EMILY J DRUCE PA-C
Prescription History 1184456089
Physician Assistant in La Quinta, CA
What does Emily Druce prescribe?
In 2024, Emily Druce wrote 302 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Tizanidine Hcl, with 52 prescriptions for 34 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 Emily Druce prescribes.
Medications 10 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 California prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with California prescribers
Emily Druce wrote 52 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.37 per fill, versus $11.76 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Emily Druce wrote 49 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $24.90 per fill, versus $24.82 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
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with California prescribers
Emily Druce wrote 41 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $37.56 per fill, versus $38.65 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 California prescribers
Emily Druce wrote 40 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $25.95 per fill, versus $15.63 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
Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis.
Compared with California prescribers
Emily Druce wrote 27 prescriptions for Sulfasalazine, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $31.06 per fill, versus $30.97 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 California prescribers
Emily Druce wrote 22 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $20.52 per fill, versus $24.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Emily Druce wrote 22 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.25 per fill, versus $5.64 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Emily Druce wrote 19 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.95 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
This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's defense system (immune system) fails to recognize the body as itself and attacks the healthy tissues around the joints.
Compared with California prescribers
Emily Druce wrote 18 prescriptions for Leflunomide, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $58.12 per fill, versus $59.66 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 eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Emily Druce wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.81 per fill, versus $10.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Emily Druce’s prescriptions
What does Emily Druce prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Emily Druce's most prescribed medications were Tizanidine Hcl (52), Methotrexate (49) and Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate (41).
How does Emily Druce's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Emily Druce prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Emily Druce 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 California 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.
