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EDNA MELENDEZ REYES MD
C/Y #26 URB. MARIOLGA AVE. LUIS MUNOZ MARIN
Caguas | Puerto Rico | 00725
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 5 out of 58
Rank: 7 out of 58
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Puerto Rico lower than average
Antipsychotics
This provider prescribed antipsychotics to at least one but fewer than 11 patients who are 65 and older, so Medicare redacted the exact figure. Comparisons are not shown.
Antibiotics
3% of this provider’s 1,665 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 4%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
3% of this provider’s 1,315 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 3%.
Opioids
2% of this provider’s 1,665 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 2%.
Brand Name Drugs
39% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 40%.
Prescription Price
$71 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $81 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
17 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 15.
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
$1.08M
2012
$1.21M
2013
$1.59M
2014
$2.06M
2015
Number of Claims
18,437
2012
20,726
2013
24,298
2014
29,002
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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SYNTHROID
Treats hypothyroidism. + Treats hypothyroidism. Source: National Library of Medicine |
4,681
prescriptions, 16% of all prescriptions |
3,728
prescriptions. |
758
patients, 46% of all patients |
10 | 1 | 1 |
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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 |
2,057
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
1,725
prescriptions. |
365
patients, 22% of all patients |
10 | 2 | 2 |
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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 |
1,862
prescriptions, 6% of all prescriptions |
1,532
prescriptions. |
347
patients, 21% of all patients |
3 | 3 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,655
prescriptions, 6% of all prescriptions |
1,447
prescriptions. |
298
patients, 18% of all patients |
4 | 4 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
919
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
707
prescriptions. |
225
patients, 14% of all patients |
5 | 5 | |
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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 |
776
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
656
prescriptions. |
151
patients, 9% of all patients |
6 | 7 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
745
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
629
prescriptions. |
122
patients, 7% of all patients |
7 | 6 | |
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ENALAPRIL MALEATE
Enalapril is used alone or ... + Enalapril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
718
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
580
prescriptions. |
114
patients, 7% of all patients |
8 | 12 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
666
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
572
prescriptions. |
135
patients, 8% of all patients |
9 | 8 | |
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HUMULIN 70-30
Insulin injection is used t... + Insulin injection is used to control blood sugar in people who have type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not make insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) or in people who have type 2 diabetes (condition in which the blood sugar is too high because the body does not produce or use insulin normally) that cannot be controlled with oral medications alone. Source: National Library of Medicine |
643
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
543
prescriptions. |
121
patients, 7% of all patients |
10 | 10 | 17 |
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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 |
643
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
593
prescriptions. |
109
patients, 7% of all patients |
10 | 10 | |
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HUMULIN N
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
515
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
393
prescriptions. |
88
patients, 5% of all patients |
10 | 12 | 34 |
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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 |
492
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
453
prescriptions. |
88
patients, 5% of all patients |
13 | 24 | |
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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 |
451
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
404
prescriptions. |
81
patients, 5% of all patients |
14 | 9 | |
| HUMALOG MIX 75-25 |
395
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
311
prescriptions. |
77
patients, 5% of all patients |
10 | 15 | 25 |
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IRBESARTAN
Used alone or in combinatio... + Used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
388
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
336
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 4% of all patients |
16 | 22 | |
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GLIPIZIDE XL
Glipizide is used along wit... + Glipizide is used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, 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 |
374
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
319
prescriptions. |
73
patients, 4% of all patients |
10 | 17 | 33 |
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LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
354
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
285
prescriptions. |
88
patients, 5% of all patients |
18 | 11 | |
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HUMALOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
345
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
230
prescriptions. |
83
patients, 5% of all patients |
19 | 15 | |
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GLIPIZIDE ER
Glipizide is used along wit... + Glipizide is used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, 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 |
343
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
314
prescriptions. |
72
patients, 4% of all patients |
20 | 30 | |
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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 |
313
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
268
prescriptions. |
69
patients, 4% of all patients |
21 | 18 | |
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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 |
301
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
264
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 3% of all patients |
22 | 16 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
291
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
277
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 3% of all patients |
23 | 32 | |
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RALOXIFENE HCL
Raloxifene is used to preve... + Raloxifene is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause (change of life; end of menstrual periods). Source: National Library of Medicine |
283
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
258
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 3% of all patients |
24 | 39 | |
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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 |
277
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
229
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 3% of all patients |
25 | 19 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
271
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
219
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 2% of all patients |
26 | 20 | |
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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 |
258
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
226
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 3% of all patients |
27 | 52 | |
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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 |
254
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
241
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 3% of all patients |
28 | 26 | |
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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 |
247
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
