MELISSA LAU
Prescription History 1013379080
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Bethlehem, PA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MELISSA LAU, an active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist practicing in Bethlehem, PA. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 783 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 362 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 (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other PA PrescribersVs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 362 | $14.47▼ below PA 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 2023, this provider wrote 362 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (97). Medicare paid an average of $14.47 per fill, versus $21.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 380.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,271 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 162 | $17.32▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ 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. 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 2023, this provider wrote 162 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $17.32 per fill, versus $43.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 189.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 110 | $4.49▼ below PA avg | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 110 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $4.49 per fill, versus $5.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 110 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 765 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 73 | $14.77▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Nortriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 73 Medicare prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $14.77 per fill, versus $17.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 90.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,651 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 57 | $16.51▼ below PA avg | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $16.51 per fill, versus $52.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nabumetone | 19 | $3.68▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nabumetone: Nabumetone is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. Show more ▾ This medication 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 butanone non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) inhibitor that is used in the management of pain associated with OSTEOARTHRITIS and RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Nabumetone, about 73% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $3.68 per fill, versus $23.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 133 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MELISSA LAU is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, 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 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation prescribing approach at this Bethlehem, PA 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 volume among PA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
