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DHIREN GANDHI MD
240 MATHISTOWN RD SUITE 215
Little egg harbor twp | New Jersey | 08087
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 8 out of 1226
Rank: 11 out of 1226
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in New Jersey lower than average
Antipsychotics
5% of this provider’s 761 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 2%.
Antibiotics
46% of this provider’s 878 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 29%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
13% of this provider’s 761 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 11%.
Opioids
30% of this provider’s 878 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 11%.
Brand Name Drugs
20% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 22%.
Prescription Price
$73 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $79 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
26 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 13.
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
$1.09M
2012
$1.3M
2013
$1.6M
2014
$1.65M
2015
Number of Claims
16,940
2012
21,245
2013
21,926
2014
22,716
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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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
909
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
866
prescriptions. |
193
patients, 22% of all patients |
1 | 8 | |
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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 |
625
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
590
prescriptions. |
129
patients, 15% of all patients |
2 | 3 | |
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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 |
600
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
564
prescriptions. |
69
patients, 8% of all patients |
3 | 17 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
533
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
458
prescriptions. |
139
patients, 16% of all patients |
4 | 1 | |
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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 |
495
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
435
prescriptions. |
143
patients, 16% of all patients |
5 | 12 | |
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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 |
468
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
432
prescriptions. |
120
patients, 14% of all patients |
6 | 2 | |
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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 |
450
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
326
prescriptions. |
116
patients, 13% of all patients |
7 | 10 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
407
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
372
prescriptions. |
109
patients, 12% of all patients |
8 | 23 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
400
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
352
prescriptions. |
113
patients, 13% of all patients |
9 | 15 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
397
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
364
prescriptions. |
109
patients, 12% of all patients |
10 | 4 | |
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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 |
366
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
343
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 5% of all patients |
11 | 28 | |
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OXYCODONE HCL
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
337
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
204
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 7% of all patients |
O | 12 | 36 |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
293
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
271
prescriptions. |
81
patients, 9% of all patients |
13 | 5 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
293
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
282
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 5% of all patients |
13 | 40 | |
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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 |
288
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
249
prescriptions. |
107
patients, 12% of all patients |
15 | 16 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
278
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
192
prescriptions. |
86
patients, 10% of all patients |
O | 16 | 31 |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
277
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
264
prescriptions. |
73
patients, 8% of all patients |
17 | 20 | |
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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 |
268
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
236
prescriptions. |
69
patients, 8% of all patients |
18 | 7 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
257
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
252
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 5% of all patients |
19 | 32 | |
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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 |
243
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
209
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 8% of all patients |
20 | 24 | |
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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 |
239
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
239
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 5% of all patients |
21 | 34 | |
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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 |
232
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
170
prescriptions. |
145
patients, 17% of all patients |
22 | 21 | |
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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 |
217
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
212
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 6% of all patients |
23 | 9 | |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
205
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
186
prescriptions. |
135
patients, 15% of all patients |
A | 24 | 30 |
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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 |
205
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
200
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 3% of all patients |
24 | 22 | |
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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 |
205
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
194
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 6% of all patients |
24 | 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 |
195
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
176
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 7% of all patients |
O | 27 | 27 |
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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 |
195
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
190
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
27 | 103 | |
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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 |
187
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
182
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 5% of all patients |
29 | 13 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
186
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
164
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 6% of all patients |
30 | 19 | |
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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 |
182
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
144
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 8% of all patients |
31 | 29 | |
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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 |
180
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
114
patients, 13% of all patients |
A | 32 | 61 |
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PREDNISONE
Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
177
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
136
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 9% of all patients |
33 | 51 | |
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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 |
173
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
154
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 5% of all patients |
34 | 18 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
169
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
158
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 4% of all patients |
35 | 33 | |
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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 |
161
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 5% of all patients |
36 | 65 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
154
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
37 | 53 | |
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NYSTATIN
Treats fungus infections in... + Treats fungus infections in the mouth, throat, and intestines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
154
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
131
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 4% of all patients |
37 | 137 | |
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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 |
153
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
124
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 39 | 96 |
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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, 1% of all prescriptions |
119
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 3% of all patients |
40 | 84 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
148
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 5% of all patients |
40 | 55 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
148
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
132
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 5% of all patients |
40 | 46 | |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
146
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 4% of all patients |
O | 43 | 49 |
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CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
145
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
111
prescriptions. |
108
patients, 12% of all patients |
A | 44 | 70 |
