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KARELIA RUIZ MD
7600 W 20TH AVE SUITE 106
Hialeah | Florida | 33016
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 1 out of 1125
Rank: 10 out of 1125
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Florida lower than average
Antipsychotics
4% of this provider’s 487 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 2%.
Antibiotics
44% of this provider’s 565 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 16%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
20% of this provider’s 487 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 8%.
Opioids
18% of this provider’s 565 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 16%.
Brand Name Drugs
34% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 24%.
Prescription Price
$104 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $188 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
61 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
$4.2M
2012
$4.06M
2013
$3.69M
2014
$3.59M
2015
Number of Claims
41,591
2012
42,585
2013
38,753
2014
34,578
2015
This Prescriber's Drugs
The table below list this provider’s drugs, the number of prescriptions and how many went to seniors. Drugs are ranked by volume and compared with the rank for all providers in the same specialty and state. The list below includes only those drugs for which this provider wrote 50 or more prescriptions.
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An opioid drug. More » Prescription opioids (painkillers) can help alleviate certain kinds of pain in the short term but carry serious health risks.
An antibiotic drug. More » Used to treat bacterial infections but are often prescribed incorrectly to treat viral infections, such as chest colds or the flu.
An antipsychotic drug. More » Antipsychotics are frequently given to dementia patients, though it increases their risk of death.
A risky drug for seniors. More » The American Geriatrics Society has said this drug is "potentially dangerous" for seniors and might be inappropriate.
This provider is among the top 10 prescribers of this drug in the country.
This provider’s prescriptions for this drug were for more days than those of peers. More » Because of this, his or her prescription count may be lower.
This provider’s prescriptions for this drug were for fewer days than those of peers. More » Because of this, his or her prescription count may be higher.
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This Drug's Rank
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| Drug Name | Total Prescriptions Filled with Refills |
Prescriptions to 65+ |
Patients Receiving this Drug | Category | For this Prescriber | For this Prescriber's Peers |
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OMEPRAZOLE
Treats heartburn, stomach u... + Treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, endocrine tumors, and systemic mastocytosis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,161
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
990
prescriptions. |
194
patients, 34% of all patients |
1 | 1 | |
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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 |
1,147
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
1,010
prescriptions. |
165
patients, 29% of all patients |
2 | 29 | |
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VOLTAREN
Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,034
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
943
prescriptions. |
184
patients, 33% of all patients |
3 | 79 | |
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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 |
840
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
762
prescriptions. |
111
patients, 20% of all patients |
4 | 18 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
769
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
700
prescriptions. |
139
patients, 25% of all patients |
5 | 6 | |
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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 |
726
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
690
prescriptions. |
104
patients, 18% of all patients |
6 | 3 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
662
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
608
prescriptions. |
115
patients, 20% of all patients |
7 | 5 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
660
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
556
prescriptions. |
92
patients, 16% of all patients |
8 | 4 | |
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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 |
641
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
543
prescriptions. |
100
patients, 18% of all patients |
9 | 92 | |
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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 |
616
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
554
prescriptions. |
96
patients, 17% of all patients |
10 | 10 | |
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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 |
575
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
499
prescriptions. |
119
patients, 21% of all patients |
11 | 19 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
541
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
495
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 13% of all patients |
12 | 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 |
517
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
403
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 13% of all patients |
13 | 31 | |
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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 |
486
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
444
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 13% of all patients |
14 | 55 | |
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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 |
483
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
407
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 13% of all patients |
15 | 66 | |
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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 |
450
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
450
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 13% of all patients |
16 | 54 | |
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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 |
434
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
379
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 13% of all patients |
17 | 78 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
432
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
410
prescriptions. |
76
patients, 13% of all patients |
18 | 24 | |
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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 |
431
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
375
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 11% of all patients |
19 | 2 | |
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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 |
416
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
375
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 12% of all patients |
20 | 28 | |
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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 |
413
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
382
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 13% of all patients |
21 | 11 | |
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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 |
384
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
379
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 11% of all patients |
22 | 180 | |
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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 |
372
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
356
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 10% of all patients |
23 | 41 | |
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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 |
363
