DEBRA MURDICK
Prescription History 1043860430
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Indiana, PA

Active since September 17, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
850 HOSPITAL RD STE 1300, SUITE 1300, INDIANA, PA 15701(724) 349-9444 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: June 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 11, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 15, 2021, May 26, 2021, Sep 17, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DEBRA MURDICK, an active Family specialist practicing in Indiana, PA. Our medical registry currently tracks 87 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,076 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Pantoprazole Sodium, which accounts for 138 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.

87
Medications
3,076
Total Claims
5,111
30-Day Fills
Pantoprazole Sodium
Most Prescribed · 138 claims
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87 medications · 2024 Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D medications prescribed by DEBRA MURDICK in 2024, with prescription volumes, average cost per fill, and PA state comparisons
Medication Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill Vs. Other PA PrescribersVs. PA Avg

About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾

It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

In 2024, this provider wrote 138 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (100.2). Medicare paid an average of $8.41 per fill, versus $13.87 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
138
PA average
100.2

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
$8.41
PA average
$13.87

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

240.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
7,190
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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 2024, this provider wrote 111 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (100.2). Medicare paid an average of $9.19 per fill, versus $14.77 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
111
PA average
100.2

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
$9.19
PA average
$14.77

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

163.8
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
4,915
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.

In 2024, this provider wrote 102 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 75% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (136). Medicare paid an average of $7.20 per fill, versus $7.55 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
102
PA average
136.0

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
$7.20
PA average
$7.55

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

241
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
7,230
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Atorvastatin Calcium: Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾

It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.

In 2024, this provider wrote 99 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (216.6). Medicare paid an average of $16.01 per fill, versus $12.25 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
99
PA average
216.6

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
$16.01
PA average
$12.25

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

235.8
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
7,071
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾

It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism.

In 2024, this provider wrote 97 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (174.6). Medicare paid an average of $17.17 per fill, versus $10.98 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
97
PA average
174.6

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
$17.17
PA average
$10.98

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

182.9
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
5,477
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Buprenorphine-Naloxone: This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. Show more ▾

It is used to treat opioid use disorder. Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs called mixed opioid agonist-antagonists. Buprenorphine helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the effect of opioids and can cause severe opioid withdrawal when injected. Withdrawal is less likely when naloxone is taken by mouth, dissolved under the tongue, or dissolved on the inside of the cheek. It is combined with buprenorphine to prevent abuse and misuse (injection) of this medication. This combination medication is used as part of a complete treatment program for opioid use disorder (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). 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. A pharmaceutical preparation that combines buprenorphine, an OPIOID ANALGESICS with naloxone, a NARCOTIC ANTAGONISTS to reduce the potential for NARCOTIC DEPENDENCE in the treatment of pain. It may also be used for OPIOID SUBSTITUTION THERAPY.

In 2024, this provider wrote 92 Medicare prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (86.8). Medicare paid an average of $131.99 per fill, versus $123.51 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
92
PA average
86.8

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
$131.99
PA average
$123.51

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

92.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,681
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾

It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.

In 2024, this provider wrote 86 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 76% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (112.8). Medicare paid an average of $7.69 per fill, versus $11.18 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
86
PA average
112.8

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
$7.69
PA average
$11.18

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

162.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
4,841
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾

This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

In 2024, this provider wrote 80 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 84% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (94.8). Medicare paid an average of $5.60 per fill, versus $4.95 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
80
PA average
94.8

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
$5.60
PA average
$4.95

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

148.8
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
4,373
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine 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. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

In 2024, this provider wrote 76 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (154.1). Medicare paid an average of $7.43 per fill, versus $6.63 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
76
PA average
154.1

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
$7.43
PA average
$6.63

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

142
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
4,260
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾

It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)

In 2024, this provider wrote 71 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 69% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (103.2). Medicare paid an average of $9.45 per fill, versus $8.60 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
71
PA average
103.2

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
$9.45
PA average
$8.60

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

157.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
4,730
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/"water pills." It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism.

