RAPHAELA FONTANA D.O.
Prescription History 1083064521
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Greenville, SC
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for RAPHAELA FONTANA D.O., an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Greenville, SC. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 136 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Venlafaxine Hcl Er, which accounts for 55 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 SC PrescribersVs. SC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 55 | $16.01▼ below SC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $16.01 per fill, versus $29.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 87 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,601 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 23 | $19.92▼ below SC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 82% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $19.92 per fill, versus $20.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 16 | $14.85▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about a third of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $14.85 per fill, versus $39.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 16 | $3.07▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $3.07 per fill, versus $8.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 490 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 14 | $36.06 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) 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 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about a third of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $36.06 per fill, versus $21.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 12 | $10.35▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 20% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $10.35 per fill, versus $11.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for RAPHAELA FONTANA D.O. 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 Psychiatry prescribing approach at this Greenville, SC 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 SC prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
