BEN V CHRISTENSEN PA-C
Prescription History 1083984512
Physician Assistant in Murray, UT
What does Ben Christensen prescribe?
In 2024, Ben Christensen wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Clopidogrel (clopidogrel bisulfate), with 22 prescriptions for 11 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 Ben Christensen prescribes.
Medications 4 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 Utah prescribers.
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 Utah prescribers
Ben Christensen wrote 22 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $3.24 per fill, versus $12.15 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 Utah prescribers
Ben Christensen wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 37% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.52 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
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 Utah prescribers
Ben Christensen wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 21% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1.42 per fill, versus $5.84 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Ben Christensen wrote 13 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 21% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $3.40 per fill, versus $20.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Ben Christensen’s prescriptions
What does Ben Christensen prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ben Christensen's most prescribed medications were Clopidogrel (22), Metoprolol Tartrate (14) and Furosemide (13).
How does Ben Christensen's prescribing compare with other Utah prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Ben Christensen prescribes 4 less often than the typical Utah prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Ben Christensen 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 Utah 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.
