DR. ERIC WAYNE BYRD MD
Prescription History 1184699621
Internal Medicine in Hendersonville, NC

Active since February 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.51/100
CMS Quality Rating
110 CHADWICK SQUARE CT STE A, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739(828) 617-9122(844) 749-3615 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 4, 2026, Sep 9, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. ERIC WAYNE BYRD MD, an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Hendersonville, NC. Our medical registry currently tracks 169 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 13,177 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 828 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.

169
Medications
13,177
Total Claims
29,734
30-Day Fills
Atorvastatin Calcium
Most Prescribed · 828 claims
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169 medications · 2023 Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D medications prescribed by DR. ERIC WAYNE BYRD MD in 2023, with claim volumes, costs, and NC state comparisons
Medication Claims 30-Day Fills Days Supply Cost / Claim Utilization vs NC Avg

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
828
NC average
170.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$13.26
NC average
$11.92

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

2,277.4
30-Day Fills
68,231
Days Supply

About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾

It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
571
NC average
141.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$18.56
NC average
$16.06

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

1,450.8
30-Day Fills
43,475
Days Supply

About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾

It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
502
NC average
102.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$18.66
NC average
$19.73

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

1,333.6
30-Day Fills
39,925
Days Supply

About Rosuvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾

It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
487
NC average
111.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$9.99
NC average
$7.03

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

1,384.3
30-Day Fills
41,463
Days Supply

About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
479
NC average
146.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$7.31
NC average
$7.33

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

1,291.2
30-Day Fills
38,622
Days Supply

About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
436
NC average
80.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$18.06
NC average
$16.84

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

1,141.8
30-Day Fills
34,203
Days Supply

About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾

It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
390
NC average
84.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$977.24
NC average
$781.62

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

646.8
30-Day Fills
19,352
Days Supply

About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾

With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
347
NC average
74.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$11.83
NC average
$8.00

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

975.2
30-Day Fills
29,158
Days Supply

About Simvastatin: 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. Show more ▾

It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
301
NC average
72.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$12.85
NC average
$12.72

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

673.0
30-Day Fills
20,059
Days Supply

About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
292
NC average
102.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$14.74
NC average
$10.52

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

767.7
30-Day Fills
22,982
Days Supply

About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾

It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
290
NC average
79.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$22.35
NC average
$17.98

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

783.7
30-Day Fills
23,454
Days Supply

About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾

It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
261
NC average
103.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$17.16
NC average
$17.79

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

722.4
30-Day Fills
21,588
Days Supply

About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
245
NC average
109.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$17.45
NC average
$15.25

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

668.8
30-Day Fills
19,986
Days Supply

About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾

It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
199
NC average
82.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$4.67
NC average
$4.90

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

570.3
30-Day Fills
17,110
Days Supply

About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
199
NC average
54.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$12.77
NC average
$15.11

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

434.0
30-Day Fills
12,917
Days Supply

About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾

It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
197
NC average
37.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$24.90
NC average
$47.05

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

361.3
30-Day Fills
10,741
Days Supply

About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾

It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

No state benchmark is available for this medication.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

$315.53
Provider cost/claim

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

190.0
30-Day Fills
190
Days Supply

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
189
NC average
101.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$29.24
NC average
$21.91

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

398.0
30-Day Fills
11,728
Days Supply

About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾

It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
188
NC average
52.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$6.56
NC average
$7.88

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

217.0
30-Day Fills
6,336
Days Supply

About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾

It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
182
NC average
43.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$30.44
NC average
$43.96

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

503.2
30-Day Fills
15,056
Days Supply

About Ezetimibe: Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾

Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as statins or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks. An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
175
NC average
50.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$9.43
NC average
$8.79

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

271.0
30-Day Fills
8,124
Days Supply

About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾

If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
149
NC average
61.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$20.55
NC average
$9.88

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

388.6
30-Day Fills
11,648
Days Supply

About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾

It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
144
NC average
74.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$11.21
NC average
$21.63

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

144.0
30-Day Fills
2,388
Days Supply

About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
140
NC average
68.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$12.05
NC average
$8.06

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

351.7
30-Day Fills
10,512
Days Supply

About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
127
NC average
30.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$8.97
NC average
$12.29

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

345.0
30-Day Fills
10,338
Days Supply

About Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is a combination of two water pills (diuretics): triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide. This combination is used by people who have developed or are at risk for having low potassium levels on hydrochlorothiazide. It causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
124
NC average
57.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$5.29
NC average
$7.14

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

302.3
30-Day Fills
9,058
Days Supply

About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
117
NC average
57.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$14.18
NC average
$15.68

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

319.0
30-Day Fills
9,544
Days Supply

About Clopidogrel: Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Show more ▾

