DR. EDGAR BROWN MD
Prescription History 1902985708
Family Medicine in Uniontown, AL
What does Dr. Brown prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Brown wrote 288 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Lorazepam, with 66 prescriptions.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Brown prescribes.
Medications 13 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Alabama prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 66 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $2.76 per fill, versus $5.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 59 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 33% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $11.43 per fill, versus $13.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 23 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 24% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $4.77 per fill, versus $6.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 20 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 18% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $807.13 per fill, versus $778.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 16 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 13% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $11.51 per fill, versus $15.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 16 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $15.01 per fill, versus $14.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 14 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 13% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $2.92 per fill, versus $4.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 14 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 7% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (210). Medicare paid $7.88 per fill, versus $12.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 14 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $8.84 per fill, versus $6.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 12 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 7% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $6.00 per fill, versus $6.73 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 14% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $5.01 per fill, versus $4.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 11 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 24% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $9.29 per fill, versus $9.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 22% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $22.25 per fill, versus $16.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Brown’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Brown prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Brown's most prescribed medications were Lorazepam (66), Gabapentin (59) and Clonazepam (23).
How does Dr. Brown's prescribing compare with other Alabama prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Brown prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Alabama prescriber and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Brown prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Alabama prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