In 2024, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 78% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (78.1). Medicare paid an average of $2.23 per fill, versus $4.25 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
61
PA average
78.1

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
$2.23
PA average
$4.25

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

85
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,550
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309)

In 2024, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 86% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (68.4). Medicare paid an average of $4.79 per fill, versus $8.85 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
59
PA average
68.4

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
$4.79
PA average
$8.85

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

77.5
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,310
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

In 2024, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (54.4). Medicare paid an average of $22.10 per fill, versus $13.95 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
59
PA average
54.4

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
$22.10
PA average
$13.95

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

59
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,729
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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

Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). 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 2024, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (60.5). Medicare paid an average of $6.27 per fill, versus $6.77 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
58
PA average
60.5

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
$6.27
PA average
$6.77

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

58
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,740
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾

A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

In 2024, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 81% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (68.7). Medicare paid an average of $20.50 per fill, versus $22.50 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
56
PA average
68.7

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
$20.50
PA average
$22.50

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

91.5
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,713
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 66% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (80.2). Medicare paid an average of $6.17 per fill, versus $7.17 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
53
PA average
80.2

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
$6.17
PA average
$7.17

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

125
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
3,750
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Azithromycin: Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis.

In 2024, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (34.6). Medicare paid an average of $3.81 per fill, versus $5.49 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
51
PA average
34.6

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
$3.81
PA average
$5.49

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

51
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
255
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Sertraline Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾

It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Sertraline belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of depression.

In 2024, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (82.6). Medicare paid an average of $12.14 per fill, versus $10.05 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
49
PA average
82.6

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
$12.14
PA average
$10.05

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

93
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,787
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾

It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties.

In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (30.4). Medicare paid an average of $10.33 per fill, versus $13.68 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
46
PA average
30.4

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
$10.33
PA average
$13.68

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

56
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,558
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾

It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (109.6). Medicare paid an average of $10.75 per fill, versus $12.24 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
46
PA average
109.6

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
$10.75
PA average
$12.24

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 2024

About Pravastatin Sodium: Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾

It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES).

In 2024, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 84% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (53.4). Medicare paid an average of $13.96 per fill, versus $14.88 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
45
PA average
53.4

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
$13.96
PA average
$14.88

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

98.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,950
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (127.4). Medicare paid an average of $13.01 per fill, versus $15.71 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
44
PA average
127.4

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
$13.01
PA average
$15.71

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

104
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
3,120
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.

In 2024, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (43.6). Medicare paid an average of $3.98 per fill, versus $2.87 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
43
PA average
43.6

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
$3.98
PA average
$2.87

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

43
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
401
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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 2024, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 65% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (65.7). Medicare paid an average of $4.35 per fill, versus $5.46 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
43
PA average
65.7

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
$4.35
PA average
$5.46

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

43
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,290
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Anastrozole: Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Show more ▾

Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A nitrile and triazole derivative that acts as a selective nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of ESTROGEN NUCLEAR RECEPTOR-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

In 2024, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Anastrozole, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (70.6). Medicare paid an average of $22.91 per fill, versus $22.54 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
40
PA average
70.6

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
$22.91
PA average
$22.54

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

104
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
3,118
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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

This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.

In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (41.2). Medicare paid an average of $10.64 per fill, versus $26.46 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
39
PA average
41.2

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
$10.64
PA average
$26.46

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

39
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,164
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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 is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). It may improve your sleep by decreasing the urge to move your legs and decreasing uncomfortable/unpleasant feelings in the legs. This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (32.8). Medicare paid an average of $8.71 per fill, versus $14.62 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
39
PA average
32.8

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
$8.71
PA average
$14.62

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

85
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,451
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾

It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME.

In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about 81% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $761.05 per fill, versus $843.01 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
39
PA average
48.0

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
$761.05
PA average
$843.01

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

56
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,680
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Show more ▾

It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. It is a quick-relief drug. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.

In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (69.1). Medicare paid an average of $33.80 per fill, versus $32.33 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
39
PA average
69.1

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
$33.80
PA average
$32.33

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

54.1
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,487
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Clopidogrel: Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Show more ▾

It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION.

In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 63% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (61.7). Medicare paid an average of $20.88 per fill, versus $13.03 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
39
PA average
61.7

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
$20.88
PA average
$13.03

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

101
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
3,030
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

In 2024, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 70% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $12.70 per fill, versus $6.56 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
38
PA average
54.0

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
$12.70
PA average
$6.56

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

38
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,016
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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). An anxiolytic agent and serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the BENZODIAZAPINES, but it has an efficacy comparable to DIAZEPAM.