It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
117
NC average
51.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$8.64
NC average
$6.87

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

162.2
30-Day Fills
3,594
Days Supply

About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾

Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
116
NC average
84.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$9.07
NC average
$6.11

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

271.0
30-Day Fills
8,085
Days Supply

About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾

This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
116
NC average
73.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$8.80
NC average
$9.04

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

143.5
30-Day Fills
4,278
Days Supply

About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾

It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
114
NC average
118.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$213.45
NC average
$199.27

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

114.0
30-Day Fills
115
Days Supply

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
113
NC average
66.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$10.33
NC average
$11.05

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

317.0
30-Day Fills
9,505
Days Supply

About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾

This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
113
NC average
39.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$40.28
NC average
$38.65

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

270.8
30-Day Fills
8,100
Days Supply

About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
110
NC average
42.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$10.98
NC average
$8.36

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

264.9
30-Day Fills
7,889
Days Supply

About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
110
NC average
67.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$30.39
NC average
$29.08

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

265.3
30-Day Fills
7,621
Days Supply

About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾

A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
106
NC average
59.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$5.62
NC average
$8.50

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

122.0
30-Day Fills
3,235
Days Supply

About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
102
NC average
44.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$42.37
NC average
$37.99

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

164.0
30-Day Fills
4,893
Days Supply

About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾

This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
99
NC average
51.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$13.47
NC average
$14.71

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

257.0
30-Day Fills
7,679
Days Supply

About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾

It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
92
NC average
37.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$10.20
NC average
$8.99

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

250.6
30-Day Fills
7,520
Days Supply

About Atenolol: Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
91
NC average
55.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$3.83
NC average
$8.98

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

113.0
30-Day Fills
3,331
Days Supply

About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾

This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
90
NC average
40.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$14.26
NC average
$13.29

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

213.5
30-Day Fills
6,062
Days Supply

About Warfarin Sodium: This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Show more ▾

Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a blood thinner, but the more correct term is anticoagulant. It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood. An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
89
NC average
36.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$13.04
NC average
$11.48

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

98.5
30-Day Fills
2,472
Days Supply

About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾

Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
88
NC average
40.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$9.10
NC average
$15.49

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

94.1
30-Day Fills
2,514
Days Supply

About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾

It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
88
NC average
61.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$13.92
NC average
$16.86

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

241.3
30-Day Fills
7,238
Days Supply

About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾

It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
83
NC average
69.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$28.46
NC average
$26.92

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

83.0
30-Day Fills
1,822
Days Supply

About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
82
NC average
44.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$12.78
NC average
$12.83

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

181.0
30-Day Fills
5,404
Days Supply

About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
82
NC average
25.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$26.96
NC average
$17.20

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

156.3
30-Day Fills
4,663
Days Supply

About Nortriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾

It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, 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.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
76
NC average
58.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$17.05
NC average
$17.66

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

178.0
30-Day Fills
5,316
Days Supply

About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾

Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
74
NC average
64.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$10.44
NC average
$11.30

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

182.0
30-Day Fills
5,418
Days Supply

About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾

It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
73
NC average
89.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$10.76
NC average
$7.61

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

199.3
30-Day Fills
5,940
Days Supply

About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾

It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
70
NC average
29.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$26.06
NC average
$39.26

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

139.0
30-Day Fills
4,170
Days Supply

About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾

It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida).

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
69
NC average
44.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$14.33
NC average
$11.06

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

199.7
30-Day Fills
5,990
Days Supply

About Glimepiride: Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. Alkaloids derived from TYRAMINE combined with 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde via a norbelladine pathway, including GALANTAMINE, lycorine and crinine. They are found in the AMARYLLIDACEAE plant family.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
68
NC average
54.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$36.05
NC average
$41.45

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

160.3
30-Day Fills
4,742
Days Supply

About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾

In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
67
NC average
31.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$47.89
NC average
$25.35

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

173.7
30-Day Fills
5,194
Days Supply

About Irbesartan: Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Irbesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A spiro compound, biphenyl and tetrazole derivative that acts as an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of HYPERTENSION, and in the treatment of kidney disease.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
67
NC average
55.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$29.12
NC average
$14.86

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

136.3
30-Day Fills
4,028
Days Supply

About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾

It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
66
NC average
12.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$11.96
NC average
$22.57

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

145.3
30-Day Fills
4,327
Days Supply

About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾

This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
65
NC average
52.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$13.75
NC average
$17.00

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

189.0
30-Day Fills
5,650
Days Supply

About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾

It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
58
NC average
40.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$144.91
NC average
$84.32

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

172.0
30-Day Fills
5,160
Days Supply

About Synthroid: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾

It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
54
NC average
34.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$1,164.06
NC average
$917.32

