DEBRA CHARLENE WEST APN
Prescription History 1023082575
Nurse Practitioner - Family in De Witt, AR
What does Debra West prescribe?
In 2024, Debra West wrote 953 Medicare prescriptions for 34 medications. The most prescribed was Hydroxyzine Hcl, with 74 prescriptions for 14 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Debra West prescribes.
Medications 34 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Arkansas prescribers.
What it is used for
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 74 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $30.50 per fill, versus $16.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 68 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $15.62 per fill, versus $7.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 61 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 30% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $12.71 per fill, versus $8.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 61 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $31.23 per fill, versus $40.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 49 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $16.47 per fill, versus $12.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 41 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $5.13 per fill, versus $3.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 40 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 31% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $27.18 per fill, versus $14.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 38 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 38% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $45.70 per fill, versus $16.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 35 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 27% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $8.23 per fill, versus $5.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 33 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $15.82 per fill, versus $10.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 32 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 20% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (163). Medicare paid $13.39 per fill, versus $5.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 31 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 25% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $12.32 per fill, versus $8.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 30 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 18% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (168). Medicare paid $14.63 per fill, versus $8.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 28 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $12.61 per fill, versus $7.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 27 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 26% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $6.45 per fill, versus $4.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 25 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 21% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $21.33 per fill, versus $11.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 23 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 78% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $22.85 per fill, versus $15.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 19 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 37% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $18.50 per fill, versus $12.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 19 prescriptions for Risperidone, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.14 per fill, versus $12.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 18 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $15.11 per fill, versus $13.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 18 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 34% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $20.64 per fill, versus $16.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 17 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 34% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $13.69 per fill, versus $7.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 17 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $9.79 per fill, versus $5.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 17 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 35% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $27.18 per fill, versus $17.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Terbinafine is used to treat certain types of fungal infections (for example, of the fingernail or toenail).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 16 prescriptions for Terbinafine Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $17.12 per fill, versus $10.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 15 prescriptions for Valproic Acid, about 67% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $70.95 per fill, versus $58.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 14 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 33% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $39.49 per fill, versus $51.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 14 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 40% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $38.87 per fill, versus $31.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 14 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 16% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $18.01 per fill, versus $6.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 13 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 15% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $21.89 per fill, versus $9.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 13 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 32% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $43.87 per fill, versus $32.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 11 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $25.80 per fill, versus $20.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 39% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $21.04 per fill, versus $13.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Debra West wrote 11 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 30% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $22.90 per fill, versus $8.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Debra West’s prescriptions
What does Debra West prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Debra West's most prescribed medications were Hydroxyzine Hcl (74), Trazodone Hcl (68) and Atorvastatin Calcium (61).
How does Debra West's prescribing compare with other Arkansas prescribers?
Of the 34 medications with a state comparison, Debra West prescribes 1 more often than the typical Arkansas prescriber, 4 about as often and 29 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Debra West prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Arkansas prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
