KIMBERLY A KONIECZKI CRNP
Prescription History 1205831740
Nurse Practitioner in Erie, PA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for KIMBERLY A KONIECZKI CRNP, an active Nurse Practitioner specialist practicing in Erie, PA. Our medical registry currently tracks 63 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,819 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Levetiracetam, which accounts for 482 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 | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other PA PrescribersVs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 482 | $52.24 | ▲ More than typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 482 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 9.6 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $52.24 per fill, versus $35.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 764.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 22,708 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 416 | $28.89 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 416 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 7.8 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $28.89 per fill, versus $15.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 624.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 18,612 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Topiramate | 388 | $24.33 | ▲ More than typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2023, this provider wrote 388 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about 10 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $24.33 per fill, versus $17.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 511.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 15,220 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zonisamide | 195 | $61.33 | ▲ More than typical |
About Zonisamide: Zonisamide is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ Zonisamide is a sulfonamide anticonvulsant and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is unknown how zonisamide works to prevent seizures. A benzisoxazole and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a CALCIUM CHANNEL blocker. It is used primarily as an adjunctive antiepileptic agent for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES, with or without secondary generalization. In 2023, this provider wrote 195 Medicare prescriptions for Zonisamide, about 6.1 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $61.33 per fill, versus $36.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 305 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,089 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 155 | $36.02 | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 155 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (97). Medicare paid an average of $36.02 per fill, versus $21.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 229 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,666 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lacosamide | 153 | $376.13 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lacosamide: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2023, this provider wrote 153 Medicare prescriptions for Lacosamide, about 4.9 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $376.13 per fill, versus $280.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 173 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,030 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 109 | $12.20 | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 109 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $12.20 per fill, versus $8.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 119 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,475 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 107 | $60.10 | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 107 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $60.10 per fill, versus $43.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 127 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,562 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 92 | $104.01 | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2023, this provider wrote 92 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $104.01 per fill, versus $55.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 122.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,456 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aimovig AutoinjectorErenumab-Aooe | 78 | $875.59 | ▲ More than typical |
About Aimovig Autoinjector: This medication is used to help prevent migraine. Show more ▾ This medication may work by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Erenumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. Preventing frequent migraine attacks can help improve your ability to concentrate and do your usual tasks. In 2023, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Aimovig Autoinjector, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $875.59 per fill, versus $866.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 89.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,631 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LamictalLamotrigine | 71 | $3,455.37 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lamictal: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 71 Medicare prescriptions for Lamictal, about 3.1 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $3,455.37 per fill, versus $1,942.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 95 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,850 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| KeppraLevetiracetam | 70 | $1,875.44 | ▲ More than typical |
About Keppra: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 70 Medicare prescriptions for Keppra, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $1,875.44 per fill, versus $1,678.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 84 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,466 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 70 | $10.76▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 70 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $10.76 per fill, versus $16.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 96 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,848 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BriviactBrivaracetam | 68 | $1,575.88 | ▲ More than typical |
About Briviact: Brivaracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). In 2023, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Briviact, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $1,575.88 per fill, versus $1,459.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 68 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,026 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 67 | $76.23▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium Er: 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $76.23 per fill, versus $82.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 87 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 66 | $28.67 | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $28.67 per fill, versus $22.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 96 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,868 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TopamaxTopiramate | 61 | $4,209.55 | ▲ More than typical |
About Topamax: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2023, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Topamax, about 3.4 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $4,209.55 per fill, versus $1,627.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 101 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,030 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbamazepine ErCarbamazepine | 61 | $102.92▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbamazepine Er: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine Er, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $102.92 per fill, versus $137.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 73 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,190 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Emgality PenGalcanezumab-Gnlm | 58 | $803.11 | ▲ More than typical |
About Emgality Pen: This medication is used to help prevent migraine. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain type of headache (episodic cluster headache). Galcanezumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. This medication may work by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Using this medication can help improve your ability to concentrate and do your usual tasks. In 2023, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Emgality Pen, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $803.11 per fill, versus $777.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,768 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ZonegranZonisamide | 52 | $4,244.36 | ▲ More than typical |
