DR. MARK D CARLSON M.D.
Prescription History 1184736498
Internal Medicine in Pittsburg, KS
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MARK D CARLSON M.D., an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Pittsburg, KS. Our medical registry currently tracks 133 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 5,696 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 240 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs KS Avg |
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| Atorvastatin Calcium | 240 | 597.9 | 17,877 | $12.82 | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 597.9 30-Day Fills 17,877 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. | |||||
| Alprazolam | 189 | 199.1 | 4,161 | $6.16▼ below KS avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 199.1 30-Day Fills 4,161 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) | |||||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 186 | 499.5 | 14,949 | $11.99▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 499.5 30-Day Fills 14,949 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. | |||||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 166 | 369.3 | 11,062 | $15.46▼ below KS avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 369.3 30-Day Fills 11,062 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. | |||||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 161 | 351.2 | 10,437 | $8.06 | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 351.2 30-Day Fills 10,437 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. | |||||
| Lisinopril | 161 | 395.0 | 11,766 | $10.51 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 395.0 30-Day Fills 11,766 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. | |||||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 152 | 152.5 | 2,387 | $25.16 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 152.5 30-Day Fills 2,387 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. | |||||
| Gabapentin | 150 | 232.1 | 6,761 | $21.07▼ below KS avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 232.1 30-Day Fills 6,761 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. | |||||
| Omeprazole | 144 | 343.8 | 10,308 | $11.87▼ below KS avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 343.8 30-Day Fills 10,308 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. | |||||
| Losartan Potassium | 138 | 297.6 | 8,887 | $11.55 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 297.6 30-Day Fills 8,887 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. | |||||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 124 | 203.1 | 5,953 | $19.60 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 203.1 30-Day Fills 5,953 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. | |||||
| Potassium Chloride | 114 | 220.0 | 6,565 | $24.71▼ below KS avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 220.0 30-Day Fills 6,565 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. | |||||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 112 | 296.7 | 8,892 | $19.03 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 296.7 30-Day Fills 8,892 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. | |||||
| Finasteride | 107 | 233.0 | 6,990 | $10.83▼ below KS avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 233.0 30-Day Fills 6,990 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. | |||||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 105 | 190.3 | 5,642 | $15.20 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 190.3 30-Day Fills 5,642 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) | |||||
| EliquisApixaban | 101 | 153.7 | 4,522 | $909.31 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 153.7 30-Day Fills 4,522 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. | |||||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 95 | 158.0 | 4,714 | $11.46▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 158.0 30-Day Fills 4,714 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. | |||||
| Simvastatin | 87 | 236.0 | 7,080 | $13.57 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 236.0 30-Day Fills 7,080 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. | |||||
| Furosemide | 84 | 192.3 | 5,723 | $5.15▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 192.3 30-Day Fills 5,723 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. | |||||
| Allopurinol | 78 | 187.7 | 5,622 | $13.81 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 187.7 30-Day Fills 5,622 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. | |||||
| Glimepiride | 75 | 162.9 | 4,862 | $11.53 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 162.9 30-Day Fills 4,862 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. | |||||
| Metformin Hcl | 72 | 198.7 | 5,960 | $10.40 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 198.7 30-Day Fills 5,960 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) | |||||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 70 | 197.0 | 5,910 | $15.04▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 197.0 30-Day Fills 5,910 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. | |||||
| Lorazepam | 70 | 70.0 | 1,918 | $7.00▼ below KS avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 70.0 30-Day Fills 1,918 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. | |||||
| Estradiol | 68 | 120.0 | 3,541 | $16.77▼ below KS avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 120.0 30-Day Fills 3,541 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. | |||||
| Meloxicam | 67 | 93.1 | 2,680 | $4.19▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 93.1 30-Day Fills 2,680 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. | |||||
| Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 66 | 156.3 | 4,690 | $9.26 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 156.3 30-Day Fills 4,690 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. | |||||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 65 | 135.3 | 4,060 | $3.94▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 135.3 30-Day Fills 4,060 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. | |||||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 60 | 86.0 | 2,515 | $907.87▼ below KS avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 86.0 30-Day Fills 2,515 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. | |||||
