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LEE TAYLOR MD
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 209 out of 1276
Rank: 67 out of 1276
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in South Carolina lower than average
Antipsychotics
This provider prescribed antipsychotics to at least one but fewer than 11 patients who are 65 and older, so Medicare redacted the exact figure. Comparisons are not shown.
Antibiotics
44% of this provider’s 630 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 31%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
14% of this provider’s 578 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 13%.
Opioids
10% of this provider’s 630 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 22%.
Brand Name Drugs
28% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 18%. This is far more than peers.
Prescription Price
$94 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $59 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
21 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 17.
How This Provider’s Patients Compare
Doctors often say their patients are sicker or more complex than those of their peers. The measure displayed below, used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, takes into account patients’ characteristics to estimate whether they are expected to have above-average Medicare spending. It considers patients’ age, sex, diagnoses from the past year and other factors. This provider’s score below takes into account all patients.
This Provider's History
A comparison of this provider’s prescribing in Part D since 2012. All years may not be shown if there is insufficient data.
Cost of Claims
$650K
2012
$718K
2013
$1.17M
2014
$1.22M
2015
Number of Claims
8,870
2012
9,447
2013
12,504
2014
13,004
2015
This Prescriber's Drugs
The table below list this provider’s drugs, the number of prescriptions and how many went to seniors. Drugs are ranked by volume and compared with the rank for all providers in the same specialty and state. The list below includes only those drugs for which this provider wrote 50 or more prescriptions.
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An opioid drug. More » Prescription opioids (painkillers) can help alleviate certain kinds of pain in the short term but carry serious health risks.
An antibiotic drug. More » Used to treat bacterial infections but are often prescribed incorrectly to treat viral infections, such as chest colds or the flu.
An antipsychotic drug. More » Antipsychotics are frequently given to dementia patients, though it increases their risk of death.
A risky drug for seniors. More » The American Geriatrics Society has said this drug is "potentially dangerous" for seniors and might be inappropriate.
This provider is among the top 10 prescribers of this drug in the country.
This provider’s prescriptions for this drug were for more days than those of peers. More » Because of this, his or her prescription count may be lower.
This provider’s prescriptions for this drug were for fewer days than those of peers. More » Because of this, his or her prescription count may be higher.
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This Drug's Rank
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| Drug Name | Total Prescriptions Filled with Refills |
Prescriptions to 65+ |
Patients Receiving this Drug | Category | For this Prescriber | For this Prescriber's Peers |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
629
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
593
prescriptions. |
185
patients, 29% of all patients |
1 | 3 | |
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LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
Levothyroxine, a thyroid ho... + Levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone, is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Source: National Library of Medicine |
471
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
441
prescriptions. |
98
patients, 16% of all patients |
2 | 2 | |
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OMEPRAZOLE
Treats heartburn, stomach u... + Treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, endocrine tumors, and systemic mastocytosis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
467
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
424
prescriptions. |
127
patients, 20% of all patients |
3 | 5 | |
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AMLODIPINE BESYLATE
Amlodipine is used alone or... + Amlodipine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Source: National Library of Medicine |
370
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
346
prescriptions. |
95
patients, 15% of all patients |
4 | 1 | |
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LOSARTAN POTASSIUM
Losartan is used alone or i... + Losartan is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
340
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
335
prescriptions. |
83
patients, 13% of all patients |
5 | 15 | |
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PIOGLITAZONE HCL
Pioglitazone is used to tre... + Pioglitazone is used to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
304
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
283
prescriptions. |
86
patients, 14% of all patients |
6 | 66 | |
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LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
This drug is used to treat ... + This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
291
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
286
prescriptions. |
77
patients, 12% of all patients |
7 | 32 | |
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METFORMIN HCL
Metformin is used alone or ... + Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
279
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
256
prescriptions. |
88
patients, 14% of all patients |
8 | 8 | |
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PRAVASTATIN SODIUM
Pravastatin is used with di... + Pravastatin is used with diet, weight-loss, and exercise to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and to decrease the chance that heart surgery will be needed in people who have heart disease or who are at risk of developing heart disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
264
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
251
prescriptions. |
72
patients, 11% of all patients |
9 | 7 | |
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CRESTOR
Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
263
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
247
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 9% of all patients |
10 | 26 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
215
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
197
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 10% of all patients |
11 | 23 | |
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VYTORIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
209
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
204
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 7% of all patients |
10 | 12 | 216 |
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PREDNISONE
Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
208
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
195
prescriptions. |
146
patients, 23% of all patients |
13 | 39 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
208
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
203
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 7% of all patients |
13 | 22 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
205
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
192
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 11% of all patients |
15 | 9 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
197
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
171
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 8% of all patients |
16 | 4 | |
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RAMIPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure after a heart attack. Source: National Library of Medicine |
183
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
170
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 7% of all patients |
17 | 133 | |
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CELECOXIB
Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine |
176
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
176
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 7% of all patients |
18 | 91 | |
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MONTELUKAST SODIUM
Montelukast is used to prev... + Montelukast is used to prevent wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing caused by asthma. Source: National Library of Medicine |
176
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
162
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 7% of all patients |
18 | 42 | |
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JANUMET
This is a combination drug ... + This is a combination drug containing metformin and sitagliptin and is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
175
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
170
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 6% of all patients |
20 | 184 | |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
165
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 7% of all patients |
O | 21 | 6 |
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ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
151
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
136
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 6% of all patients |
22 | 78 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
150
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
131
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 5% of all patients |
23 | 35 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
147
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 7% of all patients |
24 | 10 | |
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METOPROLOL TARTRATE
Metoprolol is used alone or... + Metoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
144
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
139
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 6% of all patients |
25 | 12 | |
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LEVOFLOXACIN
Levofloxacin is used to tre... + Levofloxacin is used to treat certain infections such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, prostate (a male reproductive gland), and skin infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
136
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
131
prescriptions. |
104
patients, 17% of all patients |
A | 26 | 90 |
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WARFARIN SODIUM
Warfarin is used to prevent... + Warfarin is used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger in your blood and blood vessels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
132
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 5% of all patients |
27 | 37 | |
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METOPROLOL SUCCINATE
Metoprolol is used alone or... + Metoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
128
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
123
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 6% of all patients |
28 | 16 | |
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FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
125
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
120
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 7% of all patients |
29 | 21 | |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
123
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
118
prescriptions. |
106
patients, 17% of all patients |
A | 30 | 49 |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
114
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 5% of all patients |
31 | 19 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
113
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 5% of all patients |
32 | 11 | |
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LEVEMIR FLEXTOUCH
Used to treat type 1 diabet... + Used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
106
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 4% of all patients |
33 | 85 | |
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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine |
105
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 5% of all patients |
34 | 13 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
105
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
34 | 57 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
104
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 7% of all patients |
36 | 25 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
103
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
37 | 20 | |
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JANUMET XR
This combination is used to... + This combination is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
99
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
94
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
38 | 230 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
96
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
39 | 31 | |
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FLUOXETINE HCL
Fluoxetine is used to treat... + Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), some eating disorders, and panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
40 | 48 | |
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ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE
Escitalopram is used to tre... + Escitalopram is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 5% of all patients |
41 | 45 | |
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NAMENDA
Treats dementia (memory los... + Treats dementia (memory loss and mental changes) that is a sign of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
90
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 107 | |
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RANITIDINE HCL
Ranitidine is used to treat... + Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the food pipe (esophagus); and conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
90
