DR. DAVID G FAGAN M.D.
Prescription History 1912929068
Family Medicine in Valley, AL
What does Dr. Fagan prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Fagan wrote 17,236 Medicare prescriptions for 180 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 729 prescriptions for 197 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Fagan prescribes.
Medications 180 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 729 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $5.80 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
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.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 646 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 4.9 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (132). Medicare paid $14.02 per fill, versus $18.12 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 642 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (169). Medicare paid $16.48 per fill, versus $18.38 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. Fagan wrote 556 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (210). Medicare paid $10.72 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 534 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $9.59 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 521 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 4.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $7.69 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 426 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $14.42 per fill, versus $12.18 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 353 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $10.80 per fill, versus $12.19 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 342 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $6.12 per fill, versus $7.90 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 341 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $16.97 per fill, versus $15.78 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 340 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $9.40 per fill, versus $9.38 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 327 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $5.43 per fill, versus $7.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 321 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $12.52 per fill, versus $11.68 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. Fagan wrote 317 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $10.74 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 309 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 6.8 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $7.38 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 308 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $13.60 per fill, versus $15.24 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. Fagan wrote 302 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $3.42 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. Fagan wrote 288 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $738.76 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 269 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $4.09 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
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.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 264 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $9.51 per fill, versus $9.70 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 262 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $5.54 per fill, versus $4.96 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
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).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 259 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $11.10 per fill, versus $12.08 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. Fagan wrote 250 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $14.50 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 240 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $4.06 per fill, versus $4.83 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 240 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $25.47 per fill, versus $19.16 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 225 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $8.62 per fill, versus $8.97 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. Fagan wrote 216 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $3.83 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 189 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $12.53 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.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 183 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $11.85 per fill, versus $11.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 173 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $33.35 per fill, versus $27.96 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 169 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $145.36 per fill, versus $129.93 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 168 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $10.80 per fill, versus $15.29 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 164 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $953.50 per fill, versus $950.44 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 163 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $9.00 per fill, versus $15.92 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 151 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $856.66 per fill, versus $801.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 137 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $6.64 per fill, versus $4.18 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 depression.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 137 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $7.16 per fill, versus $9.51 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 135 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $23.93 per fill, versus $17.60 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 125 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $16.47 per fill, versus $11.49 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 depression.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 119 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $25.27 per fill, versus $27.27 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 anxiety.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 119 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.25 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 113 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $18.88 per fill, versus $11.84 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 106 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $958.56 per fill, versus $1,205.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 105 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $14.15 per fill, versus $26.32 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 depression.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 104 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $5.76 per fill, versus $7.61 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. Fagan wrote 104 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $47.52 per fill, versus $45.55 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 103 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $1,166.21 per fill, versus $1,210.86 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 103 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $24.37 per fill, versus $32.72 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
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.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 102 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $16.61 per fill, versus $18.93 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 97 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $3.15 per fill, versus $8.47 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 95 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $60.98 per fill, versus $29.93 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 95 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $4.04 per fill, versus $6.42 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 91 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $17.41 per fill, versus $30.15 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 88 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $23.37 per fill, versus $15.84 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 80 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $5.36 per fill, versus $6.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 79 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 85% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $16.25 per fill, versus $12.79 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 78 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $880.91 per fill, versus $855.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 76 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $20.23 per fill, versus $23.12 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 76 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $40.73 per fill, versus $30.37 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 72 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $7.55 per fill, versus $9.26 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 71 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $7.14 per fill, versus $10.88 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 70 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $10.24 per fill, versus $10.82 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 65 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.55 per fill, versus $11.31 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 64 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $21.40 per fill, versus $14.13 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 a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 64 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $20.73 per fill, versus $17.91 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 prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 62 prescriptions for Colchicine, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $38.84 per fill, versus $56.08 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 62 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $12.03 per fill, versus $10.91 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 certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 61 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $40.98 per fill, versus $24.29 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
