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DANIEL POLANSKY MD
101 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR SUITE 200
Mobile | Alabama | 36608
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 26 out of 794
Rank: 61 out of 794
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Alabama lower than average
Antipsychotics
4% of this provider’s 830 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 4%.
Antibiotics
49% of this provider’s 1,222 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 33%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
15% of this provider’s 830 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 13%.
Opioids
44% of this provider’s 1,222 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 25%.
Brand Name Drugs
13% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 18%.
Prescription Price
$47 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $73 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
25 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 19.
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
$847K
2012
$1.03M
2013
$1.17M
2014
$1.41M
2015
Number of Claims
23,480
2012
27,651
2013
28,054
2014
30,078
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 |
1,967
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
873
prescriptions. |
338
patients, 28% of all patients |
O | 1 | 1 |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
906
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
447
prescriptions. |
175
patients, 14% of all patients |
2 | 18 | |
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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 |
858
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
523
prescriptions. |
204
patients, 17% of all patients |
3 | 4 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
751
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
357
prescriptions. |
173
patients, 14% of all patients |
4 | 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 |
640
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
443
prescriptions. |
144
patients, 12% of all patients |
5 | 3 | |
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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 |
592
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
430
prescriptions. |
120
patients, 10% of all patients |
6 | 2 | |
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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 |
555
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
268
prescriptions. |
92
patients, 8% of all patients |
7 | 14 | |
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METHADONE HCL
Methadone is used to reliev... + Methadone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain that has not been relieved by non-narcotic pain relievers. Source: National Library of Medicine |
547
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
121
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 5% of all patients |
O | 8 | 137 |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
487
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
313
prescriptions. |
136
patients, 11% of all patients |
9 | 8 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
423
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
278
prescriptions. |
97
patients, 8% of all patients |
10 | 6 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
423
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
351
prescriptions. |
83
patients, 7% of all patients |
10 | 7 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
411
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
241
prescriptions. |
103
patients, 8% of all patients |
12 | 5 | |
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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 |
409
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
252
prescriptions. |
86
patients, 7% of all patients |
13 | 9 | |
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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 |
402
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
311
prescriptions. |
101
patients, 8% of all patients |
O | 14 | 16 |
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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 |
394
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
225
prescriptions. |
85
patients, 7% of all patients |
15 | 42 | |
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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 |
385
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
246
prescriptions. |
101
patients, 8% of all patients |
16 | 13 | |
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TIZANIDINE HCL
Tizanidine is used to relie... + Tizanidine is used to relieve the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by multiple sclerosis (MS, a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and patients may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control), stroke, or brain or spinal injury. Source: National Library of Medicine |
380
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
155
prescriptions. |
84
patients, 7% of all patients |
17 | 47 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
343
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
247
prescriptions. |
70
patients, 6% of all patients |
18 | 17 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
320
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
210
prescriptions. |
83
patients, 7% of all patients |
19 | 15 | |
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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 |
307
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
228
prescriptions. |
72
patients, 6% of all patients |
20 | 12 | |
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DIAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, muscle spas... + Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
303
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
148
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 4% of all patients |
21 | 76 | |
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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 |
295
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
73
patients, 6% of all patients |
22 | 97 | |
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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 |
281
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 6% of all patients |
R | 23 | 104 |
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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 |
281
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
217
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 5% of all patients |
23 | 19 | |
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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 |
276
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
195
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 4% of all patients |
25 | 11 | |
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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 |
263
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
199
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 6% of all patients |
26 | 20 | |
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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 |
256
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
193
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 5% of all patients |
27 | 45 | |
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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 |
254
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 5% of all patients |
28 | 100 | |
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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 |
238
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
150
prescriptions. |
194
patients, 16% of all patients |
A | 29 | 57 |
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MORPHINE SULFATE ER
Morphine (extended release)... + Morphine (extended release) is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
223
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 30 | 142 |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
220
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
137
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 5% of all patients |
31 | 37 | |
