SHEILA RENEE NELSON APRN
Prescription History 1053814921
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Topeka, KS
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for SHEILA RENEE NELSON APRN, an active Psychiatric/Mental Health specialist practicing in Topeka, KS. Our medical registry currently tracks 45 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,854 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Duloxetine Hcl, which accounts for 291 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 KS PrescribersVs. KS Avg |
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| Duloxetine Hcl | 291 | $15.54▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 291 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 4.6 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $15.54 per fill, versus $22.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 408.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,107 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 255 | $6.31▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 255 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (72.3). Medicare paid an average of $6.31 per fill, versus $7.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 341.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,966 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 216 | $19.79▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also be used to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs each year at the same time (for example, during winter). Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 216 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 4.9 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (43.8). Medicare paid an average of $19.79 per fill, versus $23.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 306.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,194 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 186 | $13.67 | ▲ More than typical |
About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). 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 186 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (50.5). Medicare paid an average of $13.67 per fill, versus $12.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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. 233.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,794 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 167 | $8.42 | ▲ More than typical |
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 167 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (73.3). Medicare paid an average of $8.42 per fill, versus $7.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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. 247 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,920 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonazepam | 157 | $4.41▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2024, this provider wrote 157 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 3.4 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (46.6). Medicare paid an average of $4.41 per fill, versus $7.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 157.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 123 | $12.46▼ below KS 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. 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 123 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (33.6). Medicare paid an average of $12.46 per fill, versus $16.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 141 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,016 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Risperidone | 101 | $9.54▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Risperidone: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 101 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $9.54 per fill, versus $13.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 131.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,483 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 98 | $9.33▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 98 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (57.7). Medicare paid an average of $9.33 per fill, versus $16.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 126.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,765 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 94 | $3.73▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 94 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (40.4). Medicare paid an average of $3.73 per fill, versus $9.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 104.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,090 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 93 | $68.08▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Aripiprazole: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 93 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 2 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (45.5). Medicare paid an average of $68.08 per fill, versus $74.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 142.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,177 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 87 | $13.53▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 87 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (38.4). Medicare paid an average of $13.53 per fill, versus $17.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 132 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,617 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 72 | $9.94▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
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 72 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (61.6). Medicare paid an average of $9.94 per fill, versus $10.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 122 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,656 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 69 | $10.89▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 69 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (48.8). Medicare paid an average of $10.89 per fill, versus $16.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 87 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,602 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 67 | $6.47▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (51.4). Medicare paid an average of $6.47 per fill, versus $12.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 110 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,283 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Alprazolam | 64 | $4.28▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2024, this provider wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (60.4). Medicare paid an average of $4.28 per fill, versus $5.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,905 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 61 | $7.79 | ▲ More than typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (44.2). Medicare paid an average of $7.79 per fill, versus $6.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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. 65.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,932 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lorazepam | 60 | $3.40▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
