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MARILYN LACHMAN MD
9346 US HIGHWAY 431
Albertville | Alabama | 35950
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 1 out of 178
Rank: 2 out of 178
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Alabama lower than average
Antipsychotics
43% of this provider’s 141 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 49%.
Antibiotics
6% of this provider’s 812 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 2%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
29% of this provider’s 141 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 18%.
Opioids
9% of this provider’s 812 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 3%.
Brand Name Drugs
20% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 13%.
Prescription Price
$111 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $107 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
36 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 15.
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
$2.35M
2012
$2.76M
2013
$3.25M
2014
$3.22M
2015
Number of Claims
19,186
2012
27,165
2013
28,510
2014
28,995
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.
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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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ALPRAZOLAM
Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
2,324
prescriptions, 8% of all prescriptions |
268
prescriptions. |
269
patients, 33% of all patients |
1 | 3 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,943
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
269
prescriptions. |
251
patients, 31% of all patients |
2 | 1 | |
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SEROQUEL XR
Treats schizophrenia and sy... + Treats schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
913
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
117
patients, 14% of all patients |
P 10 | 3 | 33 |
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LAMOTRIGINE
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures and mood disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
838
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
123
patients, 15% of all patients |
4 | 10 | |
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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 |
790
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
28
prescriptions. |
113
patients, 14% of all patients |
R | 5 | 16 |
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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 |
729
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
115
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 11% of all patients |
6 | 13 | |
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DIAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, muscle spas... + Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
697
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
98
patients, 12% of all patients |
7 | 31 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
689
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
129
prescriptions. |
95
patients, 12% of all patients |
8 | 2 | |
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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 |
682
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
107
prescriptions. |
98
patients, 12% of all patients |
9 | 8 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
610
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
172
prescriptions. |
92
patients, 11% of all patients |
10 | 9 | |
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RISPERIDONE
Treats schizophrenia and ce... + Treats schizophrenia and certain problems caused by bipolar disorder. Source: National Library of Medicine |
599
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
165
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 7% of all patients |
P | 11 | 6 |
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QUETIAPINE FUMARATE
Quetiapine is used to treat... + Quetiapine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). Source: National Library of Medicine |
572
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 9% of all patients |
P | 12 | 4 |
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AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
Amitriptyline is used to tr... + Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
557
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 10% of all patients |
R | 13 | 41 |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
511
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 10% of all patients |
14 | 20 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
489
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
79
patients, 10% of all patients |
15 | 15 | |
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BUPROPION HCL SR
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
475
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
86
patients, 11% of all patients |
16 | 34 | |
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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 |
472
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
124
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 8% of all patients |
17 | 14 | |
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TOPIRAMATE
Helps control and prevent c... + Helps control and prevent certain kinds of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
466
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 7% of all patients |
18 | 38 | |
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DULOXETINE HCL
Duloxetine is used to treat... + Duloxetine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Source: National Library of Medicine |
450
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 8% of all patients |
19 | 7 | |
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM ER
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
439
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 6% of all patients |
20 | 19 | |
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VIIBRYD
Used to treat depression in... + Used to treat depression in adults. Source: National Library of Medicine |
438
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
26
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 10% of all patients |
10 | 21 | 54 |
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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 |
414
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
31
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 6% of all patients |
22 | 21 | |
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OLANZAPINE
Treats psychotic mental dis... + Treats psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
396
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 6% of all patients |
P | 23 | 11 |
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BENZTROPINE MESYLATE
Treats symptoms of Parkinso... + Treats symptoms of Parkinson's disease or side effects of other drugs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
339
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
32
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 6% of all patients |
R | 24 | 5 |
| NEUPRO |
338
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
19
prescriptions. |
72
patients, 9% of all patients |
10 | 25 | 81 |
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DOXEPIN HCL
Doxepin is used to treat de... + Doxepin is used to treat depression and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
337
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
11
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 7% of all patients |
R | 26 | 42 |
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BUPROPION XL
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
328
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
26
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 5% of all patients |
27 | 18 | |
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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 |
322
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 5% of all patients |
28 | 24 | |
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ABILIFY
Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
318
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
24
prescriptions. |
69
patients, 8% of all patients |
P | 29 | 29 |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
314
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 6% of all patients |
O | 30 | 63 |
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DEXTROAMPHETAMINE-AMPHETAMINE
The combination is used as ... + The combination is used as part of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children. Source: National Library of Medicine |
304
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 6% of all patients |
31 | 23 | |
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
285
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
32 | 28 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
278
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
25
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 6% of all patients |
33 | 39 | |
| FETZIMA |
277
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
29
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 5% of all patients |
10 | 34 | 75 |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
274
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 5% of all patients |
35 | 12 | |
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ZIPRASIDONE HCL
Used to treat the symptoms ... + 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 |
268
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 4% of all patients |
P | 36 | 22 |
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VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
265
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
12
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 5% of all patients |
37 | 17 | |
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ARIPIPRAZOLE
Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
262
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 7% of all patients |
P | 38 | 27 |
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HALOPERIDOL*
Treats symptoms of mental a... + Treats symptoms of mental and emotional disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
