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DOUGLAS LAKIN M.D.
9977 N 90TH ST #180
Scottsdale | Arizona | 85258
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 2 out of 948
Rank: 8 out of 948
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Arizona lower than average
Antipsychotics
2% of this provider’s 1,646 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 3%.
Antibiotics
41% of this provider’s 1,676 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 24%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
24% of this provider’s 1,646 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 11%.
Opioids
15% of this provider’s 1,676 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 19%.
Brand Name Drugs
20% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 20%.
Prescription Price
$68 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $77 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
17 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 14.
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
$1.56M
2012
$1.81M
2013
$1.9M
2014
$1.92M
2015
Number of Claims
21,257
2012
25,312
2013
27,584
2014
28,181
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 |
1,102
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,089
prescriptions. |
258
patients, 15% 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 |
993
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
982
prescriptions. |
333
patients, 20% of all patients |
2 | 6 | |
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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 |
834
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
816
prescriptions. |
203
patients, 12% of all patients |
3 | 4 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
706
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
701
prescriptions. |
206
patients, 12% of all patients |
4 | 5 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
531
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
526
prescriptions. |
157
patients, 9% of all patients |
5 | 3 | |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
516
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
511
prescriptions. |
331
patients, 20% of all patients |
A | 6 | 45 |
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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 |
481
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
476
prescriptions. |
228
patients, 14% of all patients |
7 | 46 | |
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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 |
470
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
465
prescriptions. |
166
patients, 10% of all patients |
R | 8 | 35 |
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TRIAMTERENE-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZID
Used to treat high blood pr... + Used to treat high blood pressure and edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) in patients who have lower amounts of potassium in their bodies or for whom low potassium levels in the body could be dangerous. Source: National Library of Medicine |
461
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
461
prescriptions. |
133
patients, 8% of all patients |
9 | 44 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
425
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
405
prescriptions. |
110
patients, 7% of all patients |
10 | 18 | |
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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 |
418
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
401
prescriptions. |
131
patients, 8% of all patients |
11 | 24 | |
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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 |
417
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
412
prescriptions. |
106
patients, 6% of all patients |
12 | 34 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
401
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
396
prescriptions. |
115
patients, 7% of all patients |
13 | 2 | |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
381
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
376
prescriptions. |
115
patients, 7% of all patients |
O | 14 | 13 |
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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 |
380
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
369
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 5% of all patients |
15 | 25 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
376
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
352
prescriptions. |
93
patients, 6% of all patients |
16 | 16 | |
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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 |
361
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
361
prescriptions. |
86
patients, 5% of all patients |
17 | 42 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
340
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
335
prescriptions. |
106
patients, 6% of all patients |
18 | 11 | |
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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 |
336
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
331
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 5% of all patients |
19 | 8 | |
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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 |
325
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
325
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 5% of all patients |
20 | 17 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
310
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
288
prescriptions. |
100
patients, 6% of all patients |
21 | 29 | |
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FLUOXETINE HCL
Fluoxetine is used to treat... + Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), some eating disorders, and panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Source: National Library of Medicine |
296
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
272
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 4% of all patients |
22 | 51 | |
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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 |
295
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
290
prescriptions. |
70
patients, 4% of all patients |
23 | 20 | |
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CEPHALEXIN
Treats bacterial infections... + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
291
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
286
prescriptions. |
205
patients, 12% of all patients |
A | 24 | 87 |
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SYNTHROID
Treats hypothyroidism. + Treats hypothyroidism. Source: National Library of Medicine |
284
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
254
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 4% of all patients |
25 | 48 | |
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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 |
280
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
280
prescriptions. |
70
patients, 4% of all patients |
26 | 14 | |
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DIAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, muscle spas... + Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
274
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
240
prescriptions. |
76
patients, 5% of all patients |
27 | 77 | |
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FINASTERIDE
Treats an enlarged prostate... + Treats an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in men and causes hair growth in male pattern baldness. Source: National Library of Medicine |
245
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
245
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 4% of all patients |
28 | 50 | |
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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 |
244
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
244
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 3% of all patients |
29 | 59 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
231
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
226
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 4% of all patients |
30 | 32 | |
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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 |
225
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
214
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 4% of all patients |
31 | 15 | |
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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 |
220
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
220
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 3% of all patients |
32 | 19 | |
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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 |
218
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
213
prescriptions. |
155
patients, 9% of all patients |
A | 33 | 53 |
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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 |
218
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
213
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 3% of all patients |
33 | 9 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
215