In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 70% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (53.1). Medicare paid an average of $9.15 per fill, versus $13.30 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
37
PA average
53.1

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
$9.15
PA average
$13.30

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

54.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,630
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Escitalopram Oxalate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾

Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. 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 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (66.7). Medicare paid an average of $10.94 per fill, versus $12.00 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
37
PA average
66.7

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
$10.94
PA average
$12.00

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

75
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,250
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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

Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 75% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (49.6). Medicare paid an average of $5.05 per fill, versus $4.09 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
37
PA average
49.6

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
$5.05
PA average
$4.09

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

53
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,027
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾

It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. Lisseril is synonymous for HCl; structure.

In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (36.6). Medicare paid an average of $4.98 per fill, versus $7.03 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
35
PA average
36.6

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
$4.98
PA average
$7.03

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

35
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,050
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾

Venlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenylethylamine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT.

In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 83% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (42.4). Medicare paid an average of $18.98 per fill, versus $20.33 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
35
PA average
42.4

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
$18.98
PA average
$20.33

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

83.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,500
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Simvastatin: Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾

It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL.

In 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (85.7). Medicare paid an average of $7.38 per fill, versus $9.83 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
34
PA average
85.7

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
$7.38
PA average
$9.83

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

75.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,245
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾

It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. A leukotriene D4 receptor antagonist.

In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (59.5). Medicare paid an average of $8.46 per fill, versus $13.79 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
32
PA average
59.5

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
$8.46
PA average
$13.79

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

56
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,680
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Buprenorphine Hcl: Buprenorphine is used to treat opioid use disorder. Show more ▾

Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs called mixed opioid agonist-antagonists. It helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. It is used as part of a complete treatment program for opioid use disorder (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). 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. A derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use.

In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Buprenorphine Hcl, about 79% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (39.4). Medicare paid an average of $48.40 per fill, versus $40.13 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
31
PA average
39.4

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
$48.40
PA average
$40.13

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

31
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
902
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾

This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity.

In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (31.9). Medicare paid an average of $10.47 per fill, versus $12.34 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
31
PA average
31.9

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
$10.47
PA average
$12.34

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

31
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
293
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾

With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. An antithrombotic agent.

In 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (104.3). Medicare paid an average of $1,043.78 per fill, versus $796.82 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
28
PA average
104.3

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
$1,043.78
PA average
$796.82

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

53.5
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,605
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾

It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms.

In 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (52.3). Medicare paid an average of $17.20 per fill, versus $11.06 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
28
PA average
52.3

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
$17.20
PA average
$11.06

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

62
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,860
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Duloxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾

It is also 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 belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It 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 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $9.19 per fill, versus $23.41 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
27
PA average
62.0

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
$9.19
PA average
$23.41

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

51
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,530
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Lantus Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-aglr, and insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (47.5). Medicare paid an average of $106.17 per fill, versus $113.34 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
26
PA average
47.5

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
$106.17
PA average
$113.34

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

44.8
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,302
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure and kidney disease. It helps to lower the risk of death from heart disease and reduces the need of going to a hospital to treat heart failure or kidney disease. It also helps to lower the risk of dialysis in people with kidney disease. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (60.8). Medicare paid an average of $1,094.92 per fill, versus $952.57 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
26
PA average
60.8

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
$1,094.92
PA average
$952.57

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

50.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,520
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Venlafaxine Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

Venlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenylethylamine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT.

In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (22.2). Medicare paid an average of $11.84 per fill, versus $20.17 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
26
PA average
22.2

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
$11.84
PA average
$20.17

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

49
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,470
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Paroxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder). Show more ▾

Paroxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is effective in the treatment of depression.

In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 87% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (29.9). Medicare paid an average of $3.90 per fill, versus $12.73 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
26
PA average
29.9

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
$3.90
PA average
$12.73

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

36
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,080
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a "water pill" (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)

In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (47.5). Medicare paid an average of $10.37 per fill, versus $8.70 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
25
PA average
47.5

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
$10.37
PA average
$8.70

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

41
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,228
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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. 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 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 77% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (32.6). Medicare paid an average of $9.86 per fill, versus $14.22 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
25
PA average
32.6

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
$9.86
PA average
$14.22

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

35
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
951
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). Show more ▾

It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses).

