AMELIA SHANE MCCUMBER PA-C
Prescription History 1124485321
Physician Assistant in Atkinson, NE
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for AMELIA SHANE MCCUMBER PA-C, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Atkinson, NE. Our medical registry currently tracks 29 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 627 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Levothyroxine Sodium, which accounts for 60 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 NE PrescribersVs. NE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 60 | $15.07 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (170). Medicare paid an average of $15.07 per fill, versus $14.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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. 119.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,205 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 43 | $20.00 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (179). Medicare paid an average of $20.00 per fill, versus $11.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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. 102.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,051 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 34 | $24.55 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $24.55 per fill, versus $22.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 774 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cefdinir | 34 | $26.43 | ≈ Typical |
About Cefdinir: Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $26.43 per fill, versus $22.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 232 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 34 | $11.18 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $11.18 per fill, versus $8.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 34 | $7.19 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about a third of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (96). Medicare paid an average of $7.19 per fill, versus $5.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,103 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 32 | $19.00 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (84). Medicare paid an average of $19.00 per fill, versus $16.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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. 70.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,089 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alprazolam | 29 | $17.30 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $17.30 per fill, versus $9.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 468 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 26 | $3.48▼ below NE avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about half the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $3.48 per fill, versus $6.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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 NE average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 273 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 23 | $13.14▼ below NE avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (87). Medicare paid an average of $13.14 per fill, versus $22.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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 NE average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,216 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 23 | $8.20 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 17% of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (132). Medicare paid an average of $8.20 per fill, versus $6.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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. 61 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,814 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 20 | $6.49▼ below NE 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 20 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $6.49 per fill, versus $9.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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 NE average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 563 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 19 | $26.28 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 17% of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (109). Medicare paid an average of $26.28 per fill, versus $10.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 19 | $43.04▼ below NE avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $43.04 per fill, versus $47.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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 NE average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 425 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 17 | $11.04▼ below NE avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rosuvastatin Calcium: Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (76). Medicare paid an average of $11.04 per fill, versus $25.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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 NE average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,530 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 16 | $8.32 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $8.32 per fill, versus $4.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 15 | $20.63 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 18% of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (83). Medicare paid an average of $20.63 per fill, versus $19.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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. 42.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,263 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Finasteride | 14 | $13.86▼ below NE avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about a third of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $13.86 per fill, versus $16.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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 NE average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 578 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| PrevaliteCholestyramine/Aspartame | 14 | $62.61▼ below NE avg | ≈ Typical |
About Prevalite: Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. In addition to a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. Cholestyramine may also be used to treat itching in people with too much bile acid caused by a certain type of liver/bile duct disease (partial biliary obstruction). This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body. In people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in the blood. This helps to lower the cholesterol levels. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Prevalite, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (12). Medicare paid an average of $62.61 per fill, versus $97.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NE 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 NE average for this medication. 15.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 434 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azithromycin | 14 | $4.98▼ below NE avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $4.98 per fill, versus $10.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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 NE average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 70 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Paxlovid (Eua)Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir | 14 | $5.59▼ below NE avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Paxlovid (Eua): The combination of nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets is a product that the FDA is allowing to be given for emergency use to treat COVID-19. Show more ▾ The product is also approved to be used in Canada to treat COVID-19. It is used by people who have recently tested positive for coronavirus, have had mild to moderate symptoms for no more than 5 days and are not hospitalized. To receive this product you must also be at high risk for COVID-19 complications due to older age, obesity, or ongoing medical conditions (such as lung or heart disease or diabetes, among others). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment with nirmatrelvir and ritonavir. Nirmatrelvir is a SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor. It works by preventing the growth of the virus that causes COVID-19. Ritonavir increases (boosts) the levels of nirmatrelvir. This helps nirmatrelvir work better. More information about nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is available from the FDA Fact Sheet for Patients, Parents, and Caregivers for Emergency Use and from the Health Canada Patient Medication Information sheet. There is limited information about how safe and effective the combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is for treating COVID-19. Study results show that nirmatrelvir and ritonavir may help people who have recently tested positive for coronavirus stay out of the hospital. This product is not for use by people who are hospitalized due to COVID-19. The information in this document reflects emerging data, which is evolving and subject to reassessment. Users should be aware of these considerations in their review of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, and it is always the responsibility of treating practitioners to exercise independent judgement in making care decisions. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Paxlovid (Eua), about 67% of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $5.59 per fill, versus $10.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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 NE average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 70 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 13 | $60.79 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about a third of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $60.79 per fill, versus $44.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ventolin HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 12 | $60.50▼ below NE avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ventolin Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about half the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $60.50 per fill, versus $73.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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 NE average for this medication. 12.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 345 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 12 | $22.59▼ below NE avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 60% of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $22.59 per fill, versus $24.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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 NE average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 321 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 12 | $41.52 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 11% of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (109). Medicare paid an average of $41.52 per fill, versus $13.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 11 | $17.63 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 19% of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $17.63 per fill, versus $7.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dexamethasone | 11 | $4.04▼ below NE avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about a third of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $4.04 per fill, versus $18.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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 NE average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 63 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 11 | $4.87▼ below NE avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about a third of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $4.87 per fill, versus $9.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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 NE average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 166 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levofloxacin | 11 | $5.02▼ below NE avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levofloxacin: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. The L-isomer of Ofloxacin. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $5.02 per fill, versus $9.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE 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 NE average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 89 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for AMELIA SHANE MCCUMBER PA-C 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 Physician Assistant prescribing approach at this Atkinson, NE 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 NE prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
