DR. KEVIN B MEYER MD
Prescription History 1154450310
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Manchester, NH
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. KEVIN B MEYER MD, an active Nephrology specialist practicing in Manchester, NH. Our medical registry currently tracks 29 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,500 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Calcitriol, which accounts for 448 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 NH PrescribersVs. NH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 448 | $18.25▼ below NH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Calcitriol: Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D. Show more ▾ Most people get enough vitamin D from exposure to the sun and from fortified food products (such as dairy products, vitamins). Vitamin D helps control parathyroid hormone and the levels of certain minerals (such as calcium, phosphorus) that are needed for building and keeping strong bones. Before regular vitamin D can be used by the body, it needs to be changed to the active form by the liver and kidneys. Calcitriol is used in patients with kidney disease who can't make enough of the active form of Vitamin D. This medication is also used to prevent and treat certain types of calcium/phosphorus/parathyroid problems that can happen with long-term kidney dialysis or hypoparathyroidism. Calcitriol is usually used along with specific diet recommendations and sometimes other medications. The physiologically active form of vitamin D. It is formed primarily in the kidney by enzymatic hydroxylation of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (CALCIFEDIOL). Its production is stimulated by low blood calcium levels and parathyroid hormone. Calcitriol increases intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and in concert with parathyroid hormone increases bone resorption. In 2023, this provider wrote 448 Medicare prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 9.1 times the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $18.25 per fill, versus $25.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 950.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 28,223 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 171 | $10.86 | ▲ More than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 171 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $10.86 per fill, versus $9.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NH 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. 405.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,094 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 132 | $14.18▼ below NH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 132 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 5.7 times the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $14.18 per fill, versus $21.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 322.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 105 | $8.24▼ below NH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2023, this provider wrote 105 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about the same volume as the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (109). Medicare paid an average of $8.24 per fill, versus $8.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 234.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,966 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Allopurinol | 92 | $15.10▼ below NH avg | ▲ More than 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 92 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $15.10 per fill, versus $18.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 236 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 61 | $12.68▼ below NH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2023, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 80% of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (76). Medicare paid an average of $12.68 per fill, versus $13.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 171 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,131 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Spironolactone | 43 | $13.92▼ below NH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $13.92 per fill, versus $15.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 115.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,470 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 38 | $173.13▼ below NH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Sevelamer Carbonate: Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Show more ▾ Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Sevelamer works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body. A polymeric amine that binds phosphate and is used to treat HYPERPHOSPHATEMIA in patients with kidney disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about the same volume as the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $173.13 per fill, versus $299.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 50.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LokelmaSodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate | 37 | $642.16▼ below NH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lokelma: This medication is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ It works by binding to potassium in the gut. This medication does not work right away, and should not be used to treat life-threatening high levels of potassium. High potassium levels can cause symptoms such as nausea, muscle weakness/tiredness, irregular heartbeats, or paralysis. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Lokelma, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $642.16 per fill, versus $848.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 42.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 35 | $21.94▼ below NH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about a third of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (86). Medicare paid an average of $21.94 per fill, versus $23.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 91.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 33 | $6.13▼ below NH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about half the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $6.13 per fill, versus $7.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 70.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,118 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 28 | $18.73▼ below NH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Doxazosin Mesylate: Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Doxazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Doxazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. A prazosin-related compound that is a selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocker. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $18.73 per fill, versus $25.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 83.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,500 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 24 | $28.11▼ below NH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $28.11 per fill, versus $36.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 69.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,070 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Calcium Acetate | 23 | $72.47▼ below NH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Calcium Acetate: Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Show more ▾ Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Calcium acetate is a natural mineral that works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Calcium Acetate, about 85% of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $72.47 per fill, versus $127.