MRS. GRETCHEN ELAINE LAWSON MSN, APRN, AGNP-C
Prescription History 1053937896
Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care in Matthews, NC
What does Gretchen Lawson prescribe?
In 2024, Gretchen Lawson wrote 365 Medicare prescriptions for 20 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 41 prescriptions.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Gretchen Lawson prescribes.
Medications 20 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 41 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $26.84 per fill, versus $21.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 28 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $28.42 per fill, versus $15.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 27 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $30.10 per fill, versus $16.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 24 prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $23.60 per fill, versus $28.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 22 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 12% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $21.40 per fill, versus $9.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 20 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $30.24 per fill, versus $6.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 20 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 21% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $29.93 per fill, versus $60.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 18 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 20% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $326.10 per fill, versus $835.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 18 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 22% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $10.11 per fill, versus $4.73 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 17 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $676.25 per fill, versus $1,201.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 16 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $32.65 per fill, versus $7.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 14 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $15.29 per fill, versus $5.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 13 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $37.12 per fill, versus $29.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $28.43 per fill, versus $12.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 13 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 23% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $276.24 per fill, versus $973.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $8.83 per fill, versus $4.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 13 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $24.31 per fill, versus $8.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 12 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 8% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $18.01 per fill, versus $5.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 12 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 23% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $44.44 per fill, versus $8.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Gretchen Lawson wrote 11 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 15% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $13.55 per fill, versus $4.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Gretchen Lawson’s prescriptions
What does Gretchen Lawson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Gretchen Lawson's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (41), Gabapentin (28) and Oxycodone Hcl (27).
How does Gretchen Lawson's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 20 medications with a state comparison, Gretchen Lawson prescribes 20 less often than the typical North Carolina prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Gretchen Lawson prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the North Carolina prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
