DR. INGRID ELISE VAN SWEARINGEN M.D.
Prescription History 1104265735
Family Medicine in Lake Forest Park, WA

Name: Medicare Part D prescriptions by Dr. Ingrid Van Swearingen (NPI 1104265735), 2023
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17191 BOTHELL WAY NE STE 205, LAKE FOREST PARK, WA 98155(206) 520-5000 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: December 28, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 28, 2021, Feb 10, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. INGRID ELISE VAN SWEARINGEN M.D., an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in Lake Forest Park, WA. Our medical registry currently tracks 90 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,810 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 313 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.

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3,810

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9,201

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Atorvastatin Calcium

Most Prescribed · 313 claims

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90 medications · 2023 Medicare Part D

Medicare Part D medications prescribed by DR. INGRID ELISE VAN SWEARINGEN M.D. in 2023, with prescription volumes, average cost per fill, and WA state comparisons
Medication	Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023)	Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill	Vs. Other WA PrescribersVs. WA Avg
Atorvastatin Calcium	313	$14.70	▲ More than typical
About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2023, this provider wrote 313 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (149). Medicare paid an average of $14.70 per fill, versus $13.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 313 WA average 149.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.70 WA average $13.28 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 873.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 26,160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Levothyroxine Sodium	271	$14.34▼ below WA avg	▲ More than typical
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2023, this provider wrote 271 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (110). Medicare paid an average of $14.34 per fill, versus $18.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 271 WA average 110.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.34 WA average $18.23 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 666.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 19,941 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Amlodipine Besylate	219	$9.63	▲ More than typical
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 219 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (97). Medicare paid an average of $9.63 per fill, versus $8.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 219 WA average 97.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.63 WA average $8.27 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 606.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 18,155 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lisinopril	199	$10.35	▲ More than typical
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2023, this provider wrote 199 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (104). Medicare paid an average of $10.35 per fill, versus $8.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 199 WA average 104.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.35 WA average $8.10 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 595.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 17,853 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Losartan Potassium	153	$16.67	▲ More than typical
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2023, this provider wrote 153 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (93). Medicare paid an average of $16.67 per fill, versus $11.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 153 WA average 93.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $16.67 WA average $11.70 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 454.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 13,640 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Simvastatin	142	$10.42	▲ More than typical
About Simvastatin: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. In 2023, this provider wrote 142 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $10.42 per fill, versus $8.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 142 WA average 56.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.42 WA average $8.70 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 350.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,485 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Metoprolol Succinate	129	$17.46▼ below WA avg	▲ More than typical
About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 129 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (82). Medicare paid an average of $17.46 per fill, versus $22.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 129 WA average 82.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $17.46 WA average $22.27 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 321 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,601 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Hydrochlorothiazide	110	$5.76▼ below WA avg	▲ More than typical
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2023, this provider wrote 110 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $5.76 per fill, versus $5.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 110 WA average 57.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $5.76 WA average $5.87 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 307.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,214 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Omeprazole	103	$19.83	▲ More than typical
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 103 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (76). Medicare paid an average of $19.83 per fill, versus $15.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 103 WA average 76.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $19.83 WA average $15.63 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 227.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,825 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Rosuvastatin Calcium	88	$17.06▼ below WA avg	▲ More than typical
About Rosuvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. In 2023, this provider wrote 88 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $17.06 per fill, versus $28.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 88 WA average 64.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $17.06 WA average $28.00 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 240.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,210 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Metformin Hcl	88	$11.14	▲ More than typical
About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 88 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $11.14 per fill, versus $9.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 88 WA average 65.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $11.14 WA average $9.35 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 239 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,144 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl	85	$7.65▼ below WA avg	▲ More than typical
About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 85 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $7.65 per fill, versus $11.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 85 WA average 45.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.65 WA average $11.92 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 229.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,891 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Pantoprazole Sodium	79	$16.77▼ below WA avg	▲ More than typical
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 79 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $16.77 per fill, versus $18.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 79 WA average 45.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $16.77 WA average $18.43 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 156.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,659 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
OzempicSemaglutide	76	$1,784.81	▲ More than typical
About Ozempic: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 76 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $1,784.81 per fill, versus $1,381.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 76 WA average 34.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,784.81 WA average $1,381.42 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 137.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,058 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen	72	$15.14▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $15.14 per fill, versus $20.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 72 WA average 59.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $15.14 WA average $20.88 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 74 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,946 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Sertraline Hcl	69	$17.14	▲ More 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 69 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $17.14 per fill, versus $12.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 69 WA average 48.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $17.14 WA average $12.87 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 193.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Gabapentin	68	$21.97▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about the same volume as the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (69). Medicare paid an average of $21.97 per fill, versus $25.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 68 WA average 69.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $21.97 WA average $25.75 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 155.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,603 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Tamsulosin Hcl	68	$29.42	≈ Typical
