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PANKAJ JOSHI MD
2595 TAMPA ROAD SUITE D
Palm harbor | Florida | 34684
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 97 out of 3936
Rank: 101 out of 3936
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Florida lower than average
Antipsychotics
15% of this provider’s 533 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 4%.
Antibiotics
45% of this provider’s 688 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 28%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
17% of this provider’s 533 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 11%.
Opioids
19% of this provider’s 688 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 16%.
Brand Name Drugs
18% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 19%.
Prescription Price
$62 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $77 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
38 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 16.
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
$1.38M
2012
$1.36M
2013
$1.35M
2014
$1.63M
2015
Number of Claims
23,711
2012
23,242
2013
23,692
2014
26,196
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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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 |
674
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
505
prescriptions. |
96
patients, 14% of all patients |
1 | 1 | |
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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 |
658
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
452
prescriptions. |
122
patients, 18% of all patients |
2 | 6 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
650
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
438
prescriptions. |
136
patients, 20% of all patients |
3 | 5 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
627
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
466
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 13% of all patients |
4 | 9 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
567
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
421
prescriptions. |
120
patients, 17% of all patients |
5 | 3 | |
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RISPERIDONE
Treats schizophrenia and ce... + Treats schizophrenia and certain problems caused by bipolar disorder. Source: National Library of Medicine |
522
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
254
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 11% of all patients |
P | 6 | 100 |
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
505
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
263
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 10% of all patients |
7 | 106 | |
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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 |
445
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
391
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 13% of all patients |
8 | 2 | |
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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 |
430
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
338
prescriptions. |
90
patients, 13% of all patients |
9 | 10 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
424
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
298
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 7% of all patients |
10 | 21 | |
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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 |
410
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
356
prescriptions. |
113
patients, 16% of all patients |
11 | 44 | |
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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 |
360
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
258
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 9% of all patients |
12 | 35 | |
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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 |
353
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
278
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 5% of all patients |
13 | 23 | |
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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 |
345
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
165
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 7% of all patients |
14 | 98 | |
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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 |
345
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
264
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 7% of all patients |
14 | 7 | |
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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 |
338
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
231
prescriptions. |
84
patients, 12% of all patients |
16 | 74 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
335
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
182
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 6% of all patients |
17 | 32 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
322
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
254
prescriptions. |
66
patients, 10% of all patients |
18 | 4 | |
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BUMETANIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
306
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
241
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 8% of all patients |
19 | 139 | |
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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 |
305
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
171
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 6% of all patients |
P | 20 | 61 |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
304
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
202
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 7% of all patients |
21 | 53 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
296
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
197
prescriptions. |
73
patients, 11% of all patients |
22 | 12 | |
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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 |
284
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
245
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 7% of all patients |
23 | 33 | |
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XARELTO
Used to treat deep vein thr... + Used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT; a blood clot, usually in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (PE; a blood clot in the lung). Source: National Library of Medicine |
272
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
187
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
24 | 94 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
265
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
195
prescriptions. |
70
patients, 10% of all patients |
25 | 15 | |
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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 |
265
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
180
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 9% of all patients |
25 | 11 | |
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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 |
257
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
191
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 6% of all patients |
O | 27 | 19 |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
209
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
128
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 6% of all patients |
O | 28 | 17 |
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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 |
208
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
145
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 6% of all patients |
29 | 30 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
203
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 6% of all patients |
O | 30 | 46 |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
202
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 6% of all patients |
31 | 29 | |
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FAMOTIDINE*
Treats ulcers, gastroesopha... + Treats ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause the stomach to produce too much stomach acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
199
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