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

109.0
30-Day Fills
3,270
Days Supply

About Farxiga: Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
54
NC average
91.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$19.30
NC average
$49.10

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

54.0
30-Day Fills
1,292
Days Supply

About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
53
NC average
44.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$9.89
NC average
$8.49

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

159.0
30-Day Fills
4,765
Days Supply

About Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not continue taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
52
NC average
27.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$18.72
NC average
$11.13

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

156.7
30-Day Fills
4,700
Days Supply

About Benazepril Hcl: Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
50
NC average
26.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$12.79
NC average
$13.44

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

56.0
30-Day Fills
1,680
Days Supply

About Temazepam: This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Show more ▾

It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Temazepam belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment. A benzodiazepine that acts as a GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID modulator and anti-anxiety agent.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
49
NC average
23.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$25.65
NC average
$24.60

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

59.0
30-Day Fills
1,276
Days Supply

About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾

It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
48
NC average
60.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$22.45
NC average
$46.94

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

60.7
30-Day Fills
1,505
Days Supply

About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾

It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
47
NC average
43.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$1,196.10
NC average
$850.84

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

103.0
30-Day Fills
3,070
Days Supply

About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾

It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
46
NC average
23.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$19.76
NC average
$37.01

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

58.5
30-Day Fills
1,726
Days Supply

About Sumatriptan Succinate: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Show more ▾

It helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines/headaches including sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. It does not prevent future migraines/headaches or reduce how often you may get a headache. Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
45
NC average
44.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$851.67
NC average
$613.71

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

83.0
30-Day Fills
2,481
Days Supply

About Myrbetriq: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Show more ▾

Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
42
NC average
32.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$26.03
NC average
$29.95

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

116.0
30-Day Fills
3,480
Days Supply

About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾

It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
41
NC average
24.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$25.99
NC average
$42.95

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

99.0
30-Day Fills
2,954
Days Supply

About Fenofibrate: Fenofibrate 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. Show more ▾

It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as fibrates. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibrate. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic agent which reduces both CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES in the blood.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
41
NC average
43.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$31.17
NC average
$32.17

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

54.0
30-Day Fills
1,620
Days Supply

About Olanzapine: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾

It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
41
NC average
23.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$18.15
NC average
$22.79

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

125.3
30-Day Fills
3,760
Days Supply

About Enalapril Maleate: Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to help prevent people with a certain heart problem (left ventricular dysfunction) from developing heart failure. Enalapril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor that is used to treat HYPERTENSION and HEART FAILURE.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
40
NC average
28.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$25.29
NC average
$23.03

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

121.0
30-Day Fills
3,630
Days Supply

About Chlorthalidone: Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to reduce extra salt and water in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Decreasing extra salt and water in the body helps to decrease swelling (edema) and breathing problems caused by fluid in the lungs. Chlorthalidone is a water pill (diuretic). It increases the amount of urine you make, especially when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A benzenesulfonamide-phthalimidine that tautomerizes to a BENZOPHENONES form. It is considered a thiazide-like diuretic.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
39
NC average
66.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$9.28
NC average
$16.33

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

73.2
30-Day Fills
2,137
Days Supply

About Pravastatin Sodium: Pravastatin 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. Show more ▾

It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES).

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
38
NC average
40.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$983.01
NC average
$1,291.97

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

38.0
30-Day Fills
1,064
Days Supply

About Trulicity: Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
37
NC average
24.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$46.03
NC average
$42.95

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

111.2
30-Day Fills
3,336
Days Supply

About Fenofibrate: Fenofibrate 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. Show more ▾

It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as fibrates. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibrate. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic agent which reduces both CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES in the blood.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
37
NC average
50.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$36.29
NC average
$31.90

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

82.7
30-Day Fills
2,463
Days Supply

About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾

Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
37
NC average
35.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$16.89
NC average
$16.03

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

101.1
30-Day Fills
3,019
Days Supply

About Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
36
NC average
33.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$26.79
NC average
$24.82

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

78.0
30-Day Fills
2,340
Days Supply

About Olmesartan Medoxomil: Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Olmesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to manage HYPERTENSION.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
36
NC average
37.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$3.00
NC average
$4.45

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

36.0
30-Day Fills
204
Days Supply

About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
35
NC average
22.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$21.51
NC average
$52.18

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

47.0
30-Day Fills
685
Days Supply

About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾

In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
35
NC average
34.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$406.24
NC average
$631.82

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

71.5
30-Day Fills
2,144
Days Supply

About Lantus Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
34
NC average
20.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$39.07
NC average
$80.82

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

68.0
30-Day Fills
1,992
Days Supply

About Raloxifene Hcl: Raloxifene is used by women to prevent and treat bone loss (osteoporosis) after menopause. Show more ▾

