MISTY DAWN NEWTON CRNP
Prescription History 1033517321
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Uniontown, PA

Name: Medicare Part D prescriptions by Misty Newton (NPI 1033517321), 2023
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100 NEW SALEM RD, SUITE 116, UNIONTOWN, PA 15401(724) 437-0729(724) 437-2761 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MISTY DAWN NEWTON CRNP, an active Family specialist practicing in Uniontown, PA. Our medical registry currently tracks 68 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 6,974 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Clonazepam, which accounts for 498 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.

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6,974

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7,809

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Clonazepam

Most Prescribed · 498 claims

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Prescription Volume vs PA Average

68 medications · 2023 Medicare Part D

Medicare Part D medications prescribed by MISTY DAWN NEWTON CRNP in 2023, with prescription volumes, average cost per fill, and PA state comparisons
Medication	Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023)	Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill	Vs. Other PA PrescribersVs. PA Avg
Clonazepam	498	$9.04	▲ More than 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 498 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 8.9 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $9.04 per fill, versus $8.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 498 PA average 56.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.04 PA average $8.58 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 499.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 14,749 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Trazodone Hcl	415	$18.74	▲ More 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 415 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 6.5 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $18.74 per fill, versus $11.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 415 PA average 64.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $18.74 PA average $11.62 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 497 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 14,652 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Quetiapine Fumarate	373	$19.92▼ below PA avg	▲ More 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 373 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 5.7 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $19.92 per fill, versus $28.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 373 PA average 66.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $19.92 PA average $28.22 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 403 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,812 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Sertraline Hcl	327	$9.52▼ below PA avg	▲ More than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 327 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 4.1 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (79). Medicare paid an average of $9.52 per fill, versus $10.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 327 PA average 79.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.52 PA average $10.96 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 365.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,844 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Alprazolam	314	$7.99▼ below PA avg	▲ More than typical
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ 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). 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) In 2023, this provider wrote 314 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 4.7 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (67). Medicare paid an average of $7.99 per fill, versus $10.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 314 PA average 67.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.99 PA average $10.93 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 317 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,508 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Gabapentin	312	$19.36▼ below PA 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 312 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (97). Medicare paid an average of $19.36 per fill, versus $21.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 312 PA average 97.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $19.36 PA average $21.72 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 324 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,708 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Fluoxetine Hcl	310	$16.15	▲ More than typical
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2023, this provider wrote 310 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 7.4 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $16.15 per fill, versus $14.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 310 PA average 42.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $16.15 PA average $14.42 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 384 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl	292	$38.18	▲ More than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 292 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 7 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $38.18 per fill, versus $26.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 292 PA average 42.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $38.18 PA average $26.38 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 334 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,853 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Aripiprazole	263	$43.53▼ below PA avg	▲ More than typical
About Aripiprazole: Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). 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. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 263 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 5.3 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $43.53 per fill, versus $116.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 263 PA average 50.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $43.53 PA average $116.17 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 313 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,244 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Mirtazapine	246	$10.23▼ below PA avg	▲ More 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 246 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 4.6 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $10.23 per fill, versus $20.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 246 PA average 54.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.23 PA average $20.50 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 285 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,475 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lorazepam	226	$7.67▼ below PA avg	▲ More than typical
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 226 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $7.67 per fill, versus $7.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 226 PA average 63.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.67 PA average $7.71 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 244.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,171 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lamotrigine	222	$12.17▼ below PA avg	▲ 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 222 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 4.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $12.17 per fill, versus $15.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 222 PA average 53.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.17 PA average $15.99 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 256.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,578 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Benztropine Mesylate	220	$14.05	▲ More 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 220 Medicare prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 3.9 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $14.05 per fill, versus $11.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 220 PA average 57.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.05 PA average $11.94 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 230 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,632 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Bupropion Hcl SrBupropion Hcl	212	$22.12▼ below PA avg	▲ More than typical
