DR. AWAIS ASLAM MD
Prescription History 1972098721
Hospitalist in Fargo, ND
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. AWAIS ASLAM MD, an active Hospitalist specialist practicing in Fargo, ND. Our medical registry currently tracks 35 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,132 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Pantoprazole Sodium, which accounts for 125 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other ND PrescribersVs. ND Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 125 | $8.54▼ below ND avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 125 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $8.54 per fill, versus $13.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 144.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,240 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 83 | $11.93 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2023, this provider wrote 83 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (143). Medicare paid an average of $11.93 per fill, versus $11.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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. 102 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,146 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 69 | $9.91▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 69 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 61% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (113). Medicare paid an average of $9.91 per fill, versus $17.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 79.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,983 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 63 | $340.53▼ below ND avg | ≈ Typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about the same volume as the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $340.53 per fill, versus $696.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 65 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,093 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 49 | $4.95▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about half the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (100). Medicare paid an average of $4.95 per fill, versus $5.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 977 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 48 | $3.87▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about a third of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (118). Medicare paid an average of $3.87 per fill, versus $6.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 916 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 47 | $9.65▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $9.65 per fill, versus $11.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 51.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 913 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Finasteride | 43 | $7.18▼ below ND avg | ≈ Typical |
About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about 81% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $7.18 per fill, versus $15.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 44.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 728 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JantovenWarfarin Sodium | 39 | $7.24 | ≈ Typical |
About Jantoven: 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. Show more ▾ Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a blood thinner, but the more correct term is anticoagulant. It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood. An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Jantoven, about 81% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $7.24 per fill, versus $6.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ND 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 579 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carvedilol | 38 | $3.88▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 73% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $3.88 per fill, versus $9.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 681 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 32 | $12.77▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (76). Medicare paid an average of $12.77 per fill, versus $17.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 32.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 595 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 30 | $5.73▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 60% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $5.73 per fill, versus $12.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 433 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 29 | $4.47▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $4.47 per fill, versus $6.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 701 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 29 | $5.77▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $5.77 per fill, versus $9.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 451 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 27 | $291.42▼ below ND avg | ≈ Typical |
About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about 77% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $291.42 per fill, versus $926.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 378 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 26 | $8.24▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $8.24 per fill, versus $15.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 535 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)Diltiazem Hcl | 26 | $78.43 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd): Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 72% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $78.43 per fill, versus $31.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 559 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cefdinir | 25 | $13.49▼ below ND avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cefdinir: Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Cefdinir, about the same volume as the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $13.49 per fill, versus $19.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 25.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 129 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbidopa-LevodopaCarbidopa/Levodopa | 23 | $13.33▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about a third of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $13.33 per fill, versus $37.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 341 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 22 | $21.39▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about a third of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $21.39 per fill, versus $28.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 518 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 21 | $5.43▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $5.43 per fill, versus $7.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 286 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Baclofen | 21 | $6.45▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about 64% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $6.45 per fill, versus $31.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 295 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 21 | $4.92▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about half the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $4.92 per fill, versus $6.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 22.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate | 20 | $273.66▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Januvia: Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Januvia, about 71% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $273.66 per fill, versus $775.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 280 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 20 | $3.20▼ below ND avg | ≈ 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. A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 87% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $3.20 per fill, versus $6.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 23.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 452 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MyrbetriqMirabegron | 19 | $205.59▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about half the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $205.59 per fill, versus $437.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 270 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 19 | $3.36▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone 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 semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $3.36 per fill, versus $13.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 67 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 17 | $9.23▼ below ND avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 81% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $9.23 per fill, versus $11.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 117 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ErIsosorbide Mononitrate | 17 | $11.51▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Isosorbide Mononitrate Er: Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about a third of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $11.51 per fill, versus $15.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 609 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 15 | $21.38 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clopidogrel: Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about a quarter of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $21.38 per fill, versus $13.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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. 41.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,245 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 15 | $99.35▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Enoxaparin Sodium: Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots. Show more ▾ This helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. This medication helps keep your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the activity of clotting proteins in the blood. Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant, also known as a blood thinner. It is a type of heparin. Conditions which increase your risk of developing blood clots include certain types of surgeries (such as knee/hip replacement, abdominal), long periods of being immobile, certain types of heart attack, and a specific type of chest pain called unstable angina. For some medical conditions, enoxaparin may be used in combination with other blood thinners. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Enoxaparin Sodium, about 60% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $99.35 per fill, versus $151.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 15.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 137 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 14 | $17.42 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $17.42 per fill, versus $16.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Novofine AutocoverPen Needle, Diabetic, Safety | 14 | $89.65▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Novofine Autocover, about half the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $89.65 per fill, versus $93.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 15.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 468 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 13 | $5.86▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 14% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (94). Medicare paid an average of $5.86 per fill, versus $11.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 247 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TrulicityDulaglutide | 13 | $929.41▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trulicity: Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Trulicity, about half the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $929.41 per fill, versus $1,198.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND 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 ND average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. AWAIS ASLAM MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Hospitalist prescribing approach at this Fargo, ND practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among ND prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