It slows down bone loss and helps to keep bones strong, making them less likely to break. Raloxifene may also lower the chance of getting a certain type of breast cancer (invasive breast cancer) after menopause. Raloxifene is not an estrogen hormone, but it acts like estrogen in some parts of the body, like your bones. In other parts of the body (uterus and breasts), raloxifene acts like an estrogen blocker. It does not relieve menopause symptoms such as hot flashes. Raloxifene belongs to a class of drugs known as selective estrogen receptor modulators-SERMs. This medication should not be used before menopause. It should not be used to prevent heart disease. A second generation selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It has estrogen agonist effects on bone and cholesterol metabolism but behaves as a complete estrogen antagonist on mammary gland and uterine tissue.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
34
NC average
27.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$17.91
NC average
$26.81

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

34.0
30-Day Fills
266
Days Supply

About Cefuroxime: Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A cephalosporin antibiotic.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
34
NC average
48.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$24.54
NC average
$23.04

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

84.0
30-Day Fills
2,520
Days Supply

About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
33
NC average
28.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$24.24
NC average
$22.34

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

73.0
30-Day Fills
2,190
Days Supply

About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾

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

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
33
NC average
31.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$19.73
NC average
$24.06

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

43.0
30-Day Fills
750
Days Supply

About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾

This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
32
NC average
30.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$3.18
NC average
$7.22

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

36.0
30-Day Fills
923
Days Supply

About Diazepam: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. Show more ▾

This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
30
NC average
52.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$34.01
NC average
$45.57

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

48.2
30-Day Fills
1,404
Days Supply

About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾

It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
29
NC average
33.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$29.93
NC average
$31.15

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

82.0
30-Day Fills
2,460
Days Supply

About Valsartan: Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾

It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. A tetrazole derivative and ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to treat HYPERTENSION.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
29
NC average
28.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$8.37
NC average
$9.99

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

81.0
30-Day Fills
2,389
Days Supply

About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
28
NC average
27.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$23.54
NC average
$8.68

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

34.0
30-Day Fills
621
Days Supply

About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾

Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
28
NC average
32.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$48.18
NC average
$44.83

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

48.7
30-Day Fills
1,406
Days Supply

About Azelastine Hcl: This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions. Show more ▾

Azelastine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for nasal symptoms.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
28
NC average
49.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$24.95
NC average
$38.49

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

82.0
30-Day Fills
2,460
Days Supply

About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾

It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
28
NC average
23.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$16.07
NC average
$14.92

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

48.0
30-Day Fills
1,440
Days Supply

About Naproxen: Naproxen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from various conditions. Show more ▾

It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This form of naproxen is absorbed slowly and should not be used for pain that needs quick relief (such as during a gout attack). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using a different form of this drug or other medications for quick relief of pain. An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
28
NC average
29.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$50.13
NC average
$77.77

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

64.0
30-Day Fills
1,860
Days Supply

About Esomeprazole Magnesium: Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾

It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter esomeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. The S-isomer of omeprazole.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
27
NC average
31.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$28.64
NC average
$28.90

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

47.0
30-Day Fills
1,410
Days Supply

About Primidone: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾

Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. A barbiturate derivative that acts as a GABA modulator and anti-epileptic agent. It is partly metabolized to PHENOBARBITAL in the body and owes some of its actions to this metabolite.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
27
NC average
54.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$1,002.10
NC average
$824.17

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

41.0
30-Day Fills
1,230
Days Supply

About Trelegy Ellipta: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾

Controlling symptoms of breathing problems helps you stay active. This inhaler contains 3 medications: fluticasone, umeclidinium, and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics and vilanterol is a LABA medication. Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Both drugs are also known as bronchodilators. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination products containing both an inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with two asthma-control medications (such as inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden breathing problems occur, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
26
NC average
28.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$23.27
NC average
$28.88

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

54.0
30-Day Fills
1,620
Days Supply

About Digoxin: Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications. Show more ▾

It is also used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeat (such as chronic atrial fibrillation). Treating heart failure may help maintain your ability to walk and exercise and may improve the strength of your heart. Treating an irregular heartbeat can also improve your ability to exercise. Digoxin belongs to a class of medications called cardiac glycosides. It works by affecting certain minerals (sodium and potassium) inside heart cells. This reduces strain on the heart and helps it maintain a normal, steady, and strong heartbeat. A cardiotonic glycoside obtained mainly from Digitalis lanata; it consists of three sugars and the aglycone DIGOXIGENIN. Digoxin has positive inotropic and negative chronotropic activity. It is used to control ventricular rate in ATRIAL FIBRILLATION and in the management of congestive heart failure with atrial fibrillation. Its use in congestive heart failure and sinus rhythm is less certain. The margin between toxic and therapeutic doses is small. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p666)

