SHANNON SWIFT COOPER M.D.
Prescription History 1013141621
Internal Medicine in Walnut Ridge, AR
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for SHANNON SWIFT COOPER M.D., an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Walnut Ridge, AR. Our medical registry currently tracks 100 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 4,179 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 179 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other AR PrescribersVs. AR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 179 | $6.05▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2024, this provider wrote 179 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 89% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (201.8). Medicare paid an average of $6.05 per fill, versus $8.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 327.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,785 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 172 | $11.56▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 172 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (129.7). Medicare paid an average of $11.56 per fill, versus $14.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 229 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,807 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 154 | $4.88▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 154 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (162.8). Medicare paid an average of $4.88 per fill, versus $5.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 284 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,478 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril | 141 | $5.76 | ≈ Typical |
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2024, this provider wrote 141 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (128). Medicare paid an average of $5.76 per fill, versus $5.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 247.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,405 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 140 | $6.48▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2024, this provider wrote 140 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 83% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (168.1). Medicare paid an average of $6.48 per fill, versus $8.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 197.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,919 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Furosemide | 116 | $3.52▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2024, this provider wrote 116 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (105.5). Medicare paid an average of $3.52 per fill, versus $4.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 180 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,366 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Omeprazole | 109 | $9.59▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2024, this provider wrote 109 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (121). Medicare paid an average of $9.59 per fill, versus $11.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 205.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 107 | $6.18▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2024, this provider wrote 107 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (111). Medicare paid an average of $6.18 per fill, versus $10.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 139 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 106 | $9.16 | ≈ Typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2024, this provider wrote 106 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 86% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (123.4). Medicare paid an average of $9.16 per fill, versus $8.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 186 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 100 | $22.70 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2024, this provider wrote 100 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 73% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (137.2). Medicare paid an average of $22.70 per fill, versus $22.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 100 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,615 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 92 | $2.94▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/"water pills." It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2024, this provider wrote 92 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (83.4). Medicare paid an average of $2.94 per fill, versus $3.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 154.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,606 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Carvedilol | 92 | $4.95▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2024, this provider wrote 92 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (86). Medicare paid an average of $4.95 per fill, versus $6.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 162 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,860 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 87 | $675.70▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure and kidney disease. It helps to lower the risk of death from heart disease and reduces the need of going to a hospital to treat heart failure or kidney disease. It also helps to lower the risk of dialysis in people with kidney disease. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2024, this provider wrote 87 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (55.5). Medicare paid an average of $675.70 per fill, versus $831.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 105 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,131 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 80 | $5.69▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309) In 2024, this provider wrote 80 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (85). Medicare paid an average of $5.69 per fill, versus $7.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 100.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,003 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 79 | $9.77▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ It is also used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 79 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (68.1). Medicare paid an average of $9.77 per fill, versus $20.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 89 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,640 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 79 | $5.88▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Clopidogrel: Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. In 2024, this provider wrote 79 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (84.7). Medicare paid an average of $5.88 per fill, versus $9.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 106.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,185 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 78 | $15.52▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 77% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (101.2). Medicare paid an average of $15.52 per fill, versus $16.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 101.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,002 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 72 | $10.61▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2024, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 68% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (105.9). Medicare paid an average of $10.61 per fill, versus $12.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 142 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,253 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 62 | $1,179.95 | ≈ Typical |
