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RJ GAMAD M.D.,P.A.
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 534 out of 4055
Rank: 658 out of 4055
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Florida 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
59% of this provider’s 439 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 29%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
23% of this provider’s 304 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 11%.
Opioids
48% of this provider’s 439 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 16%.
Brand Name Drugs
16% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 17%.
Prescription Price
$52 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $59 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
26 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 14.
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
$605K
2012
$650K
2013
$585K
2014
$599K
2015
Number of Claims
9,564
2012
11,552
2013
11,290
2014
11,471
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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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
935
prescriptions, 8% of all prescriptions |
501
prescriptions. |
145
patients, 33% of all patients |
O | 1 | 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 |
628
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
319
prescriptions. |
84
patients, 19% of all patients |
2 | 10 | |
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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 |
289
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
249
prescriptions. |
73
patients, 17% of all patients |
3 | 3 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
248
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
191
prescriptions. |
66
patients, 15% of all patients |
4 | 5 | |
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LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Levocetirizine is an antihi... + Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever and hives of the skin. Source: National Library of Medicine |
231
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
150
prescriptions. |
101
patients, 23% of all patients |
5 | 172 | |
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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 |
218
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 9% of all patients |
R | 6 | 32 |
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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 |
217
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
122
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 15% of all patients |
7 | 6 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
216
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
163
prescriptions. |
66
patients, 15% of all patients |
8 | 11 | |
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FENTANYL
Treats severe, ongoing pain... + Treats severe, ongoing pain (during and after surgery, cancer pain) that cannot be controlled with other medicines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
199
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 7% of all patients |
O | 9 | 120 |
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CEPHALEXIN
Treats bacterial infections... + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
193
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
112
prescriptions. |
132
patients, 30% of all patients |
A | 10 | 116 |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
191
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 10% of all patients |
11 | 46 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
188
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
146
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 14% of all patients |
12 | 4 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
184
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 6% of all patients |
13 | 30 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
179
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 8% of all patients |
14 | 13 | |
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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 |
179
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
124
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 12% of all patients |
14 | 8 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
176
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 10% of all patients |
16 | 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 |
175
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 11% of all patients |
O | 17 | 16 |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
173
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
156
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 11% of all patients |
18 | 19 | |
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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 |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 11% of all patients |
19 | 2 | |
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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 |
168
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
136
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 9% of all patients |
20 | 17 | |
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OXYCODONE HCL
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
165
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 6% of all patients |
O | 21 | 58 |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
164
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
134
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 11% of all patients |
22 | 22 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
161
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 11% of all patients |
23 | 1 | |
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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 |
123
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 7% of all patients |
24 | 7 | |
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PRAVASTATIN SODIUM
Pravastatin is used with di... + Pravastatin is used with diet, weight-loss, and exercise to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and to decrease the chance that heart surgery will be needed in people who have heart disease or who are at risk of developing heart disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
116
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 7% of all patients |
25 | 15 | |
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CARISOPRODOL
Treats pain and stiffness o... + Treats pain and stiffness of muscle spasms. Source: National Library of Medicine |
116
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
15
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 25 | 158 |
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LEVOFLOXACIN
Levofloxacin is used to tre... + Levofloxacin is used to treat certain infections such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, prostate (a male reproductive gland), and skin infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
109
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 18% of all patients |
A | 27 | 77 |
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MUPIROCIN*
Treats skin infections and ... + Treats skin infections and bacterial infections in your nose. Source: National Library of Medicine |
104
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 16% of all patients |
28 | 126 | |
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BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
103
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 8% of all patients |
29 | 62 | |
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AMOXICILLIN
Treats infections. Also use... + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
102
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 15% of all patients |
A | 30 | 96 |
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CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
96
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 15% of all patients |
A | 31 | 51 |
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GEMFIBROZIL
Lowers high triglyceride an... + Lowers high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
94
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 6% of all patients |
32 | 114 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 5% of all patients |
O | 33 | 47 |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 4% of all patients |
34 | 28 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 5% of all patients |
35 | 31 | |
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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 |
85
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 7% of all patients |
36 | 49 | |
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BYSTOLIC
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 4% of all patients |
37 | 164 | |
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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 |
79
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 8% of all patients |
38 | 91 | |
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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 |
77
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 5% of all patients |
39 | 9 | |
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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 |
76
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 4% of all patients |
40 | 84 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 4% of all patients |
41 | 39 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 54 | |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 4% of all patients |
43 | 35 | |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 11% of all patients |
A | 44 | 44 |
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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 |
68
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 3% of all patients |
45 | 43 | |
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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 |
61
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
46 | 24 | |
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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 |
60
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 4% of all patients |
47 | 108 | |
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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 |
60
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
<11 | 47 | 142 | |
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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 |
60
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
<11 | 47 | 69 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 4% of all patients |
50 | 36 | |
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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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
50 | 42 | |
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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 |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 5% of all patients |
52 | 38 | |
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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 |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 4% of all patients |
52 | 21 | |
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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 |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
25
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 3% of all patients |
52 | 107 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
27
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
55 | 18 | |
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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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
14
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 5% of all patients |
R | 55 | 175 |
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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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
55 | 23 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
55 | 27 | |
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BENICAR HCT
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
<11 | 55 | 187 | |
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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 |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 5% of all patients |
60 | 99 | |
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 Oct. 28, 2014.
- 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.