CHRISTINE KNOWLES
Prescription History 1154090413
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Shallotte, NC
What does Christine Knowles prescribe?
In 2024, Christine Knowles wrote 149 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Cephalexin, with 25 prescriptions for 25 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 Christine Knowles prescribes.
Medications 9 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 North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Christine Knowles wrote 25 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 84% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.19 per fill, versus $7.96 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 North Carolina prescribers
Christine Knowles wrote 24 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1.43 per fill, versus $4.07 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Christine Knowles wrote 17 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $23.80 per fill, versus $28.29 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Christine Knowles wrote 17 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 61% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.46 per fill, versus $9.06 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Christine Knowles wrote 16 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.57 per fill, versus $12.00 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Christine Knowles wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 33% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2.04 per fill, versus $2.90 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 North Carolina prescribers
Christine Knowles wrote 13 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.67 per fill, versus $5.72 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Christine Knowles wrote 13 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 35% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.00 per fill, versus $6.52 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 of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Christine Knowles wrote 11 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $62.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Christine Knowles’s prescriptions
What does Christine Knowles prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Christine Knowles's most prescribed medications were Cephalexin (25), Prednisone (24) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (17).
How does Christine Knowles's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Christine Knowles prescribes 1 about as often than the typical North Carolina prescriber and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Christine Knowles 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 North 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.