About Bupropion Hcl Sr: 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 212 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about 6.8 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $22.12 per fill, versus $30.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 212 PA average 31.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $22.12 PA average $30.65 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 263 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,852 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Buspirone Hcl	207	$14.59▼ below PA avg	▲ More than typical
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). In 2023, this provider wrote 207 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 4.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $14.59 per fill, versus $17.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 207 PA average 49.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.59 PA average $17.07 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 235 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,885 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Duloxetine Hcl	185	$23.02▼ below PA avg	▲ More 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 185 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $23.02 per fill, versus $43.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 185 PA average 58.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $23.02 PA average $43.43 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 231 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,827 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Risperidone	158	$15.00	▲ More than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 158 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $15.00 per fill, versus $13.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 158 PA average 58.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $15.00 PA average $13.92 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 180 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,273 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Paroxetine Hcl	151	$9.07▼ below PA avg	▲ More than typical
About Paroxetine Hcl: Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). 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. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 151 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 5 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $9.07 per fill, versus $14.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 151 PA average 30.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.07 PA average $14.12 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 181 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,357 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide	143	$6.27▼ below PA avg	▲ More than typical
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram 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 furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2023, this provider wrote 143 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 3 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $6.27 per fill, versus $8.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 143 PA average 48.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.27 PA average $8.10 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 175 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,186 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl	139	$27.35▼ below PA avg	▲ More than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 139 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $27.35 per fill, versus $44.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 139 PA average 38.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $27.35 PA average $44.39 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 165 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,880 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Hydroxyzine Pamoate	120	$15.96	▲ More than typical
About Hydroxyzine Pamoate: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2023, this provider wrote 120 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $15.96 per fill, versus $12.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 120 PA average 34.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $15.96 PA average $12.50 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 132 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,935 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Escitalopram Oxalate	118	$8.56▼ below PA avg	▲ More 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 118 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $8.56 per fill, versus $17.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 118 PA average 64.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $8.56 PA average $17.79 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 144 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,312 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium	116	$49.94▼ below PA avg	▲ More than typical
About Divalproex Sodium Er: 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 116 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 3.1 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $49.94 per fill, versus $82.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 116 PA average 38.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $49.94 PA average $82.21 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 119 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Olanzapine	105	$49.38	▲ More than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 105 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $49.38 per fill, versus $29.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 105 PA average 55.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $49.38 PA average $29.72 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 105 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,097 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Zolpidem Tartrate	90	$4.51▼ below PA avg	▲ More than typical
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ 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. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 90 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $4.51 per fill, versus $7.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 90 PA average 42.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $4.51 PA average $7.20 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 90 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,700 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Dextroamphetamine-AmphetamineDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine	72	$45.68	▲ More than typical
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine: This combination 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. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine 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. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $45.68 per fill, versus $38.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 72 PA average 31.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $45.68 PA average $38.86 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
VraylarCariprazine Hcl	65	$1,439.13	▲ More than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 65 Medicare prescriptions for Vraylar, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $1,439.13 per fill, versus $1,371.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 65 PA average 30.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,439.13 PA average $1,371.41 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,010 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Ziprasidone Hcl	59	$81.12▼ below PA avg	▲ More than typical