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
196
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 3% of all patients |
35 | 54 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
214
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
209
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 3% of all patients |
36 | 27 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
210
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
210
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 3% of all patients |
37 | 22 | |
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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 |
210
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
210
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 4% of all patients |
37 | 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 |
207
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
207
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 3% of all patients |
39 | 38 | |
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DULOXETINE HCL
Duloxetine is used to treat... + Duloxetine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Source: National Library of Medicine |
201
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
175
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 2% of all patients |
40 | 49 | |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
201
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
201
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 4% of all patients |
40 | 31 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
192
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
192
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 4% of all patients |
O | 42 | 30 |
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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 |
179
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
174
prescriptions. |
69
patients, 4% of all patients |
43 | 21 | |
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ESTRADIOL
Replaces estrogen that decr... + Replaces estrogen that decreases with menopause or removal of the ovaries. Source: National Library of Medicine |
174
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
169
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 44 | 112 |
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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 |
174
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
174
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 41 | |
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NIFEDIPINE ER
Used for the treatment of v... + Used for the treatment of vasospastic angina, chronic stable angina and hypertension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
165
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 3% of all patients |
46 | 83 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
162
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
162
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 2% of all patients |
47 | 33 | |
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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 |
152
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
139
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 48 | 23 |
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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 |
151
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
146
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 3% of all patients |
49 | 7 | |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
148
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
148
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 2% of all patients |
50 | 116 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
147
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 2% of all patients |
51 | 55 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
147
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
142
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 2% of all patients |
51 | 10 | |
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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 |
146
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
141
prescriptions. |
104
patients, 6% of all patients |
53 | 110 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
145
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
145
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 2% of all patients |
54 | 47 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
145
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
145
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 3% of all patients |
54 | 63 | |
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OXYCODONE HCL
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
140
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 1% of all patients |
O | 56 | 36 |
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DIPHENOXYLATE-ATROPINE
Treats diarrhea. + Treats diarrhea. Source: National Library of Medicine |
133
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
128
prescriptions. |
82
patients, 5% of all patients |
57 | 242 | |
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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 |
128
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
128
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 2% of all patients |
58 | 118 | |
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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 |
123
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 2% of all patients |
59 | 65 | |
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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 |
117
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 1% of all patients |
60 | 106 | |
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NADOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
114
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 1% of all patients |
61 | 249 | |
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ROPINIROLE HCL
Ropinirole is used alone or... + Ropinirole is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance), including shaking of parts of the body, stiffness, slowed movements, and problems with balance. Source: National Library of Medicine |
108
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 2% of all patients |
62 | 90 | |
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RAMIPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure after a heart attack. Source: National Library of Medicine |
101
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 1% of all patients |
63 | 175 | |
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IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE
Ipratropium oral inhalation... + Ipratropium oral inhalation is used to prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness 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 |
99
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 2% of all patients |
64 | 150 | |
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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 |
99
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 1% of all patients |
P | 64 | 62 |
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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 |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 1% of all patients |
66 | 89 | |
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NIFEDICAL XL
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Source: National Library of Medicine |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 2% of all patients |
66 | 278 | |
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MYRBETRIQ
Used to treat overactive bl... + Used to treat overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles contract uncontrollably and cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination). Source: National Library of Medicine |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 1% of all patients |
66 | 295 | |
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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 |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 1% of all patients |
69 | 56 | |
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CELECOXIB
Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 2% of all patients |
70 | 108 | |
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NORTRIPTYLINE HCL
Nortriptyline is used to tr... + Nortriptyline is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 2% of all patients |
70 | 167 | |
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BD ULTRA-FINE PEN NEEDLE
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 2% of all patients |
70 | 96 | |
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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 |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 1% of all patients |
70 | 57 | |
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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 |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 1% of all patients |
74 | 28 | |
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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 |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 3% of all patients |
75 | 102 | |
|
AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
