SANOBER MALIK MD
Prescription History 1891835708
Internal Medicine in Norman, OK
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for SANOBER MALIK MD, an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Norman, OK. Our medical registry currently tracks 41 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,295 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, which accounts for 451 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.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other OK PrescribersVs. OK Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 451 | $51.39▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. Show more ▾ The United States Center for Disease Control provides updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of the world. Discuss the most recent information with your doctor before traveling to areas where malaria occurs. This medication is also used to treat certain auto-immune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). It belongs to a class of medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It can reduce skin problems in lupus and prevent swelling/pain in arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is not recommended for coronavirus infection, also known as COVID-19, unless you are enrolled in a study. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits. A chemotherapeutic agent that acts against erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites. Hydroxychloroquine appears to concentrate in food vacuoles of affected protozoa. It inhibits plasmodial heme polymerase. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p970) In 2023, this provider wrote 451 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 5.6 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (80). Medicare paid an average of $51.39 per fill, versus $79.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 965.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 28,955 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 407 | $6.33 | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 407 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 9.3 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $6.33 per fill, versus $5.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 457.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,863 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MethotrexateMethotrexate Sodium | 396 | $21.44▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Methotrexate: Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) or to control severe psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis that has not responded to other treatments. Show more ▾ It may also be used to control juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and suppressing the immune system. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with more aggressive therapy such as methotrexate helps to reduce further joint damage and to preserve joint function. An antineoplastic antimetabolite with immunosuppressant properties. It is an inhibitor of TETRAHYDROFOLATE DEHYDROGENASE and prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolate, necessary for synthesis of thymidylate, an essential component of DNA. In 2023, this provider wrote 396 Medicare prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 5.7 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $21.44 per fill, versus $36.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 526.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 15,042 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfasalazine | 229 | $16.82▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sulfasalazine: Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis. Show more ▾ This medication does not cure this condition, but it helps decrease symptoms such as fever, stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. After an attack is treated, sulfasalazine is also used to increase the amount of time between attacks. This medication works by reducing irritation and swelling in the large intestines. In addition, delayed-release tablets of sulfasalazine are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Sulfasalazine helps to reduce joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with sulfasalazine helps to reduce/prevent further joint damage so you can do more of your normal daily activities. This medication is used with other drugs, rest, and physical therapy in patients who have not responded to other medications (salicylates, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs). A drug that is used in the management of inflammatory bowel diseases. Its activity is generally considered to lie in its metabolic breakdown product, 5-aminosalicylic acid (see MESALAMINE) released in the colon. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p907) In 2023, this provider wrote 229 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfasalazine, about 5.3 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $16.82 per fill, versus $26.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 280.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Enbrel SureclickEtanercept | 157 | $7,386.99 | ▲ More than typical |
About Enbrel Sureclick: This medication is used alone or in combination with an immunosuppressant (such as methotrexate) to treat certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, and ankylosing spondylitis). Show more ▾ Some brands of this medication are also used to treat a skin condition called psoriasis. These conditions are caused by an overactive immune system (autoimmune disease). The immune system attacks the body's own healthy cells, causing inflammation in the joints and skin. Etanercept controls your body's defensive response by blocking the action of a certain natural substance (TNF) that is used by the immune system. Treatment decreases redness, itching and scaly patches in psoriasis as well as the pain, swelling and stiffness of joints in arthritis. This medication can stop the progression of disease and joint damage, resulting in improved daily functioning and quality of life. This medication treats but does not cure autoimmune diseases. Symptoms usually return within 1 month of stopping the medication. A recombinant version of soluble human TNF receptor fused to an IgG FC fragment that binds specifically to TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR and inhibits its binding with endogenous TNF receptors. It prevents the inflammatory effect of TNF and is used to treat RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 157 Medicare prescriptions for Enbrel Sureclick, about 4.1 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $7,386.99 per fill, versus $7,196.