MICHAEL D TOYE PA-C
Prescription History 1144746421
Physician Assistant in Milwaukee, WI
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MICHAEL D TOYE PA-C, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Milwaukee, WI. Our medical registry currently tracks 54 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 6,821 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Oxycodone Hcl, which accounts for 1,813 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 WI PrescribersVs. WI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 1,813 | $19.54▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone 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 semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 1,813 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 41 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $19.54 per fill, versus $20.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 1,813 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 51,742 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 402 | $19.44▼ below WI avg | ▲ More 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 402 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 4.8 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (84). Medicare paid an average of $19.44 per fill, versus $24.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 460 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 13,700 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Naloxone Hcl | 361 | $76.20▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Naloxone Hcl: This medication is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Show more ▾ Serious opioid overdose symptoms may include unusual sleepiness, unusual difficulty waking up, or breathing problems (ranging from slow/shallow breathing to no breathing). Other symptoms of overdose may include very small pinpoint pupils, slow heartbeat, or low blood pressure. If someone has serious overdose symptoms but you are not sure if the symptoms are due to overdose, give this medication right away anyway, since lasting slow/shallow breathing may cause permanent damage to the brain or death. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid antagonists. It works by blocking the effects of the opioid in the brain. This medication may not work as well to block the effects of certain types of opioids (mixed agonist/antagonists such as buprenorphine, pentazocine). With these types of opioids, blocking may be incomplete or you may need a higher dose of naloxone. The effects of naloxone will not last as long as the effects of the opioid. Since treatment with this medication is not long lasting, be sure to get medical help right away after giving the first dose of naloxone. Treatment of opioid overdose should also include breathing treatment (such as oxygen given through tubes in the nose, mechanical ventilation, artificial respiration). A specific opiate antagonist that has no agonist activity. It is a competitive antagonist at mu, delta, and kappa opioid receptors. In 2023, this provider wrote 361 Medicare prescriptions for Naloxone Hcl, about 11 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $76.20 per fill, versus $92.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 375.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,717 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 334 | $40.97▼ below WI avg | ▲ More 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 334 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 8.6 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $40.97 per fill, versus $42.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 346 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,240 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 327 | $17.05 | ▲ More than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 327 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 8.4 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $17.05 per fill, versus $16.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 372 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,115 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 313 | $13.42▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 313 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 10 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $13.42 per fill, versus $15.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 356 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 299 | $41.55 | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone 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 299 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 6.5 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $41.55 per fill, versus $26.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 299 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,503 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 228 | $8.55 | ▲ More than typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 228 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 6 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $8.55 per fill, versus $8.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 228 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,836 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 214 | $32.41 | ▲ More 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 214 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 4 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $32.41 per fill, versus $18.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 215 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,063 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Xtampza ErOxycodone Myristate | 195 | $301.90▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Xtampza Er: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Show more ▾ Oxycodone 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. Higher doses of this drug (more than 36 milligrams per dose or 72 milligrams per day) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid medication. These doses may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use. In 2023, this provider wrote 195 Medicare prescriptions for Xtampza Er, about 6.5 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $301.90 per fill, versus $558.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 195 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,472 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LinzessLinaclotide | 184 | $601.54▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Linzess: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Linaclotide is used to treat certain types of bowel problems (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, chronic idiopathic constipation). It works by increasing fluid in your intestines and helping speed up movement of food through the gut. Linaclotide may improve stool texture and lessen symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain/discomfort, straining, and feelings of incomplete bowel movements. In 2023, this provider wrote 184 Medicare prescriptions for Linzess, about 5.8 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $601.54 per fill, versus $734.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 201 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,030 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buprenorphine-NaloxoneBuprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 180 | $269.15 | ▲ More than typical |
About Buprenorphine-Naloxone: This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. Show more ▾ It is used to treat opioid dependence/addiction. Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs called mixed opioid agonist-antagonists. Buprenorphine helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the effect of opioids and can cause severe opioid withdrawal when injected. It has little effect when taken by mouth or dissolved under the tongue. It is combined with buprenorphine to prevent abuse and misuse (injection) of this medication. This combination medication is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have other forms of naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it. In 2023, this provider wrote 180 Medicare prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 3 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $269.15 per fill, versus $184.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 180 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,743 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Morphine Sulfate ErMorphine Sulfate | 161 | $18.81▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Morphine Sulfate Er: This medication is used to treat severe pain. Show more ▾ Morphine 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. The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle. In 2023, this provider wrote 161 Medicare prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 4.5 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $18.81 per fill, versus $39.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 161 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,543 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nucynta ErTapentadol Hcl | 121 | $668.93▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Nucynta Er: This medication is used to help relieve ongoing severe pain. Show more ▾ Tapentadol is an opioid pain reliever. It acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief. Tapentadol may also be used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use. An opioid analgesic, MU OPIOID RECEPTOR agonist, and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain, and of pain associated with DIABETIC NEUROPATHIES. In 2023, this provider wrote 121 Medicare prescriptions for Nucynta Er, about 6.7 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $668.93 per fill, versus $840.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 121 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,373 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buprenorphine | 114 | $362.84 | ▲ More than typical |