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.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 61 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $8.28 per fill, versus $15.40 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 prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 58 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $12.44 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 57 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $11.42 per fill, versus $14.72 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
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.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 56 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $11.11 per fill, versus $11.30 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 product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 55 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $10.22 per fill, versus $23.20 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
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 54 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $25.14 per fill, versus $35.65 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 53 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $22.38 per fill, versus $24.31 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 53 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $20.61 per fill, versus $26.47 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 53 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $12.07 per fill, versus $18.02 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 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).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 53 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $320.02 per fill, versus $294.77 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 51 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $4.45 per fill, versus $8.25 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 51 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $43.47 per fill, versus $24.35 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 50 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $12.23 per fill, versus $8.98 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 48 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 85% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $14.80 per fill, versus $21.31 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 depression.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 47 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $20.48 per fill, versus $16.52 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 46 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $9.87 per fill, versus $14.27 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 46 prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $111.97 per fill, versus $241.19 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 45 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $11.80 per fill, versus $11.24 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 45 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $57.24 per fill, versus $76.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 44 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $12.29 per fill, versus $16.04 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 44 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.84 per fill, versus $9.76 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 44 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 75% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $41.70 per fill, versus $29.11 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 42 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $35.64 per fill, versus $32.47 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 41 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 87% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.15 per fill, versus $9.47 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
Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 40 prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $57.97 per fill, versus $48.79 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 39 prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $53.52 per fill, versus $45.01 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 a hormone.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 38 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 73% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $18.73 per fill, versus $42.91 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 skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 38 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $25.77 per fill, versus $58.47 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 37 prescriptions for Trulicity, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1,066.16 per fill, versus $1,201.01 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 Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 35 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $11.85 per fill, versus $15.40 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 35 prescriptions for Torsemide, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $9.53 per fill, versus $16.99 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 34 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $11.54 per fill, versus $20.66 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 33 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $9.14 per fill, versus $20.28 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 anxiety.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 32 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $11.39 per fill, versus $13.93 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 32 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $29.61 per fill, versus $26.44 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 32 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 74% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $5.37 per fill, versus $8.64 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. Fagan wrote 30 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.38 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 29 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 69% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $3.70 per fill, versus $7.73 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 29 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 72% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $27.60 per fill, versus $56.42 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 29 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $5.59 per fill, versus $6.16 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 29 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 28% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $20.78 per fill, versus $27.55 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 28 prescriptions for Nystatin, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $14.32 per fill, versus $16.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 28 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 73% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $25.86 per fill, versus $26.28 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 prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 27 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 72% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $388.00 per fill, versus $490.92 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 27 prescriptions for Etodolac, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $46.12 per fill, versus $40.72 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
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 25 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about 80% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $19.32 per fill, versus $24.80 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 25 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 75% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.66 per fill, versus $9.40 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
Combination isophane/regular insulin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 24 prescriptions for Humulin 70-30, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $98.27 per fill, versus $127.07 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 24 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $10.56 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 control seizures.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 23 prescriptions for Primidone, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $37.48 per fill, versus $23.86 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 23 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $34.80 per fill, versus $45.35 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 in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 23 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $26.01 per fill, versus $32.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 23 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $882.46 per fill, versus $833.46 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 22 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $24.78 per fill, versus $13.14 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 22 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.46 per fill, versus $15.83 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 21 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $431.49 per fill, versus $392.31 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 21 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $22.41 per fill, versus $29.33 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 21 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 70% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.88 per fill, versus $5.54 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 20 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about 65% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $94.03 per fill, versus $237.52 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 20 prescriptions for Metolazone, about 75% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $34.03 per fill, versus $20.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 20 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about 69% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $56.62 per fill, versus $95.61 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
