DR. KYLE MARIE STIFFLER MD
Prescription History 1164577227
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Bridgeton, NJ

NPI Status: Active since January 25, 2007

Contact Information

14 WEST AVE S
BRIDGETON, NJ
ZIP 08302
Phone: (856) 455-9911

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. KYLE MARIE STIFFLER MD, an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Bridgeton, NJ. Our medical registry currently tracks 58 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 7,257 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Trazodone Hcl, which accounts for 599 claims alone.


Abilify Maintena

Generic Formulation: AripiprazoleSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 912
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.5
Peer Average Days Supply675
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 34.8% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $86,178.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,779.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,575.30

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). 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.

Adderall Xr

Generic Formulation: Dextroamphetamine/AmphetamineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 363
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills16.6
Peer Average Days Supply484
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,743.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$134.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$328.88

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. 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.

Alprazolam

Generic Formulation: AlprazolamSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 100
30-Day Fills 100.0
Days Supply 2,601
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims76.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills86.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,379
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 31.6% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $858.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.42

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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)

Therapeutic Applications

Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. 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).

Amitriptyline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Amitriptyline HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 994
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,209
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 33.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $395.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.37

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.54

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain.

Aripiprazole

Generic Formulation: AripiprazoleSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 244
30-Day Fills 278.0
Days Supply 7,923
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,757
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 419.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $26,435.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$108.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$132.41

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). 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.

Benztropine Mesylate

Generic Formulation: Benztropine MesylateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 502
30-Day Fills 516.0
Days Supply 14,546
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims59.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills66.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,869
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 750.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,844.31 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.16

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A centrally active muscarinic antagonist that has been used in the symptomatic treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE. Benztropine also inhibits the uptake of dopamine.

Therapeutic Applications

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). 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.

Bupropion Hcl

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 36
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 955
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.7
Peer Average Days Supply767
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 80.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $437.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.16

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Bupropion is used to treat depression. 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.

Bupropion Hcl Sr

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 110
30-Day Fills 116.0
Days Supply 3,365
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,022
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 400.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,667.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.95

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Bupropion is used to treat depression. 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.

Bupropion Xl

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 81
30-Day Fills 89.0
Days Supply 2,519
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills69.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,060
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 113.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,772.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.88

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.62

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Bupropion is used to treat depression. 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.

Buspirone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Buspirone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 233
30-Day Fills 249.0
Days Supply 6,967
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills53.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,538
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 497.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,979.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.03

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat anxiety. 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).

Carbamazepine

Generic Formulation: CarbamazepineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 64
30-Day Fills 66.0
Days Supply 1,850
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.7
Peer Average Days Supply838
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 178.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,260.74 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$82.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$63.37

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties.

Therapeutic Applications

Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity.

Chlorpromazine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Chlorpromazine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 32.0
Days Supply 934
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.8
Peer Average Days Supply813
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $10,921.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$352.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$384.93

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

The prototypical phenothiazine antipsychotic drug. Like the other drugs in this class chlorpromazine's antipsychotic actions are thought to be due to long-term adaptation by the brain to blocking DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. Chlorpromazine has several other actions and therapeutic uses, including as an antiemetic and in the treatment of intractable hiccup.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, manic phase of bipolar disorder, severe behavioral problems in children). Chlorpromazine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can reduce aggressive behavior and the desire to hurt yourself/others. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). Chlorpromazine is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called phenothiazine antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Chlorpromazine is also used to control nausea/vomiting, relieve prolonged hiccups, relieve restlessness/anxiety before surgery, and help treat tetanus.

Citalopram Hbr

Generic Formulation: Citalopram HydrobromideSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 128
30-Day Fills 130.0
Days Supply 3,488
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills55.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,649
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 326.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $998.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.80

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.79

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Citalopram is used to treat depression. 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.

Clomipramine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clomipramine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 364
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.6
Peer Average Days Supply641
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 31.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,101.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$238.58

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$237.34

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A tricyclic antidepressant similar to IMIPRAMINE that selectively inhibits the uptake of serotonin in the brain. It is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and demethylated in the liver to form its primary active metabolite, desmethylclomipramine.

Therapeutic Applications

Clomipramine is used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). It helps decrease thoughts that are unwanted or that don't go away (obsessions), and it helps reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking) that interfere with daily living. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin, among others) in the brain.

Clonazepam

Generic Formulation: ClonazepamSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 373
30-Day Fills 373.0
Days Supply 10,134
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,709
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 590.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,558.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.58

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.14

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. 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.

Clozapine

Generic Formulation: ClozapineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 99
30-Day Fills 99.0
Days Supply 2,796
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,169
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 115.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $10,252.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$103.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$88.87

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. 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.

