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DANIEL TARDIF M.D.
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 139 out of 1037
Rank: 52 out of 1037
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Connecticut lower than average
Antipsychotics
This provider prescribed antipsychotics to at least one but fewer than 11 patients who are 65 and older, so Medicare redacted the exact figure. Comparisons are not shown.
Antibiotics
31% of this provider’s 435 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 25%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
12% of this provider’s 398 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 11%.
Opioids
12% of this provider’s 435 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 11%.
Brand Name Drugs
26% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 21%.
Prescription Price
$114 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $78 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
24 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
$857K
2012
$966K
2013
$1.03M
2014
$1.18M
2015
Number of Claims
8,675
2012
9,778
2013
9,600
2014
10,363
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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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
505
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
492
prescriptions. |
132
patients, 30% of all patients |
1 | 1 | |
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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 |
469
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
437
prescriptions. |
107
patients, 25% of all patients |
2 | 23 | |
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ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
460
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
455
prescriptions. |
105
patients, 24% of all patients |
3 | 59 | |
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RAMIPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure after a heart attack. Source: National Library of Medicine |
433
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
414
prescriptions. |
102
patients, 23% of all patients |
4 | 97 | |
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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 |
349
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
318
prescriptions. |
98
patients, 23% of all patients |
5 | 12 | |
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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 |
302
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
291
prescriptions. |
79
patients, 18% of all patients |
6 | 22 | |
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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 |
272
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
246
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 14% of all patients |
7 | 13 | |
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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 |
248
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
233
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 16% of all patients |
8 | 9 | |
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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 |
236
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
236
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 13% of all patients |
9 | 2 | |
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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 |
205
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
200
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 10% of all patients |
10 | 3 | |
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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 |
185
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
174
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 9% of all patients |
11 | 34 | |
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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 |
176
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
171
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 8% of all patients |
12 | 11 | |
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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 |
169
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
146
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 8% of all patients |
13 | 36 | |
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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 |
161
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
145
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 14% of all patients |
14 | 38 | |
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METFORMIN HCL ER
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 |
161
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
156
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 10% of all patients |
14 | 53 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
152
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
135
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 8% of all patients |
16 | 6 | |
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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 |
142
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
142
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 7% of all patients |
17 | 98 | |
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DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE
Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura... + Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura XL) is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH), which include difficulty urinating (hesitation, dribbling, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying), painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency. Source: National Library of Medicine |
140
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
123
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 6% of all patients |
18 | 95 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
139
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
126
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 9% of all patients |
19 | 5 | |
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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 |
135
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
135
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 8% of all patients |
20 | 10 | |
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SPIRONOLACTONE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) in patients with congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, or nephrotic syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
115
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 8% of all patients |
21 | 72 | |
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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 |
112
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
107
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 6% of all patients |
22 | 178 | |
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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 |
111
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 6% of all patients |
23 | 211 | |
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WELCHOL
Used together with diet and... + Used together with diet and exercise to lower cholesterol levels in the blood and to treat type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
108
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 7% of all patients |
24 | 263 | |
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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 |
107
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
107
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 6% of all patients |
R | 25 | 27 |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
107
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
102
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 5% of all patients |
25 | 18 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
104
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 6% of all patients |
27 | 26 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 5% of all patients |
28 | 24 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
<11 | 28 | 54 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
96
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 4% of all patients |
30 | 16 | |
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TORSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) caused by congestive heart failure, kidney disease, or liver disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 5% of all patients |
31 | 183 | |
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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 |
89
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 5% of all patients |
32 | 62 | |
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IRBESARTAN
Used alone or in combinatio... + Used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
33 | 93 | |
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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 |
84
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 4% of all patients |
34 | 14 | |
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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 |
83
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 5% of all patients |
35 | 19 | |
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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 |
83
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
35 | 58 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
81
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
37 | 92 | |
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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 |
77
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
38 | 20 | |
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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 |
76
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 5% of all patients |
O | 39 | 31 |
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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 |
75
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 4% of all patients |
40 | 21 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 4% of all patients |
41 | 29 | |
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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 |
73
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 5% of all patients |
41 | 52 | |
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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 |
72
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 5% of all patients |
43 | 102 | |
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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 |
69
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 110 | |
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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 |
68
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 6% of all patients |
45 | 8 | |
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ASMANEX
Mometasone inhalation is us... + Mometasone inhalation is used to prevent difficulty breathing, chest tightness, wheezing, and coughing caused by asthma. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
46 | 366 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
46 | 4 | |
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AVODART
Treats problems with urinat... + Treats problems with urination caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 4% of all patients |
48 | 232 | |
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VYTORIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 3% of all patients |
49 | 223 | |
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LEVEMIR FLEXTOUCH
Used to treat type 1 diabet... + Used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 3% of all patients |
50 | 86 | |
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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 |
56
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 4% of all patients |
51 | 132 | |
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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 |
56
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 51 | 41 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 3% of all patients |
53 | 33 | |
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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 |
55
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 4% of all patients |
53 | 123 | |
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HUMALOG KWIKPEN U-100
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 3% of all patients |
55 | 201 | |
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SYNTHROID
Treats hypothyroidism. + Treats hypothyroidism. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
55 | 37 | |
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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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
57 | 167 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 3% of all patients |
57 | 30 | |
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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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
<11 | 57 | 79 | |
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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 |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
60 | 78 | |
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DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE
Doxycycline is used to trea... + Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; Lyme disease; acne; infections of skin, genital, and urinary systems; and anthrax (after inhalational exposure). Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 9% of all patients |
A | 60 | 104 |
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 Aug. 16, 2011.
- Comparisons are based on each provider’s current address, not necessarily where he or she worked during the time period covered in this database.
- In rare circumstances, providers' prescription tallies may be inflated. Sometimes providers are credited with prescriptions written by colleagues (this happens in long-term care facilities) or are victims of fraud involving theft of their provider number.