Latest Prescription Drugs Data for South Carolina

Top Specialties

SpecialtyNumber of
Providers
Nurse Practitioner1,826
Family Practice1,703
Dentist1,401
Internal Medicine1,323
Physician Assistant980
Emergency Medicine640
Obstetrics & Gynecology432
General Surgery383
Optometry336
Psychiatry307
Orthopedic Surgery294
Cardiology262
Ophthalmology262
Gastroenterology154
Urology153
Otolaryngology145
Dermatology141
Psychiatry & Neurology136
Pulmonary Disease134
Neurology131
Nephrology114
Podiatry114
Hematology-Oncology111
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation86
Anesthesiology78
Oral Surgery (Dentist only)73
Pediatric Medicine69
Rheumatology68
Student64
General Practice63
Infectious Disease60
Pharmacist58
Endocrinology57
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery53
Allergy/ Immunology51
Neurosurgery51
Hospitalist48
Vascular Surgery45
Orthopaedic Surgery38
Radiation Oncology36
Hand Surgery33
Interventional Cardiology31
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology30
Medical Oncology30
Geriatric Medicine28
Thoracic Surgery28
Interventional Pain Management25
Pain Management25
Cardiac Surgery21
Diagnostic Radiology21
Sports Medicine20
Specialist18
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist17
Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)17
Maxillofacial Surgery14
Neuropsychiatry13
Certified Nurse Midwife11
Critical Care (Intensivists)10
Gynecological Oncology10
Neurological Surgery8
Hematology7
Preventive Medicine7
Hospice and Palliative Care6
Family Medicine5
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery5
Counselor4
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine4
Surgical Oncology4
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)4
Interventional Radiology3
Pathology3
Surgery3
Addiction Medicine2
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)2
Geriatric Psychiatry2
Psychologist, Clinical2
Sleep Medicine2
Clinic/Center1
General Acute Care Hospital1
Legal Medicine1
Nuclear Medicine1
Peripheral Vascular Disease1
Personal Emergency Response Attendant1
Plastic Surgery1
Radiology1
Registered Nurse1
Respite Care1
Technician/Technologist1
Undefined Physician type1

Prescription Data Details for South Carolina Summary

The prescription drugs are sorted by Number of Claims.

Prescription Drug Categories

O

Opioid

An opioid drug. Prescription opioids (painkillers) can help alleviate certain kinds of pain in the short term but carry serious health risks.
A

Antibiotic

Used to treat bacterial infections but are often prescribed incorrectly to treat viral infections, such as chest colds or the flu.
P

Antibiotic

Used to treat bacterial infections but are often prescribed incorrectly to treat viral infections, such as chest colds or the flu.

Prescription Information

Sources

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services