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JOE APPLETON MD
4039 HIGHLAND ST
Milan | Tennessee | 38358
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 8 out of 1133
Rank: 40 out of 1133
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Tennessee lower than average
Antipsychotics
9% of this provider’s 666 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 3%.
Antibiotics
39% of this provider’s 837 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 32%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
25% of this provider’s 666 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 13%.
Opioids
34% of this provider’s 837 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 20%.
Brand Name Drugs
20% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 19%.
Prescription Price
$37 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $69 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
44 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 19.
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
$1.07M
2012
$1.19M
2013
$1.33M
2014
$1.37M
2015
Number of Claims
25,892
2012
32,539
2013
36,269
2014
36,956
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.
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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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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,597
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,432
prescriptions. |
191
patients, 23% of all patients |
1 | 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 |
1,123
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
877
prescriptions. |
192
patients, 23% of all patients |
2 | 4 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,123
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
901
prescriptions. |
146
patients, 17% of all patients |
2 | 27 | |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,102
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
705
prescriptions. |
157
patients, 19% of all patients |
O | 4 | 8 |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,096
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
817
prescriptions. |
164
patients, 20% of all patients |
5 | 3 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,009
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
879
prescriptions. |
130
patients, 16% of all patients |
6 | 14 | |
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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 |
914
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
777
prescriptions. |
124
patients, 15% of all patients |
7 | 1 | |
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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 |
869
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
515
prescriptions. |
110
patients, 13% of all patients |
8 | 11 | |
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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 |
697
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
467
prescriptions. |
104
patients, 12% of all patients |
9 | 9 | |
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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 |
654
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
468
prescriptions. |
98
patients, 12% of all patients |
10 | 12 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
640
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
504
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 10% of all patients |
11 | 6 | |
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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 |
640
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
485
prescriptions. |
96
patients, 11% of all patients |
O | 11 | 26 |
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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 |
628
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
517
prescriptions. |
82
patients, 10% of all patients |
13 | 43 | |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
615
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
477
prescriptions. |
90
patients, 11% of all patients |
14 | 46 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
607
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
365
prescriptions. |
104
patients, 12% of all patients |
15 | 10 | |
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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 |
583
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
542
prescriptions. |
101
patients, 12% of all patients |
16 | 2 | |
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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 |
515
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
423
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 8% of all patients |
17 | 18 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
505
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
390
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 11% of all patients |
18 | 21 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
494
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
446
prescriptions. |
88
patients, 11% of all patients |
19 | 19 | |
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RISPERIDONE
Treats schizophrenia and ce... + Treats schizophrenia and certain problems caused by bipolar disorder. Source: National Library of Medicine |
430
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
349
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
P | 20 | 96 |
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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 |
426
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
396
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 6% of all patients |
21 | 34 | |
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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 |
418
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
418
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 4% of all patients |
22 | 64 | |
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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 |
403
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
322
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 8% of all patients |
23 | 17 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
403
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
377
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 7% of all patients |
23 | 50 | |
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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 |
399
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
336
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 7% of all patients |
25 | 13 | |
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
399
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
373
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 6% of all patients |
25 | 74 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
375
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
328
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 8% of all patients |
27 | 5 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
369
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
230
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 7% of all patients |
28 | 30 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
351
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
333
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 7% of all patients |
29 | 20 | |
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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 |
347
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
298
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 5% of all patients |
P | 30 | 59 |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
329
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
256
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 6% of all patients |
31 | 25 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
290
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
237
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 5% of all patients |
32 | 32 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
287
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
258
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 5% of all patients |
33 | 31 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
266
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
159
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
34 | 39 | |
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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 |
260
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
167
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 4% of all patients |
