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MICHAEL BAZEL MD
4001 FLORENCE AVE
Bell | California | 90201
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 2 out of 801
Rank: 2 out of 801
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in California lower than average
Antipsychotics
17% of this provider’s 298 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 0%.
Antibiotics
43% of this provider’s 341 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 42%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
40% of this provider’s 298 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 7%.
Opioids
26% of this provider’s 341 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 34%.
Brand Name Drugs
46% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 10%. This is far more than peers.
Prescription Price
$118 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $26 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
96 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 3.
How This Provider’s Patients Compare
Doctors often say their patients are sicker or more complex than those of their peers. The measure displayed below, used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, takes into account patients’ characteristics to estimate whether they are expected to have above-average Medicare spending. It considers patients’ age, sex, diagnoses from the past year and other factors. This provider’s score below takes into account all patients.
This Provider's History
A comparison of this provider’s prescribing in Part D since 2012. All years may not be shown if there is insufficient data.
Cost of Claims
$2.19M
2012
$2.75M
2013
$3.78M
2014
$3.85M
2015
Number of Claims
23,955
2012
28,228
2013
32,449
2014
32,743
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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ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,070
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
967
prescriptions. |
127
patients, 37% of all patients |
10 | 1 | 47 |
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LIDOCAINE-PRILOCAINE
This is used on the skin or... + This is used on the skin or in the genital area to cause numbness or loss of feeling before certain medical procedures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
987
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
894
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 23% of all patients |
2 | 72 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
979
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
923
prescriptions. |
117
patients, 34% of all patients |
3 | 10 | |
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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 |
899
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
838
prescriptions. |
120
patients, 35% of all patients |
4 | 37 | |
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NEXIUM
Treats heartburn, gastroeso... + Treats heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
851
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
815
prescriptions. |
122
patients, 36% of all patients |
5 | 24 | |
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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 |
844
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
795
prescriptions. |
105
patients, 31% of all patients |
6 | 22 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
816
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
780
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 27% of all patients |
7 | 23 | |
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DONEPEZIL HCL
Donepezil is used to treat ... + Donepezil is used to treat dementia (a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities and may cause changes in mood and personality) associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD; a brain disease that slowly destroys the memory and the ability to think, learn, communicate and handle daily activities). Source: National Library of Medicine |
664
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
650
prescriptions. |
77
patients, 23% of all patients |
8 | 30 | |
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ALENDRONATE SODIUM
Alendronate is used to trea... + Alendronate is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause (''change of life,'' end of menstrual periods) and to treat osteoporosis in men. Source: National Library of Medicine |
574
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
542
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 23% of all patients |
9 | 26 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
552
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
510
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 20% of all patients |
10 | 6 | |
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CELECOXIB
Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine |
543
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
538
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 21% of all patients |
11 | 61 | |
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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 |
512
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
488
prescriptions. |
76
patients, 22% of all patients |
12 | 52 | |
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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 |
509
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
492
prescriptions. |
89
patients, 26% of all patients |
13 | 69 | |
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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 |
494
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
467
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 16% of all patients |
14 | 3 | |
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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 |
487
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
432
prescriptions. |
90
patients, 26% of all patients |
15 | 11 | |
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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 |
438
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
433
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 16% of all patients |
16 | 40 | |
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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 |
405
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
400
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 13% of all patients |
17 | 7 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
398
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
398
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 13% of all patients |
18 | 27 | |
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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 |
393
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
355
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 18% of all patients |
19 | 56 | |
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NITROSTAT
Treats or prevents angina (... + Treats or prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
391
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
362
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 18% of all patients |
20 | 90 | |
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DEXILANT
Treats erosive esophagitis,... + Treats erosive esophagitis, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other conditions caused by too much stomach acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
388
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
337
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 17% of all patients |
21 | 46 | |
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NAMENDA
Treats dementia (memory los... + Treats dementia (memory loss and mental changes) that is a sign of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
387
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
363
prescriptions. |
66
patients, 19% of all patients |
22 | 74 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
380
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
380
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 12% of all patients |
23 | 54 | |
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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 |
376
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
352
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 23% of all patients |
24 | 95 | |
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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 |
372
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
340
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 14% of all patients |
25 | 100 | |
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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 |
368
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
333
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 22% of all patients |
R | 26 | 36 |
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VOLTAREN
Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
365
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
332
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 14% of all patients |
27 | 50 | |
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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 |
354
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
337
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 13% of all patients |
28 | 2 | |
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VALSARTAN
Valsartan is used alone or ... + Valsartan is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
347
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
320
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 14% of all patients |
29 | 59 | |
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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 |
343
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
323
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 11% of all patients |
30 | 44 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
342
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
