TAYLOR HOWLETT
Prescription History 1174068340
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Lawrence, MA
What does Taylor Howlett prescribe?
In 2024, Taylor Howlett wrote 962 Medicare prescriptions for 34 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 96 prescriptions for 40 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Taylor Howlett prescribes.
Medications 34 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Massachusetts prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 96 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (188). Medicare paid $11.01 per fill, versus $13.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 78 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 63% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $7.96 per fill, versus $8.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 66 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $4.14 per fill, versus $7.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 49 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $13.44 per fill, versus $11.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 41 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 71% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $23.45 per fill, versus $31.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 38 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $8.33 per fill, versus $10.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 38 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 74% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $18.04 per fill, versus $12.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 36 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 73% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,157.27 per fill, versus $1,010.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 35 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $9.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 34 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 77% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $15.98 per fill, versus $16.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 33 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 41% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $12.83 per fill, versus $14.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 31 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 32% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $12.71 per fill, versus $15.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 30 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 66% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $17.09 per fill, versus $14.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 27 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 69% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14.44 per fill, versus $15.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 37% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $5.99 per fill, versus $4.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 24 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 33% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $3.77 per fill, versus $5.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 24 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,231.91 per fill, versus $1,207.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 23 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 68% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $7.90 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 21 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 41% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $23.03 per fill, versus $19.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 18 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 23% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $33.23 per fill, versus $28.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 17 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $22.70 per fill, versus $26.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 17 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $18.00 per fill, versus $12.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 17 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 23% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $4.44 per fill, versus $9.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 16 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $15.30 per fill, versus $8.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 14% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $12.22 per fill, versus $18.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Varenicline is used by adults to help stop smoking.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 16 prescriptions for Varenicline Tartrate, about 88% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $274.92 per fill, versus $227.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 14 prescriptions for Alcohol Swabs, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.19 per fill, versus $6.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 13 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 28% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $11.88 per fill, versus $13.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 13 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $12.35 per fill, versus $17.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $13.01 per fill, versus $15.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 13% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $1,675.19 per fill, versus $852.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $20.58 per fill, versus $12.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 11 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $11.16 per fill, versus $16.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Taylor Howlett wrote 11 prescriptions for Symbicort, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $236.20 per fill, versus $291.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Taylor Howlett’s prescriptions
What does Taylor Howlett prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Taylor Howlett's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (96), Lisinopril (78) and Amlodipine Besylate (66).
How does Taylor Howlett's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 34 medications with a state comparison, Taylor Howlett prescribes 2 about as often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber and 32 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Taylor Howlett prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Massachusetts prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
