DR. ALLISON A KING MD
Prescription History 1205854635
Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Saint Louis, MO
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. ALLISON A KING MD, an active Pediatric Hematology-Oncology specialist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 65 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Oxycodone Hcl, which accounts for 24 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 MO PrescribersVs. MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 24 | $13.43▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $13.43 per fill, versus $24.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 163 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 18 | $38.09 | ▼ Less 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 18 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 16% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (115). Medicare paid an average of $38.09 per fill, versus $23.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Penicillin V Potassium | 12 | $11.98 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Penicillin V Potassium: Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats and prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as the common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used orally in the treatment of mild to moderate infections by susceptible gram-positive organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Penicillin V Potassium, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $11.98 per fill, versus $8.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 | |||
| Cetirizine Hcl | 11 | $14.99▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cetirizine Hcl: Cetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. Show more ▾ It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Cetirizine does not prevent hives or prevent/treat a serious allergic reaction (such as anaphylaxis). If your doctor has prescribed epinephrine to treat allergic reactions, always carry your epinephrine injector with you. Do not use cetirizine in place of your epinephrine. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Cetirizine Hcl, about 73% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $14.99 per fill, versus $15.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. ALLISON A KING MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Pediatric Hematology-Oncology prescribing approach at this Saint Louis, 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.
