SANJIV ANAND M.D, M.S
Prescription History 1992991921
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in South Salt Lake, UT
What does Dr. Anand prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Anand wrote 155 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 38 prescriptions for 22 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. Anand prescribes.
Medications 9 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 Utah prescribers.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Anand wrote 38 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $10.45 per fill, versus $4.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Anand wrote 21 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $4.83 per fill, versus $13.81 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Anand wrote 20 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 36% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.99 per fill, versus $10.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Anand wrote 14 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $6.33 per fill, versus $6.55 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 Utah prescribers
Dr. Anand wrote 13 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 14% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $5.13 per fill, versus $7.89 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
Cinacalcet is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Anand wrote 13 prescriptions for Cinacalcet Hcl, about half as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $309.05 per fill, versus $214.79 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
Valganciclovir is an anti-viral drug.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Anand wrote 13 prescriptions for Valganciclovir Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $190.21 per fill, versus $281.69 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Anand wrote 12 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $24.51 per fill, versus $19.61 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 Utah prescribers
Dr. Anand wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 11% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $18.83 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. Anand’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Anand prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Anand's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (38), Pantoprazole Sodium (21) and Carvedilol (20).
How does Dr. Anand's prescribing compare with other Utah prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Anand prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Utah prescriber and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Anand 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 Utah 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.