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
311
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 10% of all patients |
24 | 25 | |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
347
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
342
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 8% of all patients |
25 | 72 | |
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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 |
306
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
269
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 8% of all patients |
26 | 14 | |
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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 |
306
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
301
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 9% of all patients |
26 | 48 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
293
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
242
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 8% of all patients |
28 | 172 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
291
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
278
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 9% of all patients |
29 | 13 | |
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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 |
285
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
270
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 9% of all patients |
30 | 9 | |
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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 |
267
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
231
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 10% of all patients |
31 | 85 | |
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KETOCONAZOLE
Treats fungal infections in... + Treats fungal infections in the skin, throat, urinary tract, and lungs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
266
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
247
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 8% of all patients |
32 | 94 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
254
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
211
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 6% of all patients |
33 | 38 | |
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MOMETASONE FUROATE
Mometasone is used to relie... + Mometasone is used to relieve the itching and inflammation of numerous skin conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
246
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
193
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 7% of all patients |
34 | 223 | |
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MUPIROCIN*
Treats skin infections and ... + Treats skin infections and bacterial infections in your nose. Source: National Library of Medicine |
244
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
166
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 10% of all patients |
35 | 101 | |
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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 |
238
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
197
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 10% of all patients |
36 | 68 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
237
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
211
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 6% of all patients |
37 | 102 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
231
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
226
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 6% of all patients |
38 | 23 | |
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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 |
228
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
212
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 8% of all patients |
39 | 150 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
226
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
206
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 7% of all patients |
40 | 21 | |
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DICYCLOMINE HCL
Dicyclomine is used to trea... + Dicyclomine is used to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
225
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
194
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 6% of all patients |
41 | 148 | |
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EXELON
Rivastigmine is used to tre... + Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate dementia (memory loss) associated with Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
223
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
205
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 6% of all patients |
42 | 139 | |
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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 |
221
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
176
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 8% of all patients |
43 | 61 | |
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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 |
213
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
174
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 8% of all patients |
44 | 70 | |
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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 |
213
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
195
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 10% of all patients |
O | 44 | 22 |
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AMMONIUM LACTATE
Treats dry, scaly skin cond... + Treats dry, scaly skin conditions called xerosis and ichthyosis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
211
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
188
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 6% of all patients |
46 | 233 | |
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DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Diclofenac is used to relie... + Diclofenac is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints), rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine). Source: National Library of Medicine |
209
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
174
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 8% of all patients |
47 | 95 | |
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OMEGA-3 ACID ETHYL ESTERS
Omega-3 fatty acids are use... + Omega-3 fatty acids are used together with lifestyle changes (diet, weight-loss, exercise) to reduce the amount of triglycerides (a fat-like substance) in the blood in people with very high triglycerides. Source: National Library of Medicine |
208
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
170
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 6% of all patients |
48 | 169 | |
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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 |
203
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
174
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 6% of all patients |
49 | 83 | |
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SYNTHROID
Treats hypothyroidism. + Treats hypothyroidism. Source: National Library of Medicine |
195
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
178
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 6% of all patients |
50 | 27 | |
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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 |
188
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
183
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 5% of all patients |
51 | 15 | |
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CLOTRIMAZOLE-BETAMETHASONE
This combination medication... + This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Source: National Library of Medicine |
186
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
152
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 6% of all patients |
52 | 144 | |
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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 |
175
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