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 60 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (42.8). Medicare paid an average of $3.40 per fill, versus $6.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,785 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-AmphetamineDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 49 | $29.18▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2024, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (30.6). Medicare paid an average of $29.18 per fill, versus $32.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 49.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,452 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lurasidone Hcl | 48 | $385.66 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lurasidone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Lurasidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A thiazole derivative and atypical ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST; SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST, serotonin 5-HT7 receptor antagonist, and antagonist of the adrenergic α2A and α2C receptors, as well as a partial SEROTONIN 5-HT1A RECEPTOR AGONIST. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (33.4). Medicare paid an average of $385.66 per fill, versus $255.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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. 52.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,536 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Eszopiclone | 45 | $16.60▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Eszopiclone: This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Show more ▾ It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Eszopiclone belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment. A pyridine, pyrazine, and piperazine derivative that is used as a HYPNOTIC AND SEDATIVE in the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (20.3). Medicare paid an average of $16.60 per fill, versus $22.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 45.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,289 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 45 | $2.42▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Citalopram 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 furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2024, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (45.7). Medicare paid an average of $2.42 per fill, versus $5.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 85.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,556 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Olanzapine | 40 | $59.71 | ≈ Typical |
About Olanzapine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2024, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 82% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (48.8). Medicare paid an average of $59.71 per fill, versus $26.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS 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. 40.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,159 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 35 | $11.74 | ▲ More than typical |
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 35 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (26.1). Medicare paid an average of $11.74 per fill, versus $10.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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. 37.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,071 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Benztropine Mesylate | 32 | $13.12 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Benztropine Mesylate: Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Show more ▾ Benztropine belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. Benztropine should not be used by children younger than 3 years. A centrally active muscarinic antagonist that has been used in the symptomatic treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE. Benztropine also inhibits the uptake of dopamine. In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 67% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (47.4). Medicare paid an average of $13.12 per fill, versus $12.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,234 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 26 | $8.28▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. An indan and piperidine derivative that acts as a selective and reversible inhibitor of ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE. Donepezil is highly selective for the central nervous system and is used in the management of mild to moderate DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (61.4). Medicare paid an average of $8.28 per fill, versus $10.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,291 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| VyvanseLisdexamfetamine Dimesylate | 24 | $383.49▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Vyvanse: Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, stay focused, and stop fidgeting. Lisdexamfetamine may also be used to treat binge eating disorder (BED). It may help to reduce the number of binge eating days. This medication is a stimulant. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication is not recommended for use for weight loss due to the risk of serious side effects. A dextroamphetamine drug precursor that also functions as a CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANT and DOPAMINE UPTAKE INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Vyvanse, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (17.8). Medicare paid an average of $383.49 per fill, versus $401.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphet ErDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 20 | $94.76 | ≈ Typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (21.6). Medicare paid an average of $94.76 per fill, versus $61.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS 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. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prazosin Hcl | 20 | $19.88 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prazosin Hcl: Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 64% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (31.4). Medicare paid an average of $19.88 per fill, versus $18.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS 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. 26.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 786 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methylphenidate ErMethylphenidate Hcl | 16 | $59.29▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Methylphenidate Er: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Er, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (17.6). Medicare paid an average of $59.29 per fill, versus $114.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| VraylarCariprazine Hcl | 16 | $1,524.40 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vraylar: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Cariprazine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Vraylar, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (35.2). Medicare paid an average of $1,524.40 per fill, versus $1,379.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 517 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl | 15 | $13.30▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Propranolol Hcl: This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions. Show more ▾ It is used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches and chest pain (angina). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Preventing chest pain can help improve your ability to exercise. 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 effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol has been used for MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; ARRHYTHMIA; ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; HYPERTHYROIDISM; MIGRAINE; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; and ANXIETY but adverse effects instigate replacement by newer drugs. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (27.3). Medicare paid an average of $13.30 per fill, versus $15.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 615 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 14 | $38.72▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (35.4). Medicare paid an average of $38.72 per fill, versus $54.