About Ziprasidone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ This medication can 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. Ziprasidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Ziprasidone Hcl, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $81.12 per fill, versus $82.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 59 PA average 32.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $81.12 PA average $82.74 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 79 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,312 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Invega SustennaPaliperidone Palmitate	57	$3,389.76	▲ More than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $3,389.76 per fill, versus $2,781.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 57 PA average 38.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $3,389.76 PA average $2,781.99 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,558 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Doxepin Hcl	54	$38.10▼ below PA avg	▲ More than typical
About Doxepin Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression and anxiety. 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) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $38.10 per fill, versus $51.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 54 PA average 27.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $38.10 PA average $51.41 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 54.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,624 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Dextroamphetamine-Amphet ErDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine	54	$109.49	▲ More than typical
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er: This combination 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. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine 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. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $109.49 per fill, versus $62.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 54 PA average 23.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $109.49 PA average $62.26 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,618 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Vilazodone Hcl	48	$64.24▼ below PA avg	▲ More than typical
About Vilazodone Hcl: Vilazodone is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and partial serotonin receptor agonist. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. A benzofuran, indole, and piperazine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN UPTAKE INHIBITOR and partial SEROTONIN 5-HT1 RECEPTOR AGONIST. It is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Vilazodone Hcl, about 3 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $64.24 per fill, versus $163.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 48 PA average 16.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $64.24 PA average $163.22 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Hydroxyzine Hcl	42	$17.72▼ below PA avg	▲ More than typical
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $17.72 per fill, versus $19.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 42 PA average 30.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $17.72 PA average $19.71 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,258 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Haloperidol	41	$18.61▼ below PA avg	≈ Typical
About Haloperidol: Haloperidol is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Show more ▾ This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also help 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 can also be used to treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words/sounds related to Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol is also used for severe behavior problems in hyperactive children when other treatments or medications have not worked. Haloperidol is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). A phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat SCHIZOPHRENIA and other PSYCHOSES. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, DELUSIONAL DISORDERS, ballism, and TOURETTE SYNDROME (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY and the chorea of HUNTINGTON DISEASE. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable HICCUPS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279) In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Haloperidol, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $18.61 per fill, versus $33.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 41 PA average 38.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $18.61 PA average $33.12 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,202 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Oxcarbazepine	39	$19.20▼ below PA avg	▲ 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 39 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $19.20 per fill, versus $55.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 39 PA average 29.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $19.20 PA average $55.35 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,284 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Divalproex Sodium	39	$71.59	≈ 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 39 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 76% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $71.59 per fill, versus $43.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 39 PA average 51.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $71.59 PA average $43.23 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,102 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Donepezil Hcl	38	$25.16	▼ Less 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 38 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 66% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $25.16 per fill, versus $16.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 38 PA average 58.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $25.16 PA average $16.20 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,042 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Propranolol Hcl	37	$20.92▼ below PA 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 37 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $20.92 per fill, versus $24.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 37 PA average 24.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $20.92 PA average $24.87 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,117 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Clonidine Hcl	33	$11.43	≈ Typical
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $11.43 per fill, versus $10.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 33 PA average 28.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $11.43 PA average $10.17 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,286 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Ropinirole Hcl	31	$9.00▼ below PA 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 31 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $9.00 per fill, versus $18.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 31 PA average 31.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.00 PA average $18.25 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 950 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Amitriptyline Hcl	30	$18.85▼ below PA avg	≈ 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 30 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $18.85 per fill, versus $22.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 30 PA average 26.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $18.85 PA average $22.94 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,070 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Paliperidone ErPaliperidone	30	$252.51▼ below PA avg	≈ Typical