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 157 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,406 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 142 | $8.37▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 142 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $8.37 per fill, versus $9.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 142 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,053 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Humira(Cf) PenAdalimumab | 139 | $7,351.32▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Humira(Cf) Pen: Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain skin disorders (such as plaque-type psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa). It works by blocking a protein (tumor necrosis factor or TNF) found in the body's immune system that causes joint swelling and damage in arthritis as well as red scaly patches in psoriasis. Adalimumab belongs to a class of drugs known as TNF blockers. By reducing joint swelling, this medication helps to reduce further joint damage and preserve joint function. Adalimumab is also used to treat certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) and a certain eye disease (uveitis). A humanized monoclonal antibody that binds specifically to TNF-ALPHA and blocks its interaction with endogenous TNF RECEPTORS to modulate INFLAMMATION. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS; CROHN'S DISEASE and ULCERATIVE COLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 139 Medicare prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about 4 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $7,351.32 per fill, versus $7,832.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 139.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,941 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 124 | $36.63 | ≈ Typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 124 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about the same volume as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (114). Medicare paid an average of $36.63 per fill, versus $22.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 325.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,760 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azathioprine | 118 | $39.43▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Azathioprine: Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant. Show more ▾ It is usually taken along with other medications to allow your new kidney to function normally. Azathioprine is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. In this condition, the body's defense system (immune system) attacks healthy joints. Azathioprine belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by weakening the immune system to help your body accept the new kidney as if it were your own (in the case of an organ transplant) or to prevent further damage to your joints (in the case of rheumatoid arthritis). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of azathioprine, especially when used by children and young adults. An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed) In 2023, this provider wrote 118 Medicare prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 4.1 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $39.43 per fill, versus $73.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 168.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,060 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Actemra ActpenTocilizumab | 85 | $4,452.32 | ▲ More than typical |
About Actemra Actpen: This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults and in children (such as systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis-SJIA, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis-PJIA). Show more ▾ It helps to reduce pain and swelling due to rheumatoid arthritis. Tocilizumab can also be used to treat giant cell arteritis. It helps to reduce swelling in your blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Tocilizumab may also be used to treat a reaction (Cytokine Release Syndrome-CRS) caused by certain cancer treatments. Tocilizumab belongs to a class of drugs known as Interleukin-6 (IL-6) blockers. It works by blocking IL-6, a substance made by the body that causes swelling (inflammation). Tocilizumab is used in combination with a corticosteroid (such as dexamethasone) to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in hospitalized patients who need supplemental oxygen (including patients on a mechanical ventilator). The FDA is allowing tocilizumab to be used to treat coronavirus disease in human studies and for emergency use. Tocilizumab is approved to be used in Canada to treat coronavirus disease. If tocilizumab is used to treat coronavirus disease, more information about the drug is available from the patient information sheet provided by your health care professional. If you are enrolled in a study, information should be provided by the doctor via the Informed Consent Form. In 2023, this provider wrote 85 Medicare prescriptions for Actemra Actpen, about 3 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $4,452.32 per fill, versus $3,585.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 85 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,380 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Allopurinol | 68 | $20.86 | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $20.86 per fill, versus $16.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 166.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,994 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 68 | $17.15▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $17.15 per fill, versus $46.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 68 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,040 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alendronate Sodium | 64 | $9.46▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $9.46 per fill, versus $12.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 129.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,826 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XeljanzTofacitinib Citrate | 60 | $5,740.73 | ▲ More than typical |
About Xeljanz: Tofacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis-pcJIA). Show more ▾ It helps to decrease pain/tenderness/swelling in the joints. Tofacitinib is also used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Xeljanz, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $5,740.73 per fill, versus $5,428.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| KevzaraSarilumab | 58 | $4,523.48 | ▲ More than typical |
