DAWN PATRICE OWENS-WATTERSON D.O.
Prescription History 1225100613
Family Medicine in Winston Salem, NC
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DAWN PATRICE OWENS-WATTERSON D.O., an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in Winston Salem, NC. Our medical registry currently tracks 259 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 40,904 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 2,195 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 NC Avg |
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| Atorvastatin Calcium | 2,195 | 2,195.0 | 26,932 | $6.33▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 2,195.0 30-Day Fills 26,932 Days Supply About Atorvastatin Calcium: Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. | |||||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 1,451 | 1,451.1 | 20,165 | $8.08▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 1,451.1 30-Day Fills 20,165 Days Supply About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. | |||||
| Gabapentin | 1,431 | 1,431.1 | 19,649 | $8.16▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 1,431.1 30-Day Fills 19,649 Days Supply About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. | |||||
| Omeprazole | 1,416 | 1,416.1 | 20,277 | $7.41▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 1,416.1 30-Day Fills 20,277 Days Supply About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. | |||||
| Furosemide | 1,252 | 1,252.0 | 15,063 | $4.77▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 1,252.0 30-Day Fills 15,063 Days Supply About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. | |||||
| EliquisApixaban | 1,247 | 1,247.0 | 12,388 | $195.76▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 1,247.0 30-Day Fills 12,388 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. | |||||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,185 | 1,185.0 | 16,272 | $4.93▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 1,185.0 30-Day Fills 16,272 Days Supply About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. | |||||
| Sertraline Hcl | 1,137 | 1,137.0 | 16,682 | $6.31▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 1,137.0 30-Day Fills 16,682 Days Supply About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. | |||||
| Potassium Chloride | 1,121 | 1,121.4 | 12,145 | $11.16▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 1,121.4 30-Day Fills 12,145 Days Supply About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. | |||||
| Donepezil Hcl | 1,054 | 1,054.1 | 16,416 | $7.28▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 1,054.1 30-Day Fills 16,416 Days Supply About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. | |||||
| Mirtazapine | 1,022 | 1,022.1 | 13,161 | $15.02▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 1,022.1 30-Day Fills 13,161 Days Supply About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. | |||||
| Divalproex Sodium | 1,022 | 1,022.0 | 18,233 | $42.37▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 1,022.0 30-Day Fills 18,233 Days Supply About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. | |||||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 905 | 905.0 | 11,967 | $4.84▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 905.0 30-Day Fills 11,967 Days Supply About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. | |||||
| Trazodone Hcl | 851 | 851.0 | 14,942 | $5.93▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 851.0 30-Day Fills 14,942 Days Supply About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. | |||||
| Metformin Hcl | 802 | 802.0 | 9,787 | $4.71▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 802.0 30-Day Fills 9,787 Days Supply About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) | |||||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 788 | 788.0 | 10,357 | $13.63▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 788.0 30-Day Fills 10,357 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. | |||||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 724 | 724.0 | 7,903 | $9.73▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 724.0 30-Day Fills 7,903 Days Supply About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. | |||||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 693 | 693.1 | 10,068 | $9.00▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 693.1 30-Day Fills 10,068 Days Supply About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. | |||||
| Carvedilol | 683 | 683.0 | 7,864 | $4.99▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 683.0 30-Day Fills 7,864 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. | |||||
| Lisinopril | 584 | 584.0 | 9,013 | $5.13▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 584.0 30-Day Fills 9,013 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. | |||||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 566 | 566.1 | 9,306 | $8.19▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 566.1 30-Day Fills 9,306 Days Supply About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. | |||||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 530 | 530.0 | 8,539 | $20.98▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 530.0 30-Day Fills 8,539 Days Supply About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. | |||||
| Carbidopa-LevodopaCarbidopa/Levodopa | 507 | 507.0 | 6,983 | $18.12▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 507.0 30-Day Fills 6,983 Days Supply About Carbidopa-Levodopa: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. | |||||
| Olanzapine | 484 | 484.0 | 7,850 | $13.44▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 484.0 30-Day Fills 7,850 Days Supply About Olanzapine: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. | |||||
