JAMES BLAKE SPENCER
Prescription History 1194998021
Hospitalist in Liberty, MO
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JAMES BLAKE SPENCER, an active Hospitalist specialist practicing in Liberty, MO. Our medical registry currently tracks 8 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 126 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Prednisone, which accounts for 21 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 MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 21 | 21.0 | 189 | $3.64▼ below MO avg | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average MO prescriber Averages are among MO prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MO average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MO average for this medication. 21.0 30-Day Fills 189 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. | |||||
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 18 | 18.0 | 78 | $40.21▼ below MO avg | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average MO prescriber Averages are among MO prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MO average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MO average for this medication. 18.0 30-Day Fills 78 Days Supply About Cefpodoxime Proxetil: 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 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 prodrug of its active metabolite CEFPODOXIME. | |||||
| EliquisApixaban | 18 | 22.0 | 660 | $714.84▼ below MO avg | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average MO prescriber Averages are among MO prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MO average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MO average for this medication. 22.0 30-Day Fills 660 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. | |||||
| Lisinopril | 18 | 18.0 | 474 | $3.68▼ below MO avg | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average MO prescriber Averages are among MO prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MO average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MO average for this medication. 18.0 30-Day Fills 474 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. | |||||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 16 | 16.0 | 97 | $6.42▼ below MO avg | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average MO prescriber Averages are among MO prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MO average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MO average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 97 Days Supply About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. | |||||
| Carvedilol | 13 | 13.0 | 360 | $3.73▼ below MO avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MO prescriber Averages are among MO prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MO average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MO average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 360 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. | |||||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 11 | 11.0 | 37 | $4.09▼ below MO avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MO prescriber Averages are among MO prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MO average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MO average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 37 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. | |||||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 11 | 14.0 | 420 | $19.58 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MO prescriber Averages are among MO prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MO average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14.0 30-Day Fills 420 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. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for JAMES BLAKE SPENCER 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 Hospitalist prescribing approach at this Liberty, MO 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 MO prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
