
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾

It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 74% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (24.5). Medicare paid an average of $2.33 per fill, versus $4.02 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
18
MI average
24.5

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$2.33
MI average
$4.02

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

18
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
179
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾

Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent.

In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (40.4). Medicare paid an average of $4.88 per fill, versus $7.30 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
18
MI average
40.4

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$4.88
MI average
$7.30

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

18
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
520
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Pioglitazone Hcl: Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

It works by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Pioglitazone is used either alone or in combination with other diabetes medications (such as metformin or a sulfonylurea such as glyburide). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of pioglitazone. A thiazolidinedione and PPAR GAMMA agonist that is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (34.2). Medicare paid an average of $12.92 per fill, versus $20.22 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
17
MI average
34.2

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$12.92
MI average
$20.22

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

33
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
990
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (51.2). Medicare paid an average of $3.03 per fill, versus $5.99 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
17
MI average
51.2

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$3.03
MI average
$5.99

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

22.8
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
468
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾

It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME.

In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (41.3). Medicare paid an average of $680.39 per fill, versus $1,006.88 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
16
MI average
41.3

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$680.39
MI average
$1,006.88

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

20
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
600
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). Show more ▾

It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses).

In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 61% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (24.7). Medicare paid an average of $11.38 per fill, versus $12.17 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
15
MI average
24.7

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$11.38
MI average
$12.17

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

15
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
99
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Fluoxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder). Show more ▾

It is also used to treat a certain eating disorder (bulimia) and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Fluoxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants.

In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (38.3). Medicare paid an average of $9.35 per fill, versus $14.15 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
15
MI average
38.3

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$9.35
MI average
$14.15

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

45
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,350
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Short Pen Needle, about 67% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $92.65 per fill, versus $85.85 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
14
MI average
21.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$92.65
MI average
$85.85

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

29.5
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
884
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Paxlovid: This combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications. Show more ▾

It helps people who have COVID-19 to stay out of the hospital. It is not for use by people who are hospitalized due to COVID-19. Nirmatrelvir is a SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor. It works by preventing the growth of the virus that causes COVID-19. Ritonavir increases ("boosts") the levels of nirmatrelvir. This helps nirmatrelvir work better. This medication works by stopping the coronavirus from growing. It cannot be used to prevent COVID-19.

In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 77% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (18.1). Medicare paid an average of $197.46 per fill, versus $166.47 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
14
MI average
18.1

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$197.46
MI average
$166.47

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

14
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
70
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Clotrimazole-Betamethasone: This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Show more ▾

This product contains 2 medications. Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Betamethasone is a strong corticosteroid that works by reducing the swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the skin infection. This medication is not recommended for children younger than 17 years or for diaper rash.

In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (24.1). Medicare paid an average of $24.18 per fill, versus $17.62 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
14
MI average
24.1

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$24.18
MI average
$17.62

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

15
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
414
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Rizatriptan: Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines. Show more ▾

It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Rizatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Rizatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks.

In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Rizatriptan, about 65% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (21.4). Medicare paid an average of $15.03 per fill, versus $15.41 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
14
MI average
21.4

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$15.03
MI average
$15.41

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

14
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
402
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾

It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.

In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (32.7). Medicare paid an average of $20.86 per fill, versus $25.11 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
MI average
32.7

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$20.86
MI average
$25.11

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

13
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
390
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾

Venlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenylethylamine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT.

In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (32.4). Medicare paid an average of $29.80 per fill, versus $27.32 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
MI average
32.4

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$29.80
MI average
$27.32

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

37
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,110
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾

It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA.

In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (50.1). Medicare paid an average of $14.44 per fill, versus $17.21 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
MI average
50.1

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$14.44
MI average
$17.21

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

39
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,170
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Combivent Respimat: This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾

This product contains 2 medications: ipratropium and albuterol (also known as salbutamol). Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that the airways open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A combined pharmaceutical preparation of Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate that is used to treat the symptoms of ASTHMA and CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE.