About Zonegran: Zonisamide is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ Zonisamide is a sulfonamide anticonvulsant and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is unknown how zonisamide works to prevent seizures. A benzisoxazole and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a CALCIUM CHANNEL blocker. It is used primarily as an adjunctive antiepileptic agent for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES, with or without secondary generalization. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Zonegran, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $4,244.36 per fill, versus $3,102.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 67.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,993 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TrileptalOxcarbazepine | 52 | $1,981.52 | ▲ More than typical |
About Trileptal: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Trileptal, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $1,981.52 per fill, versus $1,359.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 58.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,595 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Phenobarbital | 52 | $19.27▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Phenobarbital: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾ Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Phenobarbital belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants/hypnotics. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. This medication is also used for a short time (usually no more than 2 weeks) to help calm you or help you sleep during periods of anxiety. It works by affecting certain parts of the brain to cause calming. A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It potentiates GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID action on GABA-A RECEPTORS, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Phenobarbital, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $19.27 per fill, versus $39.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 62 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Baclofen | 51 | $81.25 | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $81.25 per fill, versus $31.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 75 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,224 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FycompaPerampanel | 47 | $1,194.38 | ▲ More than typical |
About Fycompa: Perampanel is used to treat certain types of seizures (including focal and generalized tonic-clonic seizures). Show more ▾ Perampanel belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Fycompa, about 2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $1,194.38 per fill, versus $1,172.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 48.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,465 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| DilantinPhenytoin Sodium Extended | 41 | $120.47▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dilantin: Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An anticonvulsant that is used to treat a wide variety of seizures. It is also an anti-arrhythmic and a muscle relaxant. The mechanism of therapeutic action is not clear, although several cellular actions have been described including effects on ion channels, active transport, and general membrane stabilization. The mechanism of its muscle relaxant effect appears to involve a reduction in the sensitivity of muscle spindles to stretch. Phenytoin has been proposed for several other therapeutic uses, but its use has been limited by its many adverse effects and interactions with other drugs. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Dilantin, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $120.47 per fill, versus $163.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,656 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Memantine Hcl | 40 | $13.72▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 83% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $13.72 per fill, versus $49.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,435 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 37 | $21.81▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sumatriptan Succinate: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines/headaches including sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. It does not prevent future migraines/headaches or reduce how often you may get a headache. Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $21.81 per fill, versus $34.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,054 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Valproic AcidValproic Acid (As Sodium Salt) | 36 | $59.19 | ▲ More than typical |
About Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Valproic Acid, about 2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $59.19 per fill, versus $39.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 38.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,054 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BanzelRufinamide | 35 | $5,996.95 | ▲ More than typical |
About Banzel: Rufinamide is used with other medications to prevent or control seizures (epilepsy) associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS). Show more ▾ This medication is an anticonvulsant. Rufinamide is thought to work by acting on the sodium channels in the brain that carry excessive electrical charges that may cause seizures. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Banzel, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $5,996.95 per fill, versus $4,869.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 35.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 998 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clobazam | 33 | $168.09▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Clobazam: This medication is used with other medications to help control seizures. 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. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A benzodiazepine derivative that is a long-acting GABA-A RECEPTOR agonist. It is used as an antiepileptic in the treatment of SEIZURES, including seizures associated with LENNOX-GASTAUT SYNDROME. It is also used as an anxiolytic, for the short-term treatment of acute ANXIETY. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Clobazam, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $168.09 per fill, versus $220.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,012 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Felbamate | 33 | $367.03▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Felbamate: Felbamate is used to treat severe seizures. Show more ▾ This medication should be used only when you cannot take other medications or when other medications have not been able to control your seizures. Felbamate is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. A PEGylated phenylcarbamate derivative that acts as an antagonist of NMDA RECEPTORS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES in severe refractory EPILEPSY. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Felbamate, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $367.03 per fill, versus $582.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 34.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 997 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VimpatLacosamide | 32 | $1,104.93 | ≈ Typical |
About Vimpat: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Vimpat, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $1,104.93 per fill, versus $1,074.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| DepakoteDivalproex Sodium | 30 | $821.15 | ▲ More than typical |
About Depakote: 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Depakote, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $821.15 per fill, versus $554.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 29 | $12.01▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 78% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $12.01 per fill, versus $52.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 868 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 25 | $6.39▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $6.39 per fill, versus $8.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 743 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Primidone | 25 | $75.97 | ≈ Typical |
About Primidone: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾ Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. A barbiturate derivative that acts as a GABA modulator and anti-epileptic agent. It is partly metabolized to PHENOBARBITAL in the body and owes some of its actions to this metabolite. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Primidone, about 81% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $75.97 per fill, versus $27.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,187 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nurtec OdtRimegepant Sulfate | 24 | $1,242.08▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Nurtec Odt: This medication is used to prevent or treat migraine. Show more ▾ Rimegepant may work by changing the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Nurtec Odt, about 86% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $1,242.08 per fill, versus $1,262.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 24.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 24 | $5.24▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $5.24 per fill, versus $7.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 594 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diazepam | 24 | $298.02 | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about 89% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $298.02 per fill, versus $7.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 179 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 24 | $40.12▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $40.12 per fill, versus $43.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,112 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Depakote ErDivalproex Sodium | 19 | $821.94 | ≈ Typical |