About Ozempic: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. A glucagon-like peptide and GLP-1 agonist used to enhance glycemic control of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS, and for OBESITY MANAGEMENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $1,179.95 per fill, versus $1,117.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 81.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,348 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 61 | $10.30▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rosuvastatin Calcium: Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. In 2024, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 61% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (99.8). Medicare paid an average of $10.30 per fill, versus $11.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 116.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,490 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 61 | $12.53▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 64% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (95.4). Medicare paid an average of $12.53 per fill, versus $12.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 77 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,310 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 60 | $5.43 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2024, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 70% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (86.3). Medicare paid an average of $5.43 per fill, versus $5.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 83 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,482 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 58 | $5.52▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2024, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (100.8). Medicare paid an average of $5.52 per fill, versus $5.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 110 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,258 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 58 | $5.33▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $5.33 per fill, versus $6.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,740 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 57 | $29.79 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. It is a quick-relief drug. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2024, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 69% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (82.1). Medicare paid an average of $29.79 per fill, versus $28.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 60.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,483 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 56 | $8.11▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. Lisseril is synonymous for HCl; structure. In 2024, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (53.9). Medicare paid an average of $8.11 per fill, versus $8.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,910 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| MounjaroTirzepatide | 55 | $1,021.90▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Mounjaro: Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. An analog of GASTRIC INHIBITORY POLYPEPTIDE and agonist of GLUCOSE-DEPENDENT INSULINOTROPIC POLYPEPTIDE RECEPTOR and GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 RECEPTOR used to enhance glycemic control of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Mounjaro, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (51.8). Medicare paid an average of $1,021.90 per fill, versus $1,166.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 56.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,604 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Triamterene-HydrochlorothiazidTriamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid | 48 | $4.87▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is a combination of two "water pills" (diuretics): triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide. This combination is used by people who have developed or are at risk for having low potassium levels on hydrochlorothiazide. It causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. In 2024, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $4.87 per fill, versus $7.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 78.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,332 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trelegy ElliptaFluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 47 | $683.43▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Trelegy Ellipta: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of breathing problems helps you stay active. This inhaler contains 3 medications: fluticasone, umeclidinium, and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics and vilanterol is a LABA medication. Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Both drugs are also known as bronchodilators. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination products containing both an inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with two asthma-control medications (such as inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden breathing problems occur, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. In 2024, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 80% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $683.43 per fill, versus $786.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 46 | $16.71 | ≈ Typical |
About Ropinirole Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move ("on-off syndrome"). Ropinirole is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). It may improve your sleep by decreasing the urge to move your legs and decreasing uncomfortable/unpleasant feelings in the legs. This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (39.1). Medicare paid an average of $16.71 per fill, versus $13.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 74 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,190 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Alendronate Sodium | 46 | $5.47▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (47.5). Medicare paid an average of $5.47 per fill, versus $6.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 69.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,035 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 46 | $5.14▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 62% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $5.14 per fill, versus $6.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pregabalin | 44 | $32.05 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 75% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (58.9). Medicare paid an average of $32.05 per fill, versus $28.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Meloxicam | 43 | $4.40 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. Show more ▾ It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (76.5). Medicare paid an average of $4.40 per fill, versus $4.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 75 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,250 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 41 | $5.32▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2024, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 67% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (61.5). Medicare paid an average of $5.32 per fill, versus $8.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,612 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 39 | $13.54 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing. Show more ▾ It can also help relieve allergy eye symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works in your nose to block the effects of substances that cause allergies (such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold) and to reduce swelling. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 66% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (58.7). Medicare paid an average of $13.54 per fill, versus $12.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pravastatin Sodium | 38 | $5.94▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pravastatin Sodium: Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES). In 2024, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $5.94 per fill, versus $12.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 68 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,040 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 37 | $10.34 | ▲ More than typical |
About Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride: Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve itching and hives. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Levocetirizine does not prevent hives or prevent/treat a serious allergic reaction (such as anaphylaxis). If your doctor has prescribed epinephrine to treat allergic reactions, always carry your epinephrine injector with you. Do not use levocetirizine in place of your epinephrine. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (28.9). Medicare paid an average of $10.34 per fill, versus $10.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 37 | $27.78 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 74% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (49.9). Medicare paid an average of $27.78 per fill, versus $19.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,182 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 35 | $9.07 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain eating disorder (bulimia) and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Fluoxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 74% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (47.5). Medicare paid an average of $9.07 per fill, versus $8.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,609 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 34 | $7.28▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). An anxiolytic agent and serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the BENZODIAZAPINES, but it has an efficacy comparable to DIAZEPAM. In 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 65% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $7.28 per fill, versus $13.