| Tramadol Hcl | 58 | 66.0 | 1,675 | $9.11 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 66.0 30-Day Fills 1,675 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. | |||||
| Irbesartan | 57 | 143.7 | 4,288 | $26.91 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 143.7 30-Day Fills 4,288 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. | |||||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 56 | 100.0 | 2,977 | $16.11▼ below KS avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 100.0 30-Day Fills 2,977 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. | |||||
| Alendronate Sodium | 56 | 113.7 | 3,362 | $4.20▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 113.7 30-Day Fills 3,362 Days Supply About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. | |||||
| Prednisone | 55 | 77.0 | 1,719 | $4.92▼ below KS avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 77.0 30-Day Fills 1,719 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. | |||||
| MounjaroTirzepatide | 51 | 56.4 | 1,596 | $1,210.37 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 56.4 30-Day Fills 1,596 Days Supply About Mounjaro: Tirzepatide 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. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. A glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and Glucose-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist to enhance glycemic control in adults with TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. | |||||
| Celecoxib | 47 | 59.0 | 1,755 | $26.79▼ below KS avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 59.0 30-Day Fills 1,755 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. | |||||
| Montelukast Sodium | 46 | 110.3 | 3,286 | $15.12▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 110.3 30-Day Fills 3,286 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. | |||||
| Carvedilol | 42 | 72.0 | 2,106 | $9.62▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 72.0 30-Day Fills 2,106 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. | |||||
| Alfuzosin Hcl ErAlfuzosin Hcl | 40 | 70.0 | 2,100 | $20.72▼ below KS avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 70.0 30-Day Fills 2,100 Days Supply About Alfuzosin Hcl Er: Alfuzosin 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). Alfuzosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. | |||||
| Gavilyte-CPeg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 39 | 39.0 | 40 | $18.80 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39.0 30-Day Fills 40 Days Supply About Gavilyte-C: PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. | |||||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 39 | 71.0 | 2,104 | $5.39▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 71.0 30-Day Fills 2,104 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. | |||||
| Pravastatin Sodium | 39 | 112.0 | 3,325 | $15.54 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 112.0 30-Day Fills 3,325 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). | |||||
| Spironolactone | 37 | 70.0 | 2,074 | $17.52 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 70.0 30-Day Fills 2,074 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) | |||||
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)Diltiazem Hcl | 36 | 99.0 | 2,970 | $40.24 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 99.0 30-Day Fills 2,970 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. | |||||
| Benazepril Hcl | 35 | 100.0 | 2,977 | $15.13 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 100.0 30-Day Fills 2,977 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. | |||||
| Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 35 | 81.0 | 2,430 | $12.38▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 81.0 30-Day Fills 2,430 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. | |||||
| Trazodone Hcl | 34 | 50.0 | 1,500 | $5.71▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 50.0 30-Day Fills 1,500 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. | |||||
| Irbesartan-HydrochlorothiazideIrbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 33 | 95.7 | 2,870 | $28.07▼ below KS avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 95.7 30-Day Fills 2,870 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. | |||||
| Labetalol Hcl | 33 | 45.7 | 1,298 | $24.47▼ below KS avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 45.7 30-Day Fills 1,298 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. | |||||
| Pregabalin | 33 | 33.0 | 979 | $83.98 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33.0 30-Day Fills 979 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. | |||||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 32 | 68.0 | 2,040 | $13.61▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 68.0 30-Day Fills 2,040 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. | |||||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 31 | 31.0 | 930 | $3.52▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 31.0 30-Day Fills 930 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. | |||||
| FarxigaDapagliflozin Propanediol | 28 | 34.0 | 1,020 | $731.45▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 34.0 30-Day Fills 1,020 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. | |||||
| Baclofen | 28 | 38.0 | 996 | $32.19▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 38.0 30-Day Fills 996 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. | |||||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 27 | 51.0 | 1,530 | $27.55▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 51.0 30-Day Fills 1,530 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. | |||||
| Sertraline Hcl | 27 | 57.0 | 1,708 | $13.30 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 57.0 30-Day Fills 1,708 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. | |||||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 27 | 59.0 | 1,770 | $6.74▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 59.0 30-Day Fills 1,770 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. | |||||
| JantovenWarfarin Sodium | 26 | 49.0 | 1,470 | $16.47 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 49.0 30-Day Fills 1,470 Days Supply About Jantoven: 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. | |||||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 26 | 44.0 | 1,285 | $6.61▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 44.0 30-Day Fills 1,285 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. | |||||
