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FRANK WOOD MD
1000 BLUE RIDGE DRIVE
Mccaysville | Georgia | 30555
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 86 out of 1801
Rank: 162 out of 1801
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Georgia lower than average
Antipsychotics
7% of this provider’s 168 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 3%.
Antibiotics
80% of this provider’s 333 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 31%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
39% of this provider’s 168 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 13%.
Opioids
66% of this provider’s 333 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 21%.
Brand Name Drugs
18% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 18%.
Prescription Price
$40 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $53 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
65 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 17.
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
$787K
2012
$826K
2013
$840K
2014
$870K
2015
Number of Claims
20,261
2012
21,445
2013
21,062
2014
21,653
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.
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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 |
1,620
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
677
prescriptions. |
164
patients, 49% of all patients |
O | 1 | 7 |
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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 |
818
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
384
prescriptions. |
111
patients, 33% of all patients |
O | 2 | 17 |
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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 |
667
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
166
prescriptions. |
66
patients, 20% of all patients |
3 | 16 | |
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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 |
606
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
286
prescriptions. |
76
patients, 23% of all patients |
4 | 15 | |
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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 |
565
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
196
prescriptions. |
96
patients, 29% of all patients |
5 | 44 | |
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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 |
550
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
246
prescriptions. |
89
patients, 27% of all patients |
6 | 24 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
500
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
247
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 20% of all patients |
7 | 2 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
479
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
258
prescriptions. |
85
patients, 26% of all patients |
8 | 9 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
474
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
259
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 19% of all patients |
9 | 4 | |
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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 |
445
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
182
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 17% of all patients |
10 | 8 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
415
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
192
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 22% of all patients |
11 | 14 | |
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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 |
392
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
157
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 16% of all patients |
12 | 41 | |
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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 |
380
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
163
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 19% of all patients |
13 | 6 | |
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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 |
369
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 16% of all patients |
R | 14 | 96 |
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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 |
362
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
172
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 12% of all patients |
15 | 3 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
358
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
130
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 14% of all patients |
16 | 10 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
355
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
250
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 14% of all patients |
17 | 19 | |
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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 |
354
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 14% of all patients |
R | 18 | 34 |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
309
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
139
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 19% of all patients |
19 | 26 | |
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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 |
309
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
122
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 17% of all patients |
19 | 43 | |
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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 |
309
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
197
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 11% of all patients |
19 | 1 | |
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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 |
282
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
138
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 12% of all patients |
O | 22 | 123 |
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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 |
282
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
145
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 19% of all patients |
22 | 90 | |
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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 |
264
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
28
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 12% of all patients |
R | 24 | 115 |
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AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
Amitriptyline is used to tr... + Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
257
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
106
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 9% of all patients |
R | 25 | 81 |
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DIAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, muscle spas... + Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
236
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 7% of all patients |
26 | 93 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
228
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
121
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 10% of all patients |
27 | 5 | |
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AMOXICILLIN
Treats infections. Also use... + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
226
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
120
patients, 36% of all patients |
A | 28 | 94 |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
177
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 5% of all patients |
29 | 28 | |
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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 |
173
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 8% of all patients |
P | 30 | 54 |
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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 |
172
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 7% of all patients |
31 | 56 | |
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GENTAMICIN SULFATE
Ophthalmic gentamicin is us... + Ophthalmic gentamicin is used to treat certain eye infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 23% of all patients |
A | 32 | 297 |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
162
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 5% of all patients |
33 | 39 | |
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BUSPIRONE HCL
Buspirone is used to treat ... + Buspirone is used to treat anxiety disorders or in the short-term treatment of symptoms of anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
155
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 8% of all patients |
34 | 101 | |
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CEPHALEXIN
Treats bacterial infections... + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
148
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
98
patients, 29% of all patients |
A | 35 | 107 |
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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 |
143
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 8% of all patients |
36 | 99 | |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
143
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
107
patients, 32% of all patients |
A | 36 | 55 |
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SERTRALINE HCL
