DR. YULIA N. MATVEEVA MD
Prescription History 1114101201
Family Medicine in Iowa City, IA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. YULIA N. MATVEEVA MD, an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Our medical registry currently tracks 59 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,632 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amlodipine Besylate, which accounts for 92 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other IA PrescribersVs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 92 | $3.98▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 92 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 63% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (146.9). Medicare paid an average of $3.98 per fill, versus $5.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 185.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,512 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 91 | $5.78▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 91 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (224.9). Medicare paid an average of $5.78 per fill, versus $8.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 241 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,206 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 67 | $7.81▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (188.2). Medicare paid an average of $7.81 per fill, versus $8.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 177.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,325 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 63 | $17.74▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. It is a quick-relief drug. 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 2024, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about the same volume as the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (59.9). Medicare paid an average of $17.74 per fill, versus $25.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 63.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,133 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril | 53 | $3.69▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (137.9). Medicare paid an average of $3.69 per fill, versus $5.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 137.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,104 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Omeprazole | 51 | $16.10 | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (128). Medicare paid an average of $16.10 per fill, versus $10.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 110.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,269 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 49 | $14.44▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (95.6). Medicare paid an average of $14.44 per fill, versus $16.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 70 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,096 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 44 | $13.06 | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (137.6). Medicare paid an average of $13.06 per fill, versus $12.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 132.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,970 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 42 | $22.20 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ It is also used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 65% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (64.2). Medicare paid an average of $22.20 per fill, versus $21.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 100 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,000 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 42 | $14.92 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (34.9). Medicare paid an average of $14.92 per fill, versus $10.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,265 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 39 | $49.85 | ≈ Typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (33.4). Medicare paid an average of $49.85 per fill, versus $24.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,120 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 39 | $13.39▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Mirtazapine: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Mirtazapine works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 83% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (46.9). Medicare paid an average of $13.39 per fill, versus $17.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 59.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,727 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 38 | $4.55▼ below IA 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 2024, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (64.5). Medicare paid an average of $4.55 per fill, versus $6.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 41.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,102 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 38 | $7.09▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309) In 2024, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (73.9). Medicare paid an average of $7.09 per fill, versus $7.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 80.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,415 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 37 | $13.48 | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (88.5). Medicare paid an average of $13.48 per fill, versus $11.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 90 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,684 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 35 | $945.73▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less 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. A glucagon-like peptide and GLP-1 agonist used to enhance glycemic control of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS, and for OBESITY MANAGEMENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (59.4). Medicare paid an average of $945.73 per fill, versus $1,158.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 980 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluticasone-SalmeterolFluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 35 | $124.87▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Fluticasone-Salmeterol: 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. A drug combination of fluticasone and salmeterol that is used as an inhaler formulation to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA and CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (28.2). Medicare paid an average of $124.87 per fill, versus $127.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pravastatin Sodium | 34 | $9.97▼ below IA avg | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 71% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (47.6). Medicare paid an average of $9.97 per fill, versus $10.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 84 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,520 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 33 | $6.61 | ≈ Typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 83% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (39.5). Medicare paid an average of $6.61 per fill, versus $6.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 33 | $15.61 | ≈ 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. Lisseril is synonymous for HCl; structure. In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $15.61 per fill, versus $7.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,274 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Furosemide | 31 | $2.99▼ below IA 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 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (107.9). Medicare paid an average of $2.99 per fill, versus $4.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,858 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonazepam | 30 | $24.35 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (50.1). Medicare paid an average of $24.35 per fill, versus $7.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pregabalin | 30 | $121.69 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 70% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (42.7). Medicare paid an average of $121.69 per fill, versus $27.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 37.