KETAN RAMAKANT JHUNJHUNWALA M.D.
Prescription History 1013460708
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Tampa, FL
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for KETAN RAMAKANT JHUNJHUNWALA M.D., an active Neurology specialist practicing in Tampa, FL. Our medical registry currently tracks 66 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,188 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Carbidopa-Levodopa, which accounts for 330 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 FL PrescribersVs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa-LevodopaCarbidopa/Levodopa | 330 | $34.15▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 330 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 5.4 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $34.15 per fill, versus $47.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 600.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 17,820 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 274 | $12.05▼ below FL 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 274 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $12.05 per fill, versus $19.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 406.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,089 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Memantine Hcl | 239 | $26.21▼ below FL avg | ▲ More 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 239 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $26.21 per fill, versus $47.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 395 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,807 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 165 | $24.51▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 165 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 3.8 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $24.51 per fill, versus $41.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 328.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,841 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Primidone | 150 | $38.86 | ▲ More than typical |
About Primidone: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾ Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. A barbiturate derivative that acts as a GABA modulator and anti-epileptic agent. It is partly metabolized to PHENOBARBITAL in the body and owes some of its actions to this metabolite. In 2023, this provider wrote 150 Medicare prescriptions for Primidone, about 4.5 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $38.86 per fill, versus $27.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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. 308 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,156 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 130 | $9.62▼ below FL avg | ▲ More 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 130 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $9.62 per fill, versus $13.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 241.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,247 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl | 107 | $21.99▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Propranolol Hcl: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 107 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 4.7 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $21.99 per fill, versus $28.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 221 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Galantamine ErGalantamine Hbr | 91 | $106.34 | ▲ More than typical |
About Galantamine Er: Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate 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 restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 91 Medicare prescriptions for Galantamine Er, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $106.34 per fill, versus $104.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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. 163 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,865 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 88 | $21.53 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 88 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $21.53 per fill, versus $16.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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. 159.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,643 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 66 | $40.54▼ below FL 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 66 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $40.54 per fill, versus $42.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 121 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 65 | $12.83 | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 65 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about the same volume as the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (69). Medicare paid an average of $12.83 per fill, versus $8.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,100 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RizatriptanRizatriptan Benzoate | 63 | $16.22▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Rizatriptan: Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Rizatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Rizatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks. In 2023, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Rizatriptan, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $16.22 per fill, versus $33.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,228 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 60 | $13.87 | ≈ 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 60 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $13.87 per fill, versus $6.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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. 105 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,005 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pramipexole DihydrochloridePramipexole Di-Hcl | 58 | $19.42▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Pramipexole Dihydrochloride: Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and can 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). Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $19.42 per fill, versus $20.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 102.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,075 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Topiramate | 54 | $24.84 | ▲ More than typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $24.84 per fill, versus $18.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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. 131.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,945 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 53 | $8.22 | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 79% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (67). Medicare paid an average of $8.22 per fill, versus $7.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,089 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 49 | $15.28▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (101). Medicare paid an average of $15.28 per fill, versus $33.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,158 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RivastigmineRivastigmine Tartrate | 48 | $42.19▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Rivastigmine: Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $42.19 per fill, versus $93.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,740 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbidopa-Levodopa ErCarbidopa/Levodopa | 47 | $56.80▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa Er: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $56.80 per fill, versus $78.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 84.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,536 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 45 | $85.95 | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $85.95 per fill, versus $67.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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. 115 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 44 | $17.28 | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 79% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $17.28 per fill, versus $15.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,873 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 44 | $7.49▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $7.49 per fill, versus $12.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,493 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Midodrine Hcl | 42 | $54.54▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Midodrine Hcl: This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing. Show more ▾ This condition is also known as orthostatic hypotension. Midodrine is used in people whose daily activities are severely affected by this condition, even after other treatments are used (such as support stockings). It is known as a sympathomimetic (alpha receptor agonist) that acts on the blood vessels to raise blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $54.54 per fill, versus $103.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 64.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 36 | $12.49▼ below FL avg | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about a third of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (100). Medicare paid an average of $12.49 per fill, versus $20.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 35 | $17.93▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Amitriptyline 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, 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $17.93 per fill, versus $21.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| GammaplexImmun Glob G(Igg)/Gly/Iga 0-50 | 34 | $9,989.46▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Gammaplex: This medication is used to strengthen the body's natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system. Show more ▾ This medication is made from healthy human blood that has a high level of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections. It is also used to increase the blood count (platelets) in persons with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura-ITP). Platelets are needed to stop bleeding and form blood clots. Some immune globulin products may also be used to treat certain types of muscle weakness problem (multifocal motor neuropathy, dermatomyositis) or a certain nerve disorder (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy-CIDP). Some products may also be used to prevent certain blood vessel disorders in people with Kawasaki syndrome. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Gammaplex, about 3.1 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (11). Medicare paid an average of $9,989.46 per fill, versus $31,148.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 931 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbamazepine ErCarbamazepine | 31 | $80.30▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbamazepine Er: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine Er, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $80.30 per fill, versus $148.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 35.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 998 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zonisamide | 30 | $15.45▼ below FL avg | ≈ Typical |
