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BETH FINERAN CRNP
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 3 out of 484
Rank: 13 out of 484
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Ohio lower than average
Antipsychotics
This provider prescribed antipsychotics to at least one but fewer than 11 patients who are 65 and older, so Medicare redacted the exact figure. Comparisons are not shown.
Antibiotics
18% of this provider’s 675 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 20%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
14% of this provider’s 261 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 7%.
Opioids
7% of this provider’s 675 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 17%.
Brand Name Drugs
22% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 19%.
Prescription Price
$66 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $142 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
23 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 8.
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
$368K
2012
$479K
2013
$849K
2014
$1.01M
2015
Number of Claims
7,722
2012
9,846
2013
13,971
2014
15,292
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 |
846
prescriptions, 6% of all prescriptions |
269
prescriptions. |
126
patients, 19% of all patients |
1 | 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 |
640
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
239
prescriptions. |
94
patients, 14% of all patients |
2 | 3 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
631
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
288
prescriptions. |
108
patients, 16% of all patients |
3 | 1 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
614
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
226
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 13% of all patients |
4 | 7 | |
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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 |
488
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
242
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 11% of all patients |
5 | 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 |
482
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
174
prescriptions. |
89
patients, 13% of all patients |
6 | 11 | |
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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 |
439
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
217
prescriptions. |
80
patients, 12% of all patients |
7 | 13 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
372
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
106
prescriptions. |
70
patients, 10% of all patients |
8 | 6 | |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
350
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
115
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 9% of all patients |
9 | 43 | |
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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 |
331
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
191
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 9% of all patients |
10 | 5 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
285
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
130
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 7% of all patients |
11 | 32 | |
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PROAIR HFA
Treats or prevents bronchos... + Treats or prevents bronchospasm in patients with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Source: National Library of Medicine |
275
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
102
prescriptions. |
83
patients, 12% of all patients |
12 | 21 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
218
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 4% of all patients |
13 | 19 | |
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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 |
214
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 4% of all patients |
14 | 17 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
214
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
124
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 7% of all patients |
14 | 8 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
214
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 4% of all patients |
14 | 95 | |
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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 |
206
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
105
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 5% of all patients |
17 | 61 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
188
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 6% of all patients |
18 | 31 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
188
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 5% of all patients |
18 | 2 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
184
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
20 | 59 | |
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NOVOLOG FLEXPEN
Used to treat type 1 diabet... + Used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
183
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 6% of all patients |
21 | 74 | |
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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 |
183
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
162
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
21 | 65 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
173
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
23 | 113 | |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
169
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 5% of all patients |
24 | 36 | |
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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 |
167
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 4% of all patients |
25 | 23 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
164
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
26 | 20 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
154
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 5% of all patients |
27 | 28 | |
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NAPROXEN
Treats fever and pain, incl... + Treats fever and pain, including pain caused by arthritis, gout, menstrual cramps, tendinitis, headache, backache, and toothache. Source: National Library of Medicine |
148
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 6% of all patients |
28 | 85 | |
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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 |
145
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 5% of all patients |
R | 29 | 58 |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
129
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
30 | 44 | |
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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 |
127
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
31 | 22 | |
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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 |
127
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
31 | 16 | |
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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 |
125
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
33 | 38 | |
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LEVEMIR FLEXTOUCH
Used to treat type 1 diabet... + Used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
124
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
34 | 98 | |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
122
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
15
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
35 | 87 | |
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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 |
112
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
36 | 78 | |
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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 |
107
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
18
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 5% of all patients |
37 | 67 | |
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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 |
105
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
38 | 35 | |
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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 |
104
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
39 | 26 | |
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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 |
101
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
40 | 86 | |
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ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
41 | 119 | |
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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 |
97
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
29
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 14 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
43 | 34 | |
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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 |
91
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 45 | |
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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 |
88
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
24
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
45 | 39 | |
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JANUMET
This is a combination drug ... + This is a combination drug containing metformin and sitagliptin and is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
28
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
45 | 238 | |
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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 |
87
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
47 | 42 | |
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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 |
86
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
48 | 68 | |
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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 |
85
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
49 | 66 | |
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DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE
Doxycycline is used to trea... + Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; Lyme disease; acne; infections of skin, genital, and urinary systems; and anthrax (after inhalational exposure). Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
28
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 8% of all patients |
A | 50 | 109 |
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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 |
80
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
28
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
51 | 103 | |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
19
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
O | 51 | 10 |
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PROPRANOLOL HCL
Propranolol is used to trea... + Propranolol is used to treat high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart disease, pheochromocytoma (tumor on a small gland near the kidneys), and certain types of tremor. Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
19
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
53 | 245 | |
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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 |
78
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
28
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
54 | 76 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
55 | 18 | |
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BD ULTRA-FINE PEN NEEDLE
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
56 | 62 | |
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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 |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
57 | 115 | |
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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 |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
58 | 94 | |
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TRADJENTA
Used with proper diet and e... + Used with proper diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | 59 | 168 | |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
<11 | 60 | 139 | |
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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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
14
prescriptions. |
<11 | 61 | 189 | |
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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 |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
15
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
62 | 136 | |
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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 |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
18
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
62 | 123 | |
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TOPIRAMATE
Helps control and prevent c... + Helps control and prevent certain kinds of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
<11 | 62 | 55 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
27
prescriptions. |
<11 | 65 | 51 | |
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
19
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
66 | 69 | |
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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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
16
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
66 | 33 | |
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QVAR
Prevents asthma attacks. + Prevents asthma attacks. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
68 | 309 | |
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DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE
Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura... + Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura XL) is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH), which include difficulty urinating (hesitation, dribbling, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying), painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
25
prescriptions. |
<11 | 69 | 213 | |
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AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
Amitriptyline is used to tr... + Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
27
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 69 | 96 |
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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 |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
22
prescriptions. |
<11 | 71 | 128 | |
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 Jan. 4, 2011.
- 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.