MRS. RUTH ANN GROTHOUSE C-NP
Prescription History 1033209010
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Lima, OH
What does Ruth Grothouse prescribe?
In 2024, Ruth Grothouse wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Escitalopram Oxalate, with 23 prescriptions.
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 Ruth Grothouse prescribes.
Medications 4 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 Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Ruth Grothouse wrote 23 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 41% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $0.60 per fill, versus $10.69 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Ruth Grothouse wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $11.65 per fill, versus $16.63 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Ruth Grothouse wrote 16 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $9.04 per fill, versus $8.70 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Ruth Grothouse wrote 12 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 24% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $16.78 per fill, versus $16.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Ruth Grothouse’s prescriptions
What does Ruth Grothouse prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ruth Grothouse's most prescribed medications were Escitalopram Oxalate (23), Hydroxyzine Hcl (17) and Triamcinolone Acetonide (16).
How does Ruth Grothouse's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Ruth Grothouse prescribes 4 less often than the typical Ohio prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Ruth Grothouse 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 Ohio 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.