| Victoza 3-PakLiraglutide | 26 | 34.0 | 1,020 | $1,415.36▼ below KS avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 34.0 30-Day Fills 1,020 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. | |||||
| Warfarin Sodium | 26 | 69.7 | 2,092 | $28.00 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 69.7 30-Day Fills 2,092 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. | |||||
| Gemfibrozil | 25 | 63.0 | 1,890 | $19.42 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 63.0 30-Day Fills 1,890 Days Supply About Gemfibrozil: Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It may also help to lower bad cholesterol (LDL). Gemfibrozil belongs to a group of drugs known as fibrates. It works by decreasing the amount of fat produced by the liver. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, gemfibrozil might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risk and benefits of gemfibrozil. 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, drinking less alcohol, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. A lipid-regulating agent that lowers elevated serum lipids primarily by decreasing serum triglycerides with a variable reduction in total cholesterol. | |||||
| Lidocaine | 24 | 24.0 | 330 | $91.70▼ below KS avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 24.0 30-Day Fills 330 Days Supply About Lidocaine: This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). Show more ▾ It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch. A local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used as an antiarrhythmia agent. Its actions are more intense and its effects more prolonged than those of PROCAINE but its duration of action is shorter than that of BUPIVACAINE or PRILOCAINE. | |||||
| Lovastatin | 23 | 69.7 | 2,090 | $17.10 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 69.7 30-Day Fills 2,090 Days Supply About Lovastatin: Lovastatin 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 fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus. The compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. It inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver. | |||||
| Cephalexin | 23 | 23.0 | 141 | $8.43▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 23.0 30-Day Fills 141 Days Supply About Cephalexin: This medication 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 medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. | |||||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 23 | 23.0 | 395 | $31.13▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 23.0 30-Day Fills 395 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. | |||||
| Chlorthalidone | 23 | 70.0 | 2,100 | $28.64 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 70.0 30-Day Fills 2,100 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. | |||||
| SynjardyEmpagliflozin/Metformin Hcl | 23 | 53.0 | 1,590 | $1,435.86 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 53.0 30-Day Fills 1,590 Days Supply About Synjardy: This medication is a combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin. Show more ▾ It is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar 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. This medication works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also increases the removal of sugar by your kidneys, decreases how much sugar is made in your liver, and decreases how much sugar your body takes in through your stomach and intestines. | |||||
| Bumetanide | 22 | 32.0 | 960 | $22.36▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 32.0 30-Day Fills 960 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. | |||||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 22 | 40.0 | 1,200 | $22.48 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 40.0 30-Day Fills 1,200 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. | |||||
| Glipizide | 22 | 32.3 | 970 | $2.40▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 32.3 30-Day Fills 970 Days Supply About Glipizide: 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. | |||||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 22 | 35.2 | 783 | $25.77▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 35.2 30-Day Fills 783 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. | |||||
| Valsartan-HydrochlorothiazideValsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 21 | 41.0 | 1,230 | $65.35 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 41.0 30-Day Fills 1,230 Days Supply About Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug 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: valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Valsartan 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. | |||||
| Donepezil Hcl | 21 | 29.0 | 864 | $16.29 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29.0 30-Day Fills 864 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. | |||||
| Temazepam | 21 | 21.0 | 630 | $5.23▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 21.0 30-Day Fills 630 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. | |||||
| NovologInsulin Aspart | 21 | 22.1 | 621 | $311.91▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 22.1 30-Day Fills 621 Days Supply About Novolog: 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. | |||||
| Valsartan | 21 | 62.3 | 1,869 | $30.62▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 62.3 30-Day Fills 1,869 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. | |||||
| Synjardy XrEmpagliflozin/Metformin Hcl | 20 | 20.0 | 600 | $464.33▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 20.0 30-Day Fills 600 Days Supply About Synjardy Xr: This medication is a combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin. Show more ▾ It is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar 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. This medication works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also increases the removal of sugar by your kidneys, decreases how much sugar is made in your liver, and decreases how much sugar your body takes in through your stomach and intestines. | |||||