About Buprenorphine: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain). Show more ▾ Buprenorphine 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. The higher strengths of this drug (7.5, 10, 15, or 20 micrograms per hour patches) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate amounts of opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if used by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use. A derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use. In 2023, this provider wrote 114 Medicare prescriptions for Buprenorphine, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $362.84 per fill, versus $329.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 114 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 108 | $8.79 | ▲ More 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 108 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $8.79 per fill, versus $8.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 108 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Topiramate | 99 | $12.31▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2023, this provider wrote 99 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $12.31 per fill, versus $21.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 165 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,940 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 87 | $71.45 | ▲ More than typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2023, this provider wrote 87 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $71.45 per fill, versus $32.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 93.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl ErTramadol Hcl | 79 | $74.43▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl Er: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing 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 79 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl Er, about 4.2 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $74.43 per fill, versus $93.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 79 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,271 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lidocaine | 79 | $314.14 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lidocaine: This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). Show more ▾ It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch. A local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used as an antiarrhythmia agent. Its actions are more intense and its effects more prolonged than those of PROCAINE but its duration of action is shorter than that of BUPIVACAINE or PRILOCAINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 79 Medicare prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 3.8 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $314.14 per fill, versus $121.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 96.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,799 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BelbucaBuprenorphine Hcl | 79 | $851.78 | ▲ More than typical |
About Belbuca: Buprenorphine is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain. Show more ▾ Buprenorphine 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. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use. A derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use. In 2023, this provider wrote 79 Medicare prescriptions for Belbuca, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $851.78 per fill, versus $744.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 79 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,370 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 78 | $19.97▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) 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 2023, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $19.97 per fill, versus $25.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 86 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,573 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 75 | $14.89▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is 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 may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication 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 2023, this provider wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $14.89 per fill, versus $43.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 103 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,049 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Baclofen | 74 | $25.63▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2023, this provider wrote 74 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $25.63 per fill, versus $34.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 78 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,271 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 66 | $12.10▼ below WI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $12.10 per fill, versus $14.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 90 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,674 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 63 | $14.86▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $14.86 per fill, versus $40.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 99 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,970 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Allopurinol | 49 | $12.41▼ below WI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 89% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $12.41 per fill, versus $17.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,970 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ibuprofen | 46 | $10.13▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾ When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen 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, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $10.13 per fill, versus $12.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OxycontinOxycodone Hcl | 45 | $490.31▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxycontin: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Show more ▾ Oxycodone 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. The higher strengths of this drug (more than 40 milligrams per tablet) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycontin, about 2 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $490.31 per fill, versus $661.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carisoprodol | 44 | $19.83▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Carisoprodol: Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatments. It works by helping to relax the muscles. A centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant whose mechanism of action is not completely understood but may be related to its sedative actions. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1202) In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Carisoprodol, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $19.83 per fill, versus $24.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,297 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 41 | $236.53 | ▲ More than typical |
About Sumatriptan Succinate: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines/headaches including sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. It does not prevent future migraines/headaches or reduce how often you may get a headache. Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $236.53 per fill, versus $42.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 41.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,091 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 40 | $29.05 | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $29.05 per fill, versus $20.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 40 | $29.77▼ below WI avg | ≈ Typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $29.77 per fill, versus $68.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,694 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SuboxoneBuprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 39 | $622.97 | ≈ Typical |
About Suboxone: This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. Show more ▾ It is used to treat opioid dependence/addiction. Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs called mixed opioid agonist-antagonists. Buprenorphine helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the effect of opioids and can cause severe opioid withdrawal when injected. It has little effect when taken by mouth or dissolved under the tongue. It is combined with buprenorphine to prevent abuse and misuse (injection) of this medication. This combination medication is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have other forms of naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Suboxone, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $622.97 per fill, versus $430.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI 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. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,046 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hysingla ErHydrocodone Bitartrate | 35 | $355.66▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hysingla Er: Hydrocodone is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain. Show more ▾ Hydrocodone 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. Do not use the extended-release form of hydrocodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use. Narcotic analgesic related to CODEINE, but more potent and more addicting by weight. It is used also as cough suppressant. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Hysingla Er, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $355.66 per fill, versus $463.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 931 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 24 | $26.01 | ≈ Typical |
About Ropinirole Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 86% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $26.01 per fill, versus $24.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI 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 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 24 | $14.36▼ below WI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $14.36 per fill, versus $23.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxepin Hcl | 20 | $183.76 | ≈ Typical |