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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 |
213
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 32 | 85 |
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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 |
211
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
163
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 4% of all patients |
33 | 21 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
210
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 3% of all patients |
34 | 24 | |
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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 |
205
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 35 | 39 |
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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 |
200
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
119
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 4% of all patients |
36 | 29 | |
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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 |
192
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
151
patients, 12% of all patients |
A | 37 | 55 |
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PREDNISONE
Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
186
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 6% of all patients |
38 | 48 | |
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CARISOPRODOL
Treats pain and stiffness o... + Treats pain and stiffness of muscle spasms. Source: National Library of Medicine |
186
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
22
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 38 | 177 |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
179
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 4% of all patients |
40 | 31 | |
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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 |
179
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 3% of all patients |
40 | 35 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
178
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
122
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 27 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
176
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 4% of all patients |
O | 43 | 53 |
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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 |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 115 | |
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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 |
166
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
119
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 3% of all patients |
45 | 28 | |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
152
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
114
patients, 9% of all patients |
A | 46 | 49 |
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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 |
151
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 4% of all patients |
47 | 46 | |
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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 |
151
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 3% of all patients |
47 | 34 | |
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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 |
150
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 3% of all patients |
49 | 94 | |
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AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
Amitriptyline is used to tr... + Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
149
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 50 | 67 |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
144
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 4% of all patients |
51 | 23 | |
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ACETAMINOPHEN-CODEINE
This combination of drugs i... + This combination of drugs is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
137
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 52 | 102 |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
134
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 4% of all patients |
53 | 22 | |
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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 |
134
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 2% of all patients |
53 | 50 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
131
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 2% of all patients |
55 | 25 | |
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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 |
129
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 3% of all patients |
56 | 52 | |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
128
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 2% of all patients |
57 | 69 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
128
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 2% of all patients |
57 | 32 | |
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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 |
127
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 3% of all patients |
59 | 41 | |
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CEPHALEXIN
Treats bacterial infections... + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
125
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
96
patients, 8% of all patients |
A | 60 | 112 |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
120
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 36 | |
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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 |
118
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 1% of all patients |
62 | 109 | |
| FLURBIPROFEN |
116
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
27
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 343 | |
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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 |
114
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 64 | 58 |
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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 |
113
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 2% of all patients |
65 | 56 | |
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TRIAMTERENE-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZID
Used to treat high blood pr... + Used to treat high blood pressure and edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) in patients who have lower amounts of potassium in their bodies or for whom low potassium levels in the body could be dangerous. Source: National Library of Medicine |
112
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 2% of all patients |
66 | 44 | |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
110
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 2% of all patients |
67 | 65 | |
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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 |
109
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
88
patients, 7% of all patients |
A | 68 | 127 |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
109
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 2% of all patients |
68 | 51 | |
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BD ULTRA-FINE PEN NEEDLE
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
109
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 4% of all patients |
68 | 101 | |
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AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANATE POTASS
Treats infections. + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
108
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
93
patients, 8% of all patients |
A | 71 | 110 |
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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 |
107
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 3% of all patients |
72 | 116 | |
|
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 |
105
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
22
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 73 | 86 |
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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 |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 2% of all patients |