| Famotidine | 20 | 40.0 | 1,200 | $7.93▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 40.0 30-Day Fills 1,200 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. | |||||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 20 | 34.0 | 1,020 | $982.64 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 34.0 30-Day Fills 1,020 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. | |||||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 19 | 19.0 | 536 | $1,053.25▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 19.0 30-Day Fills 536 Days Supply About Ozempic: Semaglutide 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. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide 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 decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. | |||||
| Verapamil ErVerapamil Hcl | 19 | 33.0 | 990 | $22.32▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 33.0 30-Day Fills 990 Days Supply About Verapamil Er: Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Verapamil belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Verapamil may also lower your heart rate. | |||||
| Buspirone Hcl | 19 | 36.4 | 1,011 | $13.62▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 36.4 30-Day Fills 1,011 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). | |||||
| Benazepril-HydrochlorothiazideBenazepril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 19 | 54.0 | 1,620 | $21.97▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 54.0 30-Day Fills 1,620 Days Supply About Benazepril-Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is a combination of two drugs, an ACE inhibitor (benazepril) and a water pill/diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide). Show more ▾ It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Benazepril works by relaxing blood vessels, causing them to widen. The hydrochlorothiazide diuretic increases the amount of urine you make, which decreases excess water and salt in your body. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. | |||||
| Fluconazole | 19 | 19.0 | 66 | $5.22▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 19.0 30-Day Fills 66 Days Supply About Fluconazole: Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS. | |||||
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 18 | 32.0 | 960 | $9.73▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 32.0 30-Day Fills 960 Days Supply About Oxybutynin Chloride: 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). | |||||
| TrulicityDulaglutide | 18 | 18.9 | 532 | $1,088.61▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 18.9 30-Day Fills 532 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. | |||||
| Pioglitazone Hcl | 17 | 51.0 | 1,530 | $30.07 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 51.0 30-Day Fills 1,530 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. | |||||
| Pramipexole DihydrochloridePramipexole Di-Hcl | 17 | 29.0 | 870 | $15.28▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 29.0 30-Day Fills 870 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. | |||||
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 17 | 25.0 | 703 | $34.69 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25.0 30-Day Fills 703 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. | |||||
| Hydrocortisone | 17 | 17.0 | 307 | $5.36▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 17.0 30-Day Fills 307 Days Supply About Hydrocortisone: Hydrocortisone is a man-made version of a natural substance (cortisol) made by the adrenal gland. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat low cortisol levels caused by diseases of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency). Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. | |||||
| FenofibrateFenofibrate,micronized | 17 | 25.0 | 724 | $27.80▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 25.0 30-Day Fills 724 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. | |||||
| Xigduo XrDapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin | 17 | 27.0 | 810 | $962.48 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27.0 30-Day Fills 810 Days Supply About Xigduo Xr: This medication is a combination of 2 drugs: dapagliflozin and metformin. Show more ▾ It is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar 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. This medication is also used to treat kidney disease or heart failure in people with type 2 diabetes. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. This medication works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also increases the removal of sugar by your kidneys, decreases how much sugar is made in your liver, and decreases how much sugar your body takes in through your stomach and intestines. | |||||
| Candesartan Cilexetil | 17 | 29.3 | 880 | $72.10▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 29.3 30-Day Fills 880 Days Supply About Candesartan Cilexetil: Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Candesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication is also used to treat heart failure. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 1 year due to increased risk of side effects. | |||||
| Triamterene-HydrochlorothiazidTriamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid | 17 | 37.0 | 1,110 | $13.58 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 37.0 30-Day Fills 1,110 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. | |||||
| Venlafaxine Hcl | 16 | 30.0 | 900 | $11.01▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 30.0 30-Day Fills 900 Days Supply About Venlafaxine Hcl: 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. | |||||
| JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate | 16 | 24.0 | 720 | $886.72 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24.0 30-Day Fills 720 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. | |||||
| Butalbital-Acetaminophen-CaffeButalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine | 16 | 16.0 | 449 | $185.82 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16.0 30-Day Fills 449 Days Supply About Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe: This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Show more ▾ Acetaminophen helps to decrease the pain from the headache. Caffeine helps increase the effects of acetaminophen. Butalbital is a sedative that helps to decrease anxiety and cause sleepiness and relaxation. | |||||
| Clonazepam | 16 | 24.0 | 720 | $8.55▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 24.0 30-Day Fills 720 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. | |||||