Amitriptyline is used to tr... + Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
R | 76 | 114 |
|
CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 2% of all patients |
77 | 26 | |
|
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 |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 1% of all patients |
77 | 60 | |
|
LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 1% of all patients |
77 | 67 | |
|
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 |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 3% of all patients |
77 | 37 | |
|
BENAZEPRIL HCL
Benazepril is used alone or... + Benazepril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
81 | 85 | |
|
LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 2% of all patients |
81 | 52 | |
|
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 |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 81 | 76 |
|
METHYLPHENIDATE HCL
Methylphenidate is used as ... + Methylphenidate is used as part of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age) in adults and children. Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 2% of all patients |
84 | 342 | |
|
PREMARIN
Estrogens are female hormon... + Estrogens are female hormones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 85 | 200 |
|
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 |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 2% of all patients |
85 | 172 | |
|
VALACYCLOVIR
Treats herpes virus infecti... + Treats herpes virus infections, including shingles (herpes zoster), cold sores (herpes labialis), and genital herpes (herpes simplex) in adults. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 2% of all patients |
85 | 220 | |
|
HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 1% of all patients |
88 | 61 | |
|
OXYCONTIN
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
O | 89 | 136 |
|
VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
89 | 82 | |
|
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 |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 91 | 137 |
|
BISOPROLOL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 2% of all patients |
92 | 263 | |
|
MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 2% of all patients |
93 | 66 | |
|
ACETAMINOPHEN-CODEINE
This combination of drugs i... + This combination of drugs is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 94 | 113 |
|
ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 1% of all patients |
95 | 73 | |
|
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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 1% of all patients |
95 | 152 | |
|
AMOXICILLIN
Treats infections. Also use... + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 3% of all patients |
A | 97 | 127 |
|
ESZOPICLONE
Eszopiclone is used to trea... + Eszopiclone is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 1% of all patients |
R | 97 | 315 |
|
BUTALBITAL-ACETAMINOPHEN-CAFFE
This combination of drugs i... + This combination of drugs is used to relieve tension headaches. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 97 | 308 |
|
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 |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
100 | 71 | |
|
GEMFIBROZIL
Lowers high triglyceride an... + Lowers high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 1% of all patients |
100 | 80 | |
|
BUPROPION XL
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
102 | 128 | |
|
FLUCONAZOLE
Prevents and treats certain... + Prevents and treats certain fungus infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 2% of all patients |
102 | 151 | |
|
DOXEPIN HCL
Doxepin is used to treat de... + Doxepin is used to treat depression and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
R | 104 | 321 |
|
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 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
105 | 176 | |
|
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 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
105 | 75 | |
|
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 |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 1% of all patients |
107 | 69 | |
|
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 |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
108 | 135 | |
|
HYDROMORPHONE HCL*
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
22
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
O | 109 | 180 |
|
AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANATE POTASS
Treats infections. + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 2% of all patients |
A | 109 | 99 |
|
PROPRANOLOL HCL
Propranolol is used to trea... + Propranolol is used to treat high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart disease, pheochromocytoma (tumor on a small gland near the kidneys), and certain types of tremor. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
109 | 144 | |
|
CARISOPRODOL
Treats pain and stiffness o... + Treats pain and stiffness of muscle spasms. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
R | 112 | 146 |
|
AZELASTINE HCL
Used to treat hay fever and... + Used to treat hay fever and allergy symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, and itchy nose. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 2% of all patients |
112 | 155 | |
|
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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
112 | 39 | |
|
FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE
Replaces certain hormones w... + Replaces certain hormones when the body does not make enough, such as in Addison's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
115 | 378 | |
|
DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Diclofenac is used to relie... + Diclofenac is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints), rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine). Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 1% of all patients |
115 | 111 | |
|
VESICARE
Solifenacin is used to trea... + Solifenacin is used to treat overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles contract uncontrollably and cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination). Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 1% of all patients |
117 | 193 | |
|
BUPROPION HCL SR
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
117 | 139 | |
|
ELIQUIS
Used to help prevent stroke... + Used to help prevent strokes or blood clots in people who have atrial fibrillation (a condition in which the heart beats irregularly, increasing the chance of clots forming in the body and possibly causing strokes) that is not caused by heart valve disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
117 | 164 | |
|
ULORIC
Used to treat hyperuricemia... + Used to treat hyperuricemia (high uric acid in the blood) in patients with gout. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
<11 | 120 | 388 | |
|
JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
120 | 64 | |
|
RAPAFLO
Treats problems caused by a... + Treats problems caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH). Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
122 | 399 | |
|
CLONIDINE HCL
Clonidine is used alone or ... + Clonidine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 1% of all patients |
122 | 68 | |
|
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 |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
124 | 72 | |
|
ACYCLOVIR
Treats herpes labialis (col... + Treats herpes labialis (cold sores). Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 1% of all patients |
124 | 131 | |
| DYMISTA |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 1% of all patients |
124 | 405 | |
|
CHLORTHALIDONE
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
127 | 160 | |
|
LANSOPRAZOLE
Treats stomach ulcers, gast... + Treats stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 128 | 265 | |
|
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 2% of all patients |
A | 128 | 123 |
|
BENICAR
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
128 | 115 | |
|
NITROFURANTOIN MONO-MACRO
Nitrofurantoinis used to tr... + Nitrofurantoinis used to treat urinary tract infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 2% of all patients |
A R | 128 | 212 |
About This Data
Prescribing data from Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, known as Part D, was compiled and released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that oversees the program. The data for 2015 includes more than 1.4 billion prescriptions written by nearly 1.4 million doctors, nurses and other providers. This database lists about 447,000 of those providers who wrote 50 or more prescriptions for at least one drug that year. More than three-fourths of these prescriptions went to patients 65 and older; the rest were for disabled patients. Methodology »
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Caveats
- No comparisons are shown if there are fewer than 20 prescribers in the state share this specialty.
- Comparisons do not take into account the medical conditions of patients. Medications for certain conditions do not have generic alternatives, so patients would receive more expensive brand name drugs.
- This provider's address and specialty information was last updated on July 30, 2013.
- 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.