IRENE KIRAGU NP
Prescription History 1891996211
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Chantilly, VA
What does Irene Kiragu prescribe?
In 2024, Irene Kiragu wrote 107 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (amoxicillin/potassium clav), with 16 prescriptions for 16 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Irene Kiragu prescribes.
Medications 8 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Irene Kiragu wrote 16 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.17 per fill, versus $9.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Irene Kiragu wrote 16 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $3.64 per fill, versus $9.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Irene Kiragu wrote 16 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 15% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $4.03 per fill, versus $8.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Irene Kiragu wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1.08 per fill, versus $4.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Irene Kiragu wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $1.61 per fill, versus $2.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Irene Kiragu wrote 12 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 36% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.32 per fill, versus $5.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Irene Kiragu wrote 11 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 17% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $19.76 per fill, versus $26.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Irene Kiragu wrote 11 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 12% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $11.54 per fill, versus $13.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Irene Kiragu’s prescriptions
What does Irene Kiragu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Irene Kiragu's most prescribed medications were Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (16), Atorvastatin Calcium (16) and Losartan Potassium (16).
How does Irene Kiragu's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Irene Kiragu prescribes 8 less often than the typical Virginia prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Irene Kiragu prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Virginia prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