| Losartan Potassium | 463 | 463.1 | 7,450 | $8.12▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 463.1 30-Day Fills 7,450 Days Supply About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. | |||||
| Buspirone Hcl | 458 | 458.0 | 6,673 | $11.51▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 458.0 30-Day Fills 6,673 Days Supply About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). | |||||
| Memantine Hcl | 458 | 460.1 | 10,269 | $34.04▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 460.1 30-Day Fills 10,269 Days Supply About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. | |||||
| Montelukast Sodium | 417 | 417.0 | 4,254 | $5.66▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 417.0 30-Day Fills 4,254 Days Supply About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. | |||||
| Simvastatin | 416 | 416.0 | 5,509 | $5.29▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 416.0 30-Day Fills 5,509 Days Supply About Simvastatin: Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. | |||||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 401 | 401.0 | 4,682 | $5.41▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 401.0 30-Day Fills 4,682 Days Supply About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. | |||||
| Risperidone | 400 | 400.0 | 4,799 | $7.11▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 400.0 30-Day Fills 4,799 Days Supply About Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. | |||||
| Pravastatin Sodium | 385 | 385.0 | 5,461 | $9.08▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 385.0 30-Day Fills 5,461 Days Supply About Pravastatin Sodium: Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES). | |||||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 382 | 382.0 | 5,039 | $10.03▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 382.0 30-Day Fills 5,039 Days Supply About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. | |||||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 280 | 280.0 | 5,492 | $10.29▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 280.0 30-Day Fills 5,492 Days Supply About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. | |||||
| Levetiracetam | 276 | 276.0 | 4,453 | $12.86▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 276.0 30-Day Fills 4,453 Days Supply About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. | |||||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 258 | 258.0 | 2,933 | $10.53▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 258.0 30-Day Fills 2,933 Days Supply About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. | |||||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 252 | 252.0 | 3,256 | $12.32▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 252.0 30-Day Fills 3,256 Days Supply About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. | |||||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 239 | 239.0 | 2,269 | $182.99▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 239.0 30-Day Fills 2,269 Days Supply About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. | |||||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 225 | 225.0 | 4,652 | $9.76▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 225.0 30-Day Fills 4,652 Days Supply About Clopidogrel: Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. | |||||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 218 | 218.0 | 2,881 | $12.12▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 218.0 30-Day Fills 2,881 Days Supply About Rosuvastatin Calcium: Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. | |||||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 213 | 213.0 | 2,634 | $9.95▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 213.0 30-Day Fills 2,634 Days Supply About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. | |||||
| Alendronate Sodium | 206 | 206.0 | 2,492 | $6.61▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 206.0 30-Day Fills 2,492 Days Supply About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. | |||||
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)Diltiazem Hcl | 198 | 198.0 | 3,190 | $11.37▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 198.0 30-Day Fills 3,190 Days Supply About Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd): Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood. | |||||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 194 | 194.0 | 2,139 | $5.48 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 194.0 30-Day Fills 2,139 Days Supply About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. | |||||
| Finasteride | 193 | 193.0 | 2,509 | $6.19▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 193.0 30-Day Fills 2,509 Days Supply About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. | |||||
| Lactulose | 185 | 185.7 | 3,555 | $22.52▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 185.7 30-Day Fills 3,555 Days Supply About Lactulose: This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days you have a bowel movement. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier that works by increasing stool water content and softening the stool. It is a man-made sugar solution. A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887) | |||||
| Baclofen | 177 | 177.0 | 1,812 | $16.14▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 177.0 30-Day Fills 1,812 Days Supply About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. | |||||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 175 | 175.0 | 1,338 | $14.80▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 175.0 30-Day Fills 1,338 Days Supply About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. | |||||
| Prednisone | 167 | 167.0 | 1,751 | $5.60▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 167.0 30-Day Fills 1,751 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. | |||||