35 | 51 | |
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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 |
255
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
188
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 5% of all patients |
36 | 28 | |
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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 |
254
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
232
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 5% of all patients |
37 | 15 | |
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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 |
254
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
211
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
37 | 52 | |
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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 |
249
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
196
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 5% of all patients |
39 | 40 | |
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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 |
241
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
205
prescriptions. |
132
patients, 16% of all patients |
A | 40 | 65 |
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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 |
233
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
115
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 4% of all patients |
41 | 41 | |
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SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
231
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
206
prescriptions. |
94
patients, 11% of all patients |
A | 42 | 102 |
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PROMETHAZINE HCL
Promethazine is used to rel... + Promethazine is used to relieve the symptoms of allergic reactions such as allergic rhinitis (runny nose and watery eyes caused by allergy to pollen, mold or dust), allergic conjunctivitis (red, watery eyes caused by allergies), allergic skin reactions, and allergic reactions to blood or plasma products. Source: National Library of Medicine |
228
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
66
patients, 8% of all patients |
R | 43 | 95 |
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BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
215
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
152
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 4% of all patients |
44 | 88 | |
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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 |
210
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
189
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 5% of all patients |
45 | 24 | |
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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 |
210
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
185
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
45 | 16 | |
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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 |
207
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
105
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 47 | 36 |
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FENTANYL
Treats severe, ongoing pain... + Treats severe, ongoing pain (during and after surgery, cancer pain) that cannot be controlled with other medicines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
196
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 48 | 120 |
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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 |
189
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 3% of all patients |
49 | 33 | |
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ALBUTEROL SULFATE
Albuterol is used to preven... + Albuterol is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways). Source: National Library of Medicine |
189
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
168
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 5% of all patients |
49 | 184 | |
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DIAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, muscle spas... + Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
180
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 4% of all patients |
51 | 58 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
176
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 52 | 47 |
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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 |
170
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
146
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
53 | 60 | |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
170
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
53 | 42 | |
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ROPINIROLE HCL
Ropinirole is used alone or... + Ropinirole is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance), including shaking of parts of the body, stiffness, slowed movements, and problems with balance. Source: National Library of Medicine |
168
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
116
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
55 | 75 | |
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TRIAMTERENE-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZID
Used to treat high blood pr... + Used to treat high blood pressure and edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) in patients who have lower amounts of potassium in their bodies or for whom low potassium levels in the body could be dangerous. Source: National Library of Medicine |
167
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
112
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
56 | 38 | |
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LYRICA
Treats nerve and muscle pai... + Treats nerve and muscle pain caused by diabetes, shingles, fibromyalgia, or a spinal cord injury. Source: National Library of Medicine |
164
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
57 | 67 | |
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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 |
159
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
126
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
58 | 44 | |
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DIGOXIN
Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine |
159
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
154
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 58 | 123 |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
152
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
147
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
60 | 55 | |
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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 |
149
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
120
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
61 | 68 | |
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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 |
148
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
62 | 70 | |
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AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANATE POTASS
Treats infections. + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
138
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 11% of all patients |
A | 63 | 93 |
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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 |
133
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
64 | 22 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
129
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
65 | 23 | |
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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 |
127
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
122
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
66 | 69 | |
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LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
123
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
67 | 72 | |
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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 |
122
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 4% of all patients |
68 | 29 | |
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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 |
122
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
68 | 35 | |
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HUMULIN 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 |
120
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
115