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
26
NC average
21.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$10.66
NC average
$20.12

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

78.0
30-Day Fills
2,340
Days Supply

About Terazosin Hcl: Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Terazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Terazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
26
NC average
21.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$2,290.04
NC average
$1,604.37

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

54.0
30-Day Fills
1,620
Days Supply

About Victoza 3-Pak: This medication is used with a doctor-approved exercise, behavior change, and reduced-calorie diet program to help you lose weight. Show more ▾

It is used by certain overweight people, such as those who are obese or have weight-related medical problems. Losing weight and keeping it off can lessen the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter life. Liraglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by controlling your appetite. An analog of GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE 1 and agonist of the GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE 1 RECEPTOR that is used as a HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT and supplemental therapy in the treatment of DIABETES MELLITUS by patients who do not respond to METFORMIN.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
26
NC average
40.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$60.74
NC average
$110.39

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

46.0
30-Day Fills
1,380
Days Supply

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

It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
25
NC average
20.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$123.13
NC average
$104.63

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

53.0
30-Day Fills
1,485
Days Supply

About Colchicine: This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares). Show more ▾

Usually gout symptoms develop suddenly and involve only one or a few joints. The big toe, knee, or ankle joints are most often affected. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. When uric acid levels in the blood are too high, the uric acid may form hard crystals in your joints. Colchicine works by decreasing swelling and lessening the build up of uric acid crystals that cause pain in the affected joint(s). This medication is also used to prevent attacks of pain in the abdomen, chest, or joints caused by a certain inherited disease (familial Mediterranean fever). It is thought to work by decreasing your body's production of a certain protein (amyloid A) that builds up in people with familial Mediterranean fever. Colchicine is not a pain medication and should not be used to relieve other causes of pain. A major alkaloid from Colchicum autumnale L. and found also in other Colchicum species. Its primary therapeutic use is in the treatment of gout, but it has been used also in the therapy of familial Mediterranean fever (PERIODIC DISEASE).

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
25
NC average
25.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$15.65
NC average
$14.52

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

25.0
30-Day Fills
202
Days Supply

About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
24
NC average
20.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$399.39
NC average
$541.25

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

24.0
30-Day Fills
720
Days Supply

About Advair Diskus: 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). Show more ▾

It contains 2 medications: fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Salmeterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as salmeterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with one asthma-control medication (such as inhaled corticosteroid) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
24
NC average
43.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$1,324.22
NC average
$988.36

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

52.0
30-Day Fills
1,560
Days Supply

About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
24
NC average
40.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$12.76
NC average
$15.18

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

58.0
30-Day Fills
1,740
Days Supply

About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾

Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
22
NC average
19.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$14.18
NC average
$38.95

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

24.0
30-Day Fills
720
Days Supply

About Eszopiclone: This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Show more ▾

It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Eszopiclone belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment. A pyridine, pyrazine, and piperazine derivative that is used as a HYPNOTIC AND SEDATIVE in the treatment of INSOMNIA.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
22
NC average
35.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$423.11
NC average
$509.72

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

22.0
30-Day Fills
660
Days Supply

About Breo Ellipta: This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾

This inhaler contains 2 medications: fluticasone and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Vilanterol belongs to a class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (like vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with one asthma-control medication (such as inhaled corticosteroid) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
21
NC average
47.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$18.15
NC average
$17.09

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

35.0
30-Day Fills
1,034
Days Supply

About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾

It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
20
NC average
23.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$17.80
NC average
$32.10

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

36.0
30-Day Fills
1,080
Days Supply

About Bupropion Hcl Sr: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
20
NC average
24.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$18.30
NC average
$26.03

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

20.0
30-Day Fills
151
Days Supply

About Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). Show more ▾

It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses).

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
20
NC average
23.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$11.93
NC average
$22.91

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

20.0
30-Day Fills
140
Days Supply

About Doxycycline Monohydrate: This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin condition called rosacea. Show more ▾

It helps to reduce the number of pimples and bumps on the face, but it may not decrease redness. It works by reducing skin inflammation caused by rosacea. Although doxycycline belongs to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines, this product does not work as an antibiotic because it does not stop the growth of bacteria. Do not use this product to treat any infection, including viral infections (such as the common cold, flu). Use this medication only as prescribed by your doctor. A plant family of the order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. Members of this family are sometimes classified in CAPRIFOLIACEAE.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
20
NC average
25.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$20.96
NC average
$21.19

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

60.3
30-Day Fills
1,810
Days Supply

About Doxazosin Mesylate: Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Doxazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Doxazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. A prazosin-related compound that is a selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocker.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
20
NC average
30.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$21.31
NC average
$67.90

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

67.0
30-Day Fills
2,011
Days Supply

About Estradiol: This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). Show more ▾

