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HAROLD WHEELER M.D.
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 6 out of 350
Rank: 9 out of 350
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Mississippi lower than average
Antipsychotics
7% of this provider’s 541 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 4%.
Antibiotics
20% of this provider’s 922 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 31%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
19% of this provider’s 541 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 14%.
Opioids
58% of this provider’s 922 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 22%.
Brand Name Drugs
17% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 20%.
Prescription Price
$49 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $63 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
41 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 21.
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
$1.95M
2012
$1.85M
2013
$1.85M
2014
$1.88M
2015
Number of Claims
33,949
2012
31,228
2013
36,898
2014
38,048
2015
This Prescriber's Drugs
The table below list this provider’s drugs, the number of prescriptions and how many went to seniors. Drugs are ranked by volume and compared with the rank for all providers in the same specialty and state. The list below includes only those drugs for which this provider wrote 50 or more prescriptions.
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An opioid drug. More » Prescription opioids (painkillers) can help alleviate certain kinds of pain in the short term but carry serious health risks.
An antibiotic drug. More » Used to treat bacterial infections but are often prescribed incorrectly to treat viral infections, such as chest colds or the flu.
An antipsychotic drug. More » Antipsychotics are frequently given to dementia patients, though it increases their risk of death.
A risky drug for seniors. More » The American Geriatrics Society has said this drug is "potentially dangerous" for seniors and might be inappropriate.
This provider is among the top 10 prescribers of this drug in the country.
This provider’s prescriptions for this drug were for more days than those of peers. More » Because of this, his or her prescription count may be lower.
This provider’s prescriptions for this drug were for fewer days than those of peers. More » Because of this, his or her prescription count may be higher.
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This Drug's Rank
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| Drug Name | Total Prescriptions Filled with Refills |
Prescriptions to 65+ |
Patients Receiving this Drug | Category | For this Prescriber | For this Prescriber's Peers |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
2,835
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
1,159
prescriptions. |
433
patients, 47% of all patients |
O | 1 | 7 |
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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 |
2,481
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
1,796
prescriptions. |
449
patients, 49% of all patients |
2 | 1 | |
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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 |
1,243
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
996
prescriptions. |
130
patients, 14% of all patients |
3 | 18 | |
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METFORMIN HCL ER
Metformin is used alone or ... + Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
828
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
611
prescriptions. |
169
patients, 18% of all patients |
4 | 50 | |
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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 |
815
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
597
prescriptions. |
182
patients, 20% of all patients |
10 | 5 | 43 |
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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 |
753
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
262
prescriptions. |
93
patients, 10% of all patients |
6 | 20 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
740
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
522
prescriptions. |
149
patients, 16% of all patients |
7 | 5 | |
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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 |
708
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
421
prescriptions. |
159
patients, 17% of all patients |
10 | 8 | 84 |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
692
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
509
prescriptions. |
134
patients, 15% of all patients |
9 | 8 | |
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BYSTOLIC
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
603
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
336
prescriptions. |
113
patients, 12% of all patients |
10 | 81 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
587
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
377
prescriptions. |
125
patients, 14% of all patients |
11 | 19 | |
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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 |
576
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
409
prescriptions. |
112
patients, 12% of all patients |
12 | 40 | |
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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 |
559
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
337
prescriptions. |
98
patients, 11% of all patients |
13 | 2 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
555
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
414
prescriptions. |
102
patients, 11% of all patients |
14 | 10 | |
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WARFARIN SODIUM
Warfarin is used to prevent... + Warfarin is used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger in your blood and blood vessels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
548
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
421
prescriptions. |
69
patients, 7% of all patients |
15 | 23 | |
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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 |
540
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
413
prescriptions. |
72
patients, 8% of all patients |
16 | 21 | |
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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 |
502
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
371
prescriptions. |
108
patients, 12% of all patients |
17 | 13 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
498
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
259
prescriptions. |
102
patients, 11% of all patients |
18 | 11 | |
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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 |
489
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
478
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 6% of all patients |
19 | 28 | |
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TORSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) caused by congestive heart failure, kidney disease, or liver disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
476
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
320
prescriptions. |
108
patients, 12% of all patients |
20 | 114 | |
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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 |
464
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
377
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 3% of all patients |
21 | 9 | |
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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 |
457
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
317
prescriptions. |
110
patients, 12% of all patients |
22 | 16 | |
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DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE
Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura... + Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura XL) is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH), which include difficulty urinating (hesitation, dribbling, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying), painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency. Source: National Library of Medicine |
452
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
408
prescriptions. |
105
patients, 11% of all patients |
23 | 90 | |
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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 |
410
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
289
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 7% of all patients |
24 | 3 | |
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NIFEDIPINE ER
Used for the treatment of v... + Used for the treatment of vasospastic angina, chronic stable angina and hypertension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
379
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
320
prescriptions. |
79
patients, 9% of all patients |
25 | 88 | |
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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 |
368
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
206
prescriptions. |
103
patients, 11% of all patients |
26 | 32 | |
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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 |
363
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
206
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 6% of all patients |
P | 27 | 66 |
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FINASTERIDE
Treats an enlarged prostate... + Treats an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in men and causes hair growth in male pattern baldness. Source: National Library of Medicine |
355
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
307
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 7% of all patients |
28 | 103 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
340
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
