JOSHUA LOUK
Prescription History 1114407921
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Columbus, OH

Active since August 21, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16 W LONG ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215(614) 225-0990 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 11, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 25, 2019, Aug 7, 2019, Aug 21, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JOSHUA LOUK, an active Psychiatric/Mental Health specialist practicing in Columbus, OH. Our medical registry currently tracks 45 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,951 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Sertraline Hcl, which accounts for 178 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.

45
Medications
1,951
Total Claims
2,316
30-Day Fills
Sertraline Hcl
Most Prescribed · 178 claims
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45 medications · 2024 Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D medications prescribed by JOSHUA LOUK in 2024, with prescription volumes, average cost per fill, and OH state comparisons
Medication Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill Vs. Other OH PrescribersVs. OH Avg

About Sertraline Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾

It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Sertraline belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of depression.

In 2024, this provider wrote 178 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (80.2). Medicare paid an average of $4.93 per fill, versus $8.69 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
178
OH average
80.2

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$4.93
OH average
$8.69

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

218.2
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
6,471
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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 115 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (75.4). Medicare paid an average of $6.02 per fill, versus $8.44 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
115
OH average
75.4

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$6.02
OH average
$8.44

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

141.5
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
4,158
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾

It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). An anxiolytic agent and serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the BENZODIAZAPINES, but it has an efficacy comparable to DIAZEPAM.

In 2024, this provider wrote 114 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 2 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (57.9). Medicare paid an average of $12.76 per fill, versus $14.52 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
114
OH average
57.9

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$12.76
OH average
$14.52

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

146
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
4,278
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Hydroxyzine Pamoate: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾

It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative.

In 2024, this provider wrote 105 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (38.7). Medicare paid an average of $11.86 per fill, versus $11.55 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
105
OH average
38.7

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$11.86
OH average
$11.55

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

117
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
3,174
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Olanzapine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾

It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

In 2024, this provider wrote 101 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (52.3). Medicare paid an average of $40.23 per fill, versus $26.54 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
101
OH average
52.3

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$40.23
OH average
$26.54

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

108
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,985
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Benztropine Mesylate: Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Show more ▾

Benztropine belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. Benztropine should not be used by children younger than 3 years. A centrally active muscarinic antagonist that has been used in the symptomatic treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE. Benztropine also inhibits the uptake of dopamine.

In 2024, this provider wrote 101 Medicare prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (56.8). Medicare paid an average of $5.85 per fill, versus $12.35 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
101
OH average
56.8

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$5.85
OH average
$12.35

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

103
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,988
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Aripiprazole: This medication 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 belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. 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 2024, this provider wrote 77 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (48.2). Medicare paid an average of $105.83 per fill, versus $75.04 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
77
OH average
48.2

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$105.83
OH average
$75.04

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

102
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,988
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Invega Sustenna: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder). Show more ▾

Paliperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.

In 2024, this provider wrote 73 Medicare prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (47.4). Medicare paid an average of $2,906.17 per fill, versus $3,020.24 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
73
OH average
47.4

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$2,906.17
OH average
$3,020.24

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

73
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,015
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾

Quetiapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.

In 2024, this provider wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (59.5). Medicare paid an average of $11.41 per fill, versus $17.41 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
67
OH average
59.5

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$11.41
OH average
$17.41

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

89.2
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,639
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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 62 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $9.23 per fill, versus $19.11 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
62
OH average
55.0

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$9.23
OH average
$19.11

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

72
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,935
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾

It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER.

In 2024, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $11.37 per fill, versus $12.58 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
60
OH average
53.0

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$11.37
OH average
$12.58

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

88.1
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,578
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Haloperidol Decanoate: This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia). Show more ▾

Haloperidol decanoate is a long-acting form of haloperidol. It may be used by people who have trouble remembering to take medication every day. Haloperidol belongs to a class of drugs known as antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat SCHIZOPHRENIA and other PSYCHOSES. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, DELUSIONAL DISORDERS, ballism, and TOURETTE SYNDROME (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY and the chorea of HUNTINGTON DISEASE. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable HICCUPS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279)

In 2024, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Haloperidol Decanoate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (34.9). Medicare paid an average of $42.40 per fill, versus $51.14 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
51
OH average
34.9

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$42.40
OH average
$51.14

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

51
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,134
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Risperidone: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾

Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.

In 2024, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (54.6). Medicare paid an average of $15.14 per fill, versus $14.03 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
50
OH average
54.6

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$15.14
OH average
$14.03

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

74.1
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,193
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Prazosin Hcl: Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION.