159
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 5% of all patients |
53 | 141 | |
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BENICAR
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
173
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
168
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 5% of all patients |
54 | 214 | |
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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 |
173
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
159
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 5% of all patients |
54 | 75 | |
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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 |
172
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
158
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 5% of all patients |
56 | 86 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
170
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
150
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 5% of all patients |
57 | 36 | |
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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 |
169
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
164
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 5% of all patients |
58 | 64 | |
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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 |
168
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
168
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 4% of all patients |
59 | 198 | |
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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 |
164
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
152
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 7% of all patients |
R | 60 | 42 |
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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 |
162
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
136
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 7% of all patients |
61 | 158 | |
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CILOSTAZOL
Treats a circulation proble... + Treats a circulation problem in which too little blood flows into your leg muscles (intermittent claudication). Source: National Library of Medicine |
160
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
155
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
62 | 269 | |
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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 |
155
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
150
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 5% of all patients |
63 | 39 | |
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ONGLYZA
Used along with diet and ex... + Used along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (condition in which blood sugar is too high because the body does not produce or use insulin normally). Source: National Library of Medicine |
154
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
141
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 5% of all patients |
64 | 338 | |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
153
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
140
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 4% of all patients |
65 | 153 | |
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DEXILANT
Treats erosive esophagitis,... + Treats erosive esophagitis, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other conditions caused by too much stomach acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
152
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
147
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
66 | 171 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
150
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
131
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
67 | 58 | |
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CLOTRIMAZOLE
This medicine is an antifun... + This medicine is an antifungal. Source: National Library of Medicine |
149
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
128
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 7% of all patients |
68 | 502 | |
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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 |
147
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
142
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
69 | 133 | |
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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 |
143
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 4% of all patients |
70 | 103 | |
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LIDOCAINE
Causes numbness or loss of ... + Causes numbness or loss of feeling in an area of your body. Source: National Library of Medicine |
143
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
112
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 9% of all patients |
70 | 331 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
142
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 6% of all patients |
72 | 35 | |
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LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
137
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
122
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 6% of all patients |
73 | 258 | |
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CICLOPIROX*
Treats skin infections caus... + Treats skin infections caused by fungus, such as ringworm, athlete's foot, or dandruff. Source: National Library of Medicine |
127
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 7% of all patients |
74 | 296 | |
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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 |
126
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
107
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 4% of all patients |
75 | 98 | |
|
NYSTATIN-TRIAMCINOLONE
The combination of nystatin... + The combination of nystatin and triamcinolone is used to treat fungal skin infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
125
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 5% of all patients |
76 | 361 | |
|
ACETAMINOPHEN-CODEINE
This combination of drugs i... + This combination of drugs is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
116
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 6% of all patients |
O | 77 | 136 |
|
ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 4% of all patients |
77 | 117 | |
|
SILVER SULFADIAZINE
Treats skin infections in p... + Treats skin infections in patients with severe burns. Source: National Library of Medicine |
120
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
107
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
79 | 332 | |
|
BENAZEPRIL HCL
Benazepril is used alone or... + Benazepril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
119
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
80 | 199 | |
|
LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
118
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
81 | 93 | |
|
SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
116
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 5% of all patients |
82 | 8 | |
|
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 |
115
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
83 | 20 | |
|
LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
110
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
105
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
84 | 142 | |
|
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 |
109
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
85 | 116 | |
|
AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
106
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
84
patients, 15% of all patients |
A | 86 | 67 |
|
LINZESS
Used in adults to treat irr... + Used in adults to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C; a condition that causes stomach pain or cramps, bloating, and infrequent or difficult passage of stools) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC; difficult or infrequent passage of stools that lasts for 3 months or longer and is not caused by a disease or a medication). Source: National Library of Medicine |