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
70 | 276 | |
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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 |
119
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
71 | 138 | |
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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 |
118
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
72 | 165 | |
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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 |
118
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
72 | 62 | |
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FLUCONAZOLE
Prevents and treats certain... + Prevents and treats certain fungus infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
116
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 6% of all patients |
74 | 127 | |
|
VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
116
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
74 | 82 | |
|
OLANZAPINE
Treats psychotic mental dis... + Treats psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
115
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 76 | 140 |
|
ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
115
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
<11 | 76 | 77 | |
|
OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE
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 |
110
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
105
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
78 | 108 | |
|
DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
110
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
78 | 89 | |
|
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 |
108
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 4% of all patients |
80 | 37 | |
|
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 |
107
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
81 | 145 | |
|
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 |
105
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
82 | 56 | |
|
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 |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
83 | 53 | |
|
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 |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
83 | 84 | |
|
NITROFURANTOIN MONO-MACRO
Nitrofurantoinis used to tr... + Nitrofurantoinis used to treat urinary tract infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 5% of all patients |
A R | 85 | 219 |
|
NOVOLOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
85 | 167 | |
|
MORPHINE SULFATE ER
Morphine (extended release)... + Morphine (extended release) is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
<11 | O | 87 | 92 |
|
TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
87 | 85 | |
|
PREDNISONE
Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
87 | 48 | |
|
CYCLOBENZAPRINE HCL
Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle r... + Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
24
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 90 | 136 |
|
LEVEMIR
Helps control blood sugar l... + Helps control blood sugar levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
91 | 130 | |
|
DILTIAZEM ER
Diltiazem is used to treat ... + Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
92 | 187 | |
|
LEVETIRACETAM
Used to help control certai... + Used to help control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
92 | 97 | |
|
GLYBURIDE
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 |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 94 | 237 |
|
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 |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
<11 | 95 | 134 | |
|
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 |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
95 | 57 | |
|
TOLTERODINE TARTRATE
Tolterodine is used treat o... + Tolterodine is used 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) to relieve urinary difficulties, including frequent urination and inability to control urination. Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
<11 | 97 | 282 | |
|
PHENOBARBITAL
Used to control seizures. P... + Used to control seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 97 | 253 |
|
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 |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
<11 | 99 | 71 | |
|
VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
100 | 78 | |
|
NYSTATIN
Treats fungus infections in... + Treats fungus infections in the mouth, throat, and intestines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 5% of all patients |
101 | 147 | |
|
GALANTAMINE HBR
Galantamine is used to trea... + Galantamine is used to treat the symptoms of 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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
<11 | 102 | 243 | |
|
MUPIROCIN*
Treats skin infections and ... + Treats skin infections and bacterial infections in your nose. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
17
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
103 | 233 | |
|
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 |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
103 | 163 | |
|
LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
105 | 79 | |
|
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 |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
<11 | 106 | 101 | |
|
AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
Amitriptyline is used to tr... + Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 107 | 80 |
|
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 |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
107 | 49 | |
|
ONDANSETRON HCL*
Ondansetron is used to prev... + Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
109 | 119 | |
|
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 |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
110 | 129 | |
|
CARBAMAZEPINE
Treats different types of s... + Treats different types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
<11 | 111 | 214 | |
|
CILOSTAZOL
Treats a circulation proble... + Treats a circulation problem in which too little blood flows into your leg muscles (intermittent claudication). Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
<11 | 111 | 213 | |
|
NYAMYC
Used to treat fungal infect... + Used to treat fungal infections of the skin, mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
113 | 292 | |
|
HALOPERIDOL*
Treats symptoms of mental a... + Treats symptoms of mental and emotional disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
22
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 114 | 238 |
|
HUMULIN R
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
<11 | 115 | 227 | |
|
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 |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
115 | 113 | |
|
MEMANTINE HCL
Treats moderate to severe ... + Treats moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
115 | 191 | |
|
GEMFIBROZIL
Lowers high triglyceride an... + Lowers high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
<11 | 118 | 105 | |
|
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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
118 | 103 | |
|
FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
120 | 100 | |
|
PRIMIDONE
Treats seizure disorders. B... + Treats seizure disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 121 | 206 | |
|
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 |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 121 | 86 | |
|
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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
<11 | 123 | 125 | |
|
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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 123 | 94 | |
|
LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
125 | 147 | |
|
OXYCODONE HCL
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
<11 | O | 126 | 61 |
| ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 126 | 269 | |
|
DALIRESP
Used to prevent the symptom... + Used to prevent the symptoms (flare-ups) of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from getting worse. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 126 | 345 | |
|
ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE
Treats and prevents angina ... + Treats and prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 129 | 209 | |
|
CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 129 | 66 |
|
CEPHALEXIN
Treats bacterial infections... + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 3% of all patients |
A | 129 | 107 |
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 Nov. 29, 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.