DR. ROBERT C DEBIASE MD
Prescription History 1083679708
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Bristol, CT
What does Dr. Debiase prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Debiase wrote 5,261 Medicare prescriptions for 53 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 596 prescriptions for 140 patients.
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 Dr. Debiase prescribes.
Medications 53 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 Connecticut prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 596 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 4.9 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $10.73 per fill, versus $13.21 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 592 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 6 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $1,043.81 per fill, versus $932.04 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 348 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 4.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $5.44 per fill, versus $5.40 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 347 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (198). Medicare paid $9.42 per fill, versus $9.44 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 262 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (145). Medicare paid $5.02 per fill, versus $6.41 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 242 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1,023.53 per fill, versus $988.09 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 213 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $7.88 per fill, versus $7.50 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 190 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $7.50 per fill, versus $8.95 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 certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 182 prescriptions for Entresto, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $910.33 per fill, versus $1,137.07 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 172 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $6.29 per fill, versus $6.80 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 relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 160 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 5.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $12.37 per fill, versus $21.11 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 156 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 3.8 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $24.57 per fill, versus $30.58 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 156 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $9.30 per fill, versus $9.34 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 154 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $6.22 per fill, versus $8.81 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 112 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $3.75 per fill, versus $4.38 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 104 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 78% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (134). Medicare paid $10.85 per fill, versus $12.69 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 95 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $15.55 per fill, versus $13.35 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 86 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.84 per fill, versus $7.97 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 certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 85 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.02 per fill, versus $27.03 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 83 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $16.30 per fill, versus $20.59 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 certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 72 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $36.24 per fill, versus $44.22 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 57 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $16.36 per fill, versus $22.96 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
Simvastatin 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 54 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 84% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $6.67 per fill, versus $8.47 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 53 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $17.55 per fill, versus $11.80 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 51 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $10.40 per fill, versus $21.89 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 48 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.41 per fill, versus $8.91 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 46 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $22.86 per fill, versus $39.51 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 46 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $20.37 per fill, versus $15.17 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 41 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 70% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $13.94 per fill, versus $20.84 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
Pravastatin 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 35 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 72% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $8.56 per fill, versus $11.89 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 a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 35 prescriptions for Sotalol, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $25.42 per fill, versus $22.08 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 33 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $65.31 per fill, versus $63.88 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 29 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,255.07 per fill, versus $1,144.16 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 25 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $11.95 per fill, versus $12.39 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
Dabigatran is used to prevent stroke and harmful blood clots (such as in your legs or lungs) if you have a certain type of irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 24 prescriptions for Dabigatran Etexilate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $257.16 per fill, versus $286.74 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 23 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 67% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $16.64 per fill, versus $28.08 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 23 prescriptions for Tiadylt Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $34.58 per fill, versus $26.20 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 20 prescriptions for Dilt-Xr, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $31.67 per fill, versus $30.44 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 19 prescriptions for Verapamil Sr, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $69.59 per fill, versus $96.69 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
Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 18 prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $20.29 per fill, versus $20.16 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 18 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $68.12 per fill, versus $100.56 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 16 prescriptions for Metolazone, about 90% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $10.83 per fill, versus $15.61 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 15 prescriptions for Kapspargo Sprinkle, about 74% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $54.51 per fill, versus $34.93 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 beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 15 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $12.18 per fill, versus $16.45 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
Diltiazem 12-hour sustained-action capsules are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 14 prescriptions for Diltiazem 12hr Er, about 88% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $259.72 per fill, versus $92.76 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
Dabigatran is used to prevent stroke and harmful blood clots (such as in your legs or lungs) if you have a certain type of irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 14 prescriptions for Pradaxa, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $407.30 per fill, versus $259.96 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 13 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $35.16 per fill, versus $61.16 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
Fenofibrate 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 12 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $27.03 per fill, versus $26.07 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 37% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1.63 per fill, versus $7.86 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 12 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.26 per fill, versus $23.16 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 11 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $20.78 per fill, versus $23.72 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 certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as atrial fibrillation/flutter).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 11 prescriptions for Dofetilide, about 31% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $200.49 per fill, versus $276.34 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Debiase wrote 11 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $40.63 per fill, versus $15.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Debiase’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Debiase prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Debiase's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (596), Eliquis (592) and Furosemide (348).
How does Dr. Debiase's prescribing compare with other Connecticut prescribers?
Of the 53 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Debiase prescribes 25 more often than the typical Connecticut prescriber, 13 about as often and 15 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Debiase 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 Connecticut 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.
