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CHELUKALA REDDY M.D.
610 S 8TH ST SUITE C
Griffin | Georgia | 30224
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 14 out of 1494
Rank: 122 out of 1494
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Georgia lower than average
Antipsychotics
8% of this provider’s 412 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 3%.
Antibiotics
50% of this provider’s 639 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 28%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
24% of this provider’s 412 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 13%.
Opioids
62% of this provider’s 639 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 18%.
Brand Name Drugs
16% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 20%.
Prescription Price
$29 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $70 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
66 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 18.
How This Provider’s Patients Compare
Doctors often say their patients are sicker or more complex than those of their peers. The measure displayed below, used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, takes into account patients’ characteristics to estimate whether they are expected to have above-average Medicare spending. It considers patients’ age, sex, diagnoses from the past year and other factors. This provider’s score below takes into account all patients.
This Provider's History
A comparison of this provider’s prescribing in Part D since 2012. All years may not be shown if there is insufficient data.
Cost of Claims
$1.14M
2012
$1.08M
2013
$1.17M
2014
$1.2M
2015
Number of Claims
30,125
2012
30,970
2013
40,006
2014
41,861
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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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
2,726
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
1,416
prescriptions. |
302
patients, 47% of all patients |
O | 1 | 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 |
2,201
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
1,643
prescriptions. |
217
patients, 34% of all patients |
2 | 1 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,920
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
1,229
prescriptions. |
217
patients, 34% of all patients |
3 | 3 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,678
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,133
prescriptions. |
155
patients, 24% of all patients |
4 | 5 | |
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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 |
1,154
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
703
prescriptions. |
113
patients, 18% of all patients |
10 | 5 | 49 |
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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 |
1,059
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
793
prescriptions. |
131
patients, 21% of all patients |
6 | 6 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,038
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
782
prescriptions. |
124
patients, 19% of all patients |
7 | 8 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
927
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
733
prescriptions. |
114
patients, 18% of all patients |
8 | 15 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
910
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
617
prescriptions. |
70
patients, 11% of all patients |
9 | 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 |
792
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
494
prescriptions. |
92
patients, 14% of all patients |
10 | 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 |
791
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
582
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 12% of all patients |
11 | 14 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
785
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
620
prescriptions. |
72
patients, 11% of all patients |
12 | 20 | |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
726
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
534
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 12% of all patients |
13 | 42 | |
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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 |
648
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
489
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 8% of all patients |
14 | 38 | |
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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 |
646
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
378
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 12% of all patients |
15 | 17 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
641
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
502
prescriptions. |
70
patients, 11% of all patients |
16 | 4 | |
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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 |
639
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
357
prescriptions. |
86
patients, 13% of all patients |
17 | 35 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
635
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
325
prescriptions. |
76
patients, 12% of all patients |
O | 18 | 57 |
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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 |
628
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
343
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 10% of all patients |
19 | 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 |
610
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
463
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 5% of all patients |
20 | 27 | |
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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 |
590
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
590
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 5% of all patients |
21 | 30 | |
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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 |
566
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
317
prescriptions. |
73
patients, 11% of all patients |
22 | 10 | |
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CARISOPRODOL
Treats pain and stiffness o... + Treats pain and stiffness of muscle spasms. Source: National Library of Medicine |
540
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
164
prescriptions. |
73
patients, 11% of all patients |
R | 23 | 147 |
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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 |
504
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
394
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 8% of all patients |
24 | 52 | |
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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 |
441
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
328
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
25 | 23 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
403
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
283
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 7% of all patients |
26 | 16 | |
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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 |
393
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
393
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
27 | 60 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
390
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
192
prescriptions. |
109
patients, 17% of all patients |
28 | 29 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
379
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
233
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
29 | 24 | |
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RISPERIDONE
Treats schizophrenia and ce... + Treats schizophrenia and certain problems caused by bipolar disorder. Source: National Library of Medicine |
358
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
326
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
P | 30 | 78 |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
344
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
285
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
31 | 54 | |
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
311
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
195
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
32 | 86 | |
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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 |
303
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
249
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
33 | 26 | |
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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 |
286
