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 24 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,080 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Prednisone, which accounts for 142 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 (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NC PrescribersVs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 142 | $4.77▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 142 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $4.77 per fill, versus $6.87 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. 142 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,640 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ketoconazole | 126 | $25.54▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ketoconazole: This medication is used to control dandruff. Show more ▾ Use of this medication may help to relieve the flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Ketoconazole 2% shampoo 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. Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 126 Medicare prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $25.54 per fill, versus $27.51 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. 135.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,792 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 101 | $19.76 | ▲ More than typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾ Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. 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 2023, this provider wrote 101 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $19.76 per fill, versus $11.48 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. 110.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,118 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 79 | $21.83▼ below NC avg | ▲ 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 2023, this provider wrote 79 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $21.83 per fill, versus $24.06 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. 87 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,306 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clobetasol Propionate | 78 | $58.76▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $58.76 per fill, versus $67.51 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. 78.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,253 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Minocycline Hcl | 62 | $16.46▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Minocycline Hcl: This medication is used to treat acne or rosacea. Show more ▾ Minocycline belongs to a class of drugs known as tetracycline antibiotics. However, it is not used to treat skin infections. It helps decrease pimples and red bumps that happen with acne or rosacea. A TETRACYCLINE analog, having a 7-dimethylamino and lacking the 5 methyl and hydroxyl groups, which is effective against tetracycline-resistant STAPHYLOCOCCUS infections. In 2023, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Minocycline Hcl, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $16.46 per fill, versus $34.27 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. 74 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,162 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluorouracil | 60 | $111.44▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluorouracil: Fluorouracil is used to treat various types of cancer. Show more ▾ It is a chemotherapy drug that is used to slow or stop cancer cell growth. 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 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $111.44 per fill, versus $115.50 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. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,528 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocortisone | 46 | $15.27▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydrocortisone: Hydrocortisone is a man-made version of a natural substance (cortisol) made by the adrenal gland. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat low cortisol levels caused by diseases of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency). Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. 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 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $15.27 per fill, versus $21.63 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. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,278 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 45 | $42.79▼ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $42.79 per fill, versus $61.03 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. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluocinonide | 45 | $51.09▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than 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 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $51.09 per fill, versus $62.77 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. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,343 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 42 | $8.21▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $8.21 per fill, versus $20.12 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 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 58.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,712 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciclopirox | 35 | $83.14 | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $83.14 per fill, versus $39.41 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. 39.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxepin Hcl | 29 | $21.98▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Doxepin Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $21.98 per fill, versus $48.35 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. 48.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,405 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MethotrexateMethotrexate Sodium | 24 | $26.48▼ 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) or to control severe psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis that has not responded to other treatments. Show more ▾ It may also be used to control juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and suppressing the immune system. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with more aggressive therapy such as 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 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Methotrexate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (97). Medicare paid an average of $26.48 per fill, versus $35.39 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. 29.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mupirocin | 23 | $9.55▼ below NC avg | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 77% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $9.55 per fill, versus $11.00 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. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 347 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acitretin | 23 | $1,285.15 | ▲ More than 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 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Acitretin, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $1,285.15 per fill, versus $497.18 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 982 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 21 | $7.19▼ below NC avg | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 75% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $7.19 per fill, versus $9.88 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. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 184 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famciclovir | 19 | $38.09▼ below NC avg | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Famciclovir, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $38.09 per fill, versus $52.72 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. 23.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 604 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metronidazole | 18 | $79.26 | ▲ More than typical |
About Metronidazole: This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain skin disorder known as rosacea, a type of adult acne. Show more ▾ It may help to decrease redness, swelling and the number of pimples caused by rosacea. This medication is an antibiotic. For the treatment of rosacea, metronidazole is believed to work by decreasing swelling (inflammation). Some brands of this medication also contain sunscreens (see also Notes section). A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $79.26 per fill, versus $18.64 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. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluconazole | 16 | $34.14 | ▼ Less than 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 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 67% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $34.14 per fill, versus $11.05 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. 18.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 347 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Terbinafine Hcl | 13 | $7.86▼ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Terbinafine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $7.86 per fill, versus $14.05 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. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 329 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dexamethasone | 11 | $6.73▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone 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. An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $6.73 per fill, versus $16.89 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. 13.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 272 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AdbryTralokinumab-Ldrm | 11 | $3,741.43▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Adbry: This medication is used to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis). Show more ▾ Tralokinumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking a certain natural protein in your body (interleukin-13) that may cause inflammation and swelling in eczema. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Adbry, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (11). Medicare paid an average of $3,741.43 per fill, versus $3,746.09 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Imiquimod | 11 | $33.71▼ 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 CARCINOMA, BASAL CELL; and ACTINIC KERATOSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Imiquimod, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $33.71 per fill, versus $42.15 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 242 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
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 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall 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 volume among NC prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
