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ISABEL RICO M.D.
970 SW 82ND AVE
Miami | Florida | 33144
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 7 out of 546
Rank: 10 out of 546
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Florida lower than average
Antipsychotics
26% of this provider’s 465 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 5%.
Antibiotics
46% of this provider’s 512 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 29%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
30% of this provider’s 465 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 11%.
Opioids
7% of this provider’s 512 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 19%.
Prescription Price
$51 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $60 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
65 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 18.
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
$1.52M
2012
$1.55M
2013
$1.64M
2014
$1.71M
2015
Number of Claims
28,028
2012
30,101
2013
30,390
2014
33,363
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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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 |
1,502
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
1,408
prescriptions. |
190
patients, 37% of all patients |
1 | 1 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,157
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
1,033
prescriptions. |
142
patients, 28% of all patients |
2 | 4 | |
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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 |
900
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
865
prescriptions. |
111
patients, 22% of all patients |
3 | 6 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
820
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
747
prescriptions. |
110
patients, 21% of all patients |
4 | 2 | |
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SILVER SULFADIAZINE
Treats skin infections in p... + Treats skin infections in patients with severe burns. Source: National Library of Medicine |
788
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
783
prescriptions. |
113
patients, 22% of all patients |
10 | 5 | 102 |
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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 |
779
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
731
prescriptions. |
101
patients, 20% of all patients |
6 | 3 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
775
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
740
prescriptions. |
146
patients, 29% of all patients |
7 | 15 | |
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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 |
735
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
679
prescriptions. |
95
patients, 19% of all patients |
8 | 11 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
697
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
679
prescriptions. |
90
patients, 18% of all patients |
9 | 12 | |
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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 |
642
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
589
prescriptions. |
82
patients, 16% of all patients |
10 | 5 | |
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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 |
632
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
632
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 17% of all patients |
11 | 28 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
550
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
516
prescriptions. |
82
patients, 16% of all patients |
12 | 50 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
538
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
456
prescriptions. |
84
patients, 16% of all patients |
13 | 46 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
505
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
488
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 11% of all patients |
14 | 31 | |
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IBUPROFEN
Treats fever and pain, incl... + Treats fever and pain, including pain caused by headache, toothache, arthritis, cold or flu, migraine, or menstrual cramps. Source: National Library of Medicine |
467
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
432
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 13% of all patients |
15 | 19 | |
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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 |
441
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
421
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 13% of all patients |
P | 16 | 74 |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
437
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
432
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 12% of all patients |
17 | 14 | |
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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 |
414
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
402
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 11% of all patients |
18 | 8 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
401
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
396
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 10% of all patients |
19 | 22 | |
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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 |
383
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
348
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 11% of all patients |
20 | 10 | |
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LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
376
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
332
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 12% of all patients |
21 | 86 | |
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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 |
357
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
357
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 10% of all patients |
22 | 13 | |
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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 |
336
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
307
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 10% of all patients |
23 | 27 | |
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MUPIROCIN*
Treats skin infections and ... + Treats skin infections and bacterial infections in your nose. Source: National Library of Medicine |
332
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
302
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 12% of all patients |
24 | 97 | |
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VOLTAREN
Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
316
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
293
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 10% of all patients |
25 | 23 | |
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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 |
309
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
296
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 8% of all patients |
26 | 26 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
305
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
286
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 9% of all patients |
27 | 9 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
291
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
291
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 9% of all patients |
28 | 7 | |