It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment. The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
20
NC average
19.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$288.65
NC average
$253.96

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

26.0
30-Day Fills
780
Days Supply

About Fluticasone-Salmeterol: 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). Show more ▾

It contains 2 medications: fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Salmeterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as salmeterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with one asthma-control medication (such as inhaled corticosteroid) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
20
NC average
29.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$15.91
NC average
$24.68

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

36.0
30-Day Fills
1,050
Days Supply

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
19
NC average
28.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$59.90
NC average
$54.63

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

33.0
30-Day Fills
990
Days Supply

About Solifenacin Succinate: Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾

By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, solifenacin improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics. A quinuclidine and tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative and selective M3 MUSCARINIC ANTAGONIST. It is used as a UROLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
18
NC average
25.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$18.70
NC average
$49.73

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

34.0
30-Day Fills
1,020
Days Supply

About Nifedipine Er: This medication is used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). Show more ▾

It may allow you to exercise more and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. Nifedipine belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication must be taken regularly to be effective. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other possibly safer forms of nifedipine (such as the long-acting tablets). A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
18
NC average
18.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$82.82
NC average
$39.84

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

54.0
30-Day Fills
1,620
Days Supply

About Dilt-Xr: Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾

It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
18
NC average
35.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$4.29
NC average
$11.85

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

18.0
30-Day Fills
91
Days Supply

About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾

It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
18
NC average
39.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$27.69
NC average
$26.48

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

28.0
30-Day Fills
822
Days Supply

About Amiodarone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). Show more ▾

It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
18
NC average
32.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$1,237.51
NC average
$920.15

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

40.0
30-Day Fills
1,200
Days Supply

About Januvia: Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾

It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
17
NC average
32.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$114.95
NC average
$46.93

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

35.1
30-Day Fills
1,013
Days Supply

About Ipratropium Bromide: Ipratropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾

It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. For preventing symptoms of lung disease, this medication must be used regularly to be effective. Use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) for wheezing or sudden shortness of breath unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Ipratropium does not work as fast as your quick-relief inhaler, but may sometimes be used to relieve symptoms of wheezing or sudden shortness of breath if so prescribed by your doctor. A muscarinic antagonist structurally related to ATROPINE but often considered safer and more effective for inhalation use. It is used for various bronchial disorders, in rhinitis, and as an antiarrhythmic.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
17
NC average
22.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$15.70
NC average
$27.95

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

27.0
30-Day Fills
810
Days Supply

About Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Irbesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
17
NC average
46.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$26.31
NC average
$18.44

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

48.0
30-Day Fills
1,438
Days Supply

About Isosorbide Mononitrate Er: Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾

This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
17
NC average
32.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$1,517.88
NC average
$876.48

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

46.3
30-Day Fills
1,387
Days Supply

About Novolog Flexpen: Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin aspart is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin aspart starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin that has been modified to contain an ASPARTIC ACID instead of a PROLINE at position 38 of the B-chain.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
17
NC average
24.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$57.91
NC average
$27.08

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

45.0
30-Day Fills
1,350
Days Supply

About Propranolol Hcl: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾

It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
16
NC average
38.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$9.27
NC average
$16.00

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

48.0
30-Day Fills
1,440
Days Supply

About Pioglitazone Hcl: Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called glitazones) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

It works by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Pioglitazone is used either alone or in combination with other diabetes medications (such as metformin or a sulfonylurea such as glyburide). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of pioglitazone.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
16
NC average
23.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$16.52
NC average
$47.56

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

24.0
30-Day Fills
720
Days Supply

About Labetalol Hcl: Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is both an alpha blocker and beta blocker. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
16
NC average
26.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$14.36
NC average
$19.88

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

24.0
30-Day Fills
720
Days Supply

About Pramipexole Dihydrochloride: Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾

It can improve your ability to move and can decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
16
NC average
43.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$11.61
NC average
$17.86

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

34.7
30-Day Fills
1,040
Days Supply

About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾

It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
15
NC average
34.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$11.41
NC average
$19.57

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

31.0
30-Day Fills
930
Days Supply

About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾

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. 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.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
15
NC average
25.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$60.91
NC average
$88.72

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

39.4
30-Day Fills
1,183
Days Supply

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
15
NC average
27.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$13.73
NC average
$16.19

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

45.0
30-Day Fills
1,350
Days Supply

About Paroxetine Hcl: Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾

It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
15
NC average
19.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$83.53
NC average
$123.66

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

15.0
30-Day Fills
434
Days Supply

About Eplerenone: This medication is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

It works by blocking a chemical (aldosterone) in your body which in turn lowers the amount of sodium and water the body retains. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. It is also used to treat congestive heart failure following a heart attack. A spironolactone derivative and selective ALDOSTERONE RECEPTOR antagonist that is used in the management of HYPERTENSION and CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE, post-MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
15
NC average
101.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$64.15
NC average
$65.24