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Alprazolam | 33 | $3.77▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (84.2). Medicare paid an average of $3.77 per fill, versus $4.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 868 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 32 | $6.56▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Amitriptyline belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Tricyclic antidepressant with anticholinergic and sedative properties. It appears to prevent the re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at nerve terminals, thus potentiating the action of these neurotransmitters. Amitriptyline also appears to antagonize cholinergic and alpha-1 adrenergic responses to bioactive amines. In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 87% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $6.56 per fill, versus $13.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prednisone | 31 | $2.17▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (52.3). Medicare paid an average of $2.17 per fill, versus $3.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 378 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 29 | $6.62 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not keep taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication. In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 66% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (44.1). Medicare paid an average of $6.62 per fill, versus $6.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,710 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 29 | $6.24▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride: Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder). Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (29.4). Medicare paid an average of $6.24 per fill, versus $16.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,159 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Valsartan-HydrochlorothiazideValsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 29 | $11.16▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $11.16 per fill, versus $22.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,447 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 29 | $5.86▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $5.86 per fill, versus $10.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 901 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 28 | $94.58▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lantus Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-aglr, and insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 78% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $94.58 per fill, versus $133.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 33.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 939 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonazepam | 27 | $2.52▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (64.8). Medicare paid an average of $2.52 per fill, versus $7.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 787 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ezetimibe | 27 | $16.34▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ezetimibe: Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as "statins" or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks. An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (51.6). Medicare paid an average of $16.34 per fill, versus $18.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lovastatin | 26 | $6.49▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lovastatin: Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus. The compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. It inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Lovastatin, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (28.8). Medicare paid an average of $6.49 per fill, versus $8.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 25 | $18.20 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (91.1). Medicare paid an average of $18.20 per fill, versus $15.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 25 | $4.49▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. A leukotriene D4 receptor antagonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (63.5). Medicare paid an average of $4.49 per fill, versus $8.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,470 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Allopurinol | 25 | $7.96▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (60.5). Medicare paid an average of $7.96 per fill, versus $8.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,770 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ErIsosorbide Mononitrate | 25 | $5.73▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Isosorbide Mononitrate Er: Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details. For prevention of angina pectoris; a Russian drug. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (55.5). Medicare paid an average of $5.73 per fill, versus $10.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 25 | $638.51▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. An antithrombotic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (101.2). Medicare paid an average of $638.51 per fill, versus $708.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 868 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 24 | $4.47▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (54.5). Medicare paid an average of $4.47 per fill, versus $7.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,541 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Baclofen | 24 | $14.55▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (41.5). Medicare paid an average of $14.55 per fill, versus $16.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 23 | $4.82▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Sertraline belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (72.3). Medicare paid an average of $4.82 per fill, versus $7.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,209 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 20 | $5.24▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Triamcinolone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium- to strong-potency corticosteroid. The potency depends on the strength and the form that you use. For details on the potency of your product, ask your pharmacist. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (35.7). Medicare paid an average of $5.24 per fill, versus $8.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 584 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pioglitazone Hcl | 20 | $7.63▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pioglitazone Hcl: Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Pioglitazone is used either alone or in combination with other diabetes medications (such as metformin or a sulfonylurea such as glyburide). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of pioglitazone. A thiazolidinedione and PPAR GAMMA agonist that is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (42.6). Medicare paid an average of $7.63 per fill, versus $10.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tresiba Flextouch U-200Insulin Degludec | 19 | $1,233.63 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tresiba Flextouch U-200: Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin degludec is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin degludec may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-200, about 64% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (29.9). Medicare paid an average of $1,233.63 per fill, versus $989.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Simvastatin | 18 | $3.89▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Simvastatin: Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (72.6). Medicare paid an average of $3.89 per fill, versus $6.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 942 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 18 | $7.45▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (33.9). Medicare paid an average of $7.45 per fill, versus $13.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 151 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 18 | $10.10▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $10.10 per fill, versus $12.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 549 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 18 | $5.11▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (31.7). Medicare paid an average of $5.11 per fill, versus $16.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)Diltiazem Hcl | 17 | $10.83▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd): Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. When used regularly, diltiazem can decrease the number and severity of episodes of chest pain from angina. It may help increase your ability to exercise. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart so blood can flow more easily. Diltiazem also lowers your heart rate. These effects help the heart work less hard and lower blood pressure. A benzothiazepine derivative with vasodilating action due to its antagonism of the actions of CALCIUM ion on membrane functions. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (35.7). Medicare paid an average of $10.83 per fill, versus $21.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Famotidine | 17 | $5.06▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $5.06 per fill, versus $12.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diazepam | 17 | $4.51▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diazepam: Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (36.1). Medicare paid an average of $4.51 per fill, versus $6.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 481 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Glimepiride | 17 | $5.19▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Glimepiride: Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Glimepiride, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (49.9). Medicare paid an average of $5.19 per fill, versus $7.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Glipizide ErGlipizide | 16 | $11.70▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Glipizide Er: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (36.7). Medicare paid an average of $11.70 per fill, versus $12.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 773 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 15 | $4.22▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. An indan and piperidine derivative that acts as a selective and reversible inhibitor of ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE. Donepezil is highly selective for the central nervous system and is used in the management of mild to moderate DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (56.1). Medicare paid an average of $4.22 per fill, versus $10.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 558 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 15 | $38.84▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (50.6). Medicare paid an average of $38.84 per fill, versus $40.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Promethazine Hcl | 15 | $5.33▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Promethazine Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as before/after surgery, motion sickness). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose. It may be used to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery or to help certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) work better. It may also be used for a short time to treat a runny nose due to the common cold. Promethazine is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its other effects (such as anti-nausea, calming, pain relief) may work by affecting other natural substances (such as acetylcholine) and by acting directly on certain parts of the brain. Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Some products (such as long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely. These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray). A phenothiazine derivative with histamine H1-blocking, antimuscarinic, and sedative properties. It is used as an antiallergic, in pruritus, for motion sickness and sedation, and also in animals. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (33.9). Medicare paid an average of $5.33 per fill, versus $8.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 378 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fenofibrate | 14 | $5.53▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fenofibrate: Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates." Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibrate. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic agent which reduces both CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES in the blood. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (29.2). Medicare paid an average of $5.53 per fill, versus $20.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nifedipine ErNifedipine | 14 | $14.67▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nifedipine Er: Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used for certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of chest pain attacks. It should not be used to treat chest pain when it occurs. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. This medication is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (38.2). Medicare paid an average of $14.67 per fill, versus $19.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 14 | $9.97▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (42.2). Medicare paid an average of $9.97 per fill, versus $12.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Memantine Hcl | 14 | $5.50▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. AMANTADINE derivative that has some dopaminergic effects. It has been proposed as an antiparkinson agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (51.4). Medicare paid an average of $5.50 per fill, versus $31.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 412 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| SotalolSotalol Hcl | 13 | $9.64▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sotalol: This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat certain fast/irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation/flutter) in patients with severe symptoms such as weakness and shortness of breath. Sotalol helps to lessen these symptoms. It slows the heart rate and helps the heart to beat more normally and regularly. This medication is both a beta blocker and an anti-arrhythmic. An adrenergic beta-antagonist that is used in the treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Sotalol, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (51.8). Medicare paid an average of $9.64 per fill, versus $16.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ventolin HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 13 | $71.03 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ventolin Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. It is a quick-relief drug. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (29.2). Medicare paid an average of $71.03 per fill, versus $65.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 418 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxepin Hcl | 13 | $9.02▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxepin Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Doxepin belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzoxepin tricyclic compound. It displays a range of pharmacological actions including maintaining adrenergic innervation. Its mechanism of action is not fully understood, but it appears to block reuptake of monoaminergic neurotransmitters into presynaptic terminals. It also possesses anticholinergic activity and modulates antagonism of histamine H(1)- and H(2)-receptors. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (26.6). Medicare paid an average of $9.02 per fill, versus $29.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dilt-XrDiltiazem Hcl | 13 | $34.29 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dilt-Xr: Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. When used regularly, diltiazem can decrease the number and severity of episodes of chest pain from angina. It may help increase your ability to exercise. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart so blood can flow more easily. Diltiazem also lowers your heart rate. These effects help the heart work less hard and lower blood pressure. A benzothiazepine derivative with vasodilating action due to its antagonism of the actions of CALCIUM ion on membrane functions. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Dilt-Xr, about 60% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (21.6). Medicare paid an average of $34.29 per fill, versus $24.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atenolol | 13 | $9.57 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atenolol: Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Atenolol, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (47.8). Medicare paid an average of $9.57 per fill, versus $6.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| MyrbetriqMirabegron | 13 | $435.88▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Myrbetriq: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity. A beta3-adrenergic receptor agonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (37.4). Medicare paid an average of $435.88 per fill, versus $548.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Glipizide | 13 | $6.47▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Glipizide: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (47.3). Medicare paid an average of $6.47 per fill, versus $7.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 13 | $7.16▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (52.5). Medicare paid an average of $7.16 per fill, versus $16.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 18.