297
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 7% of all patients |
29 | 25 | |
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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 |
330
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
256
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 5% of all patients |
30 | 12 | |
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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 |
308
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
237
prescriptions. |
76
patients, 8% of all patients |
31 | 48 | |
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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 |
307
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
140
prescriptions. |
66
patients, 7% of all patients |
32 | 34 | |
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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 |
302
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
166
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
33 | 29 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
286
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
145
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 7% of all patients |
O | 34 | 61 |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
266
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
160
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 4% of all patients |
35 | 6 | |
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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 |
263
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
121
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 5% of all patients |
36 | 41 | |
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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 |
255
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
138
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
37 | 45 | |
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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 |
247
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
107
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 5% of all patients |
38 | 55 | |
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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 |
246
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
186
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
39 | 35 | |
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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 |
245
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 6% of all patients |
R | 40 | 36 |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
244
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
175
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 5% of all patients |
41 | 39 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
240
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
161
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 7% of all patients |
42 | 49 | |
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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 |
237
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
170
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 4% of all patients |
43 | 165 | |
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TRIAMTERENE-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZID
Used to treat high blood pr... + Used to treat high blood pressure and edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) in patients who have lower amounts of potassium in their bodies or for whom low potassium levels in the body could be dangerous. Source: National Library of Medicine |
233
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
153
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 7% of all patients |
44 | 37 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
228
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
206
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
45 | 54 | |
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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 |
227
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
222
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 2% of all patients |
46 | 133 | |
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LEVETIRACETAM
Used to help control certai... + Used to help control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
223
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
47 | 92 | |
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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 |
220
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
110
patients, 12% of all patients |
48 | 38 | |
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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 |
215
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
128
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 3% of all patients |
49 | 71 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
213
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
132
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 5% of all patients |
50 | 14 | |
| DONEPEZIL HCL ODT |
209
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
165
prescriptions. |
<11 | 10 | 51 | 272 |
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RISPERIDONE
Treats schizophrenia and ce... + Treats schizophrenia and certain problems caused by bipolar disorder. Source: National Library of Medicine |
202
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
182
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 52 | 101 |
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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 |
190
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 4% of all patients |
53 | 30 | |
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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 |
187
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 5% of all patients |
54 | 56 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
180
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
137
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
55 | 24 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
171
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
128
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 2% of all patients |
56 | 57 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
170
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
136
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 4% of all patients |
57 | 4 | |
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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 |
169
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 2% of all patients |
58 | 138 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
158
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 3% of all patients |
59 | 80 | |
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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 |
158
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 6% of all patients |
O | 59 | 105 |
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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 |
156
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 5% of all patients |
O | 61 | 22 |
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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 |
154
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
149
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
62 | 72 | |
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PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Pramipexole is used alone o... + Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance), including shaking of parts of the body, stiffness, slowed movements, and problems with balance. Source: National Library of Medicine |
153
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
102
prescriptions. |
<11 | 63 | 173 | |
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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 |
149
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 4% of all patients |
64 | 108 | |
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AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
Amitriptyline is used to tr... + Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
140
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 65 | 64 |
| AMILORIDE-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE |
137
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
10 | 66 | 225 |
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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 |
137
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
121
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
66 | 42 | |
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INDAPAMIDE
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine |
136
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
131
prescriptions. |
<11 | 68 | 160 | |
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METOLAZONE
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine |
130
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
69 | 154 | |
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RIVASTIGMINE*
Used to treat mild to moder... + Used to treat mild to moderate dementia (memory loss and mental changes) associated with Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
130
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
130
prescriptions. |
<11 | 69 | 329 | |
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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 |
129
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
71 | 85 | |
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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 |
128
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 3% of all patients |
72 | 68 | |
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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 |
127