In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 87% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (25.2). Medicare paid an average of $7.60 per fill, versus $13.29 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
22
PA average
25.2

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
$7.60
PA average
$13.29

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

22
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
125
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Atenolol: Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect.

In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Atenolol, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (45.4). Medicare paid an average of $9.88 per fill, versus $8.43 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
22
PA average
45.4

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
$9.88
PA average
$8.43

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

62
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,860
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (60.9). Medicare paid an average of $11.19 per fill, versus $16.44 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
22
PA average
60.9

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
$11.19
PA average
$16.44

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

22
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
660
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾

Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis.

In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (47.7). Medicare paid an average of $6.87 per fill, versus $9.39 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
21
PA average
47.7

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
$6.87
PA average
$9.39

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

34.5
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,024
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. Show more ▾

It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (52.4). Medicare paid an average of $2.10 per fill, versus $4.47 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
21
PA average
52.4

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
$2.10
PA average
$4.47

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

25
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
750
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Glimepiride: Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin.

In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Glimepiride, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (42.9). Medicare paid an average of $12.10 per fill, versus $11.29 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
21
PA average
42.9

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
$12.10
PA average
$11.29

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

29
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
870
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters: Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride). Show more ▾

It may also raise "good" cholesterol (HDL). In general, this drug is used after your blood fat levels have not been fully controlled by non-drug treatments (such as diet changes, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, weight loss if overweight, controlling blood sugar if diabetic, and regulating your thyroid hormone levels). Lowering triglycerides and increasing "good" cholesterol may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Omega-3 acid ethyl esters are thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglyceride the body makes.

In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 82% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (24.3). Medicare paid an average of $45.45 per fill, versus $58.01 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
20
PA average
24.3

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
$45.45
PA average
$58.01

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

20
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
560
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd): Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. When used regularly, diltiazem can decrease the number and severity of episodes of chest pain from angina. It may help increase your ability to exercise. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart so blood can flow more easily. Diltiazem also lowers your heart rate. These effects help the heart work less hard and lower blood pressure. A benzothiazepine derivative with vasodilating action due to its antagonism of the actions of CALCIUM ion on membrane functions.

In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (37.1). Medicare paid an average of $10.58 per fill, versus $27.31 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
20
PA average
37.1

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
$10.58
PA average
$27.31

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

22
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
660
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾

It works by helping to relax the muscles.

In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (38.6). Medicare paid an average of $6.69 per fill, versus $12.62 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
19
PA average
38.6

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
$6.69
PA average
$12.62

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

21
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
600
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾

It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN.

In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (39.3). Medicare paid an average of $9.35 per fill, versus $26.87 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
19
PA average
39.3

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
$9.35
PA average
$26.87

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

19
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
550
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Ozempic: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. A glucagon-like peptide and GLP-1 agonist used to enhance glycemic control of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS, and for OBESITY MANAGEMENT.

In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $983.75 per fill, versus $1,230.71 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
19
PA average
61.0

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
$983.75
PA average
$1,230.71

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

21.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
620
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $0.70 per fill, versus $5.45 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
19
PA average
42.0

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
$0.70
PA average
$5.45

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

19
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
570
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾

It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA.

In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 18% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (97.5). Medicare paid an average of $7.91 per fill, versus $17.08 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
18
PA average
97.5

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
$7.91
PA average
$17.08

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 2024

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 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (37.1). Medicare paid an average of $4.67 per fill, versus $13.08 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
18
PA average
37.1

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
$4.67
PA average
$13.08

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

18
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
540
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Buprenorphine: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain). Show more ▾

Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. The higher strengths of this drug (7.5, 10, 15, or 20 micrograms per hour patches) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate amounts of opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if used by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use. A derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use.

In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Buprenorphine, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (40.6). Medicare paid an average of $356.91 per fill, versus $239.52 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
17
PA average
40.6

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
$356.91
PA average
$239.52

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

17
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
452
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Rybelsus: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. A glucagon-like peptide and GLP-1 agonist used to enhance glycemic control of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS, and for OBESITY MANAGEMENT.

