MR. PHILLIP R. TALBERT PA-C
Prescription History 1053513721
Physician Assistant in Forest City, NC
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MR. PHILLIP R. TALBERT PA-C, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Forest City, NC. Our medical registry currently tracks 29 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,492 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ketoconazole, which accounts for 268 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.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NC PrescribersVs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 268 | $16.31▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ketoconazole: Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients. In 2024, this provider wrote 268 Medicare prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 5.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (50.4). Medicare paid an average of $16.31 per fill, versus $17.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 276.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 153 | $15.03 | ▲ More than typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Triamcinolone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium- to strong-potency corticosteroid. The potency depends on the strength and the form that you use. For details on the potency of your product, ask your pharmacist. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2024, this provider wrote 153 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 4.1 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (36.9). Medicare paid an average of $15.03 per fill, versus $9.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 164.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,733 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 125 | $12.15 | ▲ More than typical |
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 125 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (33.9). Medicare paid an average of $12.15 per fill, versus $12.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 142 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,938 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prednisone | 124 | $2.43▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 124 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (51.3). Medicare paid an average of $2.43 per fill, versus $4.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 124.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,175 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clobetasol Propionate | 101 | $38.52▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clobetasol Propionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid. A derivative of PREDNISOLONE with high glucocorticoid activity and low mineralocorticoid activity. Absorbed through the skin faster than FLUOCINONIDE, it is used topically in treatment of PSORIASIS but may cause marked adrenocortical suppression. In 2024, this provider wrote 101 Medicare prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (45.2). Medicare paid an average of $38.52 per fill, versus $40.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 103.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,845 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluorouracil | 101 | $75.27 | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluorouracil: This medication is used on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths. Show more ▾ Fluorouracil belongs to a class of medications known as anti-metabolites. It works by blocking the growth of abnormal cells that cause the skin condition. A pyrimidine analog that is an antineoplastic antimetabolite. It interferes with DNA synthesis by blocking the THYMIDYLATE SYNTHETASE conversion of deoxyuridylic acid to thymidylic acid. In 2024, this provider wrote 101 Medicare prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (44.4). Medicare paid an average of $75.27 per fill, versus $70.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 110 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,015 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Minocycline Hcl | 57 | $17.30▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Minocycline Hcl: Minocycline is used to treat a wide variety of infections. Show more ▾ It may also be used along with other medications to treat severe acne. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as tetracycline antibiotics. 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 TETRACYCLINE analog, having a 7-dimethylamino and lacking the 5 methyl and hydroxyl groups, which is effective against tetracycline-resistant STAPHYLOCOCCUS infections. In 2024, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Minocycline Hcl, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (29.6). Medicare paid an average of $17.30 per fill, versus $19.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,710 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| MethotrexateMethotrexate Sodium | 51 | $12.88▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methotrexate: Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis. Show more ▾ It may also be used to treat a certain type of arthritis in children (polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis - pJIA). Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and blocking the immune system from attacking healthy tissue. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with methotrexate helps to reduce further joint damage and to preserve joint function. An antineoplastic antimetabolite with immunosuppressant properties. It is an inhibitor of TETRAHYDROFOLATE DEHYDROGENASE and prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolate, necessary for synthesis of thymidylate, an essential component of DNA. In 2024, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Methotrexate, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (98.7). Medicare paid an average of $12.88 per fill, versus $20.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 61.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,763 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrocortisone | 45 | $10.61▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydrocortisone: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching). Show more ▾ Hydrocortisone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a mild corticosteroid. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. In 2024, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (29.7). Medicare paid an average of $10.61 per fill, versus $17.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,065 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 43 | $35.25▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Betamethasone Dipropionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Betamethasone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a strong corticosteroid. A glucocorticoid given orally, parenterally, by local injection, by inhalation, or applied topically in the management of various disorders in which corticosteroids are indicated. Its lack of mineralocorticoid properties makes betamethasone particularly suitable for treating cerebral edema and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p724) In 2024, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (30.6). Medicare paid an average of $35.25 per fill, versus $41.