OMAGBEMI ALEX BUWA MD
Prescription History 1922597871
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Columbia, MO
What does Dr. Buwa prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Buwa wrote 985 Medicare prescriptions for 26 medications. The most prescribed was Trazodone Hcl, with 96 prescriptions for 17 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. Buwa prescribes.
Medications 26 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 Missouri prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 96 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $3.19 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 61 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $11.70 per fill, versus $17.80 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 59 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.60 per fill, versus $13.12 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 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 59 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 85% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $10.83 per fill, versus $16.57 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 57 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 78% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $12.69 per fill, versus $21.77 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 53 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $9.86 per fill, versus $21.98 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 52 prescriptions for Clozapine, about 82% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $55.02 per fill, versus $69.85 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 51 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $14.96 per fill, versus $60.37 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 50 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $3.19 per fill, versus $9.54 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 medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 47 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $11.50 per fill, versus $13.90 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 47 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $9.25 per fill, versus $15.82 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 46 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $4.62 per fill, versus $8.52 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 42 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.67 per fill, versus $15.33 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, manic phase of bipolar disorder, severe behavioral problems in children).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 40 prescriptions for Chlorpromazine Hcl, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $151.60 per fill, versus $206.53 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 40 prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $32.05 per fill, versus $172.40 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 29 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $3.55 per fill, versus $7.86 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 26 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.93 per fill, versus $21.58 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 22 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $31.95 per fill, versus $38.12 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 18 prescriptions for Vraylar, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,592.49 per fill, versus $1,383.90 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
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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 16 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 25% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $12.24 per fill, versus $12.46 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 16 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 36% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $6.00 per fill, versus $31.01 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 13 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 35% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.02 per fill, versus $7.07 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 12 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $7.78 per fill, versus $29.12 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 medication is used to prevent people who have been addicted to certain drugs (opiates) from taking them again.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 11 prescriptions for Naltrexone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $39.54 per fill, versus $44.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 11 prescriptions for Perphenazine, about 38% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $72.84 per fill, versus $57.26 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Buwa wrote 11 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 18% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $9.82 per fill, versus $7.06 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. Buwa’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Buwa prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Buwa's most prescribed medications were Trazodone Hcl (96), Mirtazapine (61) and Lamotrigine (59).
How does Dr. Buwa's prescribing compare with other Missouri prescribers?
Of the 26 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Buwa prescribes 2 more often than the typical Missouri prescriber, 12 about as often and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Buwa 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 Missouri 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.