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 6% of all patients |
42 | 24 | |
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PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM
Pantoprazole is used to tre... + Pantoprazole is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and possible injury of the esophagus (the tube between the throat and stomach). Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 28 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
45 | 70 | |
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TAMSULOSIN HCL
Tamsulosin is used in men t... + Tamsulosin is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) which include difficulty urinating (hesitation, dribbling, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying), painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
46 | 29 | |
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CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 9% of all patients |
A | 47 | 67 |
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LIVALO
Used together with diet, we... + Used together with diet, weight-loss, and exercise to reduce the amount of fatty substances such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol ('bad cholesterol') in the blood and to increase the amount of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol ('good cholesterol'). Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
48 | 343 | |
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ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM
Treats gastroesophageal ref... + Treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a damaged esophagus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
48 | 131 | |
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OMEGA-3 ACID ETHYL ESTERS
Omega-3 fatty acids are use... + Omega-3 fatty acids are used together with lifestyle changes (diet, weight-loss, exercise) to reduce the amount of triglycerides (a fat-like substance) in the blood in people with very high triglycerides. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
50 | 192 | |
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SERTRALINE HCL
Sertraline is used to treat... + Sertraline is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), posttraumatic stress disorder (disturbing psychological symptoms that develop after a frightening experience), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life). Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
51 | 27 | |
| PIOGLITAZONE-METFORMIN |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
52 | 328 | |
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BUPROPION XL
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
53 | 117 | |
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DONEPEZIL HCL
Donepezil is used to treat ... + Donepezil is used to treat dementia (a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities and may cause changes in mood and personality) associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD; a brain disease that slowly destroys the memory and the ability to think, learn, communicate and handle daily activities). Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
53 | 46 | |
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NEXIUM
Treats heartburn, gastroeso... + Treats heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
55 | 43 | |
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NAMENDA XR
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
<11 | 56 | 77 | |
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BYSTOLIC
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
56 | 105 | |
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AVODART
Treats problems with urinat... + Treats problems with urination caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
<11 | 58 | 246 | |
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TRAMADOL HCL
Tramadol is used to relieve... + Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 59 | 17 |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
60 | 34 | |
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BENAZEPRIL HCL
Benazepril is used alone or... + Benazepril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 51 | |
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RALOXIFENE HCL
Raloxifene is used to preve... + Raloxifene is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause (change of life; end of menstrual periods). Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 61 | 152 | |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
61 | 18 | |
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DULOXETINE HCL
Duloxetine is used to treat... + Duloxetine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
<11 | 64 | 44 | |
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PREMARIN
Estrogens are female hormon... + Estrogens are female hormones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 64 | 238 |
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SYMBICORT
This is a combination of bu... + This is a combination of budesonide and formoterol used to help control the symptoms of asthma and improve lung function. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
64 | 97 | |
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TRADJENTA
Used with proper diet and e... + Used with proper diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 67 | 161 | |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
68 | 50 | |
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PAROXETINE HCL
Paroxetine tablets, suspens... + Paroxetine tablets, suspension (liquid), and extended-release (long-acting) tablets are used to treat depression, panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life). Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 68 | 71 | |
About This Data
Prescribing data from Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, known as Part D, was compiled and released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that oversees the program. The data for 2015 includes more than 1.4 billion prescriptions written by nearly 1.4 million doctors, nurses and other providers. This database lists about 447,000 of those providers who wrote 50 or more prescriptions for at least one drug that year. More than three-fourths of these prescriptions went to patients 65 and older; the rest were for disabled patients. Methodology »
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Caveats
- No comparisons are shown if there are fewer than 20 prescribers in the state share this specialty.
- Comparisons do not take into account the medical conditions of patients. Medications for certain conditions do not have generic alternatives, so patients would receive more expensive brand name drugs.
- This provider's address and specialty information was last updated on Feb. 14, 2012.
- Comparisons are based on each provider’s current address, not necessarily where he or she worked during the time period covered in this database.
- In rare circumstances, providers' prescription tallies may be inflated. Sometimes providers are credited with prescriptions written by colleagues (this happens in long-term care facilities) or are victims of fraud involving theft of their provider number.