Dextroamphetamine Sulfate

Generic Formulation: Dextroamphetamine SulfateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims15.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills15.7
Peer Average Days Supply430
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $618.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$51.50

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$105.77

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

The d-form of AMPHETAMINE. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a sympathomimetic. It has also been used in the treatment of narcolepsy and of attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children. Dextroamphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulating release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. It is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. 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.

Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er

Generic Formulation: Dextroamphetamine/AmphetamineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 392
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.9
Peer Average Days Supply641
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 33.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $531.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$63.95

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. 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.

Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine

Generic Formulation: Dextroamphetamine/AmphetamineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 363
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.6
Peer Average Days Supply895
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 53.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $416.06 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.72

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.36

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. 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.

Divalproex Sodium

Generic Formulation: Divalproex SodiumSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 250
30-Day Fills 267.0
Days Supply 7,113
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims60.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills66.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,814
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 316.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $10,163.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.65

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$46.46

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Divalproex Sodium Er

Generic Formulation: Divalproex SodiumSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 236
30-Day Fills 240.0
Days Supply 6,070
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,514
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 448.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $14,389.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$60.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$86.93

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Doxepin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Doxepin HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 728
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.4
Peer Average Days Supply971
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,010.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$65.61

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression and anxiety. 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.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 126
30-Day Fills 165.9
Days Supply 4,931
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills72.9
Peer Average Days Supply2,147
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 207.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,321.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$50.69

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. 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.

Escitalopram Oxalate

Generic Formulation: Escitalopram OxalateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 236
30-Day Fills 260.0
Days Supply 7,418
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims59.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills110.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,238
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 300.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,408.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.94

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Therapeutic Applications

Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. 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.

Fluoxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Fluoxetine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 203
30-Day Fills 255.0
Days Supply 7,435
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,858
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 463.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,070.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.66

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

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. 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.

Fluphenazine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Fluphenazine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 364
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.7
Peer Average Days Supply705
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 45.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,749.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$134.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$283.95

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A phenothiazine used in the treatment of PSYCHOSES. Its properties and uses are generally similar to those of CHLORPROMAZINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat symptoms of a certain type of mental/mood condition (schizophrenia). Fluphenazine belongs to a class of medications called phenothiazines and is also referred to as a neuroleptic. It works by affecting the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include reduced episodes of hallucinations, delusions, or bizarre behaviors that occur in patients with schizophrenia. This medication is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. Also, it should not be used to manage behavioral problems in patients with mental retardation.

Fluvoxamine Maleate

Generic Formulation: Fluvoxamine MaleateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 64
30-Day Fills 64.0
Days Supply 1,816
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.1
Peer Average Days Supply854
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 146.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,132.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$49.82

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of DEPRESSION and a variety of ANXIETY DISORDERS.

Therapeutic Applications

Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). 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.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 103
30-Day Fills 103.0
Days Supply 2,931
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims73.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills109.8
Peer Average Days Supply3,196
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 41.1% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,652.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.31

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. 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.

Haloperidol

Generic Formulation: HaloperidolSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 63
30-Day Fills 63.0
Days Supply 1,774
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,179
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 57.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,436.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.01

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat SCHIZOPHRENIA and other PSYCHOSES. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, DELUSIONAL DISORDERS, ballism, and TOURETTE SYNDROME (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY and the chorea of HUNTINGTON DISEASE. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable HICCUPS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279)

Therapeutic Applications

Haloperidol is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to harm themselves. It also reduces aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can decrease negative thoughts and hallucinations. Haloperidol can also be used to treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words/sounds related to Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol is also used for severe behavior problems in hyperactive children when other treatments or medications have not worked. Haloperidol is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Hydroxyzine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Hydroxyzine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 117
30-Day Fills 125.0
Days Supply 3,336
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.2
Peer Average Days Supply858
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 368.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,520.08 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.90

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. 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.

Hydroxyzine Pamoate

Generic Formulation: Hydroxyzine PamoateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 231
30-Day Fills 260.0
Days Supply 7,102
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.2
Peer Average Days Supply983
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 645.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,333.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.43

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.06

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. 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.

Invega Sustenna

Generic Formulation: Paliperidone PalmitateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 48
30-Day Fills 48.0
Days Supply 1,378
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.6
Peer Average Days Supply989
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 41.2% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $112,485.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,343.45

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,761.39

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Paliperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. 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. Paliperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This long-acting form of paliperidone is used only after you have received treatment with either the monthly injectable form of this drug for at least 4 months, or the every-3-month injectable form for at least 3 months.

Lamotrigine

Generic Formulation: LamotrigineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 227
30-Day Fills 243.0
Days Supply 6,835
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,004
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 393.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,076.39 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.93

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. 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).