About Kevzara: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Show more ▾ It helps to reduce pain and swelling due to rheumatoid arthritis. Sarilumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking Interleukin-6, a substance made by the body that causes swelling (inflammation) in areas affected by rheumatoid arthritis. In 2023, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Kevzara, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $4,523.48 per fill, versus $4,196.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 59.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,682 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Orencia ClickjectAbatacept | 55 | $5,689.56 | ▲ More than typical |
About Orencia Clickject: This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's own defense system (immune system) attacks healthy tissue. Show more ▾ This leads to swelling in the joints, which causes pain and makes it harder to move. Abatacept works by weakening your immune system. This effect helps to slow down joint damage and reduce joint pain and swelling so you can move better. This medication is also used to treat other types of arthritis (such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis). A fusion protein immunoconjugate of the extracellular domain of CTLA4 and the Fc domain of human IgG1. It functions as a T-cell co-stimulation blocker that inhibits TNF-ALPHA and prevents the activation of T-LYMPHOCYTES. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Orencia Clickject, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $5,689.56 per fill, versus $5,490.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,548 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 52 | $4.34▼ below OK avg | ≈ Typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as 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 or pain. 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 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 84% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $4.34 per fill, versus $9.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 114.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 47 | $25.35 | ≈ Typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 85% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $25.35 per fill, versus $15.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 119 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methocarbamol | 47 | $9.05▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Methocarbamol: Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles. A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206) In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $9.05 per fill, versus $15.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 73 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,180 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 44 | $19.76▼ below OK avg | ≈ Typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is 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 may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication 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 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 77% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $19.76 per fill, versus $48.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 112 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Celecoxib | 44 | $29.39▼ below OK avg | ≈ Typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about the same volume as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $29.39 per fill, versus $63.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 116 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Folic Acid | 36 | $4.49▼ below OK avg | ≈ Typical |
About Folic Acid: Folic acid is the man-made form of folate. Show more ▾ Folate is a B-vitamin naturally found in some foods. It is needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells. Folic acid supplements may come in different forms (such as L-methylfolate, levomefolate, methyltetrahydrofolate). They are used to treat or prevent low folate levels. Low folate levels can lead to certain types of anemia. Conditions that can cause low folate levels include poor diet, pregnancy, alcoholism, liver disease, certain stomach/intestinal problems, kidney dialysis, among others. Women of childbearing age should receive adequate amounts of folic acid either through their diet or supplements to prevent infant spinal cord birth defects. A member of the vitamin B family that stimulates the hematopoietic system. It is present in the liver and kidney and is found in mushrooms, spinach, yeast, green leaves, and grasses (POACEAE). Folic acid is used in the treatment and prevention of folate deficiencies and megaloblastic anemia. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Folic Acid, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $4.49 per fill, versus $5.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 82 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,460 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BenlystaBelimumab | 34 | $4,973.09 | ▲ More than typical |
About Benlysta: This medication is used with other medications to treat certain types of lupus. Show more ▾ Belimumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by decreasing the effect of a certain protein that is increased in people with active lupus. This may help decrease some of the symptoms of lupus. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Benlysta, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $4,973.09 per fill, versus $4,233.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 952 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 31 | $10.65 | ≈ Typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about the same volume as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $10.65 per fill, versus $9.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 189 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Xeljanz XrTofacitinib Citrate | 31 | $5,953.50 | ≈ Typical |
About Xeljanz Xr: Tofacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis-pcJIA). Show more ▾ It helps to decrease pain/tenderness/swelling in the joints. Tofacitinib is also used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Xeljanz Xr, about the same volume as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $5,953.50 per fill, versus $5,607.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill 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 2023 | |||
| RinvoqUpadacitinib | 30 | $6,570.86 | ≈ Typical |
