LAURA MADDEN MD
Prescription History 1114486321
Dermatology in Branford, CT
What does Dr. Madden prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Madden wrote 835 Medicare prescriptions for 16 medications. The most prescribed was Ketoconazole, with 223 prescriptions for 130 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Madden prescribes.
Medications 16 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Connecticut prescribers.
What it is used for
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Madden wrote 223 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $17.08 per fill, versus $16.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Madden wrote 137 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.72 per fill, versus $9.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Madden wrote 118 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.68 per fill, versus $14.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Madden wrote 61 prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $59.77 per fill, versus $61.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Madden wrote 56 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $28.90 per fill, versus $38.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Madden wrote 41 prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $28.81 per fill, versus $35.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Madden wrote 32 prescriptions for Minoxidil, about 78% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $16.09 per fill, versus $11.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat acne.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Madden wrote 30 prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $24.89 per fill, versus $34.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Madden wrote 24 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 71% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $80.42 per fill, versus $129.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Madden wrote 22 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 77% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $41.52 per fill, versus $40.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Madden wrote 21 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 73% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $18.70 per fill, versus $13.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Madden wrote 18 prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $41.80 per fill, versus $36.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Madden wrote 17 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $3.70 per fill, versus $8.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat psoriasis.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Madden wrote 12 prescriptions for Calcipotriene, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $112.26 per fill, versus $123.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Madden wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 25% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1.79 per fill, versus $4.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Madden wrote 11 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 33% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $17.63 per fill, versus $30.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Madden’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Madden prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Madden's most prescribed medications were Ketoconazole (223), Triamcinolone Acetonide (137) and Hydrocortisone (118).
How does Dr. Madden's prescribing compare with other Connecticut prescribers?
Of the 16 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Madden prescribes 5 more often than the typical Connecticut prescriber, 4 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Madden prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Connecticut prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