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,089 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 25 | $4.41▼ below IA 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 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $4.41 per fill, versus $5.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,634 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 24 | $6.50▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (61.7). Medicare paid an average of $6.50 per fill, versus $7.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 24 | $3.96▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (85.7). Medicare paid an average of $3.96 per fill, versus $6.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 23 | $6.53▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 18% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (124.6). Medicare paid an average of $6.53 per fill, versus $7.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,010 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Famotidine | 23 | $12.63 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (53.2). Medicare paid an average of $12.63 per fill, versus $10.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,546 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 23 | $5.06 | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (81). Medicare paid an average of $5.06 per fill, versus $3.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,545 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 22 | $12.80▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing. Show more ▾ It can also help relieve allergy eye symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works in your nose to block the effects of substances that cause allergies (such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold) and to reduce swelling. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $12.80 per fill, versus $13.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ezetimibe | 22 | $9.11▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $9.11 per fill, versus $22.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 49.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,481 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 22 | $7.24▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (79.9). Medicare paid an average of $7.24 per fill, versus $21.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,004 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amoxicillin | 20 | $2.15 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (39.1). Medicare paid an average of $2.15 per fill, versus $2.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 38 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 19 | $24.56 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also be used to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs each year at the same time (for example, during winter). Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (49.9). Medicare paid an average of $24.56 per fill, versus $21.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 966 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Incruse ElliptaUmeclidinium Bromide | 18 | $349.95▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Incruse Ellipta: Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If wheezing or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. Muscarinic Antagonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about 72% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $349.95 per fill, versus $394.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 18 | $1,074.66 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (46.5). Medicare paid an average of $1,074.66 per fill, versus $834.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,064 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Chlorthalidone | 18 | $6.36▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Chlorthalidone: Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to reduce extra salt and water in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Decreasing extra salt and water in the body helps to decrease swelling (edema) and breathing problems caused by fluid in the lungs. Chlorthalidone is a "water pill" (diuretic). It increases the amount of urine you make, especially when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A benzenesulfonamide-phthalimidine that tautomerizes to a BENZOPHENONES form. It is considered a thiazide-like diuretic. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 68% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (26.6). Medicare paid an average of $6.36 per fill, versus $14.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 17 | $9.98▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Nortriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Nortriptyline belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A metabolite of AMITRIPTYLINE that is also used as an antidepressive agent. Nortriptyline is used in major depression, dysthymia, and atypical depressions. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 75% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (22.5). Medicare paid an average of $9.98 per fill, versus $12.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 538 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 16 | $47.58 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir 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. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 74% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (21.7). Medicare paid an average of $47.58 per fill, versus $33.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 975 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Alendronate Sodium | 16 | $7.03 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (54.3). Medicare paid an average of $7.03 per fill, versus $6.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 32.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 952 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Spironolactone | 15 | $4.98▼ below IA 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 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $4.98 per fill, versus $6.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 36.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,100 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 15 | $20.46 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dicyclomine Hcl: Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome. Show more ▾ It helps to reduce the symptoms of stomach and intestinal cramping. This medication works by slowing the natural movements of the gut and by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and intestines. Dicyclomine belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics/antispasmodics. This medication must not be used by children younger than 6 months because of the risk of serious side effects. A muscarinic antagonist used as an antispasmodic and in urinary incontinence. It has little effect on glandular secretion or the cardiovascular system. It does have some local anesthetic properties and is used in gastrointestinal, biliary, and urinary tract spasms. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 68% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (21.9). Medicare paid an average of $20.46 per fill, versus $15.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 411 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 14 | $65.88 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sumatriptan Succinate: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Sumatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Sumatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 62% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (22.6). Medicare paid an average of $65.88 per fill, versus $18.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 490 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 14 | $1,067.86 | ▼ 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 and kidney disease. It helps to lower the risk of death from heart disease and reduces the need of going to a hospital to treat heart failure or kidney disease. It also helps to lower the risk of dialysis in people with kidney disease. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (57.1). Medicare paid an average of $1,067.86 per fill, versus $892.