ABIGAIL LOUISE MARX PA-C
Prescription History 1013337708
Physician Assistant in North Charleston, SC

NPI Status: Active since April 21, 2014

Contact Information

2811 TRICOM ST
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
ZIP 29406
Phone: (843) 737-0437

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for ABIGAIL LOUISE MARX PA-C, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in North Charleston, SC. Our medical registry currently tracks 37 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 4,460 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, which accounts for 856 claims alone.


Acetaminophen-Codeine

Generic Formulation: Acetaminophen With CodeineSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 36
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,022
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.5
Peer Average Days Supply515
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $447.02 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.54

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Amitriptyline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Amitriptyline HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 80
30-Day Fills 110.0
Days Supply 3,273
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,736
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 166.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,602.11 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.31

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain.

Baclofen

Generic Formulation: BaclofenSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 114
30-Day Fills 124.0
Days Supply 3,667
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,432
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 216.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,435.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.44

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Belbuca

Generic Formulation: Buprenorphine HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 32.0
Days Supply 960
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,154
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $14,817.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$463.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$744.06

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use.

Therapeutic Applications

Buprenorphine is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain. Buprenorphine 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. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Buprenorphine

Generic Formulation: BuprenorphineSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 82
30-Day Fills 82.0
Days Supply 2,298
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,167
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 100.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $23,813.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$290.41

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$327.59

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain). Buprenorphine 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 (7.5, 10, 15, or 20 micrograms per hour patches) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate amounts of opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if used by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Buprenorphine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Buprenorphine HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 765
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.0
Peer Average Days Supply868
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 28.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $556.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.60

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$67.94

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use.

Therapeutic Applications

Buprenorphine is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain. Buprenorphine 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. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Buprenorphine-Naloxone

Generic Formulation: Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims88.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills89.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,696
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 86.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,932.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$161.08

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$152.93

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. It is used to treat opioid dependence/addiction. Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs called mixed opioid agonist-antagonists. Buprenorphine helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the effect of opioids and can cause severe opioid withdrawal when injected. It has little effect when taken by mouth or dissolved under the tongue. It is combined with buprenorphine to prevent abuse and misuse (injection) of this medication. This combination medication is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have other forms of naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it.

Celecoxib

Generic Formulation: CelecoxibSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 55
30-Day Fills 65.5
Days Supply 1,965
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills73.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,174
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 34.1% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,301.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$52.65

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. 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. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling.

Cyclobenzaprine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Cyclobenzaprine HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 247
30-Day Fills 273.0
Days Supply 8,090
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,273
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 533.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,540.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.88

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 104
30-Day Fills 120.4
Days Supply 3,513
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,676
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 121.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,838.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$56.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.49

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. 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.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 480
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills105.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,109
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $551.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.84

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is 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 may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Etodolac

Generic Formulation: EtodolacSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 665
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.9
Peer Average Days Supply936
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $582.08 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$51.78

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor with potent analgesic and anti-arthritic properties. It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of OSTEOARTHRITIS; RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS; and in the alleviation of postoperative pain (PAIN, POSTOPERATIVE).

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. Etodolac is used to relieve pain from various conditions. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. 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.

Fentanyl

Generic Formulation: FentanylSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 60
30-Day Fills 60.0
Days Supply 1,800
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.3
Peer Average Days Supply899
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 93.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,285.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$88.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$117.88

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Fentanyl 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. Do not use the patch form of fentanyl to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 402
30-Day Fills 432.0
Days Supply 12,902
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims96.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills162.1
Peer Average Days Supply4,715
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 318.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,328.35 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.23

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.79

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. 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.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 856
30-Day Fills 856.0
Days Supply 25,129
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims87.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills87.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,870
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 883.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $23,111.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.25

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

Ibuprofen

Generic Formulation: IbuprofenSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 42
30-Day Fills 44.0
Days Supply 1,275
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.2
Peer Average Days Supply833
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 31.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $333.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.56

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties

Therapeutic Applications

Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever.

Lidocaine

Generic Formulation: LidocaineSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 63
30-Day Fills 71.0
Days Supply 2,065
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.5
Peer Average Days Supply731
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 186.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $9,016.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$143.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$131.51

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used as an antiarrhythmia agent. Its actions are more intense and its effects more prolonged than those of PROCAINE but its duration of action is shorter than that of BUPIVACAINE or PRILOCAINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 58
30-Day Fills 66.5
Days Supply 1,980
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims60.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills109.5
Peer Average Days Supply3,240
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $296.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.11

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.75

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain.

Methadone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Methadone HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 822
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,160
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 29.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $888.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.21

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A synthetic opioid that is used as the hydrochloride. It is an opioid analgesic that is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. It has actions and uses similar to those of MORPHINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1082-3)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat addiction to opioids (such as heroin) as part of an approved treatment program. Methadone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids.