About Zonisamide: Zonisamide is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ Zonisamide is a sulfonamide anticonvulsant and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is unknown how zonisamide works to prevent seizures. A benzisoxazole and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a CALCIUM CHANNEL blocker. It is used primarily as an adjunctive antiepileptic agent for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES, with or without secondary generalization. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Zonisamide, about the same volume as the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $15.45 per fill, versus $47.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,920 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 30 | $17.56 | ≈ 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 30 Medicare prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $17.56 per fill, versus $16.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,957 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 28 | $5.65▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. 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 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about a third of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (69). Medicare paid an average of $5.65 per fill, versus $29.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 38.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,120 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pyridostigmine Bromide | 28 | $86.53▼ below FL avg | ≈ Typical |
About Pyridostigmine Bromide: Pyridostigmine is used to improve muscle strength in patients with a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). Show more ▾ It works by preventing the breakdown of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) in your body. Acetylcholine is needed for normal muscle function. A cholinesterase inhibitor with a slightly longer duration of action than NEOSTIGMINE. It is used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis and to reverse the actions of muscle relaxants. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Pyridostigmine Bromide, about the same volume as the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $86.53 per fill, versus $135.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,569 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aimovig AutoinjectorErenumab-Aooe | 28 | $924.25▼ below FL avg | ≈ Typical |
About Aimovig Autoinjector: This medication is used to help prevent migraine. Show more ▾ This medication may work by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Erenumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. Preventing frequent migraine attacks can help improve your ability to concentrate and do your usual tasks. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Aimovig Autoinjector, about 82% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $924.25 per fill, versus $963.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 33.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,006 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl ErPropranolol Hcl | 26 | $26.02▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Propranolol Hcl Er: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $26.02 per fill, versus $84.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,117 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BriviactBrivaracetam | 26 | $1,683.40 | ≈ Typical |
About Briviact: Brivaracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Briviact, about the same volume as the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $1,683.40 per fill, versus $1,563.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 26 | $20.60▼ below FL avg | ≈ 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 works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $20.60 per fill, versus $21.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,920 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 24 | $4.28▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. 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 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about a third of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $4.28 per fill, versus $6.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 912 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 24 | $16.99▼ below FL avg | ≈ Typical |
About Sumatriptan Succinate: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines/headaches including sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. It does not prevent future migraines/headaches or reduce how often you may get a headache. Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about the same volume as the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $16.99 per fill, versus $31.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 691 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sodium Chloride0.9 % Sodium Chloride | 23 | $7.22▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sodium Chloride: This product is used to treat dryness inside the nose (nasal passages). Show more ▾ It helps add moisture inside the nose to dissolve and soften thick or crusty mucus. In babies and young children with stuffy noses who cannot blow their noses, using this product helps to make the mucus easier to remove with a nasal bulb syringe. This helps relieve stuffiness and makes breathing easier. This product contains a purified gentle salt solution (also called saline or sodium chloride solution). It does not contain any medication. Hypertonic sodium chloride solution. A solution having an osmotic pressure greater than that of physiologic salt solution (0.9 g NaCl in 100 ml purified water). In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Sodium Chloride, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (12). Medicare paid an average of $7.22 per fill, versus $32.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Baclofen | 22 | $31.21 | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $31.21 per fill, versus $24.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nurtec OdtRimegepant Sulfate | 22 | $1,419.24▼ below FL avg | ≈ Typical |
About Nurtec Odt: This medication is used to prevent or treat migraine. Show more ▾ Rimegepant may work by changing the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Nurtec Odt, about 76% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $1,419.24 per fill, versus $1,495.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 22.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 574 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buprenorphine | 22 | $268.52▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Buprenorphine: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Buprenorphine, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $268.52 per fill, versus $312.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 616 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 | $15.24 | ▼ Less than 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 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (192). Medicare paid an average of $15.24 per fill, versus $11.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 1,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RytaryCarbidopa/Levodopa | 21 | $872.39▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rytary: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Rytary, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $872.39 per fill, versus $1,204.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Emgality PenGalcanezumab-Gnlm | 20 | $766.83▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Emgality Pen: This medication is used to help prevent migraine. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain type of headache (episodic cluster headache). Galcanezumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. This medication may work by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Using this medication can help improve your ability to concentrate and do your usual tasks. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Emgality Pen, about 63% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $766.83 per fill, versus $843.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 21.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VumerityDiroximel Fumarate | 19 | $8,909.60▼ below FL avg | ≈ Typical |