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
249
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
34 | 63 | |
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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 |
279
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
230
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 5% of all patients |
35 | 9 | |
|
LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
276
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
191
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 5% of all patients |
36 | 28 | |
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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 |
262
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
192
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
37 | 126 | |
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TIZANIDINE HCL
Tizanidine is used to relie... + Tizanidine is used to relieve the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by multiple sclerosis (MS, a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and patients may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control), stroke, or brain or spinal injury. Source: National Library of Medicine |
261
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
148
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 5% of all patients |
38 | 72 | |
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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 |
254
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
219
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
39 | 79 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
253
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
176
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 4% of all patients |
40 | 22 | |
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NAMENDA
Treats dementia (memory los... + Treats dementia (memory loss and mental changes) that is a sign of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
252
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
252
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
41 | 87 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
240
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
196
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 6% of all patients |
42 | 34 | |
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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 |
238
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 7% of all patients |
R | 43 | 33 |
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AMOXICILLIN
Treats infections. Also use... + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
227
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
119
prescriptions. |
145
patients, 23% of all patients |
A | 44 | 102 |
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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 |
221
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
185
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
45 | 118 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
212
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 6% of all patients |
46 | 47 | |
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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 |
211
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
168
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 9% of all patients |
O | 47 | 18 |
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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 |
210
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
126
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
48 | 84 | |
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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 |
202
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
161
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
49 | 21 | |
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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 |
200
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
152
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
50 | 13 | |
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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 |
194
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
111
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 7% of all patients |
51 | 51 | |
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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 |
191
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 12% of all patients |
52 | 25 | |
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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 |
181
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
98
patients, 15% of all patients |
A | 53 | 82 |
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VENTOLIN HFA
Treats or prevents bronchos... + Treats or prevents bronchospasm in patients with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Source: National Library of Medicine |
153
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 7% of all patients |
54 | 152 | |
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HALOPERIDOL*
Treats symptoms of mental a... + Treats symptoms of mental and emotional disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
150
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 55 | 225 |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
143
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
104
patients, 16% of all patients |
A | 56 | 58 |
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AMLODIPINE BESYLATE-BENAZEPRIL
The combination of amlodipi... + The combination of amlodipine and benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
141
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
57 | 81 | |
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LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
140
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
58 | 190 | |
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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 |
139
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 59 | 141 |
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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 |
137
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 60 | 106 |
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LABETALOL HCL
Labetalol is used to treat ... + Labetalol is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
133
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
61 | 168 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
132
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 4% of all patients |
62 | 43 | |
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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 |
126
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
63 | 48 | |
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VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
126
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
<11 | 63 | 70 | |
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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 |
125
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
65 | 32 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
123
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
66 | 94 | |
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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 |
122
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
67 | 66 | |
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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 |
121
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
68 | 163 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
106
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
68 | 36 | |
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GLIPIZIDE-METFORMIN
Treats type 2 diabetes. + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
<11 | 68 | 260 | |
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PIOGLITAZONE HCL
Pioglitazone is used to tre... + Pioglitazone is used to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
120
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
<11 | 71 | 91 | |
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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 |
120
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
120
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
71 | 83 | |
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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 |
119
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
13
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 5% of all patients |
R | 73 | 136 |
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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 |
115
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