131
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 6% of all patients |
32 | 58 | |
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LITHIUM CARBONATE
Lithium is used to treat an... + Lithium is used to treat and prevent episodes of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited mood) in people with bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). Source: National Library of Medicine |
198
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
33 | 374 | |
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PIOGLITAZONE HCL
Pioglitazone is used to tre... + Pioglitazone is used to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
192
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
163
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 6% of all patients |
34 | 111 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
188
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
35 | 47 | |
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LABETALOL HCL
Labetalol is used to treat ... + Labetalol is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
182
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
122
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 5% of all patients |
36 | 151 | |
| ENULOSE |
175
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
37 | 256 | |
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IPRATROPIUM-ALBUTEROL
The combination of albutero... + The combination of albuterol and ipratropium is used to prevent wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways) such as chronic bronchitis (swelling of the air passages that lead to the lungs) and emphysema (damage to the air sacs in the lungs). Source: National Library of Medicine |
173
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
140
prescriptions. |
66
patients, 10% of all patients |
38 | 116 | |
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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 |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
157
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 5% of all patients |
39 | 24 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 5% of all patients |
39 | 31 | |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
126
prescriptions. |
110
patients, 16% of all patients |
A | 39 | 42 |
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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 |
166
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 28 | |
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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 |
160
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
111
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
43 | 123 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
160
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
105
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
43 | 25 | |
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CLOZAPINE
Treats schizophrenia. Also ... + Treats schizophrenia. Source: National Library of Medicine |
158
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
15
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 45 | 338 |
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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 |
154
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
123
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
46 | 40 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
154
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 6% of all patients |
46 | 39 | |
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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 |
150
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
122
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
48 | 134 | |
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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 |
146
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 5% of all patients |
49 | 8 | |
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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 |
146
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
49 | 14 | |
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LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
141
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
31
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 4% of all patients |
51 | 112 | |
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BENZTROPINE MESYLATE
Treats symptoms of Parkinso... + Treats symptoms of Parkinson's disease or side effects of other drugs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
137
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 52 | 215 |
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LAMOTRIGINE
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures and mood disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
136
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
29
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
53 | 232 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
135
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 6% of all patients |
54 | 22 | |
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MEGESTROL ACETATE
Megestrol tablets treat bre... + Megestrol tablets treat breast and uterine cancer. Source: National Library of Medicine |
131
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 5% of all patients |
R | 55 | 251 |
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
129
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 6% of all patients |
56 | 129 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
127
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
57 | 16 | |
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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 |
124
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 5% of all patients |
58 | 20 | |
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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 |
121
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
59 | 41 | |
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NOVOLOG FLEXPEN
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 |
120
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
60 | 145 | |
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM ER
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
118
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
32
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 261 | |
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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 |
117
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
84
patients, 12% of all patients |
A | 62 | 49 |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
116
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 126 | |
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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 |
115
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
64 | 166 | |
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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 |
110
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
65 | 109 | |
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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 |
108
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
66 | 13 | |
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OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE
Oxybutynin is used to contr... + Oxybutynin is used to control urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination in people who have overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles have uncontrollable spasms), spina bifida (a disability that occurs when the spinal cord does not close properly before birth), or other conditions that affect the bladder muscles. Source: National Library of Medicine |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
67 | 96 | |
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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 |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 68 | 34 |
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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 |
101
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 7% of all patients |
69 | 117 | |
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DILTIAZEM HCL
Diltiazem is used to treat ... + Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
96
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
70 | 211 | |