| Advair DiskusFluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 15 | 35.0 | 1,050 | $986.99 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 35.0 30-Day Fills 1,050 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. | |||||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 15 | 16.8 | 493 | $506.43▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 16.8 30-Day Fills 493 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. | |||||
| Amlodipine Besylate-BenazeprilAmlodipine Besylate/Benazepril | 15 | 45.0 | 1,350 | $30.53 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 45.0 30-Day Fills 1,350 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. | |||||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 15 | 19.0 | 444 | $13.86 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 19.0 30-Day Fills 444 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. | |||||
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 15 | 43.0 | 1,290 | $18.30▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 43.0 30-Day Fills 1,290 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. | |||||
| MethotrexateMethotrexate Sodium | 15 | 28.9 | 866 | $39.17 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28.9 30-Day Fills 866 Days Supply About Methotrexate: Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) or to control severe psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis that has not responded to other treatments. Show more ▾ It may also be used to control juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and suppressing the immune system. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with more aggressive therapy such as methotrexate helps to reduce further joint damage and to preserve joint function. An antineoplastic antimetabolite with immunosuppressant properties. It is an inhibitor of TETRAHYDROFOLATE DEHYDROGENASE and prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolate, necessary for synthesis of thymidylate, an essential component of DNA. | |||||
| Propranolol Hcl ErPropranolol Hcl | 15 | 23.0 | 690 | $60.41▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 23.0 30-Day Fills 690 Days Supply About Propranolol Hcl Er: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. | |||||
| Trelegy ElliptaFluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 14 | 18.0 | 540 | $895.65 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18.0 30-Day Fills 540 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. | |||||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 14 | 14.0 | 266 | $7.94▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 266 Days Supply About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. | |||||
| Indapamide | 14 | 42.0 | 1,260 | $22.68 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 42.0 30-Day Fills 1,260 Days Supply About Indapamide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Indapamide is also used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by heart failure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Indapamide 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 can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A benzamide-sulfonamide-indole derived DIURETIC that functions by inhibiting SODIUM CHLORIDE SYMPORTERS. | |||||
| Diazepam | 14 | 14.0 | 420 | $8.68▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 420 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. | |||||
| Diphenoxylate-AtropineDiphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine | 14 | 14.0 | 217 | $8.84▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 217 Days Supply About Diphenoxylate-Atropine: This medication is used to treat diarrhea. Show more ▾ It helps to decrease the number and frequency of bowel movements. It works by slowing the movement of the intestines. Diphenoxylate is similar to opioid pain relievers, but it acts mainly to slow the gut. Atropine belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics, which help to dry up body fluids and also slow gut movement. This medication should not be used to treat diarrhea caused by certain types of infection (such as C. difficile-associated diarrhea following antibiotic therapy). Talk to your doctor for more details. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 6 years due to an increased risk of serious side effects (such as breathing problems). | |||||
| Fludrocortisone Acetate | 14 | 18.0 | 525 | $21.45▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 18.0 30-Day Fills 525 Days Supply About Fludrocortisone Acetate: Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body. Show more ▾ It is used along with other medications (such as hydrocortisone) to treat low glucocorticoid levels caused by disease of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome). Glucocorticoids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. They are also needed to break down carbohydrates in your diet. | |||||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 13 | 13.0 | 63 | $10.49▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 63 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. | |||||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 13 | 13.0 | 364 | $19.99▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 364 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. | |||||
| Ipratropium Bromide | 13 | 14.4 | 329 | $42.87▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 14.4 30-Day Fills 329 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. | |||||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 13 | 13.0 | 102 | $16.68▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 102 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. | |||||
| Trandolapril | 12 | 12.0 | 360 | $9.25▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 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. | |||||
| Divalproex Sodium | 12 | 12.0 | 360 | $14.50▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 360 Days Supply About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. | |||||
| LevemirInsulin Detemir | 12 | 24.7 | 740 | $1,866.76 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24.7 30-Day Fills 740 Days Supply About Levemir: Insulin detemir 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 detemir 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 detemir may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs (such as metformin, exenatide). A recombinant long-acting insulin and hypoglycemic agent in which a MYRISTIC ACID is conjugated to a LYSINE at position B29. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. | |||||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 12 | 24.0 | 664 | $10.22 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24.0 30-Day Fills 664 Days Supply About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS. | |||||