74 | 30 | |
|
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 6% of all patients |
A | 74 | 92 |
|
THEOPHYLLINE ANHYDROUS
Theophylline is used to pre... + Theophylline is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. Source: National Library of Medicine |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 3% of all patients |
76 | 233 | |
|
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 |
102
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
77 | 38 | |
|
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 |
100
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 2% of all patients |
78 | 88 | |
|
BISOPROLOL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
99
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
79 | 119 | |
|
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 |
99
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 3% of all patients |
79 | 43 | |
|
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 |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
81 | 62 | |
|
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 |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
81 | 103 | |
|
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 |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
83 | 106 | |
|
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 |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
31
prescriptions. |
<11 | O | 83 | 111 |
|
FLUCONAZOLE
Prevents and treats certain... + Prevents and treats certain fungus infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
94
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 5% of all patients |
85 | 93 | |
|
METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL
Metoclopramide is used to r... + Metoclopramide is used to relieve heartburn and speed the healing of ulcers and sores in the esophagus (tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) in people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the esophagus) that did not get better with other treatments. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 3% of all patients |
86 | 129 | |
|
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 4% of all patients |
86 | 33 | |
|
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 3% of all patients |
88 | 84 | |
|
BUPROPION XL
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
88 | 105 | |
|
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 |
87
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
90 | 26 | |
|
MORPHINE SULFATE
Morphine is used to relieve... + Morphine is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
O | 91 | 230 |
|
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 |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
92 | 113 | |
|
IMIPRAMINE HCL
Imipramine tablets and caps... + Imipramine tablets and capsules are used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
R | 93 | 370 |
|
KLOR-CON M20
Potassium is essential for ... + Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves, and digestive system. Source: National Library of Medicine |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
94 | 81 | |
|
VERAPAMIL ER
Verapamil is used to treat ... + Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
94 | 124 | |
| PIROXICAM |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
96 | 425 | |
|
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 |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
97 | 72 | |
|
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 |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
98 | 60 | |
| ETODOLAC ER |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 1% of all patients |
98 | 430 | |
|
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 |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
100 | 131 | |
|
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 |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
101 | 87 | |
|
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 |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
32
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
101 | 71 | |
|
SYNTHROID
Treats hypothyroidism. + Treats hypothyroidism. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
103 | 77 | |
|
TERAZOSIN HCL
Terazosin is used in men to... + Terazosin is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH), which include difficulty urinating (hesitation, dribbling, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying), painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
104 | 179 | |
|
QUINAPRIL HCL
Quinapril is used alone or ... + Quinapril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
23
prescriptions. |
<11 | 105 | 151 | |
|
BUPROPION HCL SR
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
106 | 175 | |
|
LEVETIRACETAM
Used to help control certai... + Used to help control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
106 | 117 | |
|
DOXEPIN HCL
Doxepin is used to treat de... + Doxepin is used to treat depression and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
18
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 108 | 191 |
|
TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
32
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
109 | 68 | |
|
METHYLPREDNISOLONE
Treats asthma, allergic rea... + Treats asthma, allergic reactions, inflammation, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 5% of all patients |
110 | 64 | |
|
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 |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 3% of all patients |
110 | 136 | |
|
NABUMETONE
Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
22
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
110 | 186 | |
|
ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE
Treats and prevents angina ... + Treats and prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
113 | 267 | |
|
VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
26
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
114 | 80 | |
|
CRESTOR
Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
115 | 40 | |
|
AMIODARONE HCL
Amiodarone is used to treat... + Amiodarone is used to treat and prevent certain types of serious, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias (a certain type of abnormal heart rhythm when other medications did not help or could not be tolerated. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
115 | 138 | |
|
CHLORTHALIDONE
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
25
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
117 | 128 | |
|
PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Pramipexole is used alone o... + Pramipexole 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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
25
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
118 | 134 | |
| GLYCOPYRROLATE |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
32
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
118 | 478 | |
|
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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
P | 120 | 303 |
|
OXYCONTIN
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | O | 120 | 163 |
|
HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
122 | 54 | |
|
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 |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 2% of all patients |
122 | 83 | |
|
BYSTOLIC
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
<11 | 124 | 121 | |
|
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 |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
32
prescriptions. |
<11 | 125 | 63 | |
|
BISOPROLOL FUMARATE
Bisoprolol is used alone or... + Bisoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
125 | 135 | |
|
NADOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 125 | 314 | |
|
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 |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
32
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
125 | 79 | |
|
MIDODRINE HCL
Midodrine hydrochloride tab... + Midodrine hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of symptomatic orthostatic hypotension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
<11 | 125 | 362 | |
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 Feb. 17, 2010.
- 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.