Latuda

Generic Formulation: Lurasidone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 554
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.7
Peer Average Days Supply802
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 44.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $36,170.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,411.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,655.82

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A thiazole derivative and atypical ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST; SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST, serotonin 5-HT7 receptor antagonist, and antagonist of the adrenergic α2A and α2C receptors, as well as a partial SEROTONIN 5-HT1A RECEPTOR AGONIST. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder). Lurasidone helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). In addition, this medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Lurasidone is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Lithium Carbonate

Generic Formulation: Lithium CarbonateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 69
30-Day Fills 69.0
Days Supply 1,934
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.5
Peer Average Days Supply948
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 155.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $634.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.26

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). 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.

Lithium Carbonate Er

Generic Formulation: Lithium CarbonateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 103
30-Day Fills 109.0
Days Supply 3,054
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.9
Peer Average Days Supply863
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 329.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,351.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.39

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). 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.

Lorazepam

Generic Formulation: LorazepamSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 110
30-Day Fills 110.0
Days Supply 2,939
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills55.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,362
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 124.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,579.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.77

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). 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.

Lurasidone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Lurasidone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 1,150
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims--
Peer Average 30-Day Fills--
Peer Average Days Supply--

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$425.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

--

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Memantine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Memantine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills80.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,304
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 78.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $594.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$54.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$57.27

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. 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.

Mirtazapine

Generic Formulation: MirtazapineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 122
30-Day Fills 130.0
Days Supply 3,635
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills70.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,995
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 134.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,576.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.39

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. 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.

Olanzapine

Generic Formulation: OlanzapineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 416
30-Day Fills 430.0
Days Supply 12,132
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills62.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,742
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 700.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $17,635.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.53

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). 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.

Oxcarbazepine

Generic Formulation: OxcarbazepineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 650
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,230
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $918.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$68.43

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).

Paliperidone Er

Generic Formulation: PaliperidoneSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 49
30-Day Fills 49.0
Days Supply 1,368
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.8
Peer Average Days Supply724
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 113.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $17,229.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$351.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$465.97

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder). 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.

Paroxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Paroxetine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 50
30-Day Fills 60.0
Days Supply 1,598
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,499
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 85.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $763.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.12

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). 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.

Perphenazine

Generic Formulation: PerphenazineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 840
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.2
Peer Average Days Supply659
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 47.6% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,623.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$84.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$73.24

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An antipsychotic phenothiazine derivative with actions and uses similar to those of CHLORPROMAZINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder). This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can reduce aggressive behavior and the desire to hurt yourself/others. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (such as hearing/seeing things that are not there). Perphenazine is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (such as dopamine) in the brain.

Prazosin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Prazosin HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 608
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.2
Peer Average Days Supply934
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $504.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.90

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Quetiapine Fumarate

Generic Formulation: Quetiapine FumarateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 383
30-Day Fills 410.8
Days Supply 11,469
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills75.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,139
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 560.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $14,347.27 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.73

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

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). 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.

Quetiapine Fumarate Er

Generic Formulation: Quetiapine FumarateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 818
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.8
Peer Average Days Supply917
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,917.97 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$104.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$139.69

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

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). 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.

Rexulti

Generic Formulation: BrexpiprazoleSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 414
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.7
Peer Average Days Supply828
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 34.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $19,738.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,161.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,493.26

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression). Brexpiprazole helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). In addition, this medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Brexpiprazole is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Risperdal Consta

Generic Formulation: Risperidone MicrospheresSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 378
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.2
Peer Average Days Supply532
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $16,815.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$622.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,318.08

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Risperidone is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). This medication can help you to think clearly and take part in everyday life. Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Risperidone

Generic Formulation: RisperidoneSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 282
30-Day Fills 288.0
Days Supply 7,931
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,909
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 386.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,029.16 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.53

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. 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.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 402
30-Day Fills 411.0
Days Supply 10,951
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims56.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills104.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,067
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 617.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,591.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.19

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

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). 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.

Topiramate

Generic Formulation: TopiramateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 127
30-Day Fills 138.0
Days Supply 3,018
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills53.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,567
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 273.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,652.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.67

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss.

Therapeutic Applications

Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 599
30-Day Fills 637.0
Days Supply 17,755
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills81.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,378
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 1,051.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,274.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.19

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat depression. 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.

Venlafaxine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Venlafaxine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 600
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.9
Peer Average Days Supply616
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $270.98 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.45

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). 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.

Venlafaxine Hcl Er

Generic Formulation: Venlafaxine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 119
30-Day Fills 129.0
Days Supply 3,426
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,723
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 283.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,748.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.55

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). 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.

Vraylar

Generic Formulation: Cariprazine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 54
30-Day Fills 54.0
Days Supply 1,620
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.6
Peer Average Days Supply909
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 86.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $85,054.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,575.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,441.69

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Cariprazine is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, bipolar depression, schizophrenia). 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.

Ziprasidone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ziprasidone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 63
30-Day Fills 63.0
Days Supply 1,814
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,008
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 125.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,461.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$118.44

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$112.40

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). 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. Ziprasidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like DR. KYLE MARIE STIFFLER MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Bridgeton, NJ.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Psychiatry** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.