In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Rybelsus, about 64% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $2,497.32 per fill, versus $1,332.80 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
16
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
$2,497.32
PA average
$1,332.80

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

46
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,380
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Ibandronate Sodium: Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). Show more ▾

Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases after menopause, as you age, or if you take corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for long periods. This medication works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Ibandronate belongs to a class of medications called bisphosphonates. Aminobisphosphonate that is a potent inhibitor of BONE RESORPTION. It is used in the treatment of HYPERCALCEMIA associated with malignancy, for the prevention of fracture and bone complications in patients with breast cancer and bone metastases, and for the treatment and prevention of POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (29.5). Medicare paid an average of $26.74 per fill, versus $30.37 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
16
PA average
29.5

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
$26.74
PA average
$30.37

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

39.6
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,188
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Isosorbide Mononitrate Er: Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾

This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details. For prevention of angina pectoris; a Russian drug.

In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $12.82 per fill, versus $13.57 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
15
PA average
43.0

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
$12.82
PA average
$13.57

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

32.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
970
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Methylprednisolone: Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾

It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.

In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (37.2). Medicare paid an average of $6.90 per fill, versus $6.85 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
14
PA average
37.2

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
$6.90
PA average
$6.85

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

14
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
83
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Phenobarbital: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾

Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Phenobarbital belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants/hypnotics. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. This medication is also used for a short time (usually no more than 2 weeks) to help calm you or help you sleep during periods of anxiety. It works by affecting certain parts of the brain to cause calming. A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It potentiates GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID action on GABA-A RECEPTORS, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations.

In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Phenobarbital, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (24.0). Medicare paid an average of $3.54 per fill, versus $28.18 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
14
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
$3.54
PA average
$28.18

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

14
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
370
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Methimazole: Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Show more ▾

It works by stopping the thyroid gland from making too much thyroid hormone. A thioureylene antithyroid agent that inhibits the formation of thyroid hormones by interfering with the incorporation of iodine into tyrosyl residues of thyroglobulin. This is done by interfering with the oxidation of iodide ion and iodotyrosyl groups through inhibition of the peroxidase enzyme.

In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Methimazole, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (37.1). Medicare paid an average of $8.47 per fill, versus $10.95 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
14
PA average
37.1

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
$8.47
PA average
$10.95

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

18
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
540
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Trelegy Ellipta: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾

Controlling symptoms of breathing problems helps you stay active. This inhaler contains 3 medications: fluticasone, umeclidinium, and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics and vilanterol is a LABA medication. Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Both drugs are also known as bronchodilators. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination products containing both an inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with two asthma-control medications (such as inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden breathing problems occur, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed.

In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $966.79 per fill, versus $791.09 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
14
PA average
61.0

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
$966.79
PA average
$791.09

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 2024

About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. Show more ▾

It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties

In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (36.6). Medicare paid an average of $11.78 per fill, versus $7.42 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
14
PA average
36.6

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
$11.78
PA average
$7.42

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

20
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
570
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Mirtazapine: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

Mirtazapine works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances 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 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (55.5). Medicare paid an average of $8.52 per fill, versus $17.20 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
PA average
55.5

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
$8.52
PA average
$17.20

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 2024

About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾

This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion.

In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 20% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (65.7). Medicare paid an average of $13.14 per fill, versus $12.67 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
PA average
65.7

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
$13.14
PA average
$12.67

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

33
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
990
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Glipizide Er: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized.

In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (36.1). Medicare paid an average of $17.26 per fill, versus $16.80 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
PA average
36.1

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
$17.26
PA average
$16.80

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

21
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
630
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Fluconazole: Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Show more ▾

It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 62% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $2.84 per fill, versus $9.20 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
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
$2.84
PA average
$9.20

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

13
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
50
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Fluoxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder). Show more ▾

It is also used to treat a certain eating disorder (bulimia) and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Fluoxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. 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 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (43.8). Medicare paid an average of $50.58 per fill, versus $11.98 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
PA average
43.8

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
$50.58
PA average
$11.98

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

25
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
750
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Mometasone Furoate: This medication is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash. Show more ▾

Mometasone decreases swelling (inflammation), itching, and redness. Mometasone is a medium-strength corticosteroid. This medication is available in several forms including cream, ointment, and lotion (solution). Your doctor will choose the type of product based on the skin condition/area of the body being treated. A pregnadienediol derivative ANTI-ALLERGIC AGENT and ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENT that is used in the management of ASTHMA and ALLERGIC RHINITIS. It is also used as a topical treatment for skin disorders.