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 764 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 14 | $5.40▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain eating disorder (bulimia) and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Fluoxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (44.7). Medicare paid an average of $5.40 per fill, versus $9.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-AmphetamineDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 13 | $12.19▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine: This combination 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. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine 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. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (27.2). Medicare paid an average of $12.19 per fill, versus $30.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Acetaminophen-CodeineAcetaminophen With Codeine | 13 | $8.24▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Acetaminophen-Codeine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 60% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (21.6). Medicare paid an average of $8.24 per fill, versus $14.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 195 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl ErPropranolol Hcl | 12 | $10.28▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Propranolol Hcl Er: This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor. Show more ▾ It is used after a heart attack to improve survival. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches and chest pain (angina). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Preventing chest pain can help improve your ability to exercise. 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 effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol has been used for MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; ARRHYTHMIA; ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; HYPERTHYROIDISM; MIGRAINE; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; and ANXIETY but adverse effects instigate replacement by newer drugs. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (21.5). Medicare paid an average of $10.28 per fill, versus $34.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Spiriva RespimatTiotropium Bromide | 12 | $536.82▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Spiriva Respimat: Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema). Show more ▾ It must be used regularly to prevent wheezing and shortness of breath. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Tiotropium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. If wheezing or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A scopolamine derivative and CHOLINERGIC ANTAGONIST that functions as a BRONCHODILATOR AGENT. It is used in the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (28.7). Medicare paid an average of $536.82 per fill, versus $617.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 12 | $1.19▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor 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. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not keep taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $1.19 per fill, versus $5.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 12 | $15.84 | ▼ Less than 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. A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 13% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (92.1). Medicare paid an average of $15.84 per fill, versus $13.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| FenofibrateFenofibrate,micronized | 12 | $46.06 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fenofibrate: Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates." Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibrate. 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 agent which reduces both CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES in the blood. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (20.3). Medicare paid an average of $46.06 per fill, versus $23.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 12 | $12.75▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydromorphone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Hydromorphone 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. An opioid analgesic made from MORPHINE and used mainly as an analgesic. It has a shorter duration of action than morphine. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (24.4). Medicare paid an average of $12.75 per fill, versus $17.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 307 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Spiriva HandihalerTiotropium Bromide | 11 | $946.96 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Spiriva Handihaler: Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Tiotropium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. If wheezing or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A scopolamine derivative and CHOLINERGIC ANTAGONIST that functions as a BRONCHODILATOR AGENT. It is used in the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Spiriva Handihaler, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (20.3). Medicare paid an average of $946.96 per fill, versus $684.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sucralfate | 11 | $47.98 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sucralfate: This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines. Show more ▾ Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly. A basic aluminum complex of sulfated sucrose. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Sucralfate, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (25.5). Medicare paid an average of $47.98 per fill, versus $44.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| SymbicortBudesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 11 | $228.00▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Symbicort: 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: budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Formoterol 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 formoterol) 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. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. See also How to Use section. A pharmaceutical preparation of budesonide and formoterol fumarate that is used as an ANTI-ASTHMATIC AGENT and for the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Symbicort, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (25.7). Medicare paid an average of $228.00 per fill, versus $281.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Baclofen | 11 | $3.75▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $3.75 per fill, versus $18.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nitroglycerin | 11 | $7.03▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nitroglycerin: This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ It may also be used before physical activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to help prevent chest pain. Nitroglycerin belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. This drug works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. A volatile vasodilator which relieves ANGINA PECTORIS by stimulating GUANYLATE CYCLASE and lowering cytosolic calcium. It is also sometimes used for TOCOLYSIS and explosives. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (29.9). Medicare paid an average of $7.03 per fill, versus $9.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 288 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 11 | $8.39 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Triamcinolone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium- to strong-potency corticosteroid. The potency depends on the strength and the form that you use. For details on the potency of your product, ask your pharmacist. 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 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (31.7). Medicare paid an average of $8.39 per fill, versus $7.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 245 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. YULIA N. MATVEEVA MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Family Medicine prescribing approach at this Iowa City, IA practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among IA prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
