SARA M PETERS PMHNP-BC
Prescription History 1093599813
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Waukesha, WI
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for SARA M PETERS PMHNP-BC, an active Psychiatric/Mental Health specialist practicing in Waukesha, WI. Our medical registry currently tracks 25 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,739 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Quetiapine Fumarate, which accounts for 202 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 (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other WI PrescribersVs. WI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 202 | $18.75 | ▲ More than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 202 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (60.9). Medicare paid an average of $18.75 per fill, versus $18.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 203.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,970 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clozapine | 144 | $50.99▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clozapine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Clozapine may also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. Clozapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A tricylic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It binds several types of central nervous system receptors, and displays a unique pharmacological profile. Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist, with strong binding to 5-HT 2A/2C receptor subtype. It also displays strong affinity to several dopaminergic receptors, but shows only weak antagonism at the dopamine D2 receptor, a receptor commonly thought to modulate neuroleptic activity. Agranulocytosis is a major adverse effect associated with administration of this agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 144 Medicare prescriptions for Clozapine, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (82.5). Medicare paid an average of $50.99 per fill, versus $70.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 144 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,952 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 136 | $16.66 | ▲ More than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2024, this provider wrote 136 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (51.8). Medicare paid an average of $16.66 per fill, versus $11.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 136.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,554 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 127 | $20.30 | ▲ More than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309) In 2024, this provider wrote 127 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (64.8). Medicare paid an average of $20.30 per fill, versus $9.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 127.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,300 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 123 | $18.26 | ▲ More than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Sertraline belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 123 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (74.9). Medicare paid an average of $18.26 per fill, versus $10.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 123.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,125 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 112 | $34.19 | ▲ More than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also be used to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs each year at the same time (for example, during winter). Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 112 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (43.7). Medicare paid an average of $34.19 per fill, versus $25.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 112.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,954 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 98 | $22.97 | ▲ More than typical |
About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). An anxiolytic agent and serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the BENZODIAZAPINES, but it has an efficacy comparable to DIAZEPAM. In 2024, this provider wrote 98 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (43.6). Medicare paid an average of $22.97 per fill, versus $17.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 98.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,300 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 95 | $74.76 | ▲ More than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ It is also used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 95 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (53.4). Medicare paid an average of $74.76 per fill, versus $24.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 95 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,571 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonazepam | 88 | $21.75 | ▲ More 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 2024, this provider wrote 88 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (48.5). Medicare paid an average of $21.75 per fill, versus $8.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 88.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 70 | $22.43 | ▲ More than typical |
About Mirtazapine: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Mirtazapine works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances 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 2024, this provider wrote 70 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (44.9). Medicare paid an average of $22.43 per fill, versus $21.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 70.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,648 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 65 | $29.07 | ▲ More than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ Venlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenylethylamine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 65 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (38.1). Medicare paid an average of $29.07 per fill, versus $21.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 65.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,665 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lorazepam | 63 | $12.93 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (45.2). Medicare paid an average of $12.93 per fill, versus $6.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 63.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,256 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Olanzapine | 60 | $29.65 | ≈ Typical |
About Olanzapine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2024, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (52.2). Medicare paid an average of $29.65 per fill, versus $24.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI 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. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,477 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Risperidone | 52 | $13.66▼ below WI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Risperidone: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about the same volume as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (49.8). Medicare paid an average of $13.66 per fill, versus $15.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 52.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,275 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 49 | $13.29 | ▲ More than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Citalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2024, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (37.1). Medicare paid an average of $13.29 per fill, versus $7.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 49.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,333 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prazosin Hcl | 35 | $25.02 | ≈ Typical |
About Prazosin Hcl: Prazosin 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. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION. In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (34.8). Medicare paid an average of $25.02 per fill, versus $21.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI 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. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 948 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| AustedoDeutetrabenazine | 35 | $5,689.90▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Austedo: Deutetrabenazine is used to decrease involuntary movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia). Reducing involuntary movements will help you take part in more of your normal daily activities. This medication is thought to work by decreasing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain that affect how your nerves and muscles work (monoamines such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine). A vesicular monoamine transporter type 2 inhibitor. In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Austedo, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (19.6). Medicare paid an average of $5,689.90 per fill, versus $6,413.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 32 | $33.03 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $33.03 per fill, versus $16.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI 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. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 774 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 30 | $48.22▼ below WI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 76% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (39.5). Medicare paid an average of $48.22 per fill, versus $49.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 30.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 803 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 24 | $25.69 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain eating disorder (bulimia) and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Fluoxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (44.3). Medicare paid an average of $25.69 per fill, versus $11.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI 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. 24.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 692 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lurasidone Hcl | 22 | $138.56▼ below WI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lurasidone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Lurasidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A thiazole derivative and atypical ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST; SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST, serotonin 5-HT7 receptor antagonist, and antagonist of the adrenergic α2A and α2C receptors, as well as a partial SEROTONIN 5-HT1A RECEPTOR AGONIST. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (36.7). Medicare paid an average of $138.56 per fill, versus $181.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 483 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Desvenlafaxine Succinate ErDesvenlafaxine Succinate | 22 | $72.39 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Desvenlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenol derivative and metabolite of venlafaxine that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about 74% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (29.9). Medicare paid an average of $72.39 per fill, versus $61.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI 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. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 405 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clomipramine Hcl | 20 | $689.77 | ≈ Typical |
About Clomipramine Hcl: This medication is used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Show more ▾ Clomipramine belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A tricyclic antidepressant similar to IMIPRAMINE that selectively inhibits the uptake of serotonin in the brain. It is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and demethylated in the liver to form its primary active metabolite, desmethylclomipramine. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Clomipramine Hcl, about 90% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (22.3). Medicare paid an average of $689.77 per fill, versus $118.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI 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. 20.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 549 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 18 | $18.49 | ▼ Less than 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. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (33.6). Medicare paid an average of $18.49 per fill, versus $17.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI 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. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 243 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| RexultiBrexpiprazole | 17 | $934.52▼ below WI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rexulti: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression). Show more ▾ Brexpiprazole is also used to treat agitation that may occur with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. Brexpiprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A serotonin agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Rexulti, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (30.1). Medicare paid an average of $934.52 per fill, versus $1,337.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 313 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for SARA M PETERS PMHNP-BC is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Psychiatric/Mental Health prescribing approach at this Waukesha, WI 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 among WI prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