| CreonLipase/Protease/Amylase | 12 | 12.0 | 360 | $1,157.83▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 360 Days Supply About Creon: This medication contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food. Show more ▾ It is used in conditions where the pancreas cannot make or does not release enough digestive enzymes into the small intestines to digest the food (conditions such as chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, cancer of the pancreas, post-pancreatectomy, post-gastrointestinal bypass surgery). | |||||
| Azithromycin | 12 | 12.0 | 156 | $10.21▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 156 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. | |||||
| Levemir FlexpenInsulin Detemir | 12 | 26.5 | 776 | $1,173.53 | – No State Data |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber No state benchmark is available for this medication. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average $1,173.53 Provider cost/claim Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26.5 30-Day Fills 776 Days Supply About Levemir Flexpen: Insulin detemir 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 detemir 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 detemir may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs (such as metformin, exenatide). A recombinant long-acting insulin and hypoglycemic agent in which a MYRISTIC ACID is conjugated to a LYSINE at position B29. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. | |||||
| Clobetasol Propionate | 12 | 12.0 | 175 | $38.85▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 175 Days Supply About Clobetasol Propionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid. A derivative of PREDNISOLONE with high glucocorticoid activity and low mineralocorticoid activity. Absorbed through the skin faster than FLUOCINONIDE, it is used topically in treatment of PSORIASIS but may cause marked adrenocortical suppression. | |||||
| Bisoprolol-HydrochlorothiazideBisoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide | 11 | 33.0 | 990 | $70.90 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33.0 30-Day Fills 990 Days Supply About Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide: This combination medication 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. Bisoprolol is a beta blocker that works by blocking the effect of certain natural chemicals (such as epinephrine) on the heart and blood vessels. This slows your heartbeat, lowers blood pressure, and reduces strain on the heart. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that works by increasing the amount of urine that you make. This causes your body to get rid of extra salt and water, which probably helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. These two drugs are used together when one medication is not controlling your blood pressure. Using these two drugs together can also reduce the amount of each drug you must take, thereby decreasing the chances of side effects. | |||||
| Naproxen | 11 | 25.0 | 730 | $4.67▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 25.0 30-Day Fills 730 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. | |||||
| Arnuity ElliptaFluticasone Furoate | 11 | 11.0 | 330 | $310.10 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11.0 30-Day Fills 330 Days Supply About Arnuity Ellipta: 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. | |||||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 11 | 31.0 | 914 | $19.65 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31.0 30-Day Fills 914 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. | |||||
| Verapamil SrVerapamil Hcl | 11 | 11.0 | 330 | $41.70▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 330 Days Supply About Verapamil Sr: Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Verapamil belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Verapamil may also lower your heart rate. | |||||
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 11 | 32.0 | 960 | $40.07▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 32.0 30-Day Fills 960 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. | |||||
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 11 | 21.0 | 618 | $42.33▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 21.0 30-Day Fills 618 Days Supply About Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. Show more ▾ The United States Center for Disease Control provides updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of the world. Discuss the most recent information with your doctor before traveling to areas where malaria occurs. This medication is also used to treat certain auto-immune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). It belongs to a class of medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It can reduce skin problems in lupus and prevent swelling/pain in arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is not recommended for coronavirus infection, also known as COVID-19, unless you are enrolled in a study. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits. A chemotherapeutic agent that acts against erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites. Hydroxychloroquine appears to concentrate in food vacuoles of affected protozoa. It inhibits plasmodial heme polymerase. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p970) | |||||
| FenofibrateFenofibrate Nanocrystallized | 11 | 33.0 | 990 | $28.07▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 33.0 30-Day Fills 990 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. | |||||
| Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic | 11 | 19.1 | 562 | $21.46▼ below KS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KS prescriber Averages are among KS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KS average for this medication. 19.1 30-Day Fills 562 Days Supply | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. MARK D CARLSON M.D. 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 Pittsburg, KS 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 KS prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.