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Haloperidol Decanoate | 14 | $47.36▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Haloperidol Decanoate: This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Haloperidol decanoate is a long-acting form of haloperidol. It may be used by people who have trouble remembering to take medication every day. Haloperidol belongs to a class of drugs known as antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat SCHIZOPHRENIA and other PSYCHOSES. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, DELUSIONAL DISORDERS, ballism, and TOURETTE SYNDROME (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY and the chorea of HUNTINGTON DISEASE. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable HICCUPS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279) In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Haloperidol Decanoate, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (30.5). Medicare paid an average of $47.36 per fill, versus $48.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 303 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate ErZolpidem Tartrate | 14 | $35.50 | ≈ Typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate Er: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ It helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, so you can get a better night's sleep. It may also reduce the number of times you wake up during the night. 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate Er, about 90% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (15.6). Medicare paid an average of $35.50 per fill, versus $31.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS 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 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluvoxamine Maleate | 13 | $25.05▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluvoxamine Maleate: This medication is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Show more ▾ Fluvoxamine 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 reuptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of DEPRESSION and a variety of ANXIETY DISORDERS. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (25.8). Medicare paid an average of $25.05 per fill, versus $37.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate ErQuetiapine Fumarate | 13 | $19.96▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used with other medications to treat depression. Quetiapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (27.4). Medicare paid an average of $19.96 per fill, versus $79.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Guanfacine Hcl ErGuanfacine Hcl | 13 | $173.28 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Guanfacine Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as part of a total treatment plan including psychological, educational, and social measures. Show more ▾ Unlike other drugs used to treat ADHD, guanfacine is not a stimulant. The exact way that guanfacine works to treat ADHD is unknown. Guanfacine is thought to affect receptors in the parts of the brain that lead to strengthening working memory, reducing distraction, and improving attention and impulse control. Guanfacine may help lessen ADHD symptoms such as being disruptive, inattentive, hyperactive, impulsive, and arguing with adults or losing one's temper. A centrally acting antihypertensive agent with specificity towards ADRENERGIC ALPHA-2 RECEPTORS. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Guanfacine Hcl Er, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (22.5). Medicare paid an average of $173.28 per fill, versus $48.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS 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. 13.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 397 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 12 | $3.89▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 12% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (99.2). Medicare paid an average of $3.89 per fill, versus $15.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atomoxetine Hcl | 12 | $18.44▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atomoxetine Hcl: Atomoxetine is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, concentrate, stay focused, and stop fidgeting. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A propylamine derivative and selective ADRENERGIC UPTAKE INHIBITOR that is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Atomoxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (21.1). Medicare paid an average of $18.44 per fill, versus $106.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS 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 KS average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Modafinil | 12 | $383.64 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Modafinil: Modafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea). Show more ▾ It is also used to help you stay awake during work hours if you have a work schedule that keeps you from having a normal sleep routine (shift work sleep disorder). This medication does not cure these sleep disorders and may not get rid of all your sleepiness. Modafinil does not take the place of getting enough sleep. It should not be used to treat tiredness or hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. It is not known how modafinil works to keep you awake. It is thought to work by affecting certain substances in the brain that control the sleep/wake cycle. A benzhydryl acetamide compound, central nervous system stimulant, and CYP3A4 inducing agent that is used in the treatment of NARCOLEPSY and SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Modafinil, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (20.2). Medicare paid an average of $383.64 per fill, versus $88.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS 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. 12.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 366 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 12 | $13.66 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Pamoate: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (28.7). Medicare paid an average of $13.66 per fill, versus $13.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS 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 358 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion Hcl SrBupropion Hcl | 11 | $22.45 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Hcl Sr: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $22.45 per fill, versus $18.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zaleplon | 11 | $44.48 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Zaleplon: This medication is used for a short time to treat people who have trouble falling asleep. Show more ▾ If you have other sleep problems such as not being able to sleep through the night, this medication may not be right for you. Zaleplon is known as a hypnotic. It works on certain centers in the brain to relax you and help you fall asleep faster. An azabicyclo(4.3.0)nonane; a nonbenzodiazepine; one of the so-called of Z drugs (zopiclone, eszopiclone, zolpidem, and zaleplon) for which there is some correlation with tumors; a hypnotic with less marked effect on psychomotor functions compared to lorazepam. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Zaleplon, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (18.4). Medicare paid an average of $44.48 per fill, versus $22.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Paroxetine CrParoxetine Hcl | 11 | $120.37 | ≈ Typical |
About Paroxetine Cr: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Cr, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (12). Medicare paid an average of $120.37 per fill, versus $56.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS 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. 11.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 335 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for SHEILA RENEE NELSON APRN 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 Psychiatric/Mental Health prescribing approach at this Topeka, KS 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 KS 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.