About Rinvoq: Upadacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis). Show more ▾ It helps decrease pain, tenderness, and swelling in the joints. Upadacitinib is also used to treat a skin condition called atopic dermatitis. It reduces swelling, itching, and redness in the skin. This medication may also be used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Rinvoq, about the same volume as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $6,570.86 per fill, versus $6,142.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfasalazine DrSulfasalazine | 27 | $33.52▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sulfasalazine Dr: Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis. Show more ▾ This medication does not cure this condition, but it helps decrease symptoms such as fever, stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. After an attack is treated, sulfasalazine is also used to increase the amount of time between attacks. This medication works by reducing irritation and swelling in the large intestines. In addition, delayed-release tablets of sulfasalazine are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Sulfasalazine helps to reduce joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with sulfasalazine helps to reduce/prevent further joint damage so you can do more of your normal daily activities. This medication is used with other drugs, rest, and physical therapy in patients who have not responded to other medications (salicylates, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs). A drug that is used in the management of inflammatory bowel diseases. Its activity is generally considered to lie in its metabolic breakdown product, 5-aminosalicylic acid (see MESALAMINE) released in the colon. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p907) In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfasalazine Dr, about 68% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $33.52 per fill, versus $49.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 27 | $6.63▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 61% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $6.63 per fill, versus $17.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,770 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ActemraTocilizumab | 27 | $4,483.79 | ▲ More than typical |
About Actemra: This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults and in children (such as systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis-SJIA, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis-PJIA). Show more ▾ It helps to reduce pain and swelling due to rheumatoid arthritis. Tocilizumab can also be used to treat giant cell arteritis. It helps to reduce swelling in your blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Tocilizumab may also be used to treat a reaction (Cytokine Release Syndrome-CRS) caused by certain cancer treatments. Tocilizumab belongs to a class of drugs known as Interleukin-6 (IL-6) blockers. It works by blocking IL-6, a substance made by the body that causes swelling (inflammation). Tocilizumab is used in combination with a corticosteroid (such as dexamethasone) to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in hospitalized patients who need supplemental oxygen (including patients on a mechanical ventilator). The FDA is allowing tocilizumab to be used to treat coronavirus disease in human studies and for emergency use. Tocilizumab is approved to be used in Canada to treat coronavirus disease. If tocilizumab is used to treat coronavirus disease, more information about the drug is available from the patient information sheet provided by your health care professional. If you are enrolled in a study, information should be provided by the doctor via the Informed Consent Form. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Actemra, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $4,483.79 per fill, versus $2,901.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 756 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ForteoTeriparatide | 26 | $5,602.30 | ▲ More than typical |
About Forteo: Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures. Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural hormone in your body (parathyroid hormone). It works by increasing bone mass and strength. This effect helps to decrease the risk of getting a fracture. This medication is not recommended for use in children or young adults whose bones are still growing. A polypeptide that consists of the 1-34 amino-acid fragment of human PARATHYROID HORMONE, the biologically active N-terminal region. The acetate form is given by intravenous infusion in the differential diagnosis of HYPOPARATHYROIDISM and PSEUDOHYPOPARATHYROIDISM. (Reynolds JEF(Ed): Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia (electronic version). Micromedex, Inc, Englewood, CO, 1995) In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Forteo, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $5,602.30 per fill, versus $4,254.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 972 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Leflunomide | 21 | $28.16▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Leflunomide: This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's defense system (immune system) fails to recognize the body as itself and attacks the healthy tissues around the joints. Show more ▾ Leflunomide helps to reduce the joint damage/pain/swelling and helps you to move better. It works by weakening your immune system and decreasing swelling (inflammation). An isoxazole derivative that inhibits dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, the fourth enzyme in the pyrimidine biosynthetic pathway. It is used an immunosuppressive agent in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS and PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Leflunomide, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $28.16 per fill, versus $100.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Humira PenAdalimumab | 20 | $7,127.44▼ below OK avg | ≈ Typical |
About Humira Pen: Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain skin disorders (such as plaque-type psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa). It works by blocking a protein (tumor necrosis factor or TNF) found in the body's immune system that causes joint swelling and damage in arthritis as well as red scaly patches in psoriasis. Adalimumab belongs to a class of drugs known as TNF blockers. By reducing joint swelling, this medication helps to reduce further joint damage and preserve joint function. Adalimumab is also used to treat certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) and a certain eye disease (uveitis). A humanized monoclonal antibody that binds specifically to TNF-ALPHA and blocks its interaction with endogenous TNF RECEPTORS to modulate INFLAMMATION. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS; CROHN'S DISEASE and ULCERATIVE COLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Humira Pen, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $7,127.44 per fill, versus $7,612.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 18 | $25.44 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 62% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $25.44 per fill, versus $23.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,500 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SimponiGolimumab | 17 | $6,336.27▼ below OK avg | ≈ Typical |