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

15.0
30-Day Fills
15
Days Supply

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
15
NC average
36.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$32.35
NC average
$16.94

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

46.0
30-Day Fills
1,380
Days Supply

About Glipizide Er: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
14
NC average
18.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$634.08
NC average
$603.10

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

27.8
30-Day Fills
834
Days Supply

About Livalo: Pitavastatin 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. Show more ▾

It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
14
NC average
21.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$605.86
NC average
$382.59

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

32.8
30-Day Fills
984
Days Supply

About Basaglar Kwikpen U-100: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
14
NC average
28.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$68.03
NC average
$44.09

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

36.0
30-Day Fills
1,080
Days Supply

About Dutasteride: This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾

It works by reducing the size of the enlarged prostate. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). It may also reduce the need for surgery to treat BPH. Dutasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. This medication should not be used by women or children. A 5-ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR that is reported to inhibit both type-1 and type2 isoforms of the enzyme and is used to treat BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
14
NC average
24.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$9.35
NC average
$7.39

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

41.0
30-Day Fills
1,230
Days Supply

About Vitamin D2: Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus. Show more ▾

Having the right amount of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus is important for building and keeping strong bones. Vitamin D is used to treat and prevent bone disorders (such as rickets, osteomalacia). Vitamin D is made by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight. Sunscreen, protective clothing, limited exposure to sunlight, dark skin, and age may prevent getting enough vitamin D from the sun. Vitamin D with calcium is used to treat or prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). Vitamin D is also used with other medications to treat low levels of calcium or phosphate caused by certain disorders (such as hypoparathyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism, familial hypophosphatemia). It may be used in kidney disease to keep calcium levels normal and allow normal bone growth. Vitamin D drops (or other supplements) are given to breast-fed infants because breast milk usually has low levels of vitamin D. Derivatives of ERGOSTEROL formed by ULTRAVIOLET RAYS breaking of the C9-C10 bond. They differ from CHOLECALCIFEROL in having a double bond between C22 and C23 and a methyl group at C24.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
14
NC average
19.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$30.73
NC average
$67.62

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

14.0
30-Day Fills
404
Days Supply

About Armour Thyroid: Thyroid hormone is used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾

It is a natural product made from animal thyroid glands (usually a pig's). It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer) and also to test for thyroid function. This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
14
NC average
38.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$27.38
NC average
$39.00

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

42.0
30-Day Fills
1,260
Days Supply

About Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd): Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾

It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
13
NC average
38.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$12.97
NC average
$30.24

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

29.0
30-Day Fills
870
Days Supply

About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾

It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
13
NC average
19.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$30.95
NC average
$34.85

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

13.2
30-Day Fills
344
Days Supply

About Diltiazem 24hr Er: Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾

It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
13
NC average
20.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$635.88
NC average
$949.66

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

13.0
30-Day Fills
390
Days Supply

About Invokana: Canagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Canagliflozin is also used by people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Canagliflozin is also used by people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease to lower the risk of dialysis, death from heart disease, and the need to go to the hospital for heart failure. Canagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. A glucoside-derived SODIUM-GLUCOSE TRANSPORTER 2 inhibitor that stimulates urinary excretion of glucose by suppressing renal glucose reabsorption. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
13
NC average
24.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$24.32
NC average
$19.48

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

40.3
30-Day Fills
1,210
Days Supply

About Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril: This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril). Show more ▾

It is used to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
13
NC average
11.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$635.42
NC average
$677.22

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

13.0
30-Day Fills
390
Days Supply

About Adderall: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾

It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
13
NC average
21.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$38.26
NC average
$30.96

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

15.0
30-Day Fills
380
Days Supply

About Clotrimazole-Betamethasone: This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Show more ▾

This product contains 2 medications. Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Betamethasone is a strong corticosteroid that works by reducing the swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the skin infection. This medication is not recommended for children younger than 17 years or for diaper rash.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
12
NC average
40.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$40.86
NC average
$35.28

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

18.0
30-Day Fills
437
Days Supply

About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾

This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
12
NC average
25.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$11.87
NC average
$13.07

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

36.0
30-Day Fills
1,080
Days Supply

About Ramipril: Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Ramipril is also used to improve survival after a heart attack. It may also be used in high risk patients (such as patients with heart disease/diabetes) to help prevent heart attacks and strokes. This medication may also be used to treat heart failure in patients who have had a recent heart attack. Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A long-acting angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. It is a prodrug that is transformed in the liver to its active metabolite ramiprilat.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
12
NC average
33.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$608.11
NC average
$735.53