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 19 | $2.13▼ below NH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about a third of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $2.13 per fill, versus $5.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Chlorthalidone | 19 | $22.23▼ below NH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Chlorthalidone: Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to reduce extra salt and water in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Decreasing extra salt and water in the body helps to decrease swelling (edema) and breathing problems caused by fluid in the lungs. Chlorthalidone is a water pill (diuretic). It increases the amount of urine you make, especially when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A benzenesulfonamide-phthalimidine that tautomerizes to a BENZOPHENONES form. It is considered a thiazide-like diuretic. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 83% of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $22.23 per fill, versus $31.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,710 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Terazosin Hcl | 19 | $16.18▼ below NH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Terazosin Hcl: Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Terazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Terazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about the same volume as the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $16.18 per fill, versus $25.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Labetalol Hcl | 18 | $42.23▼ below NH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Labetalol Hcl: Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is both an alpha blocker and beta blocker. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about the same volume as the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $42.23 per fill, versus $51.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 814 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 18 | $7.41▼ below NH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about a third of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $7.41 per fill, versus $9.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Citrate ErPotassium Citrate | 18 | $178.82 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Potassium Citrate Er: This medication is used to make the urine less acidic. Show more ▾ This effect helps the kidneys get rid of uric acid, thereby helping to prevent gout and kidney stones. This medication can also prevent and treat certain metabolic problems (acidosis) caused by kidney disease. Citric acid and citrate salts (which contain potassium and sodium) belong to a class of drugs known as urinary alkalinizers. If you have a condition that requires you to limit your intake of potassium and sodium, your doctor may direct you to take a product that is lower in potassium and sodium. A powder that dissolves in water, which is administered orally, and is used as a diuretic, expectorant, systemic alkalizer, and electrolyte replenisher. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about half the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $178.82 per fill, versus $150.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 15 | $14.19 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $14.19 per fill, versus $10.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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. 40.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,215 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 15 | $4.89▼ below NH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $4.89 per fill, versus $9.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 106 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ErIsosorbide Mononitrate | 14 | $11.26▼ below NH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Isosorbide Mononitrate Er: Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about half the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $11.26 per fill, versus $23.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amiloride Hcl | 14 | $15.22▼ below NH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amiloride Hcl: Amiloride is used with other water pills/diuretics (such as furosemide, thiazide diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide) to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, or extra fluid in the body (edema). Show more ▾ Amiloride also helps to treat or prevent low blood potassium levels caused by the other diuretics. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amiloride is called a water pill (diuretic) and causes your body to get rid of extra salt and water while also preventing the kidneys from getting rid of too much potassium. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Amiloride Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $15.22 per fill, versus $17.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VeltassaPatiromer Calcium Sorbitex | 14 | $979.95 | ≈ Typical |
About Veltassa: This medication is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood. Show more ▾ Too much potassium in your blood can sometimes cause heart rhythm problems. Patiromer helps get rid of extra potassium by binding to it. The potassium then passes out of your body in your stool. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Veltassa, about 88% of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $979.95 per fill, versus $946.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NH 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. 16.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 496 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 13 | $553.82▼ below NH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $553.82 per fill, versus $862.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Candesartan Cilexetil | 12 | $92.40▼ below NH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Candesartan Cilexetil: Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Candesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication is also used to treat heart failure. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 1 year due to increased risk of side effects. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Candesartan Cilexetil, about 71% of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $92.40 per fill, versus $114.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 11 | $103.75▼ below NH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mycophenolate Mofetil: Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. Compound derived from Penicillium stoloniferum and related species. It blocks de novo biosynthesis of purine nucleotides by inhibition of the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMP DEHYDROGENASE). Mycophenolic acid exerts selective effects on the immune system in which it prevents the proliferation of T-CELLS, LYMPHOCYTES, and the formation of antibodies from B-CELLS. It may also inhibit recruitment of LEUKOCYTES to sites of INFLAMMATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about half the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $103.75 per fill, versus $159.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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 NH average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 11 | $7.84 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $7.84 per fill, versus $7.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH 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. 26.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 790 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. KEVIN B MEYER MD 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 Nephrology prescribing approach at this Manchester, NH 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 NH prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