<11 | 74 | 56 | |
|
PREDNISONE
Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
110
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
75 | 44 | |
|
ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
109
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
76 | 31 | |
|
LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
107
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
77 | 69 | |
|
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 |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
<11 | 78 | 109 | |
|
TERAZOSIN HCL
Terazosin is used in men to... + Terazosin 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 |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
<11 | 79 | 122 | |
|
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 |
100
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
<11 | 80 | 85 | |
|
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 |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
<11 | 81 | 46 | |
|
BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
15
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
82 | 105 | |
|
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 |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
83 | 74 | |
|
FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE
Fluvoxamine is used to trea... + Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over) 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 |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 84 | 301 | |
|
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 |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
29
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
84 | 41 | |
|
RENVELA
Lowers the amount of phosph... + Lowers the amount of phosphorus in blood of patients receiving kidney dialysis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
<11 | 86 | 211 | |
|
CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 10% of all patients |
A | 87 | 65 |
|
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 |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
88 | 19 | |
|
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 |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
<11 | 88 | 68 | |
|
ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
<11 | 90 | 71 | |
|
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 |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
90 | 181 | |
|
BENZTROPINE MESYLATE
Treats symptoms of Parkinso... + Treats symptoms of Parkinson's disease or side effects of other drugs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 92 | 195 |
|
TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
93 | 76 | |
|
TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE
Triamcinolone is used to tr... + Triamcinolone is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 7% of all patients |
93 | 145 | |
|
OLANZAPINE
Treats psychotic mental dis... + Treats psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 95 | 139 |
|
GEMFIBROZIL
Lowers high triglyceride an... + Lowers high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
<11 | 95 | 130 | |
|
CLOTRIMAZOLE-BETAMETHASONE
This combination medication... + This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 7% of all patients |
97 | 201 | |
|
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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
98 | 40 | |
|
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 |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
<11 | 99 | 189 | |
|
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 |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
99 | 107 | |
|
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 |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
99 | 75 | |
|
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 6% of all patients |
A | 102 | 114 |
|
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 |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 5% of all patients |
103 | 110 | |
|
SENSIPAR
Lowers the amount of calciu... + Lowers the amount of calcium in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
<11 | 104 | 244 | |
| AMPICILLIN TRIHYDRATE |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
A | 105 | 340 |
|
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 |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
<11 | 105 | 64 | |
|
DIVALPROEX SODIUM ER
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
<11 | 107 | 169 | |
|
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
107 | 92 | |
|
LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
This drug is used to treat ... + This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 109 | 37 | |
|
VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
<11 | 109 | 62 | |
|
LEVEMIR
Helps control blood sugar l... + Helps control blood sugar levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
28
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
111 | 144 | |
|
CARBAMAZEPINE
Treats different types of s... + Treats different types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | 112 | 229 | |
|
COMBIVENT RESPIMAT
Used to help control the sy... + Used to help control the symptoms of lung diseases, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
19
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
113 | 157 | |
|
CALCITRIOL
Treats low blood calcium in... + Treats low blood calcium in kidney dialysis patients and other patients. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
<11 | 114 | 198 | |
|
COLCRYS
Used to prevent gout attack... + Used to prevent gout attacks (sudden, severe pain in one or more joints caused by abnormally high levels of a substance called uric acid in the blood) in adults, and to relieve the pain of gout attacks when they occur. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
115 | 210 | |
|
LATANOPROST
Latanoprost ophthalmic is u... + Latanoprost ophthalmic is used to treat glaucoma (a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision) and ocular hypertension (a condition which causes increased pressure in the eye). Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
<11 | 115 | 220 | |
|
DILTIAZEM 24HR 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 |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
<11 | 115 | 178 | |
|
BUPROPION HCL
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 118 | 251 | |
|
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 |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
119 | 100 | |
|
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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
31
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 5% of all patients |
120 | 93 | |
|
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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
120 | 116 | |
| HUMALOG MIX 75-25 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
31
prescriptions. |
<11 | 120 | 341 | |
|
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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
32
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
120 | 112 | |
|
TOVIAZ
Used to treat symptoms of a... + Used to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder, such as incontinence (loss of bladder control) or a frequent need to urinate. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 124 | 327 | |
|
GLIPIZIDE ER
Glipizide is used along wit... + Glipizide is used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
<11 | 124 | 95 | |
|
QUINAPRIL HCL
Quinapril is used alone or ... + Quinapril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
<11 | 124 | 194 | |
|
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 |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 124 | 59 |
|
RALOXIFENE HCL
Raloxifene is used to preve... + Raloxifene is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (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). Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 128 | 137 | |
|
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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
29
prescriptions. |
<11 | 128 | 117 | |
|
DIPHENOXYLATE-ATROPINE
Treats diarrhea. + Treats diarrhea. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
19
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 5% of all patients |
128 | 285 | |
|
NOVOLOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
24
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
131 | 132 | |
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 Dec. 5, 2013.
- Comparisons are based on each provider’s current address, not necessarily where he or she worked during the time period covered in this database.
- In rare circumstances, providers' prescription tallies may be inflated. Sometimes providers are credited with prescriptions written by colleagues (this happens in long-term care facilities) or are victims of fraud involving theft of their provider number.