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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 |
290
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
243
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 8% of all patients |
29 | 58 | |
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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 |
283
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
243
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 9% of all patients |
30 | 25 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
279
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
274
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 5% of all patients |
31 | 18 | |
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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 |
272
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
255
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 8% of all patients |
32 | 38 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
264
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
223
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 10% of all patients |
33 | 37 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
263
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
231
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 11% of all patients |
34 | 36 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
247
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
196
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 8% of all patients |
35 | 85 | |
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CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE
Treats psoriasis, skin irri... + Treats psoriasis, skin irritation, allergic reactions, and other types of skin problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
243
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
228
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 7% of all patients |
36 | 122 | |
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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 |
230
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
230
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 7% of all patients |
37 | 21 | |
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MECLIZINE HCL
Meclizine is used to preven... + Meclizine is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Source: National Library of Medicine |
227
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
222
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 6% of all patients |
38 | 56 | |
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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 |
226
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
221
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 5% of all patients |
39 | 17 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
222
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
222
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 7% of all patients |
40 | 35 | |
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FAMOTIDINE*
Treats ulcers, gastroesopha... + Treats ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause the stomach to produce too much stomach acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
219
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
204
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 7% of all patients |
41 | 63 | |
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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 |
217
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
217
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 5% of all patients |
42 | 20 | |
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LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
212
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
207
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 5% of all patients |
43 | 68 | |
| SURE COMFORT* |
209
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
204
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 6% of all patients |
44 | 181 | |
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DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Diclofenac is used to relie... + Diclofenac is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints), rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine). Source: National Library of Medicine |
208
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
208
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 6% of all patients |
45 | 64 | |
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NYSTATIN-TRIAMCINOLONE
The combination of nystatin... + The combination of nystatin and triamcinolone is used to treat fungal skin infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
206
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
201
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 6% of all patients |
46 | 196 | |
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LEVEMIR
Helps control blood sugar l... + Helps control blood sugar levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
205
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
205
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 6% of all patients |
47 | 136 | |
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MEGESTROL ACETATE
Megestrol tablets treat bre... + Megestrol tablets treat breast and uterine cancer. Source: National Library of Medicine |
201
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
196
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 6% of all patients |
R | 48 | 164 |
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CLONIDINE HCL
Clonidine is used alone or ... + Clonidine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
191
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
191
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 4% of all patients |
49 | 59 | |
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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 |
189
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
168
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 4% of all patients |
50 | 113 | |
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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 |
181
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
176
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 9% of all patients |
51 | 84 | |
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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 |
178
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
173
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 5% of all patients |
52 | 39 | |
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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 |
176
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
165
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 6% of all patients |
53 | 45 | |
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RISPERIDONE
Treats schizophrenia and ce... + Treats schizophrenia and certain problems caused by bipolar disorder. Source: National Library of Medicine |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
134
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 7% of all patients |
P | 54 | 110 |
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SUCRALFATE
Treats ulcers and other sto... + Treats ulcers and other stomach problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
166
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
154
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 4% of all patients |
55 | 154 | |
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AMMONIUM LACTATE