Sertraline is used to treat... + Sertraline is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), posttraumatic stress disorder (disturbing psychological symptoms that develop after a frightening experience), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life). Source: National Library of Medicine |
137
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 5% of all patients |
38 | 23 | |
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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 |
136
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 26% of all patients |
A | 39 | 70 |
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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 |
135
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 8% of all patients |
40 | 29 | |
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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 |
134
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 18% of all patients |
41 | 114 | |
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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 |
133
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 5% of all patients |
42 | 12 | |
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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 |
133
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 8% of all patients |
42 | 77 | |
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SUCRALFATE
Treats ulcers and other sto... + Treats ulcers and other stomach problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
131
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
25
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 9% of all patients |
44 | 132 | |
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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 |
118
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
22
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 5% of all patients |
45 | 36 | |
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DICYCLOMINE HCL
Dicyclomine is used to trea... + Dicyclomine is used to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
114
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 5% of all patients |
46 | 175 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
112
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 4% of all patients |
47 | 18 | |
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METHOCARBAMOL
Treats muscle pain and spas... + Treats muscle pain and spasms. Source: National Library of Medicine |
106
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
28
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 5% of all patients |
R | 48 | 284 |
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GEMFIBROZIL
Lowers high triglyceride an... + Lowers high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 5% of all patients |
49 | 118 | |
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GLYBURIDE
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 |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 5% of all patients |
R | 50 | 260 |
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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 |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
22
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 5% of all patients |
50 | 48 | |
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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 |
101
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 6% of all patients |
52 | 27 | |
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SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 18% of all patients |
A | 53 | 100 |
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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 |
100
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 4% of all patients |
53 | 37 | |
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 6% of all patients |
55 | 79 | |
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ESTRADIOL
Replaces estrogen that decr... + Replaces estrogen that decreases with menopause or removal of the ovaries. Source: National Library of Medicine |
96
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
12
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 5% of all patients |
R | 56 | 136 |
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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 |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
23
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 6% of all patients |
57 | 63 | |
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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 |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
32
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 5% of all patients |
57 | 45 | |
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FLUCONAZOLE
Prevents and treats certain... + Prevents and treats certain fungus infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 11% of all patients |
59 | 116 | |
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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 |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
<11 | 59 | 130 | |
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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 |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 4% of all patients |
61 | 13 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 5% of all patients |
O | 61 | 47 |
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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 |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 5% of all patients |
63 | 11 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 4% of all patients |
64 | 32 | |
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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 |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 4% of all patients |
65 | 42 | |
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SULINDAC
Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis, gout, or sore tendons. Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 6% of all patients |
65 | 360 | |
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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 |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 5% of all patients |
67 | 255 | |
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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 |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 4% of all patients |
68 | 67 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
28
prescriptions. |
<11 | 69 | 40 | |
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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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
24
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 4% of all patients |
69 | 65 | |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
12
prescriptions. |
<11 | 71 | 22 | |
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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 |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
27
prescriptions. |
<11 | 72 | 160 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
26
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 3% of all patients |
73 | 84 | |
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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 |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
23
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 5% of all patients |
73 | 105 | |
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HYDROXYZINE PAMOATE
Treats anxiety, tension, ne... + Treats anxiety, tension, nervousness, nausea, vomiting, allergies, skin rash, hives, and itching. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 6% of all patients |
R | 75 | 407 |
|
NYSTATIN
Treats fungus infections in... + Treats fungus infections in the mouth, throat, and intestines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
22
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 8% of all patients |
76 | 151 | |
|
ROPINIROLE HCL
Ropinirole is used alone or... + Ropinirole 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 |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | 77 | 72 | |
|
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
27
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 6% of all patients |
77 | 25 | |
|
DIPHENOXYLATE-ATROPINE
Treats diarrhea. + Treats diarrhea. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 7% of all patients |
77 | 311 | |
|
BUTALBITAL-ACETAMINOPHEN-CAFFE
This combination of drugs i... + This combination of drugs is used to relieve tension headaches. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 80 | 357 |
|
ETODOLAC
Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 5% of all patients |
80 | 233 | |
|
CARBIDOPA-LEVODOPA
The combination of levodopa... + The combination of levodopa and carbidopa is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's-like symptoms that may develop after encephalitis (swelling of the brain) or injury to the nervous system caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese poisoning. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 82 | 120 | |
|
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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 3% of all patients |
82 | 21 | |
|
VENTOLIN HFA
Treats or prevents bronchos... + Treats or prevents bronchospasm in patients with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 4% of all patients |
84 | 137 | |
|
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 |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
<11 | 85 | 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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 86 | 113 | |
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. 21, 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.