About Doxepin Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $183.76 per fill, versus $45.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI 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. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 564 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lubiprostone | 20 | $233.49▼ below WI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lubiprostone: This medication is used to treat certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation). Show more ▾ Chronic idiopathic constipation has an unknown cause and is not due to diet, other diseases, or drugs. Lubiprostone is also used to treat constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain due to medical conditions other than cancer. This medication may improve symptoms such as bloating and abdominal discomfort, improve stool texture, lessen the need to strain, and decrease the feeling of not completely relieving oneself. Lubiprostone belongs to a class of drugs known as chloride channel activators. It works by increasing the amount of fluid within your intestines, making the passage of stool easier. Member of a bicyclic fatty acid class of compounds derived from PROSTAGLANDIN E1 involved in chloride channel gating. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about the same volume as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $233.49 per fill, versus $351.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methadone Hcl | 20 | $10.67▼ below WI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Methadone Hcl: This medication is used to treat addiction to opioids (such as heroin) as part of an approved treatment program. Show more ▾ Methadone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. A synthetic opioid that is used as the hydrochloride. It is an opioid analgesic that is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. It has actions and uses similar to those of MORPHINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1082-3) In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about 77% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $10.67 per fill, versus $21.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 536 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MovantikNaloxegol Oxalate | 20 | $423.71▼ below WI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Movantik: This medication is used to treat constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain that is not caused by cancer. Show more ▾ It blocks the effect of opioids on the gut without blocking the effect on pain. Naloxegol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid antagonists. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Movantik, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $423.71 per fill, versus $455.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zonisamide | 20 | $40.71▼ below WI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Zonisamide: Zonisamide is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ Zonisamide is a sulfonamide anticonvulsant and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is unknown how zonisamide works to prevent seizures. A benzisoxazole and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a CALCIUM CHANNEL blocker. It is used primarily as an adjunctive antiepileptic agent for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES, with or without secondary generalization. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Zonisamide, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $40.71 per fill, versus $48.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 16 | $11.10▼ below WI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Nortriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 76% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $11.10 per fill, versus $18.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 438 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NarcanNaloxone Hcl | 15 | $137.06 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Narcan: This medication is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Show more ▾ Serious opioid overdose symptoms may include unusual sleepiness, unusual difficulty waking up, or breathing problems (ranging from slow/shallow breathing to no breathing). Other symptoms of overdose may include very small pinpoint pupils, slow heartbeat, or low blood pressure. If someone has serious overdose symptoms but you are not sure if the symptoms are due to overdose, give this medication right away anyway, since lasting slow/shallow breathing may cause permanent damage to the brain or death. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid antagonists. It works by blocking the effects of the opioid in the brain. This medication may not work as well to block the effects of certain types of opioids (mixed agonist/antagonists such as buprenorphine, pentazocine). With these types of opioids, blocking may be incomplete or you may need a higher dose of naloxone. The effects of naloxone will not last as long as the effects of the opioid. Since treatment with this medication is not long lasting, be sure to get medical help right away after giving the first dose of naloxone. Treatment of opioid overdose should also include breathing treatment (such as oxygen given through tubes in the nose, mechanical ventilation, artificial respiration). A specific opiate antagonist that has no agonist activity. It is a competitive antagonist at mu, delta, and kappa opioid receptors. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Narcan, about a third of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $137.06 per fill, versus $130.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI 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. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alprazolam | 15 | $0.77▼ below WI avg | ▼ 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about a third of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $0.77 per fill, versus $7.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 15 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Celecoxib | 14 | $17.76▼ below WI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾ It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $17.76 per fill, versus $49.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| UbrelvyUbrogepant | 14 | $1,309.61 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ubrelvy: This medication is used to treat migraine. Show more ▾ Ubrogepant may work by changing the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. This medication is not used to prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraines. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Ubrelvy, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $1,309.61 per fill, versus $1,173.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI 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. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ZubsolvBuprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 14 | $674.30 | ≈ Typical |
About Zubsolv: This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. Show more ▾ It is used to treat opioid dependence/addiction. Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs called mixed opioid agonist-antagonists. Buprenorphine helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the effect of opioids and can cause severe opioid withdrawal when injected. It has little effect when taken by mouth or dissolved under the tongue. It is combined with buprenorphine to prevent abuse and misuse (injection) of this medication. This combination medication is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have other forms of naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Zubsolv, about 82% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $674.30 per fill, versus $490.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI 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. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 380 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Morphine Sulfate | 13 | $26.84▼ below WI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Morphine Sulfate: This medication is used to treat severe pain. Show more ▾ Morphine 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. The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $26.84 per fill, versus $29.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 368 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 13 | $2.01▼ below WI avg | ▼ 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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about a third of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $2.01 per fill, versus $8.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RizatriptanRizatriptan Benzoate | 13 | $15.38▼ below WI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rizatriptan: Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Rizatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Rizatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Rizatriptan, about 62% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $15.38 per fill, versus $30.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 12 | $5.82▼ below WI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A 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 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about a third of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $5.82 per fill, versus $9.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 11 | $6.07▼ below WI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 19% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $6.07 per fill, versus $19.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI 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 WI average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methocarbamol | 11 | $19.02 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methocarbamol: Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles. A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206) In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $19.02 per fill, versus $16.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MICHAEL D TOYE 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 Milwaukee, WI 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 WI prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