Treats dry, scaly skin cond... + Treats dry, scaly skin conditions called xerosis and ichthyosis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
159
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
154
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 7% of all patients |
56 | 82 | |
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LATANOPROST
Latanoprost ophthalmic is u... + Latanoprost ophthalmic is used to treat glaucoma (a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision) and ocular hypertension (a condition which causes increased pressure in the eye). Source: National Library of Medicine |
151
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
146
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 5% of all patients |
57 | 153 | |
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MEMANTINE HCL
Treats moderate to severe ... + Treats moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
147
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
147
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 7% of all patients |
58 | 130 | |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
145
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
140
prescriptions. |
105
patients, 21% of all patients |
A | 59 | 47 |
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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 |
142
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
142
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
60 | 16 | |
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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 |
142
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
137
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 5% of all patients |
60 | 78 | |
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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 |
141
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
141
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 5% of all patients |
62 | 142 | |
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CLOTRIMAZOLE-BETAMETHASONE
This combination medication... + This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Source: National Library of Medicine |
133
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 4% of all patients |
63 | 75 | |
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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 |
129
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
124
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 4% of all patients |
64 | 30 | |
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VALSARTAN
Valsartan is used alone or ... + Valsartan is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
128
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
128
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
65 | 73 | |
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RESTASIS
Treats chronic dry eye dise... + Treats chronic dry eye disease by increasing the amount of tears in your eyes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
127
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
122
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 4% of all patients |
66 | 152 | |
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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 |
124
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
124
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 3% of all patients |
67 | 33 | |
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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 |
123
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 5% of all patients |
R | 68 | 52 |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
122
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
69 | 114 | |
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ADVAIR DISKUS
Prevents symptoms of asthma... + Prevents symptoms of asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 4% of all patients |
70 | 61 | |
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CARBIDOPA-LEVODOPA
The combination of levodopa... + The combination of levodopa and carbidopa is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's-like symptoms that may develop after encephalitis (swelling of the brain) or injury to the nervous system caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese poisoning. Source: National Library of Medicine |
120
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
120
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
71 | 149 | |
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KETOCONAZOLE
Treats fungal infections in... + Treats fungal infections in the skin, throat, urinary tract, and lungs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
119
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
107
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 4% of all patients |
72 | 91 | |
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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 |
115
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 4% of all patients |
O | 73 | 24 |
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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 |
115
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 4% of all patients |
73 | 44 | |
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METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL
Metoclopramide is used to r... + Metoclopramide is used to relieve heartburn and speed the healing of ulcers and sores in the esophagus (tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) in people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the esophagus) that did not get better with other treatments. Source: National Library of Medicine |
113
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 4% of all patients |
75 | 138 | |
| CYPROHEPTADINE HCL |
113
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 75 | 288 |
|
SEROQUEL XR
Treats schizophrenia and sy... + Treats schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 77 | 157 |
|
LEVETIRACETAM
Used to help control certai... + Used to help control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
110
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
78 | 140 | |
|
MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
109
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 6% of all patients |
79 | 77 | |
|
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 |
109
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
79 | 51 | |
|
CLOTRIMAZOLE
This medicine is an antifun... + This medicine is an antifungal. Source: National Library of Medicine |
109
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 4% of all patients |
79 | 285 | |
|
DIGOXIN
Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine |
108
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 82 | 125 |
|
NOVOLOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
101
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
83 | 162 | |
|
NITROGLYCERIN PATCH
Prevents chest pain (angina... + Prevents chest pain (angina). Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
84 | 191 | |
|
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 |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
85 | 60 | |
| EASY TOUCH* |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
<11 | 10 | 86 | 277 |
|
NOVOLIN R
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
86 | 184 | |
|
AMITIZA
Treats certain types of lon... + Treats certain types of long-term constipation by helping you have a bowel movement. Source: National Library of Medicine |
89
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
88 | 186 | |
| ZAFIRLUKAST |
89