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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 |
96
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
70 | 65 | |
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GEMFIBROZIL
Lowers high triglyceride an... + Lowers high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
72 | 107 | |
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LIOTHYRONINE SODIUM
Liothyronine, a thyroid hor... + Liothyronine, 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 |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
72 | 239 | |
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NAMENDA XR
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
72 | 70 | |
|
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 |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
75 | 45 | |
|
LATANOPROST
Latanoprost ophthalmic is u... + Latanoprost ophthalmic is used to treat glaucoma (a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision) and ocular hypertension (a condition which causes increased pressure in the eye). Source: National Library of Medicine |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
75 | 144 | |
|
OXYCODONE HCL
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
<11 | O | 77 | 80 |
|
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 |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
23
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
77 | 67 | |
|
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 |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
<11 | 79 | 92 | |
|
ALBUTEROL SULFATE
Albuterol is used to preven... + Albuterol is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways). Source: National Library of Medicine |
89
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
80 | 186 | |
|
ARIPIPRAZOLE
Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 81 | 330 |
|
CRESTOR
Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
81 | 27 | |
|
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 |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 4% of all patients |
83 | 54 | |
|
CARBAMAZEPINE
Treats different types of s... + Treats different types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
14
prescriptions. |
<11 | 83 | 286 | |
|
JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
85 | 75 | |
|
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 |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
86 | 158 | |
|
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 |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
87 | 91 | |
|
NYSTATIN
Treats fungus infections in... + Treats fungus infections in the mouth, throat, and intestines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 4% of all patients |
87 | 156 | |
|
LEVOFLOXACIN
Levofloxacin is used to tre... + Levofloxacin is used to treat certain infections such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, prostate (a male reproductive gland), and skin infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 9% of all patients |
A | 89 | 63 |
|
OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE ER
Oxybutynin is used to contr... + Oxybutynin is used to control urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination in people who have overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles have uncontrollable spasms), spina bifida (a disability that occurs when the spinal cord does not close properly before birth), or other conditions that affect the bladder muscles. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
90 | 133 | |
|
SUCRALFATE
Treats ulcers and other sto... + Treats ulcers and other stomach problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
90 | 168 | |
|
SANTYL
Used to clean skin ulcers a... + Used to clean skin ulcers and severe burns. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
92 | 220 | |
|
XIFAXAN
Treats traveler's diarrhea ... + Treats traveler's diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
<11 | A | 93 | 421 |
|
SEROQUEL XR
Treats schizophrenia and sy... + Treats schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
18
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 93 | 224 |
|
HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
95 | 62 | |
|
ABILIFY
Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 95 | 255 |
|
VANCOMYCIN HCL*
Treats bacterial infections. + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
A | 95 | 300 |
|
CEFTRIAXONE*
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain types of bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 7% of all patients |
A | 95 | 314 |
|
CILOSTAZOL
Treats a circulation proble... + Treats a circulation problem in which too little blood flows into your leg muscles (intermittent claudication). Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
99 | 196 | |
|
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 |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
99 | 57 | |
|
PATADAY
Treats itching or watering ... + Treats itching or watering of eyes caused by allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
<11 | 101 | 379 | |
|
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 |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
101 | 66 | |
|
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 |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
101 | 169 | |
|
ADVAIR HFA
Prevents symptoms of asthma... + Prevents symptoms of asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
104 | 450 | |
|
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
104 | 26 | |
|
ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
106 | 36 | |
|
LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
<11 | 107 | 38 | |
|
OLANZAPINE
Treats psychotic mental dis... + Treats psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
15
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 108 | 174 |
|
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 |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
109 | 56 | |
|
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 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
110 | 18 | |
|
LIDOCAINE HCL*
Lidocaine viscous, a local ... + Lidocaine viscous, a local anesthetic, is used to treat the pain of a sore or irritated mouth and throat often associated with cancer chemotherapy and certain medical procedures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 6% of all patients |
110 | 271 | |
|
DALIRESP
Used to prevent the symptom... + Used to prevent the symptoms (flare-ups) of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from getting worse. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
<11 | 110 | 438 | |
|
MEMANTINE HCL
Treats moderate to severe ... + Treats moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
113 | 178 | |
|
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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
113 | 50 | |
|
FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
<11 | 113 | 124 | |
|
LATUDA
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
14
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 116 | 482 |
| BUDESONIDE |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 116 | 329 | |
|
MUPIROCIN*
Treats skin infections and ... + Treats skin infections and bacterial infections in your nose. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
32
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
118 | 135 | |
|
PHENOBARBITAL
Used to control seizures. P... + Used to control seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 118 | 368 |
|
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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
120 | 97 | |
|
NOVOLOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
120 | 115 | |
|
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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
122 | 110 | |
|
MIDODRINE HCL
Midodrine hydrochloride tab... + Midodrine hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of symptomatic orthostatic hypotension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
123 | 394 | |
|
ONDANSETRON HCL*
Ondansetron is used to prev... + Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
123 | 167 | |
|
TERAZOSIN HCL
Terazosin is used in men to... + Terazosin is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH), which include difficulty urinating (hesitation, dribbling, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying), painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
<11 | 125 | 125 | |
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 Dec. 28, 2009.
- 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.