SARAH JEAN CARPENTER A.P.R.N., C.N.P.
Prescription History 1114302221
Nurse Practitioner in Rochester, MN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for SARAH JEAN CARPENTER A.P.R.N., C.N.P., an active Nurse Practitioner specialist practicing in Rochester, MN. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 207 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Fluvoxamine Maleate, which accounts for 53 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 MN PrescribersVs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluvoxamine Maleate | 53 | $27.22▼ below MN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluvoxamine Maleate: Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Show more ▾ It helps decrease thoughts that are unwanted or that don't go away (obsessions), and it helps to reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking) that interfere with daily living. Fluvoxamine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of DEPRESSION and a variety of ANXIETY DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $27.22 per fill, versus $51.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 53.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 779 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Risperidone | 41 | $7.73▼ below MN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about 77% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $7.73 per fill, versus $13.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 50.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,099 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 29 | $39.10▼ below MN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aripiprazole: Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about half the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $39.10 per fill, versus $125.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,167 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 26 | $7.10▼ below MN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $7.10 per fill, versus $12.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 28.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 755 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 24 | $19.61▼ below MN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 65% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $19.61 per fill, versus $55.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 24.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 684 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 21 | $7.51▼ below MN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $7.51 per fill, versus $16.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 35.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,038 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prazosin Hcl | 13 | $15.60▼ below MN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prazosin Hcl: Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $15.60 per fill, versus $38.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for SARAH JEAN CARPENTER A.P.R.N., C.N.P. 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 Nurse Practitioner prescribing approach at this Rochester, MN 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 MN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
