DR. RUSSELL SAMOFAL D.P.M.
Prescription History 1982968517
Podiatrist in Wayne, NJ
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. RUSSELL SAMOFAL D.P.M., an active Podiatrist specialist practicing in Wayne, NJ. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 254 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ketoconazole, which accounts for 146 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 NJ PrescribersVs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 146 | $23.74 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ketoconazole: Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients. In 2024, this provider wrote 146 Medicare prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $23.74 per fill, versus $20.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ 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. 146 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,214 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| CiclopiroxCiclopirox Olamine | 54 | $17.97▼ below NJ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ciclopirox: This medication is used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Ciclopirox is an antifungal medication that works by stopping the growth of fungus. A cyclohexane and pyridinone derivative that is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and nails, and for treatment of VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS. In 2024, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about the same volume as the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (54.1). Medicare paid an average of $17.97 per fill, versus $25.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,303 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ammonium Lactate | 34 | $24.22 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ammonium Lactate: This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions. Show more ▾ This medication works by increasing the moisture in the skin. A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed) In 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 64% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $24.22 per fill, versus $21.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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. 35.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,023 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 20 | $14.44▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (54.2). Medicare paid an average of $14.44 per fill, versus $126.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 555 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. RUSSELL SAMOFAL D.P.M. 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 Podiatrist prescribing approach at this Wayne, NJ 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 NJ 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.