In 2024, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (35.1). Medicare paid an average of $14.19 per fill, versus $16.54 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
49
OH average
35.1

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$14.19
OH average
$16.54

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

53.1
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,542
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾

It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 71% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (64.8). Medicare paid an average of $20.02 per fill, versus $39.99 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
46
OH average
64.8

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$20.02
OH average
$39.99

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

49
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,288
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾

It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $34.29 per fill, versus $54.68 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
45
OH average
40.0

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$34.29
OH average
$54.68

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

55
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,599
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Clozapine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Clozapine may also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. Clozapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A tricylic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It binds several types of central nervous system receptors, and displays a unique pharmacological profile. Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist, with strong binding to 5-HT 2A/2C receptor subtype. It also displays strong affinity to several dopaminergic receptors, but shows only weak antagonism at the dopamine D2 receptor, a receptor commonly thought to modulate neuroleptic activity. Agranulocytosis is a major adverse effect associated with administration of this agent.

In 2024, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Clozapine, about 75% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (58.7). Medicare paid an average of $39.10 per fill, versus $71.84 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
44
OH average
58.7

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$39.10
OH average
$71.84

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

44
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,282
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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 42 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (44.5). Medicare paid an average of $22.05 per fill, versus $22.68 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
42
OH average
44.5

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$22.05
OH average
$22.68

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

64
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,898
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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 40 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 68% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (58.5). Medicare paid an average of $15.11 per fill, versus $23.49 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
40
OH average
58.5

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$15.11
OH average
$23.49

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

46
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,342
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Aristada: This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia). Show more ▾

Some brands of this medication are also used to treat bipolar disorder. Extended-release aripiprazole injection is a long-acting form of aripiprazole. Aripiprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Aristada, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (22.9). Medicare paid an average of $2,891.06 per fill, versus $2,980.10 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
39
OH average
22.9

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$2,891.06
OH average
$2,980.10

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

49.9
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,452
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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 38 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 89% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (42.5). Medicare paid an average of $9.03 per fill, versus $10.29 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
38
OH average
42.5

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$9.03
OH average
$10.29

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

49.6
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,431
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Vraylar: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia). Show more ▾

Cariprazine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

In 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Vraylar, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (35.5). Medicare paid an average of $1,279.35 per fill, versus $1,396.56 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
34
OH average
35.5

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$1,279.35
OH average
$1,396.56

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

34
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
935
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Escitalopram Oxalate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾

Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (56.5). Medicare paid an average of $3.42 per fill, versus $10.69 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
33
OH average
56.5

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$3.42
OH average
$10.69

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

35
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,050
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Haloperidol: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Show more ▾

Haloperidol is also used to treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words/sounds related to Tourette's syndrome. It is also used by hyperactive children for severe behavior problems when other treatments or medication have not worked. Haloperidol belongs to a class of drugs known as antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat SCHIZOPHRENIA and other PSYCHOSES. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, DELUSIONAL DISORDERS, ballism, and TOURETTE SYNDROME (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY and the chorea of HUNTINGTON DISEASE. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable HICCUPS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279)

In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 89% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $20.63 per fill, versus $30.48 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
33
OH average
37.0

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$20.63
OH average
$30.48

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

33
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
932
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾

It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative.

In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 85% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (35.4). Medicare paid an average of $13.31 per fill, versus $16.63 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
30
OH average
35.4

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$13.31
OH average
$16.63

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

32
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
865
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

Amitriptyline 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. Tricyclic antidepressant with anticholinergic and sedative properties. It appears to prevent the re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at nerve terminals, thus potentiating the action of these neurotransmitters. Amitriptyline also appears to antagonize cholinergic and alpha-1 adrenergic responses to bioactive amines.

In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (28.2). Medicare paid an average of $11.38 per fill, versus $14.26 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
30
OH average
28.2

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$11.38
OH average
$14.26

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

36
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,040
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Lurasidone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾

Lurasidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A thiazole derivative and atypical ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST; SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST, serotonin 5-HT7 receptor antagonist, and antagonist of the adrenergic α2A and α2C receptors, as well as a partial SEROTONIN 5-HT1A RECEPTOR AGONIST. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER.

In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about 68% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (35.4). Medicare paid an average of $579.17 per fill, versus $237.60 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
24
OH average
35.4

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$579.17
OH average
$237.60

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

26
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
778
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾

A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4.

In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 60% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (36.6). Medicare paid an average of $33.46 per fill, versus $53.80 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
22
OH average
36.6

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$33.46
OH average
$53.80

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

26
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
754
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Caplyta: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, episodes of depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾

Lumateperone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Investigational drug for the treatment of multiple neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders including schizophrenia.

In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Caplyta, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (23.7). Medicare paid an average of $1,461.56 per fill, versus $1,664.04 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
22
OH average
23.7

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$1,461.56
OH average
$1,664.04

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

22
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
586
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Rexulti: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression). Show more ▾

Brexpiprazole is also used to treat agitation that may occur with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. Brexpiprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A serotonin agent.

In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Rexulti, about 68% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (29.5). Medicare paid an average of $1,459.99 per fill, versus $1,388.39 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
20
OH average
29.5

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$1,459.99
OH average
$1,388.39

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

20
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
600
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Quetiapine Fumarate Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾

It is also used with other medications to treat depression. Quetiapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.