337
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 13% of all patients |
31 | 43 | |
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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 |
328
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
300
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 15% of all patients |
32 | 83 | |
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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 |
313
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
301
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 14% of all patients |
O | 33 | 13 |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
306
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
301
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 11% of all patients |
34 | 58 | |
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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 |
298
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
270
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 11% of all patients |
35 | 15 | |
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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 |
294
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
267
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 11% of all patients |
36 | 60 | |
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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 |
286
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
256
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 11% of all patients |
37 | 73 | |
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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 |
274
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
269
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 10% of all patients |
38 | 76 | |
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CREON
Helps patients who have cys... + Helps patients who have cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, or digestive disorders digest food. Source: National Library of Medicine |
268
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
247
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 12% of all patients |
39 | 68 | |
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COLCRYS
Used to prevent gout attack... + Used to prevent gout attacks (sudden, severe pain in one or more joints caused by abnormally high levels of a substance called uric acid in the blood) in adults, and to relieve the pain of gout attacks when they occur. Source: National Library of Medicine |
267
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
262
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 11% of all patients |
10 | 40 | 126 |
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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 |
259
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
245
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 11% of all patients |
41 | 101 | |
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PATADAY
Treats itching or watering ... + Treats itching or watering of eyes caused by allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
253
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
240
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 12% of all patients |
42 | 119 | |
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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 |
251
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
221
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 10% of all patients |
43 | 17 | |
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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 |
245
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
234
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 9% of all patients |
44 | 21 | |
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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 |
244
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
230
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 11% of all patients |
45 | 8 | |
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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 |
231
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
231
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 8% of all patients |
46 | 110 | |
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OMEGA-3 ACID ETHYL ESTERS
Omega-3 fatty acids are use... + Omega-3 fatty acids are used together with lifestyle changes (diet, weight-loss, exercise) to reduce the amount of triglycerides (a fat-like substance) in the blood in people with very high triglycerides. Source: National Library of Medicine |
229
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
214
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 9% of all patients |
47 | 66 | |
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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 |
216
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
197
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 11% of all patients |
O | 48 | 44 |
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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 |
213
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
199
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 11% of all patients |
49 | 87 | |
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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 |
200
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
186
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 9% of all patients |
50 | 48 | |
| VASCEPA |
197
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
184
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 10% of all patients |
51 | 62 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
196
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
145
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 7% of all patients |
52 | 4 | |
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EXELON
Rivastigmine is used to tre... + Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate dementia (memory loss) associated with Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
196
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
176
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 8% of all patients |
52 | 81 | |
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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 |
193
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
181
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 6% of all patients |
54 | 39 | |
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ABILIFY
Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
185
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
180
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 10% of all patients |
P | 55 | 93 |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
184
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
179
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 9% of all patients |
56 | 34 | |
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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 |
180
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
155
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 6% of all patients |
57 | 150 | |
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METHIMAZOLE
Treats hyperthyroidism (too... + Treats hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland). Source: National Library of Medicine |
173
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
173
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 5% of all patients |
58 | 142 | |
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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 |
168
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
155
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 5% of all patients |
59 | 67 | |
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AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
Amitriptyline is used to tr... + Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
167
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
167
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 5% of all patients |
R | 60 | 116 |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
164
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
159
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 6% of all patients |
61 | 5 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
164
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
152
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 6% of all patients |
61 | 70 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
162
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
142
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 6% of all patients |
63 | 19 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
156
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
156
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 6% of all patients |
64 | 20 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
148
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
148
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 6% of all patients |
65 | 63 | |
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NOVOLIN 70-30
Insulin injection is used t... + Insulin injection is used to control blood sugar in people who have type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not make insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) or in people who have type 2 diabetes (condition in which the blood sugar is too high because the body does not produce or use insulin normally) that cannot be controlled with oral medications alone. Source: National Library of Medicine |
145
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
140
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 5% of all patients |
66 | 186 | |
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ALCOHOL PREP PADS
Prep pads + Prep pads. Source: National Library of Medicine |
141
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 8% of all patients |
67 | 120 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
