LINDA SMITH SHEALY FNP
Prescription History 1083858708
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Columbia, SC
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for LINDA SMITH SHEALY FNP, an active Family specialist practicing in Columbia, SC. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 31 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Lorazepam, which accounts for 16 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs SC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 16 | 16.0 | 188 | $5.36▼ below SC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average SC prescriber Averages are among SC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the SC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the SC average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 188 Days Supply About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. 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. | |||||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 15 | 15.1 | 394 | $3.10▼ below SC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average SC prescriber Averages are among SC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the SC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the SC average for this medication. 15.1 30-Day Fills 394 Days Supply About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine 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. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for LINDA SMITH SHEALY FNP 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 Family prescribing approach at this Columbia, 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.