About Paliperidone Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder). Show more ▾ This medication can 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. Paliperidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $252.51 per fill, versus $391.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 30 PA average 25.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $252.51 PA average $391.20 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 954 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Prazosin Hcl	28	$24.66▼ below PA avg	≈ Typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 82% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $24.66 per fill, versus $27.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 28 PA average 34.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $24.66 PA average $27.41 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,010 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Atomoxetine Hcl	27	$178.10	▲ More than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Atomoxetine Hcl, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $178.10 per fill, versus $136.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 27 PA average 21.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $178.10 PA average $136.20 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Desvenlafaxine Succinate ErDesvenlafaxine Succinate	26	$106.07	≈ Typical
About Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er: Desvenlafaxine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your mood, feelings of well-being, and energy level. Desvenlafaxine 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. A cyclohexanol and phenol derivative and metabolite of venlafaxine that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $106.07 per fill, versus $82.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 26 PA average 25.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $106.07 PA average $82.31 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
TrintellixVortioxetine Hydrobromide	23	$467.94▼ below PA avg	≈ Typical
About Trintellix: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Vortioxetine is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and serotonin receptor modulator. This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. A piperazine derivative that acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, and 5-HT1A receptor agonist. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Trintellix, about 88% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $467.94 per fill, versus $527.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 23 PA average 26.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $467.94 PA average $527.07 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lurasidone Hcl	22	$464.89	– No State Data
In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl. Medicare paid an average of $464.89 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $464.89 Cost 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
Memantine Hcl	21	$20.85▼ below PA avg	▼ Less 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 21 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $20.85 per fill, versus $49.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 21 PA average 48.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $20.85 PA average $49.13 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Perphenazine	21	$44.09▼ below PA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Perphenazine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder). Show more ▾ This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can reduce aggressive behavior and the desire to hurt yourself/others. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (such as hearing/seeing things that are not there). Perphenazine is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (such as dopamine) in the brain. An antipsychotic phenothiazine derivative with actions and uses similar to those of CHLORPROMAZINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Perphenazine, about 64% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $44.09 per fill, versus $64.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 21 PA average 33.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $44.09 PA average $64.87 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
AristadaAripiprazole Lauroxil	20	$2,949.03	≈ Typical
About Aristada: Extended-release aripiprazole injection is used to treat a mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there) and improve your concentration. It also helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Some brands of this medication are also used to treat bipolar disorder. It can help to decrease extreme changes in mood and help you feel less agitated. Extended-release aripiprazole injection is a long-acting psychiatric medication known as an atypical antipsychotic. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Aristada, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $2,949.03 per fill, versus $2,929.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 PA average 18.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $2,949.03 PA average $2,929.37 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Fluvoxamine Maleate	20	$44.04▼ below PA avg	▼ Less than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about 74% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $44.04 per fill, versus $48.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 PA average 27.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $44.04 PA average $48.19 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lithium Carbonate ErLithium Carbonate	20	$10.24▼ below PA avg	▼ Less than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about 71% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $10.24 per fill, versus $16.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 PA average 28.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.24 PA average $16.65 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Quetiapine Fumarate ErQuetiapine Fumarate	17	$350.69	▼ Less than typical
About Quetiapine Fumarate Er: 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about 71% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $350.69 per fill, versus $144.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 17 PA average 24.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $350.69 PA average $144.10 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 974 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
LatudaLurasidone Hcl	16	$1,779.70	▼ Less than typical
About Latuda: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Lurasidone helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). In addition, this medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Lurasidone is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A thiazole derivative and atypical ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST; SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST, serotonin 5-HT7 receptor antagonist, and antagonist of the adrenergic α2A and α2C receptors, as well as a partial SEROTONIN 5-HT1A RECEPTOR AGONIST. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Latuda, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $1,779.70 per fill, versus $1,622.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 16 PA average 32.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,779.70 PA average $1,622.77 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Pramipexole DihydrochloridePramipexole Di-Hcl	16	$11.32▼ below PA avg	▼ Less 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 62% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $11.32 per fill, versus $19.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 16 PA average 26.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $11.32 PA average $19.44 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 464 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Paroxetine CrParoxetine Hcl	15	$65.00▼ below PA avg	≈ Typical
About Paroxetine Cr: Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). 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. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Cr, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (13). Medicare paid an average of $65.00 per fill, versus $114.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 PA average 13.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $65.00 PA average $114.02 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Methylphenidate ErMethylphenidate Hcl	15	$197.33	≈ Typical
