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The table below list this provider’s drugs, the number of prescriptions and how many went to seniors. Drugs are ranked by volume. The list below includes only those drugs for which this provider wrote 50 or more prescriptions.

Drug Name	Total Prescriptions Filled with Refills	Prescriptions to 65+	Patients Receiving this Drug	Category
CRESTOR Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine	352 prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions	294 prescriptions.	114 patients, 29% of all patients
ABILIFY Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine	290 prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions	230 prescriptions.	111 patients, 29% of all patients	P
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	277 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	226 prescriptions.	88 patients, 23% of all patients
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	263 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	205 prescriptions.	96 patients, 25% of all patients
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	258 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	205 prescriptions.	91 patients, 23% of all patients
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	257 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	202 prescriptions.	84 patients, 22% of all patients
CALCIPOTRIENE	212 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	167 prescriptions.	67 patients, 17% of all patients	10
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	206 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	155 prescriptions.	83 patients, 21% of all patients
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	199 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	156 prescriptions.	60 patients, 15% of all patients
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	191 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	159 prescriptions.	58 patients, 15% of all patients
VOLTAREN Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine	179 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	134 prescriptions.	65 patients, 17% of all patients
SIMVASTATIN Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine	174 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	155 prescriptions.	49 patients, 13% of all patients
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	168 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	134 prescriptions.	63 patients, 16% of all patients
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	153 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	148 prescriptions.	48 patients, 12% of all patients
LISINOPRIL Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine	153 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	125 prescriptions.	42 patients, 11% of all patients
CELECOXIB Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine	138 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	127 prescriptions.	49 patients, 13% of all patients
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	114 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	82 prescriptions.	31 patients, 8% of all patients
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	108 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	103 prescriptions.	31 patients, 8% of all patients
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	102 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	80 prescriptions.	38 patients, 10% of all patients
FENOFIBRATE* Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine	96 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	71 prescriptions.	28 patients, 7% of all patients
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	94 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	76 prescriptions.	27 patients, 7% of all patients
SEROQUEL XR Treats schizophrenia and sy... + Treats schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine	92 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	87 prescriptions.	36 patients, 9% of all patients	P
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	91 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	71 prescriptions.	36 patients, 9% of all patients
CLOPIDOGREL Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine	89 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	84 prescriptions.	26 patients, 7% of all patients
BENICAR Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	87 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	73 prescriptions.	33 patients, 8% of all patients
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	83 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	72 prescriptions.	32 patients, 8% of all patients
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	81 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	67 prescriptions.	31 patients, 8% of all patients
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	79 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	62 prescriptions.	22 patients, 6% of all patients
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine	77 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	61 prescriptions.	21 patients, 5% of all patients
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	73 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	68 prescriptions.	20 patients, 5% of all patients
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	71 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	66 prescriptions.	18 patients, 5% of all patients
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	71 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	59 prescriptions.	30 patients, 8% of all patients
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	69 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	64 prescriptions.	26 patients, 7% of all patients
JANUVIA Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine	64 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	59 prescriptions.	17 patients, 4% of all patients
COMBIVENT RESPIMAT Used to help control the sy... + Used to help control the symptoms of lung diseases, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Source: National Library of Medicine	64 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	59 prescriptions.	21 patients, 5% of all patients
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	61 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	56 prescriptions.	17 patients, 4% of all patients
FUROSEMIDE Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine	60 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	55 prescriptions.	18 patients, 5% of all patients
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	58 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	53 prescriptions.	17 patients, 4% of all patients
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	58 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	37 prescriptions.	23 patients, 6% of all patients
ATENOLOL Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine	56 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	51 prescriptions.	15 patients, 4% of all patients
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	55 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	44 prescriptions.	26 patients, 7% of all patients
CREON Helps patients who have cys... + Helps patients who have cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, or digestive disorders digest food. Source: National Library of Medicine	53 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	39 prescriptions.	25 patients, 6% of all patients
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM Treats gastroesophageal ref... + Treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a damaged esophagus. Source: National Library of Medicine	52 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	34 prescriptions.	39 patients, 10% of all patients
PATADAY Treats itching or watering ... + Treats itching or watering of eyes caused by allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine	50 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	45 prescriptions.	17 patients, 4% of all patients

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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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. 15, 2008.
Comparisons are based on each provider’s current address, not necessarily where he or she worked during the time period covered in this database.
In rare circumstances, providers' prescription tallies may be inflated. Sometimes providers are credited with prescriptions written by colleagues (this happens in long-term care facilities) or are victims of fraud involving theft of their provider number.

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SANDRA GONZALEZ-MONTALVO MD

Ft lauderdale | Florida | 33316

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