MELISSA SALLEY APRN
Prescription History 1124808464
Nurse Practitioner in Greenville, SC
What does Melissa Salley prescribe?
In 2024, Melissa Salley wrote 2,144 Medicare prescriptions for 71 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 107 prescriptions for 18 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 Melissa Salley prescribes.
Medications 71 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 South Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 107 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 70% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (152). Medicare paid $8.73 per fill, versus $10.28 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 101 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $8.69 per fill, versus $4.54 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 96 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $23.28 per fill, versus $15.01 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 88 prescriptions for Eliquis, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $347.53 per fill, versus $852.02 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 86 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.6 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $307.66 per fill, versus $1,010.62 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 83 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $9.37 per fill, versus $5.78 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 79 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $24.79 per fill, versus $12.36 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
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.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 70 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 38% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (187). Medicare paid $13.65 per fill, versus $10.24 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 60 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $16.63 per fill, versus $14.38 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 49 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $51.81 per fill, versus $23.86 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 48 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $16.93 per fill, versus $6.50 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 depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 47 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $43.29 per fill, versus $18.64 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 43 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 67% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $18.36 per fill, versus $14.15 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 anxiety.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 43 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 74% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $22.43 per fill, versus $5.97 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 39 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 62% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $20.64 per fill, versus $18.07 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 38 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $46.63 per fill, versus $18.99 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 36 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $12.72 per fill, versus $8.16 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 34 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $13.34 per fill, versus $11.46 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 34 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $26.28 per fill, versus $16.43 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 33 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $26.68 per fill, versus $8.47 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 33 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $33.99 per fill, versus $49.28 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
Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 31 prescriptions for Lacosamide, about 68% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $172.01 per fill, versus $110.93 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 29 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 26% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $11.28 per fill, versus $10.13 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 28 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $14.37 per fill, versus $6.92 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 28 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $28.38 per fill, versus $15.15 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 28 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 84% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $1,019.75 per fill, versus $1,299.92 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 27 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 71% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $12.23 per fill, versus $4.82 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 26 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 40% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $27.68 per fill, versus $14.29 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 26 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $42.55 per fill, versus $31.37 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 26 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $14.99 per fill, versus $8.92 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 25 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $28.45 per fill, versus $37.85 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 25 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $11.27 per fill, versus $13.82 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.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 22 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 67% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $42.28 per fill, versus $6.45 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 22 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 21% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $14.53 per fill, versus $13.83 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 22 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 35% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $8.81 per fill, versus $6.30 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 21 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.68 per fill, versus $7.64 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 product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 21 prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $47.98 per fill, versus $26.02 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 21 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 19% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $12.22 per fill, versus $12.91 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 20 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $69.95 per fill, versus $52.27 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 depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 20 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $9.74 per fill, versus $8.64 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 19 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 71% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $33.96 per fill, versus $7.73 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 19 prescriptions for Nystatin, about 81% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $23.56 per fill, versus $16.00 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 19 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $11.58 per fill, versus $9.85 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 alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 19 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $23.86 per fill, versus $16.42 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 a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 18 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 78% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $32.18 per fill, versus $25.94 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
Pravastatin 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.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 17 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $16.57 per fill, versus $13.18 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 16 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $70.63 per fill, versus $32.09 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 certain conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $19.65 per fill, versus $8.11 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 16 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 63% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $12.89 per fill, versus $4.48 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $21.81 per fill, versus $9.63 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 13 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate, about 61% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $28.60 per fill, versus $33.30 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 13 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 18% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $43.42 per fill, versus $30.67 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 13 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 16% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $13.10 per fill, versus $5.04 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 13 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $98.36 per fill, versus $353.40 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 13 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 23% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $19.26 per fill, versus $7.14 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 13 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 39% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $18.30 per fill, versus $5.57 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $15.84 per fill, versus $12.30 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 13 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 40% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $24.73 per fill, versus $14.31 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 13% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $12.73 per fill, versus $6.57 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
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.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 13 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 10% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (131). Medicare paid $21.88 per fill, versus $15.06 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 13 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 27% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.20 per fill, versus $8.41 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 12 prescriptions for Admelog Solostar, about 88% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $43.39 per fill, versus $160.17 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 South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 12 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 35% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $22.56 per fill, versus $11.55 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 high levels of potassium in the blood.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 12 prescriptions for Lokelma, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $410.51 per fill, versus $653.36 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 11 prescriptions for Brilinta, about 39% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $220.28 per fill, versus $571.97 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 combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 11 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about 30% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $169.75 per fill, versus $152.78 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
This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 11 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 14% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $337.62 per fill, versus $102.27 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 11 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $40.08 per fill, versus $153.75 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 11 prescriptions for Linzess, about 34% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $573.32 per fill, versus $854.65 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 South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 20% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $4.48 per fill, versus $3.83 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Melissa Salley wrote 11 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 29% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $309.11 per fill, versus $909.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Melissa Salley’s prescriptions
What does Melissa Salley prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Salley's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (107), Furosemide (101) and Gabapentin (96).
How does Melissa Salley's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 71 medications with a state comparison, Melissa Salley prescribes 2 more often than the typical South Carolina prescriber, 15 about as often and 54 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Melissa Salley 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 South Carolina 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.