About Methylphenidate Er: 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Er, about 88% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $197.33 per fill, versus $128.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 PA average 17.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $197.33 PA average $128.58 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Topiramate	15	$19.40	▼ Less 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $19.40 per fill, versus $17.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 PA average 37.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $19.40 PA average $17.80 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 738 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Methylphenidate Hcl	14	$14.22▼ below PA 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about 67% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $14.22 per fill, versus $34.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 PA average 21.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.22 PA average $34.60 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Haloperidol Decanoate	13	$77.38	▼ Less than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Haloperidol Decanoate, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $77.38 per fill, versus $58.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 PA average 30.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $77.38 PA average $58.01 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 280 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Clorazepate Dipotassium	13	$78.38▼ below PA avg	≈ Typical
About Clorazepate Dipotassium: Clorazepate is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs 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). A water-soluble benzodiazepine derivative effective in the treatment of anxiety. It has also muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant actions. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Clorazepate Dipotassium, about 87% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $78.38 per fill, versus $128.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 PA average 15.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $78.38 PA average $128.49 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 13.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 355 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Diazepam	12	$5.86▼ below PA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Diazepam: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. Show more ▾ This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $5.86 per fill, versus $7.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 PA average 27.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $5.86 PA average $7.75 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Dextroamphetamine Sulfate	12	$10.44▼ below PA avg	≈ Typical
About Dextroamphetamine Sulfate: 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. Dextroamphetamine 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. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. The d-form of AMPHETAMINE. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a sympathomimetic. It has also been used in the treatment of narcolepsy and of attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children. Dextroamphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulating release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. It is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (13). Medicare paid an average of $10.44 per fill, versus $86.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 PA average 13.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.44 PA average $86.66 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Naltrexone Hcl	12	$57.34	▼ Less than typical
About Naltrexone Hcl: This medication is used to prevent people who have been addicted to certain drugs (opiates) from taking them again. Show more ▾ It is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). This medication must not be used in people currently taking opiates, including methadone. Doing so can cause sudden withdrawal symptoms. Naltrexone belongs to a class of drugs known as opiate antagonists. It works in the brain to prevent opiate effects (such as feelings of well-being, pain relief). It also decreases the desire to take opiates. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it. This medication is also used to treat alcohol abuse. It can help people drink less alcohol or stop drinking altogether. It also decreases the desire to drink alcohol when used with a treatment program that includes counseling, support, and lifestyle changes. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Naltrexone Hcl, about 60% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $57.34 per fill, versus $50.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 PA average 20.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $57.34 PA average $50.97 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 523 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
FetzimaLevomilnacipran Hcl	12	$746.50	▼ Less than typical
About Fetzima: Levomilnacipran is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. Levomilnacipran belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It may improve your mood, sleep, and appetite and may help restore your interest in daily living. The (1S,2R)-isomer of milnacipran that is used for the treatment of MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Fetzima, about 71% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $746.50 per fill, versus $530.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 PA average 17.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $746.50 PA average $530.20 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 532 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
RexultiBrexpiprazole	11	$1,500.82	▼ Less than typical
About Rexulti: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression). Show more ▾ Brexpiprazole helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). In addition, this medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Brexpiprazole is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Rexulti, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $1,500.82 per fill, versus $1,392.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 PA average 25.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,500.82 PA average $1,392.59 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Clozapine	11	$60.43▼ below PA avg	▼ Less than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Clozapine, about 15% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $60.43 per fill, versus $80.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 PA average 74.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $60.43 PA average $80.82 This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Imipramine Hcl	11	$35.54	▼ Less than typical
About Imipramine Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also used with other therapies for the treatment of nighttime bed-wetting (enuresis) in children. Using this medication to treat depression may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. Imipramine can help your child control nighttime bed-wetting. Imipramine belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine) in the brain. For bed-wetting, this medication may work by blocking the effect of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) on the bladder. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Imipramine Hcl, about 61% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $35.54 per fill, versus $20.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 PA average 18.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $35.54 PA average $20.77 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023

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About this data. The prescription history for MISTY DAWN NEWTON CRNP 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 Family prescribing approach at this Uniontown, PA 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 PA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.