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $29.42 per fill, versus $21.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 68 WA average 65.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $29.42 WA average $21.65 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 184.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,525 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Allopurinol	64	$18.02▼ below WA avg	▲ More than typical
About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $18.02 per fill, versus $18.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 64 WA average 38.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $18.02 WA average $18.63 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 166.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,985 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Potassium Chloride	48	$22.69▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about the same volume as the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $22.69 per fill, versus $32.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 48 WA average 50.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $22.69 WA average $32.62 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 108.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,241 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Trazodone Hcl	42	$15.34	≈ Typical
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 76% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $15.34 per fill, versus $14.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 42 WA average 55.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $15.34 WA average $14.86 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 108 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,225 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Fluticasone Propionate	40	$22.05	≈ Typical
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $22.05 per fill, versus $18.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 40 WA average 34.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $22.05 WA average $18.43 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,011 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Ezetimibe	38	$21.83▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
About Ezetimibe: Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as statins or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks. An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $21.83 per fill, versus $55.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 38 WA average 33.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $21.83 WA average $55.60 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 80 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,400 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
EliquisApixaban	37	$977.70	▼ Less than typical
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 64% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $977.70 per fill, versus $929.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 37 WA average 58.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $977.70 WA average $929.70 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 63.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,879 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide	37	$9.84▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication 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 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about the same volume as the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $9.84 per fill, versus $10.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 37 WA average 35.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.84 WA average $10.17 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 97.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,913 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
RybelsusSemaglutide	35	$1,620.03	▲ More than typical
About Rybelsus: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Rybelsus, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $1,620.03 per fill, versus $1,394.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 35 WA average 20.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,620.03 WA average $1,394.53 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,710 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
SynthroidLevothyroxine Sodium	33	$43.76▼ below WA avg	▲ More than typical
About Synthroid: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Synthroid, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $43.76 per fill, versus $74.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 33 WA average 24.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $43.76 WA average $74.43 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 69 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,070 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl	32	$25.91▼ below WA avg	≈ 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 32 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about the same volume as the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $25.91 per fill, versus $31.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 32 WA average 29.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $25.91 WA average $31.53 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 70 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,090 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Atenolol	32	$10.20▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
About Atenolol: Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Atenolol, about the same volume as the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $10.20 per fill, versus $10.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 32 WA average 34.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.20 WA average $10.71 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 93.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl	32	$11.41▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $11.41 per fill, versus $15.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 32 WA average 29.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $11.41 WA average $15.24 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,115 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Duloxetine Hcl	32	$66.34	≈ Typical
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is 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 may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication 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 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 78% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $66.34 per fill, versus $43.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 32 WA average 41.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $66.34 WA average $43.16 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 94 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,820 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Triamterene-HydrochlorothiazidTriamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid	29	$6.87▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
About Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is a combination of two water pills (diuretics): triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide. This combination is used by people who have developed or are at risk for having low potassium levels on hydrochlorothiazide. It causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $6.87 per fill, versus $13.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 29 WA average 25.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.87 WA average $13.55 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 73 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,190 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Furosemide	28	$3.75▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $3.75 per fill, versus $7.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 28 WA average 58.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $3.75 WA average $7.30 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 71.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,158 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate	28	$41.50▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 62% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $41.50 per fill, versus $47.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 28 WA average 45.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $41.50 WA average $47.79 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 959 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Triamcinolone Acetonide	26	$5.72▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾ Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 87% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $5.72 per fill, versus $11.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 26 WA average 30.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $5.72 WA average $11.41 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 506 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Famotidine	24	$19.39	▼ Less than typical
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 67% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $19.39 per fill, versus $11.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 24 WA average 36.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $19.39 WA average $11.59 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 68 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,040 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Alprazolam	24	$4.31▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 69% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $4.31 per fill, versus $7.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 24 WA average 35.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $4.31 WA average $7.23 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 892 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate	23	$15.37▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Clopidogrel: 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). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 61% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $15.37 per fill, versus $17.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 23 WA average 38.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $15.37 WA average $17.90 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,624 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog	23	$777.46	▼ Less than typical
