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HAROON KHALID
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 100 out of 1037
Rank: 129 out of 1037
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Connecticut 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
25% of this provider’s 399 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 25%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
12% of this provider’s 233 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 11%.
Opioids
24% of this provider’s 399 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 11%.
Brand Name Drugs
22% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 21%.
Prescription Price
$68 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $78 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
30 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
$502K
2012
$500K
2013
$714K
2014
$818K
2015
Number of Claims
8,281
2012
8,584
2013
11,370
2014
12,066
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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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 |
850
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
581
prescriptions. |
137
patients, 34% of all patients |
1 | 3 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
438
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
263
prescriptions. |
77
patients, 19% of all patients |
2 | 4 | |
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METFORMIN HCL
Metformin is used alone or ... + Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
346
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
167
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 16% of all patients |
3 | 7 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
299
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
213
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 15% of all patients |
4 | 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 |
286
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
126
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 12% of all patients |
5 | 10 | |
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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 |
282
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
164
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 12% of all patients |
6 | 13 | |
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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 |
279
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
170
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 12% of all patients |
7 | 15 | |
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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 |
251
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
130
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 10% of all patients |
8 | 2 | |
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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 |
233
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
172
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 8% of all patients |
9 | 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 |
231
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 12% of all patients |
O | 10 | 31 |
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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 |
230
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 13% of all patients |
11 | 12 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
230
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
142
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 10% of all patients |
11 | 47 | |
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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 |
221
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 10% of all patients |
13 | 34 | |
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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 |
190
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 7% of all patients |
14 | 49 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
184
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 9% of all patients |
15 | 5 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
174
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 8% of all patients |
16 | 57 | |
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ATENOLOL-CHLORTHALIDONE
For the treatment of hypert... + For the treatment of hypertension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
169
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
105
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 7% of all patients |
17 | 199 | |
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IBUPROFEN
Treats fever and pain, incl... + Treats fever and pain, including pain caused by headache, toothache, arthritis, cold or flu, migraine, or menstrual cramps. Source: National Library of Medicine |
159
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 12% of all patients |
18 | 118 | |
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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 |
157
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 12% of all patients |
19 | 52 | |
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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 |
156
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 8% of all patients |
20 | 20 | |
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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 |
145
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 6% of all patients |
21 | 9 | |
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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 |
144
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 8% of all patients |
22 | 70 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
140
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 7% of all patients |
23 | 33 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
136
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 6% of all patients |
24 | 17 | |
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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 |
131
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 7% of all patients |
R | 25 | 27 |
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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 |
130
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 8% of all patients |
26 | 127 | |
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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 |
129
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 6% of all patients |
27 | 41 | |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
127
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 7% of all patients |
28 | 42 | |
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VALSARTAN
Valsartan is used alone or ... + Valsartan is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
124
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 5% of all patients |
29 | 43 | |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
117
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 6% of all patients |
30 | 67 | |
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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 |
116
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 5% of all patients |
31 | 22 | |
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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 |
114
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 6% of all patients |
32 | 21 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
114
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 5% of all patients |
32 | 6 | |
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NASONEX
Treats or prevents the symp... + Treats or prevents the symptoms of seasonal (short-term) and perennial (year-round) allergies (hay fever), such as stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
113
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 7% of all patients |
34 | 167 | |
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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 |
109
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 7% of all patients |
35 | 172 | |
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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 |
107
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 4% of all patients |
36 | 66 | |
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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 |
104
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 5% of all patients |
37 | 53 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 5% of all patients |
38 | 39 | |
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CYCLOBENZAPRINE HCL
Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle r... + Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
15
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 5% of all patients |
R | 39 | 138 |
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LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 5% of all patients |
39 | 63 | |
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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 |
83
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 5% of all patients |
O | 41 | 166 |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 56 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
43 | 30 | |
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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 |
74
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
24
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
44 | 126 | |
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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 |
73
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 4% of all patients |
45 | 60 | |
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MORPHINE SULFATE ER
Morphine (extended release)... + Morphine (extended release) is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
26
prescriptions. |
<11 | O | 46 | 153 |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 4% of all patients |
O | 46 | 48 |
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DEXILANT
Treats erosive esophagitis,... + Treats erosive esophagitis, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other conditions caused by too much stomach acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
13
prescriptions. |
<11 | 48 | 101 | |
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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 |
68
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
49 | 40 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
<11 | 50 | 168 | |
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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 |
66
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
12
prescriptions. |
<11 | 51 | 79 | |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 4% of all patients |
51 | 87 | |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 3% of all patients |
53 | 64 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 4% of all patients |
54 | 16 | |
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MOMETASONE FUROATE
Mometasone is used to relie... + Mometasone is used to relieve the itching and inflammation of numerous skin conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
25
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 7% of all patients |
55 | 256 | |
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VOLTAREN
Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 6% of all patients |
56 | 140 | |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
16
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 11% of all patients |
A | 57 | 46 |
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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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
<11 | 58 | 8 | |
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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 |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
<11 | 59 | 78 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
<11 | 59 | 26 | |
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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 |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 6% of all patients |
59 | 133 | |
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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 |
39
prescriptions. |
<11 | 62 | 121 | |
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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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 3% of all patients |
63 | 58 | |
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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 |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 3% of all patients |
64 | 170 | |
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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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
22
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 6% of all patients |
65 | 38 | |
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 March 28, 2014.
- 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.