DR. KLARK BENNETT TURPEN M.D.
Prescription History 1114124021
Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine in Glasgow, KY
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. KLARK BENNETT TURPEN M.D., an active Sleep Medicine specialist practicing in Glasgow, KY. Our medical registry currently tracks 17 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 535 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Zolpidem Tartrate, which accounts for 154 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 (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other KY PrescribersVs. KY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 154 | $3.33▼ below KY avg | ▲ More than 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 2023, this provider wrote 154 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 3.1 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $3.33 per fill, versus $7.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 154 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,265 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxepin Hcl | 54 | $41.74▼ below KY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Doxepin Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression and anxiety. 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) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $41.74 per fill, versus $42.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 94 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,820 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 48 | $20.33 | ≈ Typical |
About Ropinirole Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $20.33 per fill, versus $15.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KY 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. 76 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,226 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Modafinil | 38 | $117.98▼ below KY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Modafinil: Modafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea). Show more ▾ It is also used to help you stay awake during work hours if you have a work schedule that keeps you from having a normal sleep routine (shift work sleep disorder). This medication does not cure these sleep disorders and may not get rid of all your sleepiness. Modafinil does not take the place of getting enough sleep. It should not be used to treat tiredness or hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. It is not known how modafinil works to keep you awake. It is thought to work by affecting certain substances in the brain that control the sleep/wake cycle. A benzhydryl acetamide compound, central nervous system stimulant, and CYP3A4 inducing agent that is used in the treatment of NARCOLEPSY and SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Modafinil, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $117.98 per fill, versus $177.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 35 | $13.77 | ▼ Less than 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 35 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $13.77 per fill, versus $10.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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. 75 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,250 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Armodafinil | 31 | $95.69 | ▲ More than typical |
About Armodafinil: Armodafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea). Show more ▾ It is also used to help you stay awake during work hours if you have a work schedule that keeps you from having a normal sleep routine (shift work sleep disorder). This medication does not cure these sleep disorders and may not get rid of all your sleepiness. Armodafinil does not take the place of getting enough sleep. It should not be used to treat tiredness or hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. It is not known how armodafinil works to keep you awake. It is thought to work by affecting certain substances in the brain that control the sleep/wake cycle. A benzhydryl acetamide compound, central nervous system stimulant, and CYP3A4 inducing agent that is used in the treatment of NARCOLEPSY and SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Armodafinil, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $95.69 per fill, versus $89.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KY 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. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 30 | $4.48▼ below KY avg | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $4.48 per fill, versus $8.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Temazepam | 20 | $4.03▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Temazepam: This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Show more ▾ It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Temazepam belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment. A benzodiazepine that acts as a GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID modulator and anti-anxiety agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Temazepam, about 69% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $4.03 per fill, versus $10.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate ErZolpidem Tartrate | 18 | $24.29▼ below KY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate Er: 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 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate Er, about the same volume as the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $24.29 per fill, versus $34.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SunosiSolriamfetol Hcl | 16 | $857.97 | ≈ Typical |
About Sunosi: This medication is used to improve wakefulness in people that have too much daytime sleepiness due to certain sleep problems (narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea). Show more ▾ It may work by changing the amounts of certain substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in your body. This medication is not used to treat the cause of obstructive sleep apnea-OSA. Continue treatment for OSA, such as using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), while using this medication. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Sunosi, about the same volume as the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $857.97 per fill, versus $806.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KY 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XywavSodium,calcium,mag,pot Oxybate | 16 | $16,982.73 | ≈ Typical |
About Xywav: This medication is used to treat narcolepsy, a condition that causes severe daytime sleepiness. Show more ▾ It can decrease daytime sleepiness and also reduce the number of sudden short attacks of weak/paralyzed muscles (known as cataplexy) that can occur in patients with narcolepsy. It may also be used to treat a certain sleep disorder (idiopathic hypersomnia). This medication is a central nervous system depressant. It is a form of a drug known as gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB). In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Xywav, about the same volume as the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $16,982.73 per fill, versus $16,924.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KY 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-AmphetamineDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 15 | $30.08▼ below KY 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 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $30.08 per fill, versus $37.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 13 | $14.64▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than 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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $14.64 per fill, versus $17.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 535 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 13 | $10.63▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than 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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $10.63 per fill, versus $32.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ProvigilModafinil | 12 | $4,010.23 | ≈ Typical |
About Provigil: Modafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea). Show more ▾ It is also used to help you stay awake during work hours if you have a work schedule that keeps you from having a normal sleep routine (shift work sleep disorder). This medication does not cure these sleep disorders and may not get rid of all your sleepiness. Modafinil does not take the place of getting enough sleep. It should not be used to treat tiredness or hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. It is not known how modafinil works to keep you awake. It is thought to work by affecting certain substances in the brain that control the sleep/wake cycle. A benzhydryl acetamide compound, central nervous system stimulant, and CYP3A4 inducing agent that is used in the treatment of NARCOLEPSY and SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Provigil, about the same volume as the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (13). Medicare paid an average of $4,010.23 per fill, versus $3,829.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KY 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. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine Sulfate ErDextroamphetamine Sulfate | 11 | $217.37 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Er: 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. 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. The d-form of AMPHETAMINE. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a sympathomimetic. It has also been used in the treatment of narcolepsy and of attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children. Dextroamphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulating release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. It is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Er, about 69% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $217.37 per fill, versus $201.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 306 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine Sulfate | 11 | $32.38▼ below KY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Dextroamphetamine Sulfate: 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. 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. The d-form of AMPHETAMINE. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a sympathomimetic. It has also been used in the treatment of narcolepsy and of attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children. Dextroamphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulating release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. It is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, about 85% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (13). Medicare paid an average of $32.38 per fill, versus $122.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. KLARK BENNETT TURPEN 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 Sleep Medicine prescribing approach at this Glasgow, KY 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 KY prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