About Lantus Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 74% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $777.46 per fill, versus $689.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 23 WA average 31.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $777.46 WA average $689.25 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 43.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,285 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl	22	$44.50	▼ 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 22 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 73% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $44.50 per fill, versus $41.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 22 WA average 30.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $44.50 WA average $41.14 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Doxazosin Mesylate	22	$37.36	≈ Typical
About Doxazosin Mesylate: Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Doxazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Doxazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. A prazosin-related compound that is a selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocker. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about the same volume as the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $37.36 per fill, versus $23.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 22 WA average 22.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $37.36 WA average $23.81 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,980 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Pravastatin Sodium	22	$32.47	▼ Less than typical
About Pravastatin Sodium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES). In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $32.47 per fill, versus $18.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 22 WA average 38.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $32.47 WA average $18.36 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 64.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,940 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Olmesartan Medoxomil	22	$17.67▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
About Olmesartan Medoxomil: Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Olmesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to manage HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 88% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $17.67 per fill, versus $29.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 22 WA average 25.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $17.67 WA average $29.29 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,380 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Fluoxetine Hcl	22	$20.66	▼ Less than typical
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. 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 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 67% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $20.66 per fill, versus $16.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 22 WA average 33.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $20.66 WA average $16.95 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 66.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
JardianceEmpagliflozin	21	$1,544.04	▼ Less than typical
About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about 66% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $1,544.04 per fill, versus $1,066.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 21 WA average 32.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,544.04 WA average $1,066.24 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Oxycodone Hcl	21	$13.39▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $13.39 per fill, versus $21.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 21 WA average 49.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $13.39 WA average $21.32 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 398 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Methylphenidate Hcl	20	$23.13▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
About Methylphenidate Hcl: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $23.13 per fill, versus $38.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 WA average 19.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $23.13 WA average $38.36 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 571 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
MounjaroTirzepatide	19	$1,200.31▼ below WA avg	▲ More than typical
About Mounjaro: Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. A glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and Glucose-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist to enhance glycemic control in adults with TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $1,200.31 per fill, versus $1,263.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 19 WA average 15.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,200.31 WA average $1,263.62 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 20.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Escitalopram Oxalate	18	$16.99	▼ Less than typical
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. 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 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $16.99 per fill, versus $16.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 18 WA average 34.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $16.99 WA average $16.03 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Spironolactone	18	$10.96▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $10.96 per fill, versus $14.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 18 WA average 36.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.96 WA average $14.47 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Metoprolol Tartrate	18	$6.21▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about a third of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $6.21 per fill, versus $9.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 18 WA average 45.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.21 WA average $9.70 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 47.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Esomeprazole Magnesium	17	$35.99▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
About Esomeprazole Magnesium: Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter esomeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. The S-isomer of omeprazole. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 89% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $35.99 per fill, versus $95.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 17 WA average 19.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $35.99 WA average $95.57 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,530 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Paroxetine Hcl	17	$7.31▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
About Paroxetine Hcl: Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). 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. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 77% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $7.31 per fill, versus $17.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 17 WA average 22.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.31 WA average $17.53 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,530 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Meloxicam	16	$2.41▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $2.41 per fill, versus $7.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 16 WA average 32.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $2.41 WA average $7.67 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Sumatriptan Succinate	16	$16.10▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
About Sumatriptan Succinate: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines/headaches including sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. It does not prevent future migraines/headaches or reduce how often you may get a headache. Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 80% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $16.10 per fill, versus $35.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 16 WA average 20.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $16.10 WA average $35.05 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 426 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Droplet Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic	16	$38.74▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Droplet Pen Needle, about 84% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $38.74 per fill, versus $74.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 16 WA average 19.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $38.74 WA average $74.20 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,470 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Benazepril Hcl	15	$12.51▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
About Benazepril Hcl: Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 79% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $12.51 per fill, versus $14.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 WA average 19.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.51 WA average $14.20 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lovastatin	15	$13.78	▼ Less than typical