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 545 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 13 | $10.01▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. Show more ▾ The United States Center for Disease Control provides updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of the world. Discuss the most recent information with your doctor before traveling to areas where malaria occurs. This medication is also used to treat certain auto-immune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). It belongs to a class of medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It can reduce skin problems in lupus and prevent swelling/pain in arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is not recommended for coronavirus infection, also known as COVID-19, unless you are enrolled in a study. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits. A chemotherapeutic agent that acts against erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites. Hydroxychloroquine appears to concentrate in food vacuoles of affected protozoa. It inhibits plasmodial heme polymerase. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p970) In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 16% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (82.5). Medicare paid an average of $10.01 per fill, versus $32.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 13.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 397 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lorazepam | 12 | $8.23 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (51.1). Medicare paid an average of $8.23 per fill, versus $5.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Breo ElliptaFluticasone/Vilanterol | 12 | $547.88 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Breo Ellipta: This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ This inhaler contains 2 medications: fluticasone and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Vilanterol belongs to a class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (like vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with one asthma-control medication (such as inhaled corticosteroid) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (30.1). Medicare paid an average of $547.88 per fill, versus $479.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters | 12 | $76.05 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters: Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride). Show more ▾ It may also raise "good" cholesterol (HDL). In general, this drug is used after your blood fat levels have not been fully controlled by non-drug treatments (such as diet changes, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, weight loss if overweight, controlling blood sugar if diabetic, and regulating your thyroid hormone levels). Lowering triglycerides and increasing "good" cholesterol may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Omega-3 acid ethyl esters are thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglyceride the body makes. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 65% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (18.5). Medicare paid an average of $76.05 per fill, versus $60.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 12 | $535.71▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (49.4). Medicare paid an average of $535.71 per fill, versus $743.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Morphine Sulfate ErMorphine Sulfate | 12 | $60.50 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Morphine Sulfate Er: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Show more ▾ Morphine belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. The higher strengths of this drug (100 milligrams or more per tablet) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of opioid pain medications. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of morphine to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use. The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 17% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (70.7). Medicare paid an average of $60.50 per fill, versus $27.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 12 | $30.02 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ Venlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenylethylamine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $30.02 per fill, versus $18.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ranolazine ErRanolazine | 11 | $25.20▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ranolazine Er: Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina). Show more ▾ It decreases how often you may get chest pain and may help to increase your ability to exercise. Ranolazine works differently than other drugs for angina, so it can be used with your other angina medications (including nitrates, calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine, beta blockers such as metoprolol). It is thought to work by improving how well the heart uses oxygen so that it can do more work with less oxygen. An acetanilide and piperazine derivative that functions as a SODIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and prevents the release of enzymes during MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA. It is used in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (45.7). Medicare paid an average of $25.20 per fill, versus $70.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 11 | $4.77▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. A direct-acting vasodilator that is used as an antihypertensive agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (44.8). Medicare paid an average of $4.77 per fill, versus $10.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 498 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dabigatran EtexilateDabigatran Etexilate Mesylate | 11 | $158.16▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dabigatran Etexilate: Dabigatran is used to prevent stroke and harmful blood clots (such as in your legs or lungs) if you have a certain type of irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation). Show more ▾ Dabigatran is also used to treat blood clots in the veins of your legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism) and to reduce the risk of them occurring again. This medication may also be used to prevent these blood clots from forming after hip replacement surgery. Dabigatran is an anticoagulant that works by blocking a certain substance (a clotting protein called thrombin) in your blood. This helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. Dabigatran should not be used to prevent blood clots from forming after artificial heart valve replacement. If you have had heart valve surgery, talk to your doctor about the best medication for you. Do not stop taking any medication, including dabigatran, without talking to your doctor first. A THROMBIN inhibitor which acts by binding and blocking thrombogenic activity and the prevention of thrombus formation. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic EMBOLISM in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Dabigatran Etexilate, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (18.4). Medicare paid an average of $158.16 per fill, versus $182.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| CholestyramineCholestyramine (With Sugar) | 11 | $38.23▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cholestyramine: Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. In addition to a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. Cholestyramine may also be used to treat itching in people with too much bile acid caused by a certain type of liver/bile duct disease (partial biliary obstruction). This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body. In people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in the blood. This helps to lower the cholesterol levels. A strongly basic anion exchange resin whose main constituent is polystyrene trimethylbenzylammonium Cl(-) anion. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Cholestyramine, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (18.6). Medicare paid an average of $38.23 per fill, versus $72.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 11 | $8.09▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nortriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Nortriptyline belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A metabolite of AMITRIPTYLINE that is also used as an antidepressive agent. Nortriptyline is used in major depression, dysthymia, and atypical depressions. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (27.7). Medicare paid an average of $8.09 per fill, versus $11.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 11 | $4.28▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Citalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (54.3). Medicare paid an average of $4.28 per fill, versus $5.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AR average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for SHANNON SWIFT COOPER M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Internal Medicine prescribing approach at this Walnut Ridge, AR practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among AR prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
