PATRICK SYCHAY HONG MD
Prescription History 1902803521
Internal Medicine in Las Vegas, NV
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for PATRICK SYCHAY HONG MD, an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Our medical registry currently tracks 87 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 5,423 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 584 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 NV PrescribersVs. NV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 584 | $10.45▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 584 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (179). Medicare paid an average of $10.45 per fill, versus $11.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 1,636.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 49,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 428 | $4.65▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 428 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (124). Medicare paid an average of $4.65 per fill, versus $7.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 1,158 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 34,708 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 242 | $13.79 | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 242 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (109). Medicare paid an average of $13.79 per fill, versus $10.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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. 685.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 20,560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 210 | $15.37▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 210 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (128). Medicare paid an average of $15.37 per fill, versus $16.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 617.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 18,527 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 195 | $8.18 | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 195 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 2 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (96). Medicare paid an average of $8.18 per fill, versus $7.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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. 525.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 15,737 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 173 | $6.70 | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 173 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (110). Medicare paid an average of $6.70 per fill, versus $6.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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. 465 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 13,950 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 149 | $11.89▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 149 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (96). Medicare paid an average of $11.89 per fill, versus $19.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 417.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,520 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 148 | $3.85▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 148 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $3.85 per fill, versus $5.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 420 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 146 | $15.81▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 146 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (77). Medicare paid an average of $15.81 per fill, versus $18.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 431.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,950 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 123 | $9.57▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 123 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $9.57 per fill, versus $15.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 330 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glipizide ErGlipizide | 107 | $18.49 | ▲ More than typical |
About Glipizide Er: Glipizide 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. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2023, this provider wrote 107 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $18.49 per fill, versus $17.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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. 286.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,563 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 104 | $10.53▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 104 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (81). Medicare paid an average of $10.53 per fill, versus $14.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 293.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,795 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Allopurinol | 101 | $14.94▼ below NV avg | ▲ 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 101 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $14.94 per fill, versus $15.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 299 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,970 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 99 | $13.35▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 99 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $13.35 per fill, versus $19.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 265 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,934 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alendronate Sodium | 99 | $5.74▼ below NV 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 99 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $5.74 per fill, versus $12.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 189 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 94 | $1,036.54 | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 94 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $1,036.54 per fill, versus $881.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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. 163.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,892 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Simvastatin | 91 | $8.25 | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 91 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $8.25 per fill, versus $7.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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. 245.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carvedilol | 89 | $10.30▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 89 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $10.30 per fill, versus $11.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 212.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,370 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 88 | $17.22 | ▲ More than typical |
About Metformin Hcl Er: 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 2023, this provider wrote 88 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $17.22 per fill, versus $8.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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. 242 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 85 | $11.16▼ below NV avg | ≈ 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 85 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (84). Medicare paid an average of $11.16 per fill, versus $23.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 137.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 84 | $15.81 | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 84 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 7.6 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (11). Medicare paid an average of $15.81 per fill, versus $6.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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. 218 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,528 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 80 | $10.19▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 80 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $10.19 per fill, versus $17.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 128 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 72 | $11.38▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. 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. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $11.38 per fill, versus $17.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 162 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,860 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ezetimibe | 70 | $23.84▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 70 Medicare prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $23.84 per fill, versus $50.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 200.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,010 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 69 | $7.62▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 69 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $7.62 per fill, versus $10.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 145 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,334 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 66 | $38.93▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. 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 2023, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $38.93 per fill, versus $50.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 104.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,892 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 65 | $952.60▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
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. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 65 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $952.60 per fill, versus $1,160.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 103.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 64 | $18.03 | ▲ More than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $18.03 per fill, versus $17.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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. 186.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,582 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 59 | $3.99▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $3.99 per fill, versus $8.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 147 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,383 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 57 | $10.28▼ below NV avg | ≈ 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 57 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $10.28 per fill, versus $14.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 83.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,495 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pioglitazone Hcl | 54 | $12.67▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $12.67 per fill, versus $14.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 152 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 51 | $17.72▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $17.72 per fill, versus $27.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 129 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,824 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 49 | $2.76▼ below NV 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 49 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $2.76 per fill, versus $7.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 93 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,790 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glimepiride | 47 | $8.30▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