Methocarbamol

Generic Formulation: MethocarbamolSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 88
30-Day Fills 98.5
Days Supply 2,955
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.1
Peer Average Days Supply653
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 252.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,234.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.01

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206)

Therapeutic Applications

Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 175
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.7
Peer Average Days Supply255
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $230.10 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.43

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.

Therapeutic Applications

Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

Morphine Sulfate

Generic Formulation: Morphine SulfateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 713
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.9
Peer Average Days Supply648
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $746.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.11

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.19

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat severe pain. 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.

Morphine Sulfate Er

Generic Formulation: Morphine SulfateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 310
30-Day Fills 310.0
Days Supply 9,188
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims63.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,860
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 392.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,347.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.70

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.56

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat severe pain. 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.

Naloxone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Naloxone HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 79
30-Day Fills 79.0
Days Supply 689
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.8
Peer Average Days Supply244
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 172.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,317.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$79.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$87.07

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A specific opiate antagonist that has no agonist activity. It is a competitive antagonist at mu, delta, and kappa opioid receptors.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Serious opioid overdose symptoms may include unusual sleepiness, unusual difficulty waking up, or breathing problems (ranging from slow/shallow breathing to no breathing). Other symptoms of overdose may include very small pinpoint pupils, slow heartbeat, or low blood pressure. If someone has serious overdose symptoms but you are not sure if the symptoms are due to overdose, give this medication right away anyway, since lasting slow/shallow breathing may cause permanent damage to the brain or death. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid antagonists. It works by blocking the effects of the opioid in the brain. This medication may not work as well to block the effects of certain types of opioids (mixed agonist/antagonists such as buprenorphine, pentazocine). With these types of opioids, blocking may be incomplete or you may need a higher dose of naloxone. The effects of naloxone will not last as long as the effects of the opioid. Since treatment with this medication is not long lasting, be sure to get medical help right away after giving the first dose of naloxone. Treatment of opioid overdose should also include breathing treatment (such as oxygen given through tubes in the nose, mechanical ventilation, artificial respiration).

Naproxen

Generic Formulation: NaproxenSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 630
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.3
Peer Average Days Supply923
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $142.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.61

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout.

Therapeutic Applications

Naproxen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from various conditions. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. 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. This form of naproxen is absorbed slowly and should not be used for pain that needs quick relief (such as during a gout attack). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using a different form of this drug or other medications for quick relief of pain.

Nortriptyline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Nortriptyline HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 870
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,179
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $527.32 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.11

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.15

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 136
30-Day Fills 136.0
Days Supply 4,045
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,213
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 134.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,081.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.18

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 562
30-Day Fills 562.0
Days Supply 16,461
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims86.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills86.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,071
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 553.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $14,931.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.65

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Oxycontin

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 65
30-Day Fills 65.0
Days Supply 1,916
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.4
Peer Average Days Supply971
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 97.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $35,141.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$540.64

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$823.95

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). 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. The higher strengths of this drug (more than 40 milligrams per tablet) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid pain medication. 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 oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Pregabalin

Generic Formulation: PregabalinSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 221
30-Day Fills 245.5
Days Supply 7,308
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,693
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 402.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,459.42 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.23

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.75

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. 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).

Promethazine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Promethazine HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 38
30-Day Fills 38.0
Days Supply 935
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.5
Peer Average Days Supply460
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 46.2% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $431.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.37

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.31

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as motion sickness, or before/after surgery). 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. The suppository form is used when medications cannot be taken by mouth. 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.

Ropinirole Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ropinirole HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 690
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,798
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $578.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.25

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. 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 works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tizanidine HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 189
30-Day Fills 215.2
Days Supply 6,386
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,773
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 302.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,138.32 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.86

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Topiramate

Generic Formulation: TopiramateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 48
30-Day Fills 50.0
Days Supply 1,478
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,755
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 54.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $641.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.54

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss.

Therapeutic Applications

Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 155
30-Day Fills 155.0
Days Supply 4,499
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims63.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,342
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 146.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,568.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.91

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. 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.

Tramadol Hcl Er

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 48
30-Day Fills 48.0
Days Supply 1,392
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.3
Peer Average Days Supply892
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 65.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,908.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$81.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$101.41

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing 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.

Xtampza Er

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone MyristateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 65
30-Day Fills 65.0
Days Supply 1,866
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,351
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 41.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $32,531.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$500.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$686.00

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). 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. Higher doses of this drug (more than 36 milligrams per dose or 72 milligrams per day) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid medication. These doses 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 oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like ABIGAIL LOUISE MARX PA-C provides transparency into local medical care patterns within North Charleston, SC.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Physician Assistant** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.