105
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
87 | 248 | |
|
AMITIZA
Treats certain types of lon... + Treats certain types of long-term constipation by helping you have a bowel movement. Source: National Library of Medicine |
105
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 5% of all patients |
87 | 333 | |
|
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 |
102
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
89 | 51 | |
|
BD ULTRA-FINE PEN NEEDLE
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
102
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 6% of all patients |
89 | 80 | |
| SURE COMFORT* |
101
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
91 | 417 | |
|
CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE
Treats psoriasis, skin irri... + Treats psoriasis, skin irritation, allergic reactions, and other types of skin problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
92 | 129 | |
|
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 |
99
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
93 | 181 | |
|
BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 4% of all patients |
94 | 63 | |
|
PENTOXIFYLLINE
Treats problems from poor b... + Treats problems from poor blood circulation by improving the flow of blood through blood vessels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
94
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
95 | 303 | |
|
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 |
94
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
94
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
95 | 40 | |
|
LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
97 | 32 | |
|
CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 13% of all patients |
A | 98 | 44 |
|
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 |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
99 | 155 | |
|
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 |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 11% of all patients |
A | 100 | 127 |
|
LIVALO
Used together with diet, we... + Used together with diet, weight-loss, and exercise to reduce the amount of fatty substances such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol ('bad cholesterol') in the blood and to increase the amount of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol ('good cholesterol'). Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
101 | 448 | |
|
AVODART
Treats problems with urinat... + Treats problems with urination caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
102 | 135 | |
|
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 |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
102 | 237 | |
|
BREO ELLIPTA
Treats asthma in patients n... + Treats asthma in patients not adequately controlled a long-term asthma medicine and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
102 | 270 | |
|
PATADAY
Treats itching or watering ... + Treats itching or watering of eyes caused by allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
105 | 257 | |
|
CELECOXIB
Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 5% of all patients |
105 | 185 | |
|
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 |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 107 | 112 |
|
DIOVAN
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
108 | 462 | |
|
NASONEX
Treats or prevents the symp... + Treats or prevents the symptoms of seasonal (short-term) and perennial (year-round) allergies (hay fever), such as stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 4% of all patients |
108 | 313 | |
| FOLIC ACID |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 4% of all patients |
108 | 149 | |
| SURE COMFORT* |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
111 | 509 | |
| JENTADUETO |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
112 | 581 | |
|
LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
<11 | 113 | 90 | |
|
NIFEDIPINE ER
Used for the treatment of v... + Used for the treatment of vasospastic angina, chronic stable angina and hypertension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
113 | 113 | |
|
MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
115 | 73 | |
|
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 |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
<11 | 116 | 69 | |
|
BENICAR HCT
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
116 | 294 | |
|
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 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
118 | 120 | |
|
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 |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
119 | 140 | |
|
PROCTOSOL-HC
This is used to help reliev... + This is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
119 | 425 | |
|
HUMALOG KWIKPEN U-100
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
121 | 188 | |
|
NITROSTAT
Treats or prevents angina (... + Treats or prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
122 | 146 | |
|
BYSTOLIC
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
123 | 260 | |
|
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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
<11 | 124 | 108 | |
|
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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
124 | 159 | |
|
NYSTATIN
Treats fungus infections in... + Treats fungus infections in the mouth, throat, and intestines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
126 | 365 | |
| VIAGRA |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
<11 | 126 | 145 | |
| VITAMIN D2 |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
128 | 195 | |
|
RESTASIS
Treats chronic dry eye dise... + Treats chronic dry eye disease by increasing the amount of tears in your eyes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
128 | 118 | |
|
AZELASTINE HCL
Used to treat hay fever and... + Used to treat hay fever and allergy symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, and itchy nose. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
128 | 131 | |
| PROLIA |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 7% of all patients |
131 | 250 | |
|
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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
<11 | 131 | 353 | |
|
GLIPIZIDE XL
Glipizide is used along wit... + Glipizide is used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 133 | 351 | |
|
BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE*
Treats skin irritation, all... + Treats skin irritation, allergic reactions, and other types of skin problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 134 | 390 | |
|
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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 134 | 138 | |
|
LIDODERM
Treats nerve pain that is c... + Treats nerve pain that is caused by herpes zoster, or "shingles. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
136 | 549 | |
|
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 7% of all patients |
A | 136 | 107 |
About This Data
Prescribing data from Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, known as Part D, was compiled and released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that oversees the program. The data for 2015 includes more than 1.4 billion prescriptions written by nearly 1.4 million doctors, nurses and other providers. This database lists about 447,000 of those providers who wrote 50 or more prescriptions for at least one drug that year. More than three-fourths of these prescriptions went to patients 65 and older; the rest were for disabled patients. Methodology »
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Caveats
- No comparisons are shown if there are fewer than 20 prescribers in the state share this specialty.
- Comparisons do not take into account the medical conditions of patients. Medications for certain conditions do not have generic alternatives, so patients would receive more expensive brand name drugs.
- This provider's address and specialty information was last updated on March 14, 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.