DR. RYAN GLENN MCMORRIES M.D.
Prescription History 1033420344
Emergency Medicine in Cullman, AL


Quality Rating: 84.33 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since July 01, 2010

Contact Information

1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL
ZIP 35058
Phone: (256) 737-2000

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. RYAN GLENN MCMORRIES M.D., an active Emergency Medicine specialist practicing in Cullman, AL. Our medical registry currently tracks 24 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 778 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Prednisone, which accounts for 140 claims alone.


Albuterol Sulfate Hfa

Generic Formulation: Albuterol SulfateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.7
Days Supply 321
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims72.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills88.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,207
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 81.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $332.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$48.06

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.

Therapeutic Applications

Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

Alprazolam

Generic Formulation: AlprazolamSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 584
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims112.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills119.9
Peer Average Days Supply3,388
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 81.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $47.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.96

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)

Therapeutic Applications

Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Amlodipine Besylate

Generic Formulation: Amlodipine BesylateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 56.0
Days Supply 1,680
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims176.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills427.2
Peer Average Days Supply12,631
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 87.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $193.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.76

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.

Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass

Generic Formulation: Amoxicillin/Potassium ClavSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 190
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.6
Peer Average Days Supply276
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $253.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.51

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.21

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Azithromycin

Generic Formulation: AzithromycinSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 52
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims53.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills54.9
Peer Average Days Supply372
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 69.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $78.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.06

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Cefdinir

Generic Formulation: CefdinirSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 42
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 402
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.9
Peer Average Days Supply369
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $859.30 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.47

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin.

Therapeutic Applications

Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Cephalexin

Generic Formulation: CephalexinSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 138
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.2
Peer Average Days Supply356
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 44.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $127.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.65

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Clindamycin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clindamycin HclSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 142
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.5
Peer Average Days Supply214
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $194.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.23

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN.

Therapeutic Applications

Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Clonazepam

Generic Formulation: ClonazepamSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 435
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims96.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills108.3
Peer Average Days Supply3,135
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $23.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.77

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. 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.

Clonidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clonidine HclSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 269
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills86.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,498
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $76.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.34

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 68
30-Day Fills 86.0
Days Supply 2,447
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims176.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills244.6
Peer Average Days Supply7,218
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 61.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,248.54 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.27

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. 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.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 69
30-Day Fills 69.0
Days Supply 358
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims169.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills170.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,800
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 59.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $423.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.67

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

Levofloxacin

Generic Formulation: LevofloxacinSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 32.0
Days Supply 234
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.4
Peer Average Days Supply275
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $181.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.51

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

The L-isomer of Ofloxacin.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Lorazepam

Generic Formulation: LorazepamSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 317
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims64.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,875
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 81.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $189.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.82

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.54

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain.

Metoclopramide Hcl

Generic Formulation: Metoclopramide HclSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 353
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,042
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $100.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.31

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A dopamine D2 antagonist that is used as an antiemetic.

Therapeutic Applications

Metoclopramide is used by diabetic patients who have poor emptying of their stomachs (gastroparesis). Treating gastroparesis can decrease symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and stomach/abdominal fullness. Metoclopramide works by blocking a natural substance (dopamine). It speeds up stomach emptying and movement of the upper intestines. This drug is not recommended for use in children due to an increased risk of serious side effects (such as muscle spasms/uncontrolled muscle movements). Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Ondansetron Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ondansetron HclSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 33
30-Day Fills 33.0
Days Supply 207
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.1
Peer Average Days Supply194
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 43.5% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $418.29 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.87

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Ondansetron Odt

Generic Formulation: OndansetronSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 68
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.7
Peer Average Days Supply332
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $77.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.07

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.19

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Pantoprazole Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pantoprazole SodiumSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 565
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims120.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills262.3
Peer Average Days Supply7,682
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $159.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.26

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

Therapeutic Applications

Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 140
30-Day Fills 140.0
Days Supply 724
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills69.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,214
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 141.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $372.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.59

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. 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.

Pregabalin

Generic Formulation: PregabalinSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 900
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims75.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills94.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,776
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $761.57 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.03

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. 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).

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim

Generic Formulation: Sulfamethoxazole/TrimethoprimSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 87
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.9
Peer Average Days Supply417
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $56.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.11

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.33

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tizanidine HclSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 61
30-Day Fills 61.0
Days Supply 494
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims87.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills116.3
Peer Average Days Supply3,168
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 29.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $148.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.44

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.22

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 28.0
Days Supply 602
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims98.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills100.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,174
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 71.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $149.16 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.15

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. 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.

Zolpidem Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Zolpidem TartrateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 746
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims74.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills88.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,605
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 77.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $124.50 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.95

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like DR. RYAN GLENN MCMORRIES M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Cullman, AL.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Emergency Medicine** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.