Tenofovir is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 20 prescriptions for Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $44.53 per fill, versus $107.32 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 20 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $7.51 per fill, versus $11.00 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. Fagan wrote 20 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $12.99 per fill, versus $9.67 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 20 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 75% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $26.23 per fill, versus $40.95 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 19 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 40% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $31.72 per fill, versus $71.54 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
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 18 prescriptions for Entresto, about 26% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $1,207.98 per fill, versus $937.25 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 18 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $12.34 per fill, versus $24.55 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 improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs/arms (intermittent claudication due to occlusive artery disease).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 18 prescriptions for Pentoxifylline, about 61% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $14.83 per fill, versus $32.53 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 18 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $10.85 per fill, versus $17.26 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 17 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $40.63 per fill, versus $32.60 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 17 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 26% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $29.46 per fill, versus $32.90 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 17 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 26% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $11.58 per fill, versus $30.14 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 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).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 66% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $277.36 per fill, versus $164.88 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
Indomethacin is used to relieve pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, gout, bursitis, and tendonitis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 17 prescriptions for Indomethacin, about 79% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $14.08 per fill, versus $12.53 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 17 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.34 per fill, versus $8.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This vaccine is used to prevent infection by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 16 prescriptions for Arexvy, about 15% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $302.62 per fill, versus $274.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 16 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 34% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.38 per fill, versus $6.63 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 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).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 16 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about 72% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $206.15 per fill, versus $247.23 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 16 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.02 per fill, versus $7.50 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 along with a proper diet and exercise to lower cholesterol in people with high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 16 prescriptions for Colesevelam Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $135.62 per fill, versus $166.18 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 16 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.56 per fill, versus $37.22 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 relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 16 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 40% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $30.01 per fill, versus $14.44 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
Varenicline is used by adults to help stop smoking.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 16 prescriptions for Varenicline Tartrate, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $138.21 per fill, versus $225.72 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 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).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 15 prescriptions for Breyna, about 76% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $204.10 per fill, versus $215.41 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 combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 15 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15.89 per fill, versus $22.46 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 prevent chest pain (angina) in people with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 15 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin Patch, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $14.30 per fill, versus $39.80 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
Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 14 prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $76.25 per fill, versus $43.98 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 14 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 37% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $48.80 per fill, versus $31.51 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 14 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 25% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $15.95 per fill, versus $21.21 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
Insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 14 prescriptions for Novolog Mix 70-30 Flexpen, about 63% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $424.90 per fill, versus $246.06 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
This vaccine is used by adults to prevent zoster (shingles).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 14 prescriptions for Shingrix, about 13% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $210.82 per fill, versus $192.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 14 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Short Pen Needle, about 72% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $67.59 per fill, versus $84.48 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 13 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 24% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $7.30 per fill, versus $15.35 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 13 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 33% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $622.21 per fill, versus $749.34 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
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 13 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $15.71 per fill, versus $17.91 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 (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 13 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $44.46 per fill, versus $28.14 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 12 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 18% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $9.57 per fill, versus $13.19 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 12 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about 37% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $231.30 per fill, versus $106.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 12 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 26% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $13.83 per fill, versus $27.33 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 12 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $178.36 per fill, versus $87.35 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 12 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 39% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.17 per fill, versus $14.43 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 combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 12 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 60% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $37.14 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 12 prescriptions for Repatha Syringe, about 66% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $546.37 per fill, versus $698.76 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 12 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about 40% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $496.05 per fill, versus $640.66 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 31% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $10.97 per fill, versus $12.13 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 seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 11 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 23% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $110.24 per fill, versus $43.52 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 11 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 28% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $32.87 per fill, versus $34.88 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 11 prescriptions for Lantus, about 33% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $203.15 per fill, versus $102.07 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
Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 11 prescriptions for Phenytoin Sodium Extended, about 41% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $59.22 per fill, versus $28.79 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
Pitavastatin 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. Fagan wrote 11 prescriptions for Pitavastatin Calcium, about 65% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $165.88 per fill, versus $243.71 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Fagan wrote 11 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about 41% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $984.35 per fill, versus $1,413.28 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. Fagan’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Fagan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Fagan's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (729), Rosuvastatin Calcium (646) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (642).
How does Dr. Fagan's prescribing compare with other Alabama prescribers?
Of the 180 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Fagan prescribes 75 more often than the typical Alabama prescriber, 37 about as often and 68 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Fagan 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.