About Lovastatin: Lovastatin 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus. The compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. It inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $13.78 per fill, versus $12.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 WA average 28.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $13.78 WA average $12.09 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Mometasone Furoate	15	$0.53▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Mometasone Furoate: Mometasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. Mometasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A pregnadienediol derivative ANTI-ALLERGIC AGENT and ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENT that is used in the management of ASTHMA and ALLERGIC RHINITIS. It is also used as a topical treatment for skin disorders. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 68% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $0.53 per fill, versus $42.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 WA average 22.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $0.53 WA average $42.09 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 427 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Glimepiride	15	$12.53	▼ Less than typical
About Glimepiride: Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. Alkaloids derived from TYRAMINE combined with 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde via a norbelladine pathway, including GALANTAMINE, lycorine and crinine. They are found in the AMARYLLIDACEAE plant family. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Glimepiride, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $12.53 per fill, versus $12.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 WA average 29.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.53 WA average $12.10 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Finasteride	15	$22.80	▼ Less than typical
About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about a third of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $22.80 per fill, versus $17.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 WA average 41.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $22.80 WA average $17.70 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 46.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Amitriptyline Hcl	15	$23.35▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 68% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $23.35 per fill, versus $26.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 WA average 22.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $23.35 WA average $26.64 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 25.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 761 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Azelastine Hcl	14	$41.73	▼ Less than typical
About Azelastine Hcl: This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions. Show more ▾ Azelastine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for nasal symptoms. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $41.73 per fill, versus $38.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 WA average 27.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $41.73 WA average $38.72 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 605 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Tramadol Hcl	14	$2.33▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $2.33 per fill, versus $8.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 WA average 39.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $2.33 WA average $8.73 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 293 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Carvedilol	14	$10.42▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about a third of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $10.42 per fill, versus $13.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 WA average 47.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.42 WA average $13.14 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Estradiol	14	$64.50▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Estradiol: This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). Show more ▾ It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment. The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Estradiol, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $64.50 per fill, versus $83.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 WA average 27.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $64.50 WA average $83.04 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 35.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,060 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)Diltiazem Hcl	14	$44.75	▼ Less than typical
About Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd): Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $44.75 per fill, versus $44.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 WA average 27.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $44.75 WA average $44.63 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Folic Acid	14	$6.01▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Folic Acid: Folic acid is the man-made form of folate. Show more ▾ Folate is a B-vitamin naturally found in some foods. It is needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells. Folic acid supplements may come in different forms (such as L-methylfolate, levomefolate, methyltetrahydrofolate). They are used to treat or prevent low folate levels. Low folate levels can lead to certain types of anemia. Conditions that can cause low folate levels include poor diet, pregnancy, alcoholism, liver disease, certain stomach/intestinal problems, kidney dialysis, among others. Women of childbearing age should receive adequate amounts of folic acid either through their diet or supplements to prevent infant spinal cord birth defects. A member of the vitamin B family that stimulates the hematopoietic system. It is present in the liver and kidney and is found in mushrooms, spinach, yeast, green leaves, and grasses (POACEAE). Folic acid is used in the treatment and prevention of folate deficiencies and megaloblastic anemia. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Folic Acid, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $6.01 per fill, versus $6.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 WA average 26.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.01 WA average $6.89 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 589 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Irbesartan	14	$38.48	▼ Less than typical
About Irbesartan: Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Irbesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A spiro compound, biphenyl and tetrazole derivative that acts as an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of HYPERTENSION, and in the treatment of kidney disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Irbesartan, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $38.48 per fill, versus $30.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 WA average 28.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $38.48 WA average $30.15 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 40.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,210 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Advair DiskusFluticasone Propion/Salmeterol	14	$395.56▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Advair Diskus: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It contains 2 medications: fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Salmeterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as salmeterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with one asthma-control medication (such as inhaled corticosteroid) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Advair Diskus, about 67% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $395.56 per fill, versus $586.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 WA average 21.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $395.56 WA average $586.41 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Diazepam	14	$14.57	▼ Less than typical
About Diazepam: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. Show more ▾ This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about 61% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $14.57 per fill, versus $8.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 WA average 23.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.57 WA average $8.04 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 396 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride	13	$32.24▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $32.24 per fill, versus $39.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 WA average 27.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $32.24 WA average $39.97 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 35.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,060 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Oxybutynin Chloride	13	$44.58	▼ Less than typical
About Oxybutynin Chloride: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $44.58 per fill, versus $25.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 WA average 23.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $44.58 WA average $25.64 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Ondansetron OdtOndansetron	13	$21.96▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $21.96 per fill, versus $22.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 WA average 22.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $21.96 WA average $22.31 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 186 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Nystatin	13	$23.43▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Nystatin: Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Nystatin, about 62% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $23.43 per fill, versus $26.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 WA average 21.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $23.43 WA average $26.24 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 332 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Donepezil Hcl OdtDonepezil Hcl	13	$16.32▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