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ciclopirox | 42 | $61.16 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ciclopirox: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. Show more ▾ It is used as part of a treatment program that may include the removal of unattached, infected nails by a health care professional. Ciclopirox works by stopping the growth of fungus. A cyclohexane and pyridinone derivative that is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and nails, and for treatment of VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS. In 2024, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (30.3). Medicare paid an average of $61.16 per fill, versus $31.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 47.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Minoxidil | 39 | $6.13▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Minoxidil: Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Minoxidil works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (VASODILATOR AGENTS) that reduces peripheral resistance and produces a fall in BLOOD PRESSURE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p371) In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Minoxidil, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (31.6). Medicare paid an average of $6.13 per fill, versus $11.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,372 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 38 | $6.94▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. 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 38 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (31.3). Medicare paid an average of $6.94 per fill, versus $17.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,639 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxepin Hcl | 37 | $19.22▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Doxepin Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Doxepin belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzoxepin tricyclic compound. It displays a range of pharmacological actions including maintaining adrenergic innervation. Its mechanism of action is not fully understood, but it appears to block reuptake of monoaminergic neurotransmitters into presynaptic terminals. It also possesses anticholinergic activity and modulates antagonism of histamine H(1)- and H(2)-receptors. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (25.1). Medicare paid an average of $19.22 per fill, versus $38.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,115 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluconazole | 27 | $8.63 | ≈ Typical |
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 27 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (25.1). Medicare paid an average of $8.63 per fill, versus $8.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 546 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Famotidine | 24 | $12.98▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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 24 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (54.9). Medicare paid an average of $12.98 per fill, versus $14.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Acitretin | 23 | $295.70▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Acitretin: This medication is a retinoid used in the treatment of severe psoriasis and other skin disorders in adults. Show more ▾ An oral retinoid effective in the treatment of psoriasis. It is the major metabolite of ETRETINATE with the advantage of a much shorter half-life when compared with etretinate. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Acitretin, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (19.5). Medicare paid an average of $295.70 per fill, versus $303.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 714 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Famciclovir | 23 | $61.27 | ▲ More than typical |
About Famciclovir: Famciclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ It treats shingles caused by herpes zoster. It also treats outbreaks of herpes simplex that cause cold sores around the mouth, sores around the anus, and genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks of genital herpes, famciclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Famciclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Famciclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, famciclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. An aminopurine derivative and prodrug of penciclovir which is a competitive inhibitor of herpes simplex 2 DNA polymerase. It is used to treat HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Famciclovir, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (17.9). Medicare paid an average of $61.27 per fill, versus $36.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 912 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluocinonide | 22 | $45.30 | ≈ Typical |
About Fluocinonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Fluocinonide reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a strong corticosteroid. A topical glucocorticoid used in the treatment of ECZEMA. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about 76% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (28.9). Medicare paid an average of $45.30 per fill, versus $38.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 625 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Imiquimod | 20 | $16.54▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Imiquimod: This medication is used to treat certain types of growths on the skin. Show more ▾ These are precancerous growths (actinic keratoses), a certain type of skin cancer (superficial basal cell carcinoma), and warts on the outside of the genitals/anus. Treating these conditions can decrease complications from them. Imiquimod belongs to a group of drugs called immune response modifiers. It is believed to work by helping to activate your immune system to fight these abnormal skin growths. This product is not recommended for use on children under 12 years of age unless specifically directed by your doctor. A topically-applied aminoquinoline immune modulator that induces interferon production. It is used in the treatment of external genital and perianal warts, superficial BASAL CELL CARCINOMA; and ACTINIC KERATOSIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Imiquimod, about 64% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (31.3). Medicare paid an average of $16.54 per fill, versus $27.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 20.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 543 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mupirocin | 20 | $6.41▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (33.4). Medicare paid an average of $6.41 per fill, versus $7.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 287 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metronidazole | 19 | $45.40 | ≈ Typical |
