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FABRICIO ALARCON M.D.
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 4 out of 155
Rank: 4 out of 155
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Delaware lower than average
Antipsychotics
8% of this provider’s 477 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 4%.
Antibiotics
26% of this provider’s 647 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 27%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
9% of this provider’s 477 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 11%.
Opioids
14% of this provider’s 647 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 15%.
Brand Name Drugs
22% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 21%.
Prescription Price
$78 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $100 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
27 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 15.
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
$816K
2012
$1.02M
2013
$1.3M
2014
$1.34M
2015
Number of Claims
11,768
2012
15,207
2013
18,111
2014
17,309
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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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
610
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
473
prescriptions. |
118
patients, 18% 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 |
593
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
466
prescriptions. |
89
patients, 14% of all patients |
2 | 2 | |
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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 |
569
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
385
prescriptions. |
109
patients, 17% of all patients |
3 | 8 | |
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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 |
523
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
433
prescriptions. |
93
patients, 14% of all patients |
4 | 4 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
504
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
434
prescriptions. |
82
patients, 13% of all patients |
5 | 7 | |
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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 |
494
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
353
prescriptions. |
79
patients, 12% of all patients |
6 | 5 | |
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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 |
454
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
293
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 12% of all patients |
7 | 9 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
449
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
315
prescriptions. |
92
patients, 14% of all patients |
8 | 1 | |
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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 |
298
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
258
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 8% of all patients |
9 | 13 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
295
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
196
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 9% of all patients |
10 | 14 | |
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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 |
275
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
270
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 5% of all patients |
11 | 41 | |
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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 |
267
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
262
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
12 | 22 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
250
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
223
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 5% of all patients |
13 | 28 | |
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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 |
235
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
182
prescriptions. |
66
patients, 10% of all patients |
O | 14 | 16 |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
229
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
179
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 6% of all patients |
15 | 25 | |
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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 |
229
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
181
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 6% of all patients |
15 | 15 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
216
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
171
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 8% of all patients |
17 | 50 | |
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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 |
216
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
196
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 5% of all patients |
17 | 19 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
212
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
196
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 6% of all patients |
19 | 6 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
203
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
155
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 6% of all patients |
20 | 20 | |
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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 |
199
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
150
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
21 | 12 | |
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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 |
192
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
146
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 9% of all patients |
22 | 23 | |
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
182
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
151
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 5% of all patients |
23 | 51 | |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
171
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 5% of all patients |
24 | 32 | |
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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 |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 6% of all patients |
25 | 18 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
152
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 5% of all patients |
26 | 21 | |
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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 |
149
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
134
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
27 | 44 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
143
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
28 | 73 | |
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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 |
143
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
28 | 86 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
141
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
30 | 33 | |
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BYSTOLIC
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
139
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
31 | 120 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
133
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
107
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
32 | 34 | |
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VESICARE
Solifenacin is used to trea... + Solifenacin is used to treat overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles contract uncontrollably and cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination). Source: National Library of Medicine |
130
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
33 | 153 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
128
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
34 | 26 | |
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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 |
127
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
35 | 43 | |
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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 |
126
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
36 | 87 | |
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METFORMIN HCL ER
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 |
125
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
37 | 54 | |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
125
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
120
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
37 | 62 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
124
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
119
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 5% of all patients |
39 | 40 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
40 | 17 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
40 | 29 | |
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GLIPIZIDE
Used with diet and exercise... + Used with diet and exercise to help control blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
116
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 65 | |
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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 |
115
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
43 | 78 | |
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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 |
114
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 30 | |
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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 |
110
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
105
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
45 | 10 | |
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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 |
108
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
46 | 84 | |
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BUSPIRONE HCL
Buspirone is used to treat ... + Buspirone is used to treat anxiety disorders or in the short-term treatment of symptoms of anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
103
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
47 | 106 | |
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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 |
101
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
48 | 88 | |
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ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE
Zolpidem is used to treat i... + Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
31
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 49 | 27 |
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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 |
82
prescriptions. |
<11 | 50 | 67 | |
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LEVETIRACETAM
Used to help control certai... + Used to help control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
51 | 56 | |
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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 |
92
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
52 | 92 | |
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OLANZAPINE
Treats psychotic mental dis... + Treats psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
90
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
P | 53 | 75 |
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ALPRAZOLAM
Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
54 | 11 | |
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ALENDRONATE SODIUM
Alendronate is used to trea... + Alendronate is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis (a 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) and to treat osteoporosis in men. Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
55 | 64 | |
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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 |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
56 | 81 | |
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QUETIAPINE FUMARATE
Quetiapine is used to treat... + Quetiapine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 56 | 55 |
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AMLODIPINE BESYLATE-BENAZEPRIL
The combination of amlodipi... + The combination of amlodipine and benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
58 | 126 | |
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NIACIN ER
Lowers cholesterol and trig... + Lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood and treats niacin deficiency (pellagra). Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
59 | 205 | |
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SPIRIVA
Prevents the symptoms of br... + Prevents the symptoms of bronchospasm caused by emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
60 | 48 | |
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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 |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 24 | |
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VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
<11 | 62 | 103 | |
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BENICAR
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
<11 | 62 | 98 | |
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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 |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
<11 | 64 | 133 | |
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NYSTATIN
Treats fungus infections in... + Treats fungus infections in the mouth, throat, and intestines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
64 | 93 | |
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ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE ER
Isosorbide mononitrate is u... + Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease (heart disease). Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
66 | 61 | |
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AZOR
This is a combination of am... + This is a combination of amlodipine and olmesartan is a combination of medicines that may be used alone or with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
67 | 170 | |
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TIZANIDINE HCL
Tizanidine is used to relie... + Tizanidine is used to relieve the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by multiple sclerosis (MS, a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and patients may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control), stroke, or brain or spinal injury. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
19
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
68 | 76 | |
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ENALAPRIL MALEATE
Enalapril is used alone or ... + Enalapril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
69 | 138 | |
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PROAIR HFA
Treats or prevents bronchos... + Treats or prevents bronchospasm in patients with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
27
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
70 | 37 | |
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BD ULTRA-FINE PEN NEEDLE
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
70 | 85 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
29
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
72 | 53 | |
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ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
<11 | 73 | 68 | |
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INVOKANA
Used along with diet and ex... + Used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (condition in which blood sugar is too high because the body does not produce or use insulin normally). Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
25
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
74 | 136 | |
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NAPROXEN
Treats fever and pain, incl... + Treats fever and pain, including pain caused by arthritis, gout, menstrual cramps, tendinitis, headache, backache, and toothache. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
74 | 114 | |
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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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
76 | 36 | |
|
NOVOFINE 32
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
77 | 190 | |
|
VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
<11 | 77 | 58 | |
|
AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANATE POTASS
Treats infections. + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 7% of all patients |
A | 77 | 82 |
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DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE
Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura... + Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura XL) 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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
28
prescriptions. |
<11 | 80 | 111 | |
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 July 8, 2007.
- 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.