DR. JOSEPH MICHAEL HARWOOD MD
Prescription History 1154070068
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Macon, GA
What does Dr. Harwood prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Harwood wrote 173 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Olanzapine, with 25 prescriptions.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Harwood prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Georgia prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Harwood wrote 25 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $22.95 per fill, versus $19.49 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Harwood wrote 25 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $8.33 per fill, versus $7.74 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Harwood wrote 22 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $4.61 per fill, versus $24.33 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 schizophrenia, psychotic disorders).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Harwood wrote 17 prescriptions for Trifluoperazine Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $70.90 per fill, versus $79.47 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Harwood wrote 16 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 27% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $9.06 per fill, versus $10.77 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Harwood wrote 16 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 18% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $22.07 per fill, versus $21.46 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Harwood wrote 14 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 30% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $136.54 per fill, versus $49.41 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Harwood wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.98 per fill, versus $8.89 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Harwood wrote 13 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 8% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $3.04 per fill, versus $9.49 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Harwood wrote 11 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $15.78 per fill, versus $11.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Harwood’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Harwood prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Harwood's most prescribed medications were Olanzapine (25), Trazodone Hcl (25) and Memantine Hcl (22).
How does Dr. Harwood's prescribing compare with other Georgia prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Harwood prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Georgia prescriber and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Harwood 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 Georgia 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.