214
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 3% of all patients |
29 | 31 | |
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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 |
246
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
226
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 3% of all patients |
30 | 27 | |
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INSULIN SYRINGE*
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
230
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
142
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 4% of all patients |
31 | 47 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
200
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
169
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 2% of all patients |
32 | 29 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
199
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
182
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 3% of all patients |
33 | 28 | |
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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 |
161
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
147
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 2% of all patients |
34 | 40 | |
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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 |
142
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 2% of all patients |
35 | 44 | |
|
HUMALOG MIX 75-25 KWIKPEN
This is used by people with... + This is used by people with diabetes to help keep blood sugar levels under control. Source: National Library of Medicine |
141
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 1% of all patients |
36 | 81 | |
|
FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
140
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 1% of all patients |
37 | 23 | |
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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 |
133
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 1% of all patients |
38 | 14 | |
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METHIMAZOLE
Treats hyperthyroidism (too... + Treats hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland). Source: National Library of Medicine |
131
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
120
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 1% of all patients |
39 | 58 | |
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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 |
125
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 2% of all patients |
40 | 21 | |
|
ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
119
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 2% of all patients |
41 | 41 | |
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IBANDRONATE SODIUM
Used to prevent and treat o... + Used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause. Source: National Library of Medicine |
113
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 1% of all patients |
42 | 57 | |
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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 |
105
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 1% of all patients |
43 | 68 | |
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ONGLYZA
Used along with diet and ex... + Used along with diet and exercise 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 |
101
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 1% of all patients |
44 | 38 | |
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OMEGA-3 ACID ETHYL ESTERS
Omega-3 fatty acids are use... + Omega-3 fatty acids are used together with lifestyle changes (diet, weight-loss, exercise) to reduce the amount of triglycerides (a fat-like substance) in the blood in people with very high triglycerides. Source: National Library of Medicine |
101
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 1% of all patients |
44 | 71 | |
|
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 |
101
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 1% of all patients |
44 | 43 | |
|
FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 1% of all patients |
47 | 55 | |
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ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE ER
Isosorbide mononitrate is u... + Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease (heart disease). Source: National Library of Medicine |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
48 | 77 | |
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VERAPAMIL ER
Verapamil is used to treat ... + Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
49 | 64 | |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 1% of all patients |
50 | 46 | |
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IRBESARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Used to treat high blood pr... + Used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 1% of all patients |
51 | 53 | |
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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 |
89
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 1% of all patients |
52 | 51 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
53 | 35 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
54 | 76 | |
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FENOFIBRIC ACID*
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
54 | 66 | |
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INSULIN SYRINGE*
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 2% of all patients |
56 | 54 | |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
56 | 45 | |
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TRADJENTA
Used with proper diet and e... + Used with proper diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 1% of all patients |
58 | 42 | |
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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 |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
<11 | 59 | 105 | |
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BD ULTRA-FINE PEN NEEDLE
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 1% of all patients |
60 | 59 | |
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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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
61 | 70 | |
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CALCITRIOL
Treats low blood calcium in... + Treats low blood calcium in kidney dialysis patients and other patients. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
61 | 88 | |
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INSULIN SYRINGE*
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 92 | |
|
HUMULIN R
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
64 | 73 | |
|
RAMIPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure after a heart attack. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
64 | 36 | |
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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 |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
<11 | 66 | 85 | |
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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 |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
67 | 50 | |
| SURE COMFORT* |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
28
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 1% of all patients |
68 | 65 | |
|
LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
<11 | 69 | 83 | |
|
QUINAPRIL HCL
Quinapril is used alone or ... + Quinapril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 70 | 90 | |
|
LEVEMIR
Helps control blood sugar l... + Helps control blood sugar levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
71 | 62 | |
|
ALPRAZOLAM
Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
72 | 79 | |
|
GLYBURIDE-METFORMIN HCL
The combination of glyburid... + The combination of glyburide and metformin 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) in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet and exercise alone. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 1% of all patients |
R | 72 | 99 |
|
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 |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
72 | 49 | |
|
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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 1% of all patients |
75 | 74 | |
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. 15, 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.