138
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 6% of all patients |
68 | 12 | |
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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 |
133
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 4% of all patients |
69 | 114 | |
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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 |
132
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
132
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 5% of all patients |
70 | 16 | |
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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 |
130
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
119
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 8% of all patients |
71 | 31 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
124
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
124
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 5% of all patients |
72 | 29 | |
|
MEMANTINE HCL
Treats moderate to severe ... + Treats moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
119
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
119
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 10% of all patients |
73 | 149 | |
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JANUMET
This is a combination drug ... + This is a combination drug containing metformin and sitagliptin and is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
115
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 5% of all patients |
74 | 98 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
114
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 4% of all patients |
75 | 78 | |
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SUMATRIPTAN SUCCINATE
Sumatriptan is used to trea... + Sumatriptan is used to treat the symptoms of migraine headaches (severe, throbbing headaches that sometimes is accompanied by nausea or sensitivity to sound and light). Source: National Library of Medicine |
112
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 4% of all patients |
76 | 156 | |
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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 |
111
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
106
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 8% of all patients |
77 | 33 | |
|
CILOSTAZOL
Treats a circulation proble... + Treats a circulation problem in which too little blood flows into your leg muscles (intermittent claudication). Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 4% of all patients |
77 | 198 | |
|
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 |
111
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
106
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 4% of all patients |
77 | 55 | |
|
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 |
108
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 4% of all patients |
80 | 106 | |
|
BENICAR
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 5% of all patients |
81 | 165 | |
|
DIOVAN
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 9% of all patients |
82 | 135 | |
|
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 |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
<11 | 83 | 41 | |
|
ALPRAZOLAM
Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 4% of all patients |
84 | 32 | |
|
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 |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 4% of all patients |
85 | 49 | |
|
DIGOXIN
Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 86 | 217 |
|
DIGOX
Digox (digoxin) is used to ... + Digox (digoxin) is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 87 | 146 |
|
LANSOPRAZOLE
Treats stomach ulcers, gast... + Treats stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 5% of all patients |
87 | 146 | |
|
MEGESTROL ACETATE
Megestrol tablets treat bre... + Megestrol tablets treat breast and uterine cancer. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 89 | 151 |
|
RESTASIS
Treats chronic dry eye dise... + Treats chronic dry eye disease by increasing the amount of tears in your eyes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 4% of all patients |
90 | 157 | |
|
LATUDA
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 5% of all patients |
P | 91 | 192 |
|
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 |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 4% of all patients |
92 | 35 | |
|
VYTORIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
<11 | 92 | 219 | |
|
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 |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
<11 | 94 | 94 | |
|
TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 5% of all patients |
94 | 86 | |
|
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 |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 3% of all patients |
94 | 221 | |
|
LIDODERM
Treats nerve pain that is c... + Treats nerve pain that is caused by herpes zoster, or "shingles. Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 6% of all patients |
97 | 157 | |
| SURE COMFORT* |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
<11 | 97 | 223 | |
|
PREMARIN
Estrogens are female hormon... + Estrogens are female hormones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 99 | 226 |
|
LINZESS
Used in adults to treat irr... + Used in adults to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C; a condition that causes stomach pain or cramps, bloating, and infrequent or difficult passage of stools) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC; difficult or infrequent passage of stools that lasts for 3 months or longer and is not caused by a disease or a medication). Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
<11 | 99 | 120 | |
|
PATANOL
Treats itching or watering ... + Treats itching or watering of eyes caused by allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 4% of all patients |
101 | 141 | |
| NAPHAZOLINE HCL |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 5% of all patients |
102 | 185 | |
|
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 |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 3% of all patients |
103 | 80 | |
|
PROPRANOLOL HCL
Propranolol is used to trea... + Propranolol is used to treat high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart disease, pheochromocytoma (tumor on a small gland near the kidneys), and certain types of tremor. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
<11 | 104 | 155 | |
|
CELEBREX
Treats pain, including pain... + Treats pain, including pain caused by arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis) in children and adults, ankylosing spondylitis, or menstrual cramps. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 11% of all patients |
104 | 167 | |
|
LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 3% of all patients |
104 | 71 | |
|
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 |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
<11 | 107 | 109 | |
|
AMITIZA
Treats certain types of lon... + Treats certain types of long-term constipation by helping you have a bowel movement. Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 4% of all patients |
107 | 133 | |
|
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 |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
<11 | 109 | 91 | |
|
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 |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
<11 | 110 | 65 | |
|
GEMFIBROZIL
Lowers high triglyceride an... + Lowers high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
<11 | 111 | 128 | |
|
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 |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 4% of all patients |
112 | 153 | |
|
AMOXICILLIN
Treats infections. Also use... + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 16% of all patients |
A | 113 | 108 |
| KLOR-CON 8 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
<11 | 114 | 189 | |
|
HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 9% of all patients |
O | 115 | 1 |
|
RANEXA
Treats or prevents angina (... + Treats or prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 4% of all patients |
116 | 153 | |
|
CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 14% of all patients |
A | 117 | 18 |
|
RALOXIFENE HCL
Raloxifene is used to preve... + Raloxifene is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause (change of life; end of menstrual periods). Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 118 | 254 | |
|
AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 11% of all patients |
A | 119 | 14 |
|
TOLTERODINE TARTRATE ER
Tolterodine is used treat o... + Tolterodine is used 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) to relieve urinary difficulties, including frequent urination and inability to control urination. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 119 | 258 | |
|
BYSTOLIC
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 119 | 171 | |
|
LIDOCAINE
Causes numbness or loss of ... + Causes numbness or loss of feeling in an area of your body. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 6% of all patients |
122 | 118 | |
|
OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE ER
Oxybutynin is used to contr... + Oxybutynin is used to control urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination in people who have overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles have uncontrollable spasms), spina bifida (a disability that occurs when the spinal cord does not close properly before birth), or other conditions that affect the bladder muscles. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 122 | 180 | |
|
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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 124 | 186 | |
|
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 |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 4% of all patients |
125 | 79 | |
| CYMBALTA |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 125 | 271 | |
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 Jan. 12, 2016.
- 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.