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. Alkaloids derived from TYRAMINE combined with 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde via a norbelladine pathway, including GALANTAMINE, lycorine and crinine. They are found in the AMARYLLIDACEAE plant family. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $8.30 per fill, versus $9.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 112.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,356 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 46 | $10.12▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 88% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $10.12 per fill, versus $16.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 132.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,980 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 45 | $3.57▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 80% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $3.57 per fill, versus $6.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 114 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 45 | $6.95▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 continue taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication. In 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $6.95 per fill, versus $8.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 121 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pravastatin Sodium | 42 | $13.93▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $13.93 per fill, versus $16.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 126.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 41 | $16.11▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine 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. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $16.11 per fill, versus $23.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 121 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 41 | $8.63▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 69% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $8.63 per fill, versus $13.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 105 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,150 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SymbicortBudesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 39 | $750.23 | ▲ More than typical |
About Symbicort: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It contains 2 medications: budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Formoterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. 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. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as formoterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. See also How to Use section. A pharmaceutical preparation of budesonide and formoterol fumarate that is used as an ANTI-ASTHMATIC AGENT and for the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Symbicort, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $750.23 per fill, versus $585.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atenolol | 37 | $8.12▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Atenolol: Atenolol 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. Atenolol 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 cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Atenolol, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $8.12 per fill, versus $9.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 109 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,270 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 37 | $18.30 | ≈ Typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 82% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $18.30 per fill, versus $16.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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. 111 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 37 | $16.18▼ below NV 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 37 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $16.18 per fill, versus $39.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 73 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,184 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glipizide | 31 | $14.62 | ≈ Typical |
About Glipizide: Glipizide 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. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about 82% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $14.62 per fill, versus $8.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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. 83 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,490 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Valsartan | 27 | $45.74 | ≈ Typical |
About Valsartan: Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. A tetrazole derivative and ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to treat HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Valsartan, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $45.74 per fill, versus $33.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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. 75 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,250 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fenofibrate | 27 | $21.31▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fenofibrate: Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as fibrates. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibrate. 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 agent which reduces both CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES in the blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $21.31 per fill, versus $44.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 75 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,201 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 25 | $830.90 | ≈ Typical |
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-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 76% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $830.90 per fill, versus $690.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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. 59.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,790 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate | 24 | $1,005.14▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Januvia, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $1,005.14 per fill, versus $1,105.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sildenafil Citrate | 24 | $4.31▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Sildenafil Citrate: Sildenafil is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels in your lungs which allows the blood to flow more easily. Decreasing high blood pressure in the lungs allows your heart and lungs to work better and improves your ability to exercise. This medication is not recommended for use in children. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with the doctor. A PHOSPHODIESTERASE TYPE-5 INHIBITOR; VASODILATOR AGENT and UROLOGICAL AGENT that is used in the treatment of ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION and PRIMARY PULMONARY HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Sildenafil Citrate, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $4.31 per fill, versus $20.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 47.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,291 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 24 | $13.22▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. 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 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 60% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $13.22 per fill, versus $15.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nano 2nd Gen Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic | 24 | $75.44▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about 80% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $75.44 per fill, versus $95.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 30.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 830 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TradjentaLinagliptin | 24 | $1,598.15 | ≈ Typical |
About Tradjenta: Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used by 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. Linagliptin 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 purine and quinazoline derivative that functions as an INCRETIN and DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBTOR. It is used as a HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT in the treatment of TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Tradjenta, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $1,598.15 per fill, versus $1,022.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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. 70 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,100 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SynthroidLevothyroxine Sodium | 24 | $83.52▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Synthroid: 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 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Synthroid, about 65% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $83.52 per fill, versus $86.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,500 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clobetasol Propionate | 23 | $27.87▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clobetasol Propionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid. A derivative of PREDNISOLONE with high glucocorticoid activity and low mineralocorticoid activity. Absorbed through the skin faster than FLUOCINONIDE, it is used topically in treatment of PSORIASIS but may cause marked adrenocortical suppression. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $27.87 per fill, versus $63.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Finasteride | 23 | $10.20▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $10.20 per fill, versus $17.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,890 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride | 20 | $17.67▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. 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. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 71% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $17.67 per fill, versus $42.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,542 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 19 | $2.57▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 76% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $2.57 per fill, versus $10.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lovastatin | 19 | $7.84▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lovastatin: Lovastatin 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 fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus. The compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. It inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $7.84 per fill, versus $10.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,645 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 19 | $11.07▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Sumatriptan Succinate: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines/headaches including sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. It does not prevent future migraines/headaches or reduce how often you may get a headache. Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 86% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $11.07 per fill, versus $25.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 30.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 924 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Benazepril Hcl | 19 | $29.66 | ≈ Typical |