About Simponi: This medication is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, and ankylosing spondylitis). Show more ▾ It works by blocking a protein (tumor necrosis factor or TNF) found in the body's immune system that causes joint swelling and damage. By reducing joint swelling, the medication helps to reduce further joint damage and preserve joint function. Depending on the type of arthritis that is being treated, this drug may be used alone or in combination with another drug called methotrexate. This medication is also used to treat a certain bowel condition (ulcerative colitis). It is used to help lessen symptoms of moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (such as abdominal pain/cramping, diarrhea, bloody stools). In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Simponi, about the same volume as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $6,336.27 per fill, versus $7,258.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 17 | $12.29▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 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. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $12.29 per fill, versus $26.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 28.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 861 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Vitamin D2Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) | 16 | $8.38 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vitamin D2: Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus. Show more ▾ Having the right amount of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus is important for building and keeping strong bones. Vitamin D is used to treat and prevent bone disorders (such as rickets, osteomalacia). Vitamin D is made by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight. Sunscreen, protective clothing, limited exposure to sunlight, dark skin, and age may prevent getting enough vitamin D from the sun. Vitamin D with calcium is used to treat or prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). Vitamin D is also used with other medications to treat low levels of calcium or phosphate caused by certain disorders (such as hypoparathyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism, familial hypophosphatemia). It may be used in kidney disease to keep calcium levels normal and allow normal bone growth. Vitamin D drops (or other supplements) are given to breast-fed infants because breast milk usually has low levels of vitamin D. Derivatives of ERGOSTEROL formed by ULTRAVIOLET RAYS breaking of the C9-C10 bond. They differ from CHOLECALCIFEROL in having a double bond between C22 and C23 and a methyl group at C24. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 64% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $8.38 per fill, versus $7.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 958 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pilocarpine Hcl | 15 | $90.19▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pilocarpine Hcl: This medication is used to treat symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome) or from saliva gland damage due to radiation treatments of the head/neck for cancer. Show more ▾ Pilocarpine belongs to a class of drugs known as cholinergic agonists. It works by stimulating certain nerves to increase the amount of saliva you produce, making it easier and more comfortable to speak and swallow. A slowly hydrolyzed muscarinic agonist with no nicotinic effects. Pilocarpine is used as a miotic and in the treatment of glaucoma. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about 71% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $90.19 per fill, versus $94.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 13 | $51.33▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mycophenolate Mofetil: Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. Compound derived from Penicillium stoloniferum and related species. It blocks de novo biosynthesis of purine nucleotides by inhibition of the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMP DEHYDROGENASE). Mycophenolic acid exerts selective effects on the immune system in which it prevents the proliferation of T-CELLS, LYMPHOCYTES, and the formation of antibodies from B-CELLS. It may also inhibit recruitment of LEUKOCYTES to sites of INFLAMMATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about half the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $51.33 per fill, versus $138.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Etodolac | 12 | $64.65 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Etodolac: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Etodolac is used to relieve pain from various conditions. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. 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. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor with potent analgesic and anti-arthritic properties. It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of OSTEOARTHRITIS; RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS; and in the alleviation of postoperative pain (PAIN, POSTOPERATIVE). In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Etodolac, about half the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $64.65 per fill, versus $55.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill 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 2023 | |||
| OlumiantBaricitinib | 11 | $2,805.54▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Olumiant: Baricitinib is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Show more ▾ It helps decrease pain, tenderness, and swelling in the joints. It is also used to treat a certain immune disorder which causes hair loss (alopecia areata). In the US, baricitinib is also being used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19). It is used in certain patients in the hospital who need supplemental oxygen (including patients on a mechanical ventilator). In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Olumiant, about 73% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $2,805.54 per fill, versus $3,307.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Baclofen | 11 | $13.64▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $13.64 per fill, versus $28.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OK average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for SANOBER MALIK MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, 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 Internal Medicine prescribing approach at this Norman, OK 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 volume among OK prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