In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Combivent Respimat, about 70% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (18.6). Medicare paid an average of $468.71 per fill, versus $619.06 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
MI average
18.6

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$468.71
MI average
$619.06

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

13
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
390
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Farxiga: Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It helps to lower the risk of death from heart disease and reduces the need of going to a doctor or hospital to treat heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Farxiga, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (40.2). Medicare paid an average of $1,223.27 per fill, versus $940.16 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
MI average
40.2

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$1,223.27
MI average
$940.16

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

29
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
870
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Mirtazapine: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

Mirtazapine works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (42.1). Medicare paid an average of $27.02 per fill, versus $19.56 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
MI average
42.1

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$27.02
MI average
$19.56

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

31
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
930
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (25.2). Medicare paid an average of $5.08 per fill, versus $8.87 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
MI average
25.2

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$5.08
MI average
$8.87

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

12
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
78
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (41.3). Medicare paid an average of $3.62 per fill, versus $2.77 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
MI average
41.3

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$3.62
MI average
$2.77

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

12
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
82
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Ramipril: Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Ramipril is also used to improve survival after a heart attack. It may also be used in high risk patients (such as patients with heart disease/diabetes) to help prevent heart attacks and strokes. This medication may also be used to treat heart failure in patients who have had a recent heart attack. Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A long-acting angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. It is a prodrug that is transformed in the liver to its active metabolite ramiprilat.

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ramipril, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (21.9). Medicare paid an average of $20.48 per fill, versus $13.99 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
MI average
21.9

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$20.48
MI average
$13.99

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

36
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,080
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Temazepam: This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Show more ▾

It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Temazepam belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment. A benzodiazepine that acts as a GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID modulator and anti-anxiety agent.

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Temazepam, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (22.2). Medicare paid an average of $31.59 per fill, versus $12.88 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
MI average
22.2

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$31.59
MI average
$12.88

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

20
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
600
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾

With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. An antithrombotic agent.

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 14% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (86.7). Medicare paid an average of $1,497.66 per fill, versus $945.56 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
MI average
86.7

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$1,497.66
MI average
$945.56

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

32
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
960
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Januvia: Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾

It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES.

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Januvia, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (33.7). Medicare paid an average of $1,587.95 per fill, versus $958.82 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
MI average
33.7

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$1,587.95
MI average
$958.82

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

34.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,030
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Insulin Aspart Flexpen: Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin aspart is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin aspart starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin that has been modified to contain an ASPARTIC ACID instead of a PROLINE at position 38 of the B-chain.

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Insulin Aspart Flexpen, about 61% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (19.7). Medicare paid an average of $500.58 per fill, versus $123.40 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
MI average
19.7

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$500.58
MI average
$123.40

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

12.4
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
343
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾

It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative.

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (29.4). Medicare paid an average of $9.38 per fill, versus $12.38 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
MI average
29.4

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$9.38
MI average
$12.38

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

16
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
437
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Ezetimibe: Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾

Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as "statins" or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks. An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (45.4). Medicare paid an average of $16.33 per fill, versus $24.93 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
MI average
45.4

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$16.33
MI average
$24.93

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

36.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,090
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Bupropion Hcl Sr: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE.

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (23.7). Medicare paid an average of $24.89 per fill, versus $20.81 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
MI average
23.7

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$24.89
MI average
$20.81

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

29
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
870
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Oxybutynin Chloride: Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder). Show more ▾

It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics.

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (24.6). Medicare paid an average of $7.78 per fill, versus $15.58 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
MI average
24.6

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$7.78
MI average
$15.58

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

31.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
915
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Trelegy Ellipta: 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). Show more ▾

Controlling symptoms of breathing problems helps you stay active. This inhaler contains 3 medications: fluticasone, umeclidinium, and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics and vilanterol is a LABA medication. Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Both drugs are also known as bronchodilators. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination products containing both an inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with two asthma-control medications (such as inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden breathing problems occur, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed.

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 19% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (58.2). Medicare paid an average of $742.55 per fill, versus $882.53 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
MI average
58.2

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$742.55
MI average
$882.53

This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication.

13
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
390
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Enalapril Maleate: Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to help prevent people with a certain heart problem (left ventricular dysfunction) from developing heart failure. Enalapril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor that is used to treat HYPERTENSION and HEART FAILURE.

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $22.21 per fill, versus $21.95 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
MI average
24.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$22.21
MI average
$21.95

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

33
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
990
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Bupropion Xl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

It is also be used to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs each year at the same time (for example, during winter). Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE.

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $38.12 per fill, versus $26.37 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
MI average
38.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$38.12
MI average
$26.37

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

27
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
810
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024
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= the 5 medications this provider prescribes most.▲ More than typical≈ Typical▼ Less than typical= prescription volume vs the average MI prescriber of the same medication; volume reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.Green cost= below the MI average cost per fill.

About this data. The prescription history for ANTHONY PANICCIA MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Family Medicine prescribing approach at this St Clair Shores, MI practice.

Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among MI prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.

About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.