About Benazepril Hcl: Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 76% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $29.66 per fill, versus $11.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,710 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 18 | $24.67▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Olmesartan Medoxomil: Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Olmesartan 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 ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to manage HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 69% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $24.67 per fill, versus $26.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 17 | $8.05 | ▼ Less 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $8.05 per fill, versus $5.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 965 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ipratropium Bromide | 17 | $51.75 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ipratropium Bromide: Ipratropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ 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. For preventing symptoms of lung disease, this medication must be used regularly to be effective. Use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) for wheezing or sudden shortness of breath unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Ipratropium does not work as fast as your quick-relief inhaler, but may sometimes be used to relieve symptoms of wheezing or sudden shortness of breath if so prescribed by your doctor. A muscarinic antagonist structurally related to ATROPINE but often considered safer and more effective for inhalation use. It is used for various bronchial disorders, in rhinitis, and as an antiarrhythmic. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $51.75 per fill, versus $47.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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. 20.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 616 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Irbesartan | 17 | $62.87 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Irbesartan: Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Irbesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A spiro compound, biphenyl and tetrazole derivative that acts as an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of HYPERTENSION, and in the treatment of kidney disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Irbesartan, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $62.87 per fill, versus $27.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,530 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azithromycin | 17 | $12.48 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. 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 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $12.48 per fill, versus $8.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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. 23.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 373 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TrulicityDulaglutide | 17 | $1,812.37 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Trulicity, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $1,812.37 per fill, versus $1,472.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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. 29.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 868 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Spironolactone | 16 | $6.92▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $6.92 per fill, versus $14.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 16 | $10.83▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. 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 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $10.83 per fill, versus $14.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 16 | $5.06▼ below NV 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $5.06 per fill, versus $14.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 15 | $1,293.92 | ▼ Less than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about a third of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $1,293.92 per fill, versus $1,015.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Labetalol Hcl | 15 | $56.09 | ≈ Typical |
About Labetalol Hcl: Labetalol 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 both an alpha blocker and beta blocker. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 88% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $56.09 per fill, versus $50.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pramipexole DihydrochloridePramipexole Di-Hcl | 14 | $13.73▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pramipexole Dihydrochloride: Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and can decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 70% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $13.73 per fill, versus $21.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ErIsosorbide Mononitrate | 14 | $22.36 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Isosorbide Mononitrate Er: Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $22.36 per fill, versus $20.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BrilintaTicagrelor | 14 | $971.70 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Brilinta: Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA). Show more ▾ It may also prevent blood clots after certain heart surgeries (such as stent placement). Ticagrelor works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It keeps blood flowing smoothly in your body. An adenosine triphosphate analogue and reversible P2Y12 PURINORECEPTOR antagonist that inhibits ADP-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used for the prevention of THROMBOEMBOLISM by patients with ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME or a history of MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Brilinta, about 61% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $971.70 per fill, versus $771.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 14 | $7.87▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication 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 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about a third of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $7.87 per fill, versus $8.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 38.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,155 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 13 | $7.00▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $7.00 per fill, versus $22.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 367 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Telmisartan | 13 | $72.99 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Telmisartan: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Telmisartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A biphenyl compound and benzimidazole derivative that acts as an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Telmisartan, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $72.99 per fill, versus $50.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 13 | $9.83▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $9.83 per fill, versus $13.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meclizine Hcl | 13 | $7.48▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meclizine Hcl: Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Show more ▾ It may also be used to reduce dizziness and loss of balance (vertigo) caused by inner ear problems. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $7.48 per fill, versus $12.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 13.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 264 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Betamethasone Valerate | 13 | $0.00▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Betamethasone Valerate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Betamethasone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium-strength corticosteroid. The 17-valerate derivative of BETAMETHASONE. It has substantial topical anti-inflammatory activity and relatively low systemic anti-inflammatory activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Betamethasone Valerate, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (23). How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 13 | $8.49▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Paroxetine Hcl: Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $8.49 per fill, versus $16.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nifedipine ErNifedipine | 12 | $31.22▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nifedipine Er: This medication is used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may allow you to exercise more and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. Nifedipine belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication must be taken regularly to be effective. 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. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other possibly safer forms of nifedipine (such as the long-acting tablets). A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $31.22 per fill, versus $55.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 12 | $1,009.34▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about a third of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $1,009.34 per fill, versus $1,462.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 12.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 368 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JanumetSitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl | 12 | $1,330.44 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Janumet: This combination medication 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. This product contains 2 medications. Sitagliptin 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. 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Janumet, about 67% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $1,330.44 per fill, versus $1,061.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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. 27.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 815 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Verapamil ErVerapamil Hcl | 12 | $48.54 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Verapamil Er: Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Verapamil belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Verapamil may also lower your heart rate. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 71% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $48.54 per fill, versus $35.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 | |||
| Pregabalin | 12 | $4.91▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less 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 12 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $4.91 per fill, versus $35.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for PATRICK SYCHAY HONG 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 Las Vegas, NV 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 NV prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
