CHRISTOPHER SHIGERU FUKUDA MD
Prescription History 1922089721
Urology in Great Falls, MT
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for CHRISTOPHER SHIGERU FUKUDA MD, an active Urology specialist practicing in Great Falls, MT. Our medical registry currently tracks 22 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,280 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Tamsulosin Hcl, which accounts for 959 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other MT PrescribersVs. MT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 959 | $16.73 | ▲ More than typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 959 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 12 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (77.2). Medicare paid an average of $16.73 per fill, versus $14.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 2,245.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 66,593 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Finasteride | 283 | $10.19▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 283 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about 6.3 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (44.9). Medicare paid an average of $10.19 per fill, versus $11.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MT average for this medication. 653.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 19,222 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| MyrbetriqMirabegron | 172 | $639.26 | ▲ More than typical |
About Myrbetriq: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity. A beta3-adrenergic receptor agonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 172 Medicare prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 4.7 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (36.3). Medicare paid an average of $639.26 per fill, versus $565.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 244.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,256 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride | 116 | $23.36 | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2024, this provider wrote 116 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (31.1). Medicare paid an average of $23.36 per fill, versus $18.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 194 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,217 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 111 | $2.21▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2024, this provider wrote 111 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 5.2 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (21.2). Medicare paid an average of $2.21 per fill, versus $4.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MT average for this medication. 111 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 634 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 90 | $2.99▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2024, this provider wrote 90 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 3.8 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (23.5). Medicare paid an average of $2.99 per fill, versus $7.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MT average for this medication. 90 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 349 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Allopurinol | 81 | $10.71 | ▲ More than typical |
About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. In 2024, this provider wrote 81 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (46.8). Medicare paid an average of $10.71 per fill, versus $9.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 190.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,668 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 68 | $9.14▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride: Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder). Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. In 2024, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (27.4). Medicare paid an average of $9.14 per fill, versus $12.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MT average for this medication. 105.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,263 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 64 | $1.04▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2024, this provider wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (45.4). Medicare paid an average of $1.04 per fill, versus $6.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MT average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 151 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Solifenacin Succinate | 59 | $13.43▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Solifenacin Succinate: Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾ By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, solifenacin improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics. A quinuclidine and tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative and selective M3 MUSCARINIC ANTAGONIST. It is used as a UROLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE. In 2024, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (26.7). Medicare paid an average of $13.43 per fill, versus $33.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MT average for this medication. 79 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,120 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dutasteride | 50 | $45.30 | ▲ More than typical |
About Dutasteride: This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the size of the enlarged prostate. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). It may also reduce the need for surgery to treat BPH. Dutasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. This medication should not be used by women or children. A 5-ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR that is reported to inhibit both type-1 and type2 isoforms of the enzyme and is used to treat BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Dutasteride, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (22.9). Medicare paid an average of $45.30 per fill, versus $27.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 111 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Imipramine Hcl | 37 | $12.30▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Imipramine Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat nighttime bed-wetting (enuresis) in children. Imipramine belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. For bed-wetting, this medication may work by blocking the effect of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) on the bladder. The prototypical tricyclic antidepressant. It has been used in major depression, dysthymia, bipolar depression, attention-deficit disorders, agoraphobia, and panic disorders. It has less sedative effect than some other members of this therapeutic group. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Imipramine Hcl, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $12.30 per fill, versus $13.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MT average for this medication. 88.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tolterodine Tartrate ErTolterodine Tartrate | 31 | $83.68 | ▲ More than typical |
About Tolterodine Tartrate Er: This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾ By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, tolterodine improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics. An ANTIMUSCARINIC AGENT selective for the MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS of the BLADDER that is used in the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE and URINARY URGE INCONTINENCE. In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Tolterodine Tartrate Er, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (18.6). Medicare paid an average of $83.68 per fill, versus $75.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 40.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,180 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Alfuzosin Hcl ErAlfuzosin Hcl | 27 | $16.96▼ below MT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Alfuzosin Hcl Er: Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Alfuzosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about 89% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (30.3). Medicare paid an average of $16.96 per fill, versus $17.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MT average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,324 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 25 | $1.75▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/"water pills." It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about a third of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (61.4). Medicare paid an average of $1.75 per fill, versus $3.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MT average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,449 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fesoterodine Fumarate ErFesoterodine Fumarate | 20 | $86.73 | ▲ More than typical |
About Fesoterodine Fumarate Er: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, fesoterodine improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics. A muscarinic antagonist for treatment of overactive bladder. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Fesoterodine Fumarate Er, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (15.1). Medicare paid an average of $86.73 per fill, versus $75.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 456 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trospium Chloride | 18 | $49.67▼ below MT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Trospium Chloride: This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾ By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, trospium improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. Trospium belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. It is also known as an antimuscarinic. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Trospium Chloride, about 75% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $49.67 per fill, versus $51.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MT average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Acetaminophen-CodeineAcetaminophen With Codeine | 17 | $2.18▼ below MT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Acetaminophen-Codeine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 76% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (22.3). Medicare paid an average of $2.18 per fill, versus $19.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MT average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 35 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mupirocin | 15 | $7.79▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $7.79 per fill, versus $8.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MT average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 165 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Potassium Citrate ErPotassium Citrate | 13 | $214.75 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Potassium Citrate Er: This medication is used to make the urine less acidic. Show more ▾ This effect helps the kidneys get rid of uric acid, thereby helping to prevent gout and kidney stones. This medication can also prevent and treat certain metabolic problems (acidosis) caused by kidney disease. Citric acid and citrate salts (which contain potassium and sodium) belong to a class of drugs known as urinary alkalinizers. If you have a condition that requires you to limit your intake of potassium and sodium, your doctor may direct you to take a product that is lower in potassium and sodium. A powder that dissolves in water, which is administered orally, and is used as a diuretic, expectorant, systemic alkalizer, and electrolyte replenisher. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (26.9). Medicare paid an average of $214.75 per fill, versus $86.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 12 | $9.12▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Pamoate: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $9.12 per fill, versus $10.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MT average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trospium Chloride ErTrospium Chloride | 12 | $152.95 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trospium Chloride Er: This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾ By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, trospium improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. Trospium belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. It is also known as an antimuscarinic. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Trospium Chloride Er, about 63% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (19.2). Medicare paid an average of $152.95 per fill, versus $145.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for CHRISTOPHER SHIGERU FUKUDA MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Urology prescribing approach at this Great Falls, MT practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among MT prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