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (25.3). Medicare paid an average of $33.70 per fill, versus $46.14 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
PA average
25.3

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
$33.70
PA average
$46.14

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

12
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
285
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

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

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (27.2). Medicare paid an average of $9.35 per fill, versus $8.52 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
PA average
27.2

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
$9.35
PA average
$8.52

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

12
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
98
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Colchicine: This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares). Show more ▾

Usually gout symptoms develop suddenly and involve only one or a few joints. The big toe, knee, or ankle joints are most often affected. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. When uric acid levels in the blood are too high, the uric acid may form hard crystals in your joints. Colchicine works by decreasing swelling and lessening the build up of uric acid crystals that cause pain in the affected joint(s). This medication is also used to prevent attacks of pain in the abdomen, chest, or joints caused by a certain inherited disease (familial Mediterranean fever). It is thought to work by decreasing your body's production of a certain protein (amyloid A) that builds up in people with familial Mediterranean fever. Colchicine is not a pain medication and should not be used to relieve other causes of pain. A major alkaloid from Colchicum autumnale L. and found also in other Colchicum species. Its primary therapeutic use is in the treatment of gout, but it has been used also in the therapy of familial Mediterranean fever (PERIODIC DISEASE).

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Colchicine, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (22.3). Medicare paid an average of $10.50 per fill, versus $50.26 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
PA average
22.3

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
$10.50
PA average
$50.26

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

13
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
363
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Synthroid: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾

It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism.

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Synthroid, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (46.5). Medicare paid an average of $67.06 per fill, versus $61.27 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
PA average
46.5

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
$67.06
PA average
$61.27

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

29
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
870
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Lubiprostone: This medication is used to treat certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation). Show more ▾

Chronic idiopathic constipation has an unknown cause and is not due to diet, other diseases, or drugs. Lubiprostone is also used to treat constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain due to medical conditions other than cancer. This medication may improve symptoms such as bloating and abdominal discomfort, improve stool texture, lessen the need to strain, and decrease the feeling of not completely relieving oneself. Lubiprostone belongs to a class of drugs known as chloride channel activators. It works by increasing the amount of fluid within your intestines, making the passage of stool easier. Member of a bicyclic fatty acid class of compounds derived from PROSTAGLANDIN E1 involved in chloride channel gating.

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (22.7). Medicare paid an average of $88.18 per fill, versus $123.09 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
PA average
22.7

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
$88.18
PA average
$123.09

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

11
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
330
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Constulose: This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation. Show more ▾

It may help to increase the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days you have a bowel movement. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier that works by increasing stool water content and softening the stool. It is a man-made sugar solution. A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887)

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Constulose, about 67% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (16.5). Medicare paid an average of $11.11 per fill, versus $26.62 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
PA average
16.5

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
$11.11
PA average
$26.62

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

11
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
105
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Rosuvastatin Calcium: Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾

It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES.

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 9% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (124.4). Medicare paid an average of $14.81 per fill, versus $16.32 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
PA average
124.4

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
$14.81
PA average
$16.32

This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication.

31
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
908
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾

It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 17% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (64.5). Medicare paid an average of $13.87 per fill, versus $9.50 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
PA average
64.5

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
$13.87
PA average
$9.50

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 2024

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (34.5). Medicare paid an average of $133.52 per fill, versus $92.24 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
PA average
34.5

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
$133.52
PA average
$92.24

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

27
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
811
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Meclizine Hcl: Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Show more ▾

It may also be used to reduce dizziness and loss of balance (vertigo) caused by inner ear problems. A histamine H1 antagonist used in the treatment of motion sickness, vertigo, and nausea during pregnancy and radiation sickness.

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $8.96 per fill, versus $8.05 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
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
$8.96
PA average
$8.05

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

11
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
250
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024
No medications match the current filters.
= the 5 medications this provider prescribes most.▲ More than typical≈ Typical▼ Less than typical= prescription volume vs the average PA prescriber of the same medication; volume reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.Green cost= below the PA average cost per fill.

About this data. The prescription history for DEBRA MURDICK is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Indiana, 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 among PA prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.

About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.