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE
Treats asthma, allergic rea... + Treats asthma, allergic reactions, inflammation, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
140
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
99
patients, 11% of all patients |
45 | 73 | |
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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 |
139
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
134
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 4% of all patients |
46 | 54 | |
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NYAMYC
Used to treat fungal infect... + Used to treat fungal infections of the skin, mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract. Source: National Library of Medicine |
129
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
124
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 4% of all patients |
47 | 330 | |
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SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
128
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
123
prescriptions. |
72
patients, 8% of all patients |
A | 48 | 127 |
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LEVETIRACETAM
Used to help control certai... + Used to help control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
126
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
49 | 75 | |
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BUMETANIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
125
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
120
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
50 | 174 | |
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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 |
121
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
116
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 3% of all patients |
51 | 81 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
116
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 5% of all patients |
52 | 50 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
115
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
53 | 25 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
114
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
54 | 45 | |
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FLUOXETINE HCL
Fluoxetine is used to treat... + Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), some eating disorders, and panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
106
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
55 | 97 | |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
111
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
55 | 85 | |
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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
106
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 4% of all patients |
55 | 11 | |
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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 |
107
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
58 | 91 | |
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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 |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
59 | 78 | |
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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 |
99
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
60 | 110 | |
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RAMIPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure after a heart attack. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 3% of all patients |
61 | 52 | |
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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 |
96
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 62 | 26 |
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IPRATROPIUM-ALBUTEROL
The combination of albutero... + The combination of albuterol and ipratropium is used to prevent wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways) such as chronic bronchitis (swelling of the air passages that lead to the lungs) and emphysema (damage to the air sacs in the lungs). Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 4% of all patients |
63 | 121 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
64 | 100 | |
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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 |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
64 | 119 | |
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CARBAMAZEPINE
Treats different types of s... + Treats different types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
<11 | 66 | 215 | |
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OLANZAPINE
Treats psychotic mental dis... + Treats psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 66 | 109 |
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OXYCONTIN
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 66 | 83 |
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AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANATE POTASS
Treats infections. + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 5% of all patients |
A | 69 | 79 |
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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 |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
70 | 41 | |
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CEPHALEXIN
Treats bacterial infections... + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 6% of all patients |
A | 70 | 167 |
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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 |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
70 | 35 | |
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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 |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
73 | 134 | |
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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 |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
74 | 39 | |
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DIGOX
Digox (digoxin) is used to ... + Digox (digoxin) is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 74 | 157 |
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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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
76 | 88 | |
|
NAMENDA XR
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
76 | 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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 5% of all patients |
76 | 37 | |
|
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 |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
79 | 14 | |
|
BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
79 | 128 | |
|
CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
81 | 57 | |
|
TRADJENTA
Used with proper diet and e... + Used with proper diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
<11 | 81 | 105 | |
|
CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE
Treats psoriasis, skin irri... + Treats psoriasis, skin irritation, allergic reactions, and other types of skin problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
83 | 325 | |
|
DEXTROAMPHETAMINE-AMPHETAMINE
The combination is used as ... + The combination is used as part of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
22
prescriptions. |
<11 | 84 | 221 | |
|
ENOXAPARIN SODIUM
Used to prevent deep venous... + Used to prevent deep venous thrombosis, a condition in which harmful blood clots form in the blood vessels of the legs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
85 | 234 | |
|
DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
85 | 72 | |
|
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 |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
87 | 58 | |
|
LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
88 | 67 | |
|
TORSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) caused by congestive heart failure, kidney disease, or liver disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
88 | 164 | |
|
DILTIAZEM HCL
Diltiazem is used to treat ... + Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
90 | 323 | |
|
ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
<11 | 91 | 62 | |
|
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
92 | 92 | |
|
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 |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
92 | 47 | |
|
ABILIFY
Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
P | 94 | 192 |
|
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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
95 | 56 | |
|
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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
95 | 155 | |
|
SUCRALFATE
Treats ulcers and other sto... + Treats ulcers and other stomach problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
<11 | 95 | 227 | |
|
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 |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
98 | 74 | |
|
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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
99 | 63 | |
|
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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
99 | 154 | |
|
MUPIROCIN*
Treats skin infections and ... + Treats skin infections and bacterial infections in your nose. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
99 | 125 | |
|
RENVELA
Lowers the amount of phosph... + Lowers the amount of phosphorus in blood of patients receiving kidney dialysis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 102 | 247 | |
|
VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
102 | 115 | |
|
DIAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, muscle spas... + Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
19
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
104 | 87 | |
|
AMOXICILLIN
Treats infections. Also use... + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
A | 104 | 86 |
|
LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
104 | 104 | |
| TRANSDERM-SCOP |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
<11 | 107 | 349 | |
|
SYNTHROID
Treats hypothyroidism. + Treats hypothyroidism. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
107 | 38 | |
|
ARIPIPRAZOLE
Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
P | 107 | 273 |
|
PERMETHRIN
Treats head lice and scabies. + Treats head lice and scabies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 5% of all patients |
107 | 314 | |
|
LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
107 | 43 | |
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. 8, 2010.
- 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.