About Vumerity: Diroximel fumarate is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS. It helps decrease the number of episodes of worsening MS. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Vumerity, about the same volume as the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $8,909.60 per fill, versus $9,432.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 19 | $86.01 | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $86.01 per fill, versus $43.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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. 43.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,297 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 18 | $8.71▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than 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 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about a third of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $8.71 per fill, versus $15.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 17 | $4.76▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $4.76 per fill, versus $17.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 17 | $23.63▼ below FL avg | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 18% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (97). Medicare paid an average of $23.63 per fill, versus $31.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 468 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gammagard LiquidImmun Glob G(Igg)/Gly/Iga Ov50 | 17 | $8,794.34▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gammagard Liquid: This medication is used to strengthen the body's natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system. Show more ▾ This medication is made from healthy human blood that has a high level of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections. It is also used to increase the blood count (platelets) in persons with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura-ITP). Platelets are needed to stop bleeding and form blood clots. Some immune globulin products may also be used to treat certain types of muscle weakness problem (multifocal motor neuropathy, dermatomyositis) or a certain nerve disorder (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy-CIDP). Some products may also be used to prevent certain blood vessel disorders in people with Kawasaki syndrome. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Gammagard Liquid, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $8,794.34 per fill, versus $9,566.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 430 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 17 | $19.57▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $19.57 per fill, versus $45.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 16 | $11.07▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methylphenidate Hcl: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about 73% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $11.07 per fill, versus $40.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 418 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 15 | $89.43▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mycophenolate Mofetil: Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. Compound derived from Penicillium stoloniferum and related species. It blocks de novo biosynthesis of purine nucleotides by inhibition of the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMP DEHYDROGENASE). Mycophenolic acid exerts selective effects on the immune system in which it prevents the proliferation of T-CELLS, LYMPHOCYTES, and the formation of antibodies from B-CELLS. It may also inhibit recruitment of LEUKOCYTES to sites of INFLAMMATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $89.43 per fill, versus $142.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Verapamil Hcl | 15 | $11.73▼ below FL avg | ≈ Typical |
About Verapamil Hcl: Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Verapamil belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Verapamil may also lower your heart rate. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Verapamil Hcl, about 88% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $11.73 per fill, versus $15.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 15 | $27.16 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $27.16 per fill, versus $23.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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. 22.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 670 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nabumetone | 14 | $16.45▼ below FL 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Nabumetone, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $16.45 per fill, versus $20.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 13 | $1,006.97 | ▼ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 16% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (79). Medicare paid an average of $1,006.97 per fill, versus $852.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 2023 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 13 | $6.59▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methylprednisolone: 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. Show more ▾ 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. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about a third of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $6.59 per fill, versus $10.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 78 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dimethyl Fumarate | 12 | $225.00▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dimethyl Fumarate: Dimethyl fumarate is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS. It helps decrease the number of episodes of worsening MS. A fumarate derivative that is used as a DERMATOLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of PSORIASIS and SKIN DISEASES. It also may be used as an IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENT in the treatment of MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Dimethyl Fumarate, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $225.00 per fill, versus $1,654.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| PrivigenImmun Glob G(Igg)/Pro/Iga 0-50 | 12 | $7,078.49▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Privigen: This medication is used to boost the body's natural defense system against infection in persons with a weakened immune system (primary immune deficiency). Show more ▾ Immune globulin contains natural substances called antibodies (a type called IgG) that come from healthy human blood (plasma). These antibodies help protect your body against infections and help you to fight an infection if you get sick. Some immune globulin products may also be used to treat a certain nerve disorder (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy-CIDP). In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Privigen, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $7,078.49 per fill, versus $11,756.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 12 | $5.37▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. 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 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 19% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $5.37 per fill, versus $14.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| GammakedImmune Globul G/Gly/Iga Avg 46 | 12 | $5,070.87▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gammaked: This medication is used in people with a certain type of weakened immune system (primary immune deficiency) to strengthen it and to lower the risk of infection. Show more ▾ This medication is made from human blood that has a high level of antibodies which help fight infections. This product is also used to increase the number of certain blood cells (platelets) in people with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura-ITP). Platelets are needed to stop bleeding and to form normal blood clots. In addition, this medication is used to treat a certain nerve disorder (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy-CIDP). This disorder causes weakness and numbness/tingling/pain in the arms and legs. This medication helps to improve these symptoms and prevents relapse. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Gammaked, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $5,070.87 per fill, versus $14,208.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 252 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lacosamide | 12 | $95.47▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lacosamide: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lacosamide, about a third of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $95.47 per fill, versus $364.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Naloxone Hcl | 12 | $72.25▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Naloxone Hcl: This medication is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Show more ▾ 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). A specific opiate antagonist that has no agonist activity. It is a competitive antagonist at mu, delta, and kappa opioid receptors. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Naloxone Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $72.25 per fill, versus $89.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 71 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methocarbamol | 11 | $4.76▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methocarbamol: Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles. 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) In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about a third of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $4.76 per fill, versus $13.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 180 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Benztropine Mesylate | 11 | $21.15 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Benztropine Mesylate: Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Show more ▾ Benztropine belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. Benztropine should not be used by children younger than 3 years. A centrally active muscarinic antagonist that has been used in the symptomatic treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE. Benztropine also inhibits the uptake of dopamine. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 19% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $21.15 per fill, versus $13.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 547 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for KETAN RAMAKANT JHUNJHUNWALA M.D. 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 Neurology prescribing approach at this Tampa, FL 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 FL prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
