JOSEPH GLENN HUNSAKER DO
Prescription History 1992449722
Family Medicine in Mcalester, OK
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JOSEPH GLENN HUNSAKER DO, an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in Mcalester, OK. Our medical registry currently tracks 35 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 787 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, which accounts for 52 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 OK PrescribersVs. OK Avg |
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| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 52 | $17.68▼ below OK avg | ≈ Typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. It is a quick-relief drug. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2024, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 77% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (67.9). Medicare paid an average of $17.68 per fill, versus $28.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 52.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,214 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril | 42 | $8.01 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2024, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (129.9). Medicare paid an average of $8.01 per fill, versus $7.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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. 124 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 39 | $7.78▼ below OK avg | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (185.2). Medicare paid an average of $7.78 per fill, versus $14.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 97 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,910 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 37 | $5.14▼ below OK 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 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (139). Medicare paid an average of $5.14 per fill, versus $7.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 86 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 35 | $16.56▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (114.8). Medicare paid an average of $16.56 per fill, versus $16.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 56.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,639 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 35 | $806.47▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than 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 and kidney disease. It helps to lower the risk of death from heart disease and reduces the need of going to a hospital to treat heart failure or kidney disease. It also helps to lower the risk of dialysis in people with kidney disease. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about 61% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (57.7). Medicare paid an average of $806.47 per fill, versus $919.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,500 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 29 | $7.03▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (91.8). Medicare paid an average of $7.03 per fill, versus $16.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 57.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,725 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 29 | $4.97▼ below OK 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 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (112.1). Medicare paid an average of $4.97 per fill, versus $12.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 64.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,935 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Glipizide | 28 | $12.80 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Glipizide: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. 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. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about 74% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (37.7). Medicare paid an average of $12.80 per fill, versus $8.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 27 | $920.51▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ozempic: Semaglutide 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. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide 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 decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. A glucagon-like peptide and GLP-1 agonist used to enhance glycemic control of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS, and for OBESITY MANAGEMENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $920.51 per fill, versus $1,148.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 28.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 798 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prednisone | 27 | $1.16▼ below OK 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 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about half the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (45.6). Medicare paid an average of $1.16 per fill, versus $3.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 248 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 25 | $1,180.62 | ▼ Less than 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. An antithrombotic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (99.4). Medicare paid an average of $1,180.62 per fill, versus $789.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,542 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 25 | $11.89 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. Lisseril is synonymous for HCl; structure. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (48.1). Medicare paid an average of $11.89 per fill, versus $10.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 998 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trelegy ElliptaFluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 24 | $636.15▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trelegy Ellipta: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of breathing problems helps you stay active. This inhaler contains 3 medications: fluticasone, umeclidinium, and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics and vilanterol is a LABA medication. Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Both drugs are also known as bronchodilators. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination products containing both an inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with two asthma-control medications (such as inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden breathing problems occur, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (58.7). Medicare paid an average of $636.15 per fill, versus $823.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 23 | $7.95▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 14% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (164.4). Medicare paid an average of $7.95 per fill, versus $9.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 57.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| MounjaroTirzepatide | 22 | $1,048.29▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mounjaro: Tirzepatide 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. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. An analog of GASTRIC INHIBITORY POLYPEPTIDE and agonist of GLUCOSE-DEPENDENT INSULINOTROPIC POLYPEPTIDE RECEPTOR and GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 RECEPTOR used to enhance glycemic control of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Mounjaro, about half the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (51.9). Medicare paid an average of $1,048.29 per fill, versus $1,228.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 622 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 22 | $12.56▼ below OK 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 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (106.6). Medicare paid an average of $12.56 per fill, versus $14.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 46.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,408 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 20 | $2.98▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metformin Hcl: Metformin 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 patients 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. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (85.1). Medicare paid an average of $2.98 per fill, versus $8.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 45.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,365 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Furosemide | 18 | $4.45▼ below OK 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 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 19% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (94.6). Medicare paid an average of $4.45 per fill, versus $5.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 993 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 17 | $17.47 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ropinirole Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move ("on-off syndrome"). Ropinirole is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). It may improve your sleep by decreasing the urge to move your legs and decreasing uncomfortable/unpleasant feelings in the legs. This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (36.7). Medicare paid an average of $17.47 per fill, versus $17.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 965 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Omeprazole | 17 | $16.21▼ below OK 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 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 16% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (106.8). Medicare paid an average of $16.21 per fill, versus $18.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Spironolactone | 17 | $4.25▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a "water pill" (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (49.1). Medicare paid an average of $4.25 per fill, versus $9.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 17 | $4.49▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rosuvastatin Calcium: Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. 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 to 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. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 15% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (110). Medicare paid an average of $4.49 per fill, versus $23.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 46.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,384 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Carvedilol | 16 | $3.78▼ below OK 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 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (76.8). Medicare paid an average of $3.78 per fill, versus $10.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 860 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 15 | $2.62▼ below OK 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 20% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (75.1). Medicare paid an average of $2.62 per fill, versus $4.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,155 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxepin Hcl | 15 | $9.27▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxepin Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Doxepin 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. A dibenzoxepin tricyclic compound. It displays a range of pharmacological actions including maintaining adrenergic innervation. Its mechanism of action is not fully understood, but it appears to block reuptake of monoaminergic neurotransmitters into presynaptic terminals. It also possesses anticholinergic activity and modulates antagonism of histamine H(1)- and H(2)-receptors. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (27.3). Medicare paid an average of $9.27 per fill, versus $33.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 14 | $14.40▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ Venlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenylethylamine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (34.7). Medicare paid an average of $14.40 per fill, versus $25.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 855 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 14 | $18.93▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also be used to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs each year at the same time (for example, during winter). Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (38.8). Medicare paid an average of $18.93 per fill, versus $24.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Azithromycin | 13 | $2.28▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (36.2). Medicare paid an average of $2.28 per fill, versus $6.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 59 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 13 | $10.37▼ below OK 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. 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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 15% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (89.2). Medicare paid an average of $10.37 per fill, versus $16.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| TrulicityDulaglutide | 13 | $953.92▼ below OK 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. A glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist; GLP-1 immunoglobulin G (IgG4) Fc fusion protein with extended activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Trulicity, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (37.7). Medicare paid an average of $953.92 per fill, versus $1,191.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 13 | $13.92▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. A leukotriene D4 receptor antagonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 17% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (75.3). Medicare paid an average of $13.92 per fill, versus $16.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 31.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 940 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Alendronate Sodium | 12 | $7.31▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (45.5). Medicare paid an average of $7.31 per fill, versus $10.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 896 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 11 | $6.77▼ below OK 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 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 12% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (88.9). Medicare paid an average of $6.77 per fill, versus $17.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 24.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 712 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ezetimibe | 11 | $24.07▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ezetimibe: Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as "statins" or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks. An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (49.4). Medicare paid an average of $24.07 per fill, versus $29.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for JOSEPH GLENN HUNSAKER DO 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 Family Medicine prescribing approach at this Mcalester, OK 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 OK 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.