About Depakote Er: 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Depakote Er, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $821.94 per fill, versus $516.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 601 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 19 | $10.43▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ropinirole Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and 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). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 61% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $10.43 per fill, versus $18.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 18 | $16.24▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Methylphenidate Hcl: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about 86% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $16.24 per fill, versus $34.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 16 | $14.96▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $14.96 per fill, versus $17.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tegretol XrCarbamazepine | 15 | $533.56 | ≈ Typical |
About Tegretol Xr: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Tegretol Xr, about 88% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $533.56 per fill, versus $445.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RizatriptanRizatriptan Benzoate | 15 | $49.67 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rizatriptan: Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Rizatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Rizatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Rizatriptan, about 68% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $49.67 per fill, versus $30.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 258 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl | 14 | $19.94▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Propranolol Hcl: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $19.94 per fill, versus $24.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Emgality SyringeGalcanezumab-Gnlm | 13 | $725.90▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Emgality Syringe: This medication is used to help prevent migraine. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain type of headache (episodic cluster headache). Galcanezumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. This medication may work by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Using this medication can help improve your ability to concentrate and do your usual tasks. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Emgality Syringe, about 81% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $725.90 per fill, versus $936.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rivastigmine | 13 | $193.88▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rivastigmine: Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $193.88 per fill, versus $261.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ethosuximide | 13 | $133.88 | ≈ Typical |
About Ethosuximide: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control a certain type of seizure (absence or petit mal seizure). Show more ▾ It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. An anticonvulsant especially useful in the treatment of absence seizures unaccompanied by other types of seizures. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Ethosuximide, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (13). Medicare paid an average of $133.88 per fill, versus $124.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 407 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Depakote SprinkleDivalproex Sodium | 12 | $1,385.73 | ≈ Typical |
About Depakote Sprinkle: 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Depakote Sprinkle, about 80% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $1,385.73 per fill, versus $426.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 12 | $24.00▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $24.00 per fill, versus $26.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Verapamil ErVerapamil Hcl | 12 | $16.29▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 60% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $16.29 per fill, versus $36.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trihexyphenidyl Hcl | 12 | $4.19▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trihexyphenidyl Hcl: Trihexyphenidyl is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Show more ▾ Trihexyphenidyl belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Trihexyphenidyl Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $4.19 per fill, versus $14.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl ErPropranolol Hcl | 12 | $97.34 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 60% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $97.34 per fill, versus $67.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rufinamide | 12 | $657.23▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rufinamide: Rufinamide is used with other medications to prevent or control seizures (epilepsy) associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS). Show more ▾ This medication is an anticonvulsant. Rufinamide is thought to work by acting on the sodium channels in the brain that carry excessive electrical charges that may cause seizures. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Rufinamide, about 67% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $657.23 per fill, versus $1,634.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CarbatrolCarbamazepine | 12 | $225.16 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carbatrol: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Carbatrol, about 63% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $225.16 per fill, versus $191.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine OdtLamotrigine | 12 | $203.72▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lamotrigine Odt: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine Odt, about 71% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $203.72 per fill, versus $310.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EpidiolexCannabidiol (Cbd) | 11 | $3,155.25▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Epidiolex: This medication is used to treat seizures due to certain medical conditions (such as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome, tuberous sclerosis complex - TSC). Show more ▾ It is not known how this medication works for these seizures. Cannabidiol belongs to a class of drugs known as cannabinoids. Compound isolated from Cannabis sativa extract. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Epidiolex, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $3,155.25 per fill, versus $4,471.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 300 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 11 | $9.98▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $9.98 per fill, versus $10.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbamazepine | 11 | $236.51 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carbamazepine: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $236.51 per fill, versus $59.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 11 | $12.50▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $12.50 per fill, versus $14.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PA average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Guanfacine Hcl | 11 | $45.70 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Guanfacine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Guanfacine acts in the brain. It decreases certain nerve signals from the brain to the blood vessels and the heart. This causes the blood vessels to relax so that blood can flow more easily and also slows the heart rate. These effects help to lower blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Guanfacine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $45.70 per fill, versus $41.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for KIMBERLY A KONIECZKI CRNP 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 Nurse Practitioner prescribing approach at this Erie, PA 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 PA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