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

12.0
30-Day Fills
360
Days Supply

About Oxycontin: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Show more ▾

Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. The higher strengths of this drug (more than 40 milligrams per tablet) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
12
NC average
16.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$89.69
NC average
$61.43

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

12.0
30-Day Fills
360
Days Supply

About Diltiazem 24hr Er (La): Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾

It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
12
NC average
29.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$24.22
NC average
$56.41

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

22.0
30-Day Fills
644
Days Supply

About Bumetanide: Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾

This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. Bumetanide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A sulfamyl diuretic.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
12
NC average
26.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$49.25
NC average
$44.42

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

22.0
30-Day Fills
485
Days Supply

About Nitrofurantoin: Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent certain bladder infections. Show more ▾

It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses). A urinary anti-infective agent effective against most gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. Although sulfonamides and antibiotics are usually the agents of choice for urinary tract infections, nitrofurantoin is widely used for prophylaxis and long-term suppression.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
12
NC average
21.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$2.59
NC average
$18.87

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

12.0
30-Day Fills
360
Days Supply

About Carisoprodol: Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort. Show more ▾

It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatments. It works by helping to relax the muscles. A centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant whose mechanism of action is not completely understood but may be related to its sedative actions. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1202)

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
12
NC average
26.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$556.64
NC average
$722.97

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

12.0
30-Day Fills
360
Days Supply

About Tradjenta: Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾

It is used by people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Linagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A purine and quinazoline derivative that functions as an INCRETIN and DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBTOR. It is used as a HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT in the treatment of TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
12
NC average
13.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$33.91
NC average
$19.52

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

12.0
30-Day Fills
360
Days Supply

About Trandolapril: Trandolapril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Trandolapril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
11
NC average
29.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$8.10
NC average
$12.45

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

23.0
30-Day Fills
643
Days Supply

About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾

When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
11
NC average
18.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$15.56
NC average
$22.15

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

21.0
30-Day Fills
630
Days Supply

About Imipramine Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

It is also used with other therapies for the treatment of nighttime bed-wetting (enuresis) in children. Using this medication to treat depression may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. Imipramine can help your child control nighttime bed-wetting. Imipramine belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine) in the brain. For bed-wetting, this medication may work by blocking the effect of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) on the bladder.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
11
NC average
33.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$60.06
NC average
$84.95

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

11.0
30-Day Fills
330
Days Supply

About Methenamine Hippurate: Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria. Show more ▾

It is not used to treat an active infection. Antibiotics must be used first to treat and cure the infection. Methenamine is a drug that stops the growth of bacteria in urine. This medication also contains an ingredient that helps to make the urine acidic. When the urine is acidic, methenamine turns into formaldehyde to kill the bacteria. This drug is effective only against bacterial infections in the urinary tract. It will not work for other types of bacterial infections (such as in the blood) or for viral infections (such as the common cold or flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibacterial drug can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
11
NC average
17.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$40.80
NC average
$62.82

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

17.0
30-Day Fills
510
Days Supply

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
11
NC average
26.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$27.55
NC average
$20.86

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

11.0
30-Day Fills
117
Days Supply

About Cefdinir: Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
11
NC average
47.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$51.48
NC average
$68.92

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

33.0
30-Day Fills
990
Days Supply

About Flecainide Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia). Show more ▾

It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. It is also used to prevent certain types of irregular heartbeat from returning (such as atrial fibrillation). Flecainide is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for blood clots, and this effect can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments. A potent anti-arrhythmia agent, effective in a wide range of ventricular and atrial ARRHYTHMIAS and TACHYCARDIAS.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
11
NC average
21.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$43.17
NC average
$38.00

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

11.0
30-Day Fills
330
Days Supply

About Methylphenidate Hcl: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾

It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate 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.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
11
NC average
27.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$16.47
NC average
$12.39

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

17.0
30-Day Fills
394
Days Supply

About Promethazine Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾

Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as motion sickness, or before/after surgery). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose. It may be used to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery or to help certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) work better. The suppository form is used when medications cannot be taken by mouth. Promethazine is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its other effects (such as anti-nausea, calming, pain relief) may work by affecting other natural substances (such as acetylcholine) and by acting directly on certain parts of the brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
11
NC average
27.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$32.40
NC average
$40.73

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

31.0
30-Day Fills
930
Days Supply

About Bisoprolol Fumarate: Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker. It is effective in the management of HYPERTENSION and ANGINA PECTORIS.

Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber

This provider
11
NC average
23.0

Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average

This provider
$8.50
NC average
$23.28

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication.

27.0
30-Day Fills
739
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About Acyclovir: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾

It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes.

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About this data. The prescription history for DR. ERIC WAYNE BYRD MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Internal Medicine prescribing approach at this Hendersonville, NC practice.

Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among NC prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.