NICOLE M ALU DO
Prescription History 1992779136
Family Medicine in Salisbury, MD
What does Dr. Alu prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Alu wrote 230 Medicare prescriptions for 15 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 35 prescriptions for 16 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Alu prescribes.
Medications 15 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Maryland prescribers.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Alu wrote 35 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 21% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (167). Medicare paid $9.47 per fill, versus $12.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Alu wrote 23 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 33% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $22.43 per fill, versus $15.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Alu wrote 20 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 15% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $2.43 per fill, versus $8.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Alu wrote 16 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $4.60 per fill, versus $11.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Alu wrote 15 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 20% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $650.08 per fill, versus $934.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Alu wrote 14 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 22% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $2.49 per fill, versus $5.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Alu wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 31% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $15.12 per fill, versus $16.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Alu wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $14.76 per fill, versus $15.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Alu wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $2.91 per fill, versus $13.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Alu wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 14% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $5.16 per fill, versus $8.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Alu wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 12% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $6.98 per fill, versus $11.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Alu wrote 12 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 27% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $2.93 per fill, versus $15.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Alu wrote 11 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 21% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $23.73 per fill, versus $29.94 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Alu wrote 11 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $25.45 per fill, versus $22.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Alu wrote 11 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $6.13 per fill, versus $10.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Alu’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Alu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Alu's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (35), Gabapentin (23) and Amlodipine Besylate (20).
How does Dr. Alu's prescribing compare with other Maryland prescribers?
Of the 15 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Alu prescribes 15 less often than the typical Maryland prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Alu prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Maryland prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