About Metronidazole: Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria and parasites. This antibiotic treats only certain bacterial and parasitic 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. Metronidazole may also be used with other medications to treat certain stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by a bacteria (H. pylori). A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 77% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (24.6). Medicare paid an average of $45.40 per fill, versus $37.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 500 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 16 | $22.85▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clindamycin Phosphate: This medication is used to treat acne. Show more ▾ It helps to decrease the number of acne lesions. Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria. An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $22.85 per fill, versus $31.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 475 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Humira(Cf) PenAdalimumab | 14 | $9,235.50 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Humira(Cf) Pen: Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain skin disorders (such as plaque-type psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa). It works by blocking a protein (tumor necrosis factor or TNF) found in the body's immune system that causes joint swelling and damage in arthritis as well as red scaly patches in psoriasis. Adalimumab belongs to a class of drugs known as TNF blockers. By reducing joint swelling, this medication helps to reduce further joint damage and preserve joint function. Adalimumab is also used to treat certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) and a certain eye disease (uveitis). This monograph is about the following adalimumab products: adalimumab, adalimumab-aacf, adalimumab-aaty, adalimumab-adaz, adalimumab-adbm, adalimumab-afzb, adalimumab-aqvh, adalimumab-atto, adalimumab-bwwd, adalimumab-fkjp, and adalimumab-ryvk. A humanized monoclonal antibody that binds specifically to TNF-ALPHA and blocks its interaction with endogenous TNF RECEPTORS to modulate INFLAMMATION. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS; CROHN'S DISEASE and ULCERATIVE COLITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (39.8). Medicare paid an average of $9,235.50 per fill, versus $8,998.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cephalexin | 14 | $4.81▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (29.9). Medicare paid an average of $4.81 per fill, versus $7.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 125 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyproheptadine Hcl | 12 | $6.84▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyproheptadine Hcl: Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. Show more ▾ It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. This medication also blocks another natural substance in your body (serotonin). This medication should not be used in newborn or premature infants. A serotonin antagonist and a histamine H1 blocker used as antipruritic, appetite stimulant, antiallergic, and for the post-gastrectomy dumping syndrome, etc. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Cyproheptadine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (20.6). Medicare paid an average of $6.84 per fill, versus $19.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 12.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 358 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Terbinafine Hcl | 12 | $6.01▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Terbinafine Hcl: Terbinafine is used to treat certain types of fungal infections (for example, of the fingernail or toenail). Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of fungus. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as antifungals. A naphthalene derivative that inhibits fungal SQUALENE EPOXIDASE and is used to treat DERMATOMYCOSES of the skin and nails. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Terbinafine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (25.2). Medicare paid an average of $6.01 per fill, versus $11.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 333 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tacrolimus | 11 | $148.00 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tacrolimus: This form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications. Show more ▾ Eczema is an allergic-type condition that causes red, irritated, and itchy skin. This drug works by weakening the skin's defense (immune) system, thereby decreasing the allergic reaction and relieving the eczema. Tacrolimus belongs to a class of drugs known as topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs). For children 2 to 15 years of age, the lower strength product should be used. This medication is not recommended if you have a history of a certain rare genetic disorder (Netherton's syndrome). Also, this medication should not be used by anyone who has a weakened immune system (for example, following an organ transplant). A macrolide isolated from the culture broth of a strain of Streptomyces tsukubaensis that has strong immunosuppressive activity in vivo and prevents the activation of T-lymphocytes in response to antigenic or mitogenic stimulation in vitro. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (35.4). Medicare paid an average of $148.00 per fill, versus $112.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Humira PenAdalimumab | 11 | $6,933.08▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Humira Pen: Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain skin disorders (such as plaque-type psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa). It works by blocking a protein (tumor necrosis factor or TNF) found in the body's immune system that causes joint swelling and damage in arthritis as well as red scaly patches in psoriasis. Adalimumab belongs to a class of drugs known as TNF blockers. By reducing joint swelling, this medication helps to reduce further joint damage and preserve joint function. Adalimumab is also used to treat certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) and a certain eye disease (uveitis). This monograph is about the following adalimumab products: adalimumab, adalimumab-aacf, adalimumab-aaty, adalimumab-adaz, adalimumab-adbm, adalimumab-afzb, adalimumab-aqvh, adalimumab-atto, adalimumab-bwwd, adalimumab-fkjp, and adalimumab-ryvk. A humanized monoclonal antibody that binds specifically to TNF-ALPHA and blocks its interaction with endogenous TNF RECEPTORS to modulate INFLAMMATION. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS; CROHN'S DISEASE and ULCERATIVE COLITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Humira Pen, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (19.6). Medicare paid an average of $6,933.08 per fill, versus $7,886.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MR. PHILLIP R. TALBERT PA-C 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 Physician Assistant prescribing approach at this Forest City, NC 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 NC 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.