About Donepezil Hcl Odt: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl Odt, about the same volume as the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $16.32 per fill, versus $28.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 WA average 14.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $16.32 WA average $28.15 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Torsemide	12	$18.36▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Torsemide: Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Torsemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A pyridine and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a sodium-potassium chloride symporter inhibitor (loop diuretic). It is used for the treatment of EDEMA associated with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE; CHRONIC RENAL INSUFFICIENCY; and LIVER DISEASES. It is also used for the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Torsemide, about a third of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $18.36 per fill, versus $27.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 WA average 34.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $18.36 WA average $27.88 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 21.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 624 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Telmisartan	12	$36.28▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Telmisartan: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Telmisartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A biphenyl compound and benzimidazole derivative that acts as an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Telmisartan, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $36.28 per fill, versus $45.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 WA average 25.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $36.28 WA average $45.84 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide	12	$13.38▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $13.38 per fill, versus $20.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 WA average 26.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $13.38 WA average $20.15 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Methocarbamol	12	$0.36▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Methocarbamol: Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles. A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206) In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $0.36 per fill, versus $15.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 WA average 25.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $0.36 WA average $15.29 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 314 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Combivent RespimatIpratropium/Albuterol Sulfate	12	$627.36	▼ Less than typical
About Combivent Respimat: This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ This product contains 2 medications: ipratropium and albuterol (also known as salbutamol). Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that the airways open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Combivent Respimat, about 67% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $627.36 per fill, versus $622.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 WA average 18.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $627.36 WA average $622.32 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Raloxifene Hcl	12	$99.13	▼ Less than typical
About Raloxifene Hcl: Raloxifene is used by women to prevent and treat bone loss (osteoporosis) after menopause. Show more ▾ It slows down bone loss and helps to keep bones strong, making them less likely to break. Raloxifene may also lower the chance of getting a certain type of breast cancer (invasive breast cancer) after menopause. Raloxifene is not an estrogen hormone, but it acts like estrogen in some parts of the body, like your bones. In other parts of the body (uterus and breasts), raloxifene acts like an estrogen blocker. It does not relieve menopause symptoms such as hot flashes. Raloxifene belongs to a class of drugs known as selective estrogen receptor modulators-SERMs. This medication should not be used before menopause. It should not be used to prevent heart disease. A second generation selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It has estrogen agonist effects on bone and cholesterol metabolism but behaves as a complete estrogen antagonist on mammary gland and uterine tissue. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Raloxifene Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $99.13 per fill, versus $91.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 WA average 22.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $99.13 WA average $91.79 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Propafenone Hcl ErPropafenone Hcl	12	$100.65▼ below WA avg	≈ Typical
About Propafenone Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation). Show more ▾ It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Propafenone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking the activity of certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for blood clots, and this effect can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Propafenone Hcl Er, about 86% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $100.65 per fill, versus $318.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 WA average 14.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $100.65 WA average $318.36 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Clobetasol Propionate	12	$43.92▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Clobetasol Propionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid. A derivative of PREDNISOLONE with high glucocorticoid activity and low mineralocorticoid activity. Absorbed through the skin faster than FLUOCINONIDE, it is used topically in treatment of PSORIASIS but may cause marked adrenocortical suppression. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about a third of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $43.92 per fill, versus $60.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 WA average 36.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $43.92 WA average $60.63 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 487 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Acyclovir	12	$3.71▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Acyclovir: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $3.71 per fill, versus $22.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 WA average 22.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $3.71 WA average $22.82 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 552 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Clonidine Hcl	11	$16.97	▼ Less than typical
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $16.97 per fill, versus $11.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 WA average 22.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $16.97 WA average $11.00 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Montelukast Sodium	11	$9.78▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $9.78 per fill, versus $18.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 WA average 36.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.78 WA average $18.30 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Tizanidine Hcl	11	$9.60▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $9.60 per fill, versus $16.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 WA average 33.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.60 WA average $16.38 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 16.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 500 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lansoprazole	11	$19.79▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Lansoprazole: Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Lansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter lansoprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. Lansoprazole is not recommended for use in children younger than 1 year due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxypyridyl derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. Lansoprazole is a racemic mixture of (R)- and (S)-isomers. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 65% of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $19.79 per fill, versus $67.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 WA average 17.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $19.79 WA average $67.76 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Glipizide ErGlipizide	11	$8.82▼ below WA avg	▼ Less than typical
About Glipizide Er: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about half the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $8.82 per fill, versus $19.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 WA average 26.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $8.82 WA average $19.51 This provider's average cost per fill is below the WA average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023

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= the 5 medications this provider prescribes most.▲ More than typical≈ Typical▼ Less than typical= prescription volume vs the average WA prescriber of the same medication; volume reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.Green cost= below the WA average cost per fill.

About this data. The prescription history for DR. INGRID ELISE VAN SWEARINGEN M.D. 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 Medicine prescribing approach at this Lake Forest Park, WA 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 WA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.