In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about 64% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (28.1). Medicare paid an average of $67.54 per fill, versus $71.78 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
18
OH average
28.1

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$67.54
OH average
$71.78

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

22
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
639
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Invega Trinza: This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia). Show more ▾

Paliperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This long-acting form of paliperidone is used only after you have received treatment with the form that is injected once a month for at least 4 months. A benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.

In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Invega Trinza, about 80% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (21.3). Medicare paid an average of $6,538.06 per fill, versus $8,541.24 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
17
OH average
21.3

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$6,538.06
OH average
$8,541.24

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

49.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,480
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Ingrezza: Valbenazine is used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia). Show more ▾

This medication is also used to decrease the involuntary movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease. Reducing involuntary movements will help you take part in more of your normal daily activities. This medication is thought to work by decreasing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain that affect how your nerves and muscles work (monoamines such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine). Inhibits vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2); used to treat tardive dyskinesia.

In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Ingrezza, about 66% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (24.2). Medicare paid an average of $7,959.53 per fill, versus $7,249.83 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
16
OH average
24.2

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$7,959.53
OH average
$7,249.83

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

16
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
478
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾

Venlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenylethylamine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT.

In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (38.2). Medicare paid an average of $87.65 per fill, versus $20.83 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
16
OH average
38.2

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$87.65
OH average
$20.83

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

20
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
600
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Abilify Maintena: This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia). Show more ▾

Some brands of this medication are also used to treat bipolar disorder. Extended-release aripiprazole injection is a long-acting form of aripiprazole. Aripiprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A 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 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Abilify Maintena, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (27.2). Medicare paid an average of $2,893.02 per fill, versus $2,729.43 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
15
OH average
27.2

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$2,893.02
OH average
$2,729.43

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

15
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
430
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Olanzapine Odt: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾

It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used in teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine Odt, about 63% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (22.3). Medicare paid an average of $30.27 per fill, versus $96.30 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
14
OH average
22.3

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$30.27
OH average
$96.30

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

14
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
394
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Fluphenazine Decanoate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia). Show more ▾

Fluphenazine decanoate is a long-acting form of fluphenazine. It may be used by people who have trouble remembering to take medication every day. Fluphenazine belongs to a class of drugs known as antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This medication is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. A phenothiazine used in the treatment of PSYCHOSES. Its properties and uses are generally similar to those of CHLORPROMAZINE.

In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Fluphenazine Decanoate, about 63% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (20.7). Medicare paid an average of $147.42 per fill, versus $103.36 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
OH average
20.7

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$147.42
OH average
$103.36

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

13
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
364
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 13% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (98.1). Medicare paid an average of $11.71 per fill, versus $6.67 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
OH average
98.1

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$11.71
OH average
$6.67

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

13
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
364
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Bupropion Hcl Sr: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (25.4). Medicare paid an average of $11.83 per fill, versus $20.02 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
OH average
25.4

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$11.83
OH average
$20.02

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

19
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
549
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Vilazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

Vilazodone belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A benzofuran, indole, and piperazine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN UPTAKE INHIBITOR and partial SEROTONIN 5-HT1 RECEPTOR AGONIST. It is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT.

In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Vilazodone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (22.8). Medicare paid an average of $128.92 per fill, versus $95.32 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
OH average
22.8

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$128.92
OH average
$95.32

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

15
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
417
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Carbamazepine Er: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾

This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. Some forms of this medication are also used to treat bipolar disorder. Carbamazepine can help to decrease extreme changes in mood and help you feel less agitated. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties.

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine Er, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (25.1). Medicare paid an average of $18.09 per fill, versus $104.03 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
OH average
25.1

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$18.09
OH average
$104.03

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

12
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
360
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Fluphenazine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia). Show more ▾

Fluphenazine belongs to a class of drugs known as antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This medication is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. A phenothiazine used in the treatment of PSYCHOSES. Its properties and uses are generally similar to those of CHLORPROMAZINE.

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Fluphenazine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (23.8). Medicare paid an average of $1.85 per fill, versus $121.42 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
OH average
23.8

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$1.85
OH average
$121.42

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

12
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
360
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Carbamazepine: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾

This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties.

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (27.3). Medicare paid an average of $34.51 per fill, versus $53.18 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
OH average
27.3

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$34.51
OH average
$53.18

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

16
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
480
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾

Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent.

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (50.7). Medicare paid an average of $2.43 per fill, versus $6.44 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
OH average
50.7

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$2.43
OH average
$6.44

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

11
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
248
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Citalopram Hbr: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

Citalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia.

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (44.9). Medicare paid an average of $5.87 per fill, versus $6.54 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
OH average
44.9

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$5.87
OH average
$6.54

This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication.

11
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
330
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024
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= the 5 medications this provider prescribes most.▲ More than typical≈ Typical▼ Less than typical= prescription volume vs the average OH prescriber of the same medication; volume reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.Green cost= below the OH average cost per fill.

About this data. The prescription history for JOSHUA LOUK is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Psychiatric/Mental Health prescribing approach at this Columbus, OH 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 OH 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.