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 3% of all patients |
73 | 31 | |
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OXYCODONE HCL
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
126
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 74 | 156 |
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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 |
126
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
74 | 110 | |
|
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 |
125
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 3% of all patients |
76 | 65 | |
|
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 |
125
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
76 | 145 | |
|
ABILIFY
Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
124
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 78 | 192 |
|
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 |
123
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 4% of all patients |
79 | 126 | |
|
VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
80 | 51 | |
|
LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
119
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
81 | 73 | |
|
CLOTRIMAZOLE-BETAMETHASONE
This combination medication... + This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Source: National Library of Medicine |
114
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 7% of all patients |
82 | 209 | |
|
HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
113
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
83 | 46 | |
|
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 |
110
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
84 | 139 | |
|
LEVEMIR FLEXTOUCH
Used to treat type 1 diabet... + Used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
110
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
84 | 93 | |
|
CELECOXIB
Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine |
108
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
86 | 115 | |
|
BUMETANIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
107
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
87 | 146 | |
|
MEGESTROL ACETATE
Megestrol tablets treat bre... + Megestrol tablets treat breast and uterine cancer. Source: National Library of Medicine |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 88 | 169 |
|
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 |
102
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
89 | 226 | |
|
LEVEMIR
Helps control blood sugar l... + Helps control blood sugar levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
96
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
90 | 136 | |
|
CHLORTHALIDONE
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
91 | 109 | |
|
DIGOX
Digox (digoxin) is used to ... + Digox (digoxin) is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 92 | 167 |
|
TERBINAFINE HCL
Terbinafine is used to trea... + Terbinafine is used to treat fungal infections of the toenail and fingernail. Source: National Library of Medicine |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 3% of all patients |
93 | 353 | |
|
INVOKANA
Used along with diet and ex... + Used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (condition in which blood sugar is too high because the body does not produce or use insulin normally). Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
94 | 184 | |
|
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 |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
25
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
94 | 102 | |
|
BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
<11 | 96 | 100 | |
|
LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
97 | 27 | |
|
NIFEDICAL XL
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Source: National Library of Medicine |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
98 | 171 | |
|
OLANZAPINE
Treats psychotic mental dis... + Treats psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 99 | 157 |
|
JANUMET XR
This combination is used to... + This combination is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
100 | 260 | |
|
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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
16
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 101 | 82 |
|
CICLOPIROX*
Treats skin infections caus... + Treats skin infections caused by fungus, such as ringworm, athlete's foot, or dandruff. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 4% of all patients |
102 | 370 | |
|
DIVALPROEX SODIUM ER
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
23
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
103 | 198 | |
|
PRIMIDONE
Treats seizure disorders. B... + Treats seizure disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | 103 | 181 | |
|
DIAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, muscle spas... + Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
24
prescriptions. |
<11 | 105 | 87 | |
|
DOXEPIN HCL
Doxepin is used to treat de... + Doxepin is used to treat depression and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 105 | 220 |
|
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 |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
27
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
107 | 216 | |
|
METHOTREXATE
Treats several kinds of can... + Treats several kinds of cancer, including cancer of the blood, bone, lung, breast, head, or neck. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
107 | 182 | |
|
AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
29
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 6% of all patients |
A | 109 | 62 |
|
COLCHICINE
Prevent or treat attacks of... + Prevent or treat attacks of gout. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
109 | 224 | |
|
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 |
62
prescriptions. |
<11 | 111 | 97 | |
|
NAMENDA XR
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
112 | 91 | |
|
BENZTROPINE MESYLATE
Treats symptoms of Parkinso... + Treats symptoms of Parkinson's disease or side effects of other drugs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
32
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
R | 112 | 162 |
|
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 6% of all patients |
A | 114 | 95 |
|
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 |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
114 | 76 | |
|
DIGOXIN
Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 114 | 104 |
|
HYDROXYZINE PAMOATE
Treats anxiety, tension, ne... + Treats anxiety, tension, nervousness, nausea, vomiting, allergies, skin rash, hives, and itching. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 114 | 326 |
|
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 |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
118 | 155 | |
|
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 |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
119 | 106 | |
|
PHENOBARBITAL
Used to control seizures. P... + Used to control seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
16
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 120 | 274 |
|
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 |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
120 | 183 | |
|
CLINDAMYCIN HCL
Clindamycin is used to trea... + Clindamycin is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections, including infections of the lungs, skin, blood, female reproductive organs, and internal organs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 122 | 236 |
|
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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 4% of all patients |
122 | 161 | |
|
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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 122 | 128 |
|
AVODART
Treats problems with urinat... + Treats problems with urination caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
125 | 252 | |
|
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 |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
126 | 79 | |
|
BICALUTAMIDE
Used together with other me... + Used together with other medicines (such as a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone or LHRH analog) to treat prostate cancer. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
<11 | 126 | 254 | |
|
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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
12
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
128 | 107 | |
|
FLUPHENAZINE HCL
Fluphenazine is an antipsyc... + Fluphenazine is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and hostility. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 128 | 299 |
|
FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
<11 | 130 | 117 | |
|
TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
27
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
131 | 70 | |
| PYRIDOSTIGMINE BROMIDE |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 131 | 348 | |
|
METHADONE HCL
Methadone is used to reliev... + Methadone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain that has not been relieved by non-narcotic pain relievers. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
18
prescriptions. |
<11 | O | 131 | 286 |
|
FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE
Replaces certain hormones w... + Replaces certain hormones when the body does not make enough, such as in Addison's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 131 | 245 | |
|
ELIQUIS
Used to help prevent stroke... + Used to help prevent strokes or blood clots in people who have atrial fibrillation (a condition in which the heart beats irregularly, increasing the chance of clots forming in the body and possibly causing strokes) that is not caused by heart valve disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
<11 | 135 | 176 | |
|
BENICAR HCT
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
135 | 149 | |
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 July 2, 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.