227
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 4% of all patients |
P | 39 | 25 |
| SAPHRIS |
217
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
15
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 5% of all patients |
P 10 | 40 | 62 |
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PRAZOSIN HCL
Prazosin is used alone or i... + Prazosin is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
199
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
41 | 60 | |
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LATUDA
Used to treat the symptoms ... + 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 |
198
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
P | 42 | 36 |
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CARISOPRODOL
Treats pain and stiffness o... + Treats pain and stiffness of muscle spasms. Source: National Library of Medicine |
196
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
15
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 5% of all patients |
R | 43 | 86 |
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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 |
196
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 5% of all patients |
43 | 61 | |
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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 |
192
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
24
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 5% of all patients |
45 | 100 | |
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HYDROCORTISONE
Hydrocortisone provides rel... + Hydrocortisone provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. Source: National Library of Medicine |
183
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 6% of all patients |
46 | 101 | |
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LITHIUM CARBONATE
Lithium is used to treat an... + Lithium is used to treat and prevent episodes of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited mood) in people with bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). Source: National Library of Medicine |
176
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
23
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
47 | 30 | |
| VYVANSE |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
13
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
10 | 48 | 77 |
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PRISTIQ ER
Used to treat depression. D... + Used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
167
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
17
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
49 | 47 | |
| AMOXAPINE |
164
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
10 | 50 | 104 |
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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 |
154
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 51 | 96 |
| ZALEPLON |
151
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
R 10 | 52 | 98 |
| NUVIGIL |
145
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
10 | 53 | 73 |
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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 |
136
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
12
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 54 | 92 |
| BRINTELLIX |
135
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 3% of all patients |
55 | 76 | |
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VIMPAT
Used to control partial sei... + Used to control partial seizures (convulsions) in the treatment of epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
134
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
14
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
56 | 108 | |
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ESZOPICLONE
Eszopiclone is used to trea... + Eszopiclone is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Source: National Library of Medicine |
128
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
15
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 4% of all patients |
R 10 | 57 | 91 |
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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 |
121
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
29
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
58 | 65 | |
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OXCARBAZEPINE
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat seizures caused by epilepsy in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Source: National Library of Medicine |
116
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | 59 | 37 | |
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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 |
115
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
13
prescriptions. |
<11 | 60 | 94 | |
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CARBAMAZEPINE
Treats different types of s... + Treats different types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
114
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 55 | |
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ROPINIROLE HCL
Ropinirole is used alone or... + Ropinirole is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance), including shaking of parts of the body, stiffness, slowed movements, and problems with balance. Source: National Library of Medicine |
114
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
61 | 82 | |
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CLOZAPINE
Treats schizophrenia. Also ... + Treats schizophrenia. Source: National Library of Medicine |
107
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 63 | 32 |
| OLANZAPINE ODT |
105
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
27
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 64 | 57 |
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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 |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 65 | 115 |
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CHLORPROMAZINE HCL
Chlorpromazine is used to t... + Chlorpromazine 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) and other psychotic disorders (conditions that cause difficulty telling the difference between things or ideas that are real and things or ideas that are not real) and to treat the symptoms of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited mood) in people who have bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder; a condition that causes episodes of mania, episodes of depression, and other abnormal moods). Source: National Library of Medicine |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
12
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
P | 66 | 59 |
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ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE ER
Used to treat insomnia (tro... + Used to treat insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 66 | 116 |
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METHYLPHENIDATE HCL
Methylphenidate is used as ... + Methylphenidate is used as part of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age) in adults and children. Source: National Library of Medicine |
102
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
13
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
68 | 52 | |
| FANAPT |
101
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
P | 69 | 107 |
| ABILIFY MAINTENA |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 70 | 66 |
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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 |
87
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
13
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
71 | 74 | |
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VENLAFAXINE HCL
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
72 | 71 | |
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DEXTROAMPHETAMINE-AMPHET ER
Used as part of a treatment... + Used as part of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age) in adults and children. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
11
prescriptions. |
<11 | 72 | 53 | |
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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 |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
74 | 35 | |
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INVEGA SUSTENNA
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
P | 75 | 26 |
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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 |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
12
prescriptions. |
<11 | 76 | 83 | |
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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 |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
18
prescriptions. |
<11 | 77 | 120 | |
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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 |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
27
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
78 | 68 | |
| STRATTERA |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
<11 | 79 | 110 | |
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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 |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
80 | 58 | |
|
NORTRIPTYLINE HCL
Nortriptyline is used to tr... + Nortriptyline is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
17
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
80 | 64 | |
|
IMIPRAMINE HCL
Imipramine tablets and caps... + Imipramine tablets and capsules are used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 82 | 78 |
|
BUPROPION HCL
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | 83 | 69 | |
|
ONDANSETRON HCL*
Ondansetron is used to prev... + Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
11
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
84 | 129 | |
|
MEMANTINE HCL
Treats moderate to severe ... + Treats moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
22
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
85 | 93 | |
|
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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
<11 | 85 | 135 | |
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 June 10, 2008.
- 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.