DR. GREGORY MARC VARHELY M.D.
Prescription History 1023246162
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Georgetown, TX

Active since June 28, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
145 SAN JUAN, GEORGETOWN, TX 78633(512) 686-8592(512) 717-0287 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 12, 2021, Nov 7, 2018, Apr 21, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. GREGORY MARC VARHELY M.D., an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Georgetown, TX. Our medical registry currently tracks 24 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 591 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Quetiapine Fumarate, which accounts for 67 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.

24
Medications
591
Total Claims
741
30-Day Fills
Quetiapine Fumarate
Most Prescribed · 67 claims
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24 medications · 2023 Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D medications prescribed by DR. GREGORY MARC VARHELY M.D. in 2023, with claim volumes, costs, and TX state comparisons
Medication Claims 30-Day Fills Days Supply Cost / Claim Utilization vs TX Avg

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
67
TX average
53.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$14.46
TX average
$30.05

This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication.

79.0
30-Day Fills
2,318
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
51
TX average
64.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$23.01
TX average
$12.94

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

79.0
30-Day Fills
2,327
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
47
TX average
44.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$32.96
TX average
$32.58

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

59.0
30-Day Fills
1,746
Days Supply

About Olanzapine: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾

It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
46
TX average
31.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$27.27
TX average
$34.98

This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication.

67.0
30-Day Fills
1,873
Days Supply

About Prazosin Hcl: Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
37
TX average
58.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$6.84
TX average
$11.23

This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication.

63.0
30-Day Fills
1,867
Days Supply

About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾

This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
35
TX average
94.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$42.99
TX average
$21.94

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

51.0
30-Day Fills
1,519
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
34
TX average
46.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$9.39
TX average
$23.34

This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication.

38.0
30-Day Fills
1,141
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
24
TX average
53.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$16.73
TX average
$13.78

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

29.0
30-Day Fills
831
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
24
TX average
37.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$32.79
TX average
$37.71

This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication.

30.0
30-Day Fills
848
Days Supply

About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
21
TX average
49.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$6.15
TX average
$14.90

This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication.

23.0
30-Day Fills
688
Days Supply

About Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾

This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
21
TX average
51.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$30.68
TX average
$41.54

This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication.

23.0
30-Day Fills
655
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
20
TX average
50.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$12.13
TX average
$9.40

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

22.0
30-Day Fills
660
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
17
TX average
27.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$92.23
TX average
$60.43

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

17.0
30-Day Fills
358
Days Supply

About Haloperidol Decanoate: Haloperidol decanoate is used for long-term treatment of a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia). Show more ▾

It may be used in people who have trouble remembering to take medication every day. This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also prevent suicide in people who are likely to harm themselves. It also reduces aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can decrease negative thoughts and hallucinations. Haloperidol decanoate is a long-acting form of psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
16
TX average
41.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$111.26
TX average
$90.26

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

16.0
30-Day Fills
442
Days Supply

About Clozapine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Clozapine is a psychiatric medication (anti-psychotic type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Clozapine decreases hallucinations and helps prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. A tricylic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It binds several types of central nervous system receptors, and displays a unique pharmacological profile. Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist, with strong binding to 5-HT 2A/2C receptor subtype. It also displays strong affinity to several dopaminergic receptors, but shows only weak antagonism at the dopamine D2 receptor, a receptor commonly thought to modulate neuroleptic activity. Agranulocytosis is a major adverse effect associated with administration of this agent.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
16
TX average
44.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$23.75
TX average
$18.95

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

16.0
30-Day Fills
425
Days Supply

About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾

It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
15
TX average
38.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$3,394.88
TX average
$2,842.62

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

15.0
30-Day Fills
424
Days Supply

About Invega Sustenna: Paliperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾

This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Paliperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This long-acting form of paliperidone is used only after you have received treatment with either the monthly injectable form of this drug for at least 4 months, or the every-3-month injectable form for at least 3 months. A benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
15
TX average
23.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$26.74
TX average
$48.30

This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication.

15.0
30-Day Fills
424
Days Supply

About Fluvoxamine Maleate: Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Show more ▾

It helps decrease thoughts that are unwanted or that don't go away (obsessions), and it helps to reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking) that interfere with daily living. Fluvoxamine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of DEPRESSION and a variety of ANXIETY DISORDERS.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

No state benchmark is available for this medication.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

$51.21
Provider cost/claim

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

14.0
30-Day Fills
420
Days Supply

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
14
TX average
32.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$23.19
TX average
$29.81

This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication.

28.0
30-Day Fills
840
Days Supply

About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾

It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
12
TX average
19.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$107.69
TX average
$149.40

This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication.

12.0
30-Day Fills
361
Days Supply

About Atomoxetine Hcl: Atomoxetine is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. Show more ▾

It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, concentrate, stay focused, and stop fidgeting. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A propylamine derivative and selective ADRENERGIC UPTAKE INHIBITOR that is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
12
TX average
24.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$19.27
TX average
$17.05

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

12.0
30-Day Fills
355
Days Supply

About Lithium Carbonate Er: This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). Show more ▾

It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes, such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors. A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
11
TX average
24.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$3.31
TX average
$13.28

This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication.

11.0
30-Day Fills
165
Days Supply

About Promethazine Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾

Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as motion sickness, or before/after surgery). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose. It may be used to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery or to help certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) work better. The suppository form is used when medications cannot be taken by mouth. Promethazine is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its other effects (such as anti-nausea, calming, pain relief) may work by affecting other natural substances (such as acetylcholine) and by acting directly on certain parts of the brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
11
TX average
65.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$18.25
TX average
$16.03

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

11.0
30-Day Fills
311
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber

This provider
11
TX average
26.0

Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average

This provider
$1,315.90
TX average
$1,423.81

This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication.

11.0
30-Day Fills
285
Days Supply

About Vraylar: Cariprazine is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, bipolar depression, schizophrenia). Show more ▾

Cariprazine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life.

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Top Prescribed= this provider's 5 highest-utilization medications. Above Avg. Typical Below Avg.= utilization vs the average TX prescriber of the same drug; volume reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.Green cost= below the TX average cost per claim.

About this data. The prescription history for DR. GREGORY MARC VARHELY 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 Psychiatry prescribing approach at this Georgetown, TX 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 TX prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.