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
88 | 367 | |
|
NITROSTAT
Treats or prevents angina (... + Treats or prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
90 | 197 | |
|
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 |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
91 | 72 | |
|
PHENYTOIN SODIUM EXTENDED
Phenytoin is used to contro... + Phenytoin is used to control certain type of seizures, and to treat and prevent seizures that may begin during or after surgery to the brain or nervous system. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
91 | 223 | |
|
FINASTERIDE
Treats an enlarged prostate... + Treats an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in men and causes hair growth in male pattern baldness. Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
93 | 70 | |
|
UNIFINE PENTIPS
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
94 | 199 | |
|
OLANZAPINE
Treats psychotic mental dis... + Treats psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
P | 94 | 180 |
|
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 |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
94 | 89 | |
|
CICLOPIROX*
Treats skin infections caus... + Treats skin infections caused by fungus, such as ringworm, athlete's foot, or dandruff. Source: National Library of Medicine |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
97 | 105 | |
|
ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
<11 | 98 | 43 | |
|
PREDNISONE
Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
99 | 67 | |
|
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 |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
<11 | 99 | 49 | |
|
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 |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 11% of all patients |
A | 101 | 103 |
|
NYSTATIN
Treats fungus infections in... + Treats fungus infections in the mouth, throat, and intestines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 4% of all patients |
101 | 175 | |
|
LANSOPRAZOLE
Treats stomach ulcers, gast... + Treats stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
<11 | 103 | 80 | |
|
VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
<11 | 103 | 71 | |
| DESOXIMETASONE |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
<11 | 105 | 383 | |
|
TIMOLOL MALEATE
Ophthalmic timolol is used ... + Ophthalmic timolol is used to treat glaucoma, a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
<11 | 106 | 260 | |
|
DEXILANT
Treats erosive esophagitis,... + Treats erosive esophagitis, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other conditions caused by too much stomach acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
<11 | 106 | 124 | |
|
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 |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
108 | 88 | |
|
CHOLESTYRAMINE
Lowers high cholesterol lev... + Lowers high cholesterol levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
109 | 336 | |
|
BENICAR HCT
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
<11 | 110 | 166 | |
|
LIDOCAINE
Causes numbness or loss of ... + Causes numbness or loss of feeling in an area of your body. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 5% of all patients |
111 | 194 | |
|
SPIRONOLACTONE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) in patients with congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, or nephrotic syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
<11 | 112 | 116 | |
|
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 |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
112 | 29 | |
|
DILTIAZEM 24HR CD
Diltiazem is used to treat ... + Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
<11 | 114 | 221 | |
|
CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 9% of all patients |
A | 115 | 57 |
| SSD |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
116 | 305 | |
|
NOVOLIN 70-30
Insulin injection is used t... + Insulin injection is used to control blood sugar in people who have type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not make insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) or in people who have type 2 diabetes (condition in which the blood sugar is too high because the body does not produce or use insulin normally) that cannot be controlled with oral medications alone. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
<11 | 116 | 190 | |
|
BENZTROPINE MESYLATE
Treats symptoms of Parkinso... + Treats symptoms of Parkinson's disease or side effects of other drugs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 116 | 200 |
|
SANTYL
Used to clean skin ulcers a... + Used to clean skin ulcers and severe burns. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 4% of all patients |
119 | 264 | |
|
HALOPERIDOL*
Treats symptoms of mental a... + Treats symptoms of mental and emotional disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
P | 119 | 334 |
| SURE COMFORT ALCOHOL |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
<11 | 121 | 423 | |
|
OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE ER
Oxybutynin is used to contr... + Oxybutynin is used to control urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination in people who have overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles have uncontrollable spasms), spina bifida (a disability that occurs when the spinal cord does not close properly before birth), or other conditions that affect the bladder muscles. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
<11 | 121 | 132 | |
|
PENTOXIFYLLINE
Treats problems from poor b... + Treats problems from poor blood circulation by improving the flow of blood through blood vessels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
<11 | 121 | 65 | |
|
LUMIGAN
The eyedrop reduces pressur... + The eyedrop reduces pressure inside the eye that is caused by glaucoma or ocular (eye) hypertension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
<11 | 124 | 187 | |
|
DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
27
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 3% of all patients |
124 | 150 | |
|
AMIODARONE HCL
Amiodarone is used to treat... + Amiodarone is used to treat and prevent certain types of serious, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias (a certain type of abnormal heart rhythm when other medications did not help or could not be tolerated. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
<11 | 124 | 234 | |
|
GLIPIZIDE XL
Glipizide is used along wit... + Glipizide is used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, 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 |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
<11 | 127 | 178 | |
|
LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
This drug is used to treat ... + This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
<11 | 127 | 34 | |
|
THEOPHYLLINE ANHYDROUS
Theophylline is used to pre... + Theophylline is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 129 | 270 | |
|
NIFEDIPINE ER
Used for the treatment of v... + Used for the treatment of vasospastic angina, chronic stable angina and hypertension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
130 | 87 | |
|
XARELTO
Used to treat deep vein thr... + Used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT; a blood clot, usually in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (PE; a blood clot in the lung). Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
131 | 146 | |
|
BUPROPION HCL
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
<11 | 132 | 284 | |
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 Sept. 28, 2013.
- 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.