JENNIFER GRAVENISH ARNP
Prescription History 1164093399
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Emmetsburg, IA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JENNIFER GRAVENISH ARNP, an active Psychiatric/Mental Health specialist practicing in Emmetsburg, IA. Our medical registry currently tracks 42 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,599 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Sertraline Hcl, which accounts for 183 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 IA PrescribersVs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 183 | $12.64 | ▲ More than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 183 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (76). Medicare paid an average of $12.64 per fill, versus $10.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 192.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,035 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 119 | $12.26▼ below IA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 119 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 2 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $12.26 per fill, versus $15.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 122.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,243 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 115 | $8.44▼ below IA avg | ▲ More than 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 115 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (69). Medicare paid an average of $8.44 per fill, versus $11.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 124.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,544 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 110 | $18.70▼ below IA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 110 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $18.70 per fill, versus $31.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 111.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,006 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 101 | $61.80 | ▲ 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 101 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $61.80 per fill, versus $44.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 113.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,070 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Risperidone | 84 | $15.57 | ▲ More than typical |
About Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 84 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $15.57 per fill, versus $12.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 84.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,374 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clozapine | 75 | $53.85▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Clozapine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Clozapine is a psychiatric medication (anti-psychotic type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Clozapine decreases hallucinations and helps prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. A tricylic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It binds several types of central nervous system receptors, and displays a unique pharmacological profile. Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist, with strong binding to 5-HT 2A/2C receptor subtype. It also displays strong affinity to several dopaminergic receptors, but shows only weak antagonism at the dopamine D2 receptor, a receptor commonly thought to modulate neuroleptic activity. Agranulocytosis is a major adverse effect associated with administration of this agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for Clozapine, about the same volume as the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $53.85 per fill, versus $88.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 75 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,610 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 73 | $15.71▼ below IA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). In 2023, this provider wrote 73 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $15.71 per fill, versus $17.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 81.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,341 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 63 | $68.16▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Aripiprazole: Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $68.16 per fill, versus $120.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 63.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,871 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 40 | $31.85 | ≈ 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 40 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 85% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $31.85 per fill, versus $21.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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. 40.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 984 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 37 | $10.98 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 65% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $10.98 per fill, versus $7.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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. 37.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 37 | $31.24▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $31.24 per fill, versus $64.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 37.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,097 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 35 | $5.36▼ below IA avg | ≈ 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 35 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 81% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $5.36 per fill, versus $6.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 36.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 950 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 30 | $10.89 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $10.89 per fill, versus $8.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 861 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 29 | $14.01 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 66% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $14.01 per fill, versus $11.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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. 29.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 811 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 26 | $7.69▼ below IA 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 26 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 90% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $7.69 per fill, versus $60.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 26.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 715 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alprazolam | 25 | $8.67▼ below IA 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 25 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $8.67 per fill, versus $10.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 706 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxepin Hcl | 24 | $85.14 | ≈ 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 24 Medicare prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $85.14 per fill, versus $47.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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. 24.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 689 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 22 | $9.30▼ below IA avg | ≈ 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 22 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 76% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $9.30 per fill, versus $19.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 22.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 601 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl | 22 | $12.22▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Propranolol Hcl: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 88% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $12.22 per fill, versus $26.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 22.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 665 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 22 | $8.12▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Paroxetine Hcl: Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 79% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $8.12 per fill, versus $13.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 26.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lithium Carbonate ErLithium Carbonate | 21 | $8.01▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lithium Carbonate Er: This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes, such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors. A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about 88% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $8.01 per fill, versus $15.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Paliperidone ErPaliperidone | 19 | $615.90 | ≈ Typical |
About Paliperidone Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder). Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Paliperidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about 76% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $615.90 per fill, versus $409.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 507 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Memantine Hcl ErMemantine Hcl | 19 | $82.85▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Memantine Hcl Er: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl Er, about 79% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $82.85 per fill, versus $131.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 19.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 562 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Benztropine Mesylate | 19 | $7.26▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Benztropine Mesylate: 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). Show more ▾ Benztropine belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. Benztropine should not be used by children younger than 3 years. A centrally active muscarinic antagonist that has been used in the symptomatic treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE. Benztropine also inhibits the uptake of dopamine. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $7.26 per fill, versus $13.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 19.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 528 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diazepam | 18 | $2.35▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Diazepam: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. Show more ▾ This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about 75% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $2.35 per fill, versus $8.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 373 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olanzapine | 18 | $33.85▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Olanzapine: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $33.85 per fill, versus $36.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 18.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 401 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate ErQuetiapine Fumarate | 18 | $83.22▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about 75% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $83.22 per fill, versus $136.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 18.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 518 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lithium Carbonate | 17 | $6.21▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lithium Carbonate: This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes, such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors. A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $6.21 per fill, versus $7.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 17.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 272 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 17 | $27.79 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $27.79 per fill, versus $24.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 606 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 16 | $4.31▼ below IA avg | ▼ 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $4.31 per fill, versus $8.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 16.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 483 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl ErPropranolol Hcl | 16 | $23.96▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Propranolol Hcl Er: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 76% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $23.96 per fill, versus $75.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 16.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 477 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 15 | $11.10▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $11.10 per fill, versus $14.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 15.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 447 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 15 | $15.70▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $15.70 per fill, versus $37.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 16.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 486 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 14 | $6.48▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 15% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (93). Medicare paid an average of $6.48 per fill, versus $26.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 14.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 401 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VraylarCariprazine Hcl | 13 | $678.87▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vraylar: Cariprazine is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, bipolar depression, schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Cariprazine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Vraylar, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $678.87 per fill, versus $1,296.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 181 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluvoxamine Maleate | 13 | $19.75▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluvoxamine Maleate: Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Show more ▾ It helps decrease thoughts that are unwanted or that don't go away (obsessions), and it helps to reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking) that interfere with daily living. Fluvoxamine 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 selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of DEPRESSION and a variety of ANXIETY DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $19.75 per fill, versus $49.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 13.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 352 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphet ErDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 13 | $99.10 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $99.10 per fill, versus $79.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 12 | $6.04▼ below IA 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 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $6.04 per fill, versus $14.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 531 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Imipramine Hcl | 12 | $4.86▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Imipramine Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also used with other therapies for the treatment of nighttime bed-wetting (enuresis) in children. Using this medication to treat depression may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. Imipramine can help your child control nighttime bed-wetting. Imipramine belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine) in the brain. For bed-wetting, this medication may work by blocking the effect of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) on the bladder. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Imipramine Hcl, about 75% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $4.86 per fill, versus $19.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 12.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 365 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RivastigmineRivastigmine Tartrate | 11 | $55.54▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rivastigmine: Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $55.54 per fill, versus $251.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 11.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 296 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 11 | $10.46▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Pamoate: 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. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $10.46 per fill, versus $13.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 312 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for JENNIFER GRAVENISH ARNP 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 Psychiatric/Mental Health prescribing approach at this Emmetsburg, IA 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 IA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