| Latanoprost | 164 | 164.8 | 3,982 | $21.46▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 164.8 30-Day Fills 3,982 Days Supply About Latanoprost: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA. | |||||
| Oxcarbazepine | 160 | 160.0 | 1,170 | $11.16▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 160.0 30-Day Fills 1,170 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 154 | 154.0 | 1,319 | $5.45▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 154.0 30-Day Fills 1,319 Days Supply About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) | |||||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 154 | 164.4 | 3,731 | $226.75▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 164.4 30-Day Fills 3,731 Days Supply About Lantus Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. | |||||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 153 | 182.1 | 5,383 | $16.84▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 182.1 30-Day Fills 5,383 Days Supply About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. | |||||
| Ipratropium-AlbuterolIpratropium/Albuterol Sulfate | 151 | 151.0 | 1,691 | $22.22▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 151.0 30-Day Fills 1,691 Days Supply About Ipratropium-Albuterol: This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ This product contains 2 medications: ipratropium and albuterol (also known as salbutamol). Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that the airways open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. | |||||
| MyrbetriqMirabegron | 149 | 149.0 | 1,750 | $185.69▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 149.0 30-Day Fills 1,750 Days Supply About Myrbetriq: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity. | |||||
| Famotidine | 143 | 143.0 | 3,693 | $12.57▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 143.0 30-Day Fills 3,693 Days Supply About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. | |||||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 143 | 143.0 | 1,282 | $181.18▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 143.0 30-Day Fills 1,282 Days Supply About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. | |||||
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 142 | 142.0 | 2,197 | $9.83▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 142.0 30-Day Fills 2,197 Days Supply About Oxybutynin Chloride: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). | |||||
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 140 | 140.0 | 980 | $7.47▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 140.0 30-Day Fills 980 Days Supply About Olmesartan Medoxomil: Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Olmesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to manage HYPERTENSION. | |||||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 139 | 139.0 | 1,042 | $13.92▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 139.0 30-Day Fills 1,042 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Glipizide | 137 | 137.0 | 1,648 | $4.38▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 137.0 30-Day Fills 1,648 Days Supply About Glipizide: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. | |||||
| Memantine Hcl ErMemantine Hcl | 130 | 130.0 | 1,370 | $29.49▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 130.0 30-Day Fills 1,370 Days Supply About Memantine Hcl Er: 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. | |||||
| FenofibrateFenofibrate Nanocrystallized | 128 | 128.0 | 1,321 | $11.62▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 128.0 30-Day Fills 1,321 Days Supply About Fenofibrate: Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as fibrates. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibrate. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic agent which reduces both CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES in the blood. | |||||
| Lubiprostone | 125 | 125.0 | 1,108 | $75.10▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 125.0 30-Day Fills 1,108 Days Supply About Lubiprostone: This medication is used to treat certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation). Show more ▾ Chronic idiopathic constipation has an unknown cause and is not due to diet, other diseases, or drugs. Lubiprostone is also used to treat constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain due to medical conditions other than cancer. This medication may improve symptoms such as bloating and abdominal discomfort, improve stool texture, lessen the need to strain, and decrease the feeling of not completely relieving oneself. Lubiprostone belongs to a class of drugs known as chloride channel activators. It works by increasing the amount of fluid within your intestines, making the passage of stool easier. Member of a bicyclic fatty acid class of compounds derived from PROSTAGLANDIN E1 involved in chloride channel gating. | |||||
| JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate | 120 | 120.0 | 1,448 | $234.67▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 120.0 30-Day Fills 1,448 Days Supply About Januvia: Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES. | |||||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 120 | 120.0 | 1,968 | $12.18▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 120.0 30-Day Fills 1,968 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Glimepiride | 117 | 117.0 | 1,015 | $5.06▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 117.0 30-Day Fills 1,015 Days Supply About Glimepiride: Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. Alkaloids derived from TYRAMINE combined with 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde via a norbelladine pathway, including GALANTAMINE, lycorine and crinine. They are found in the AMARYLLIDACEAE plant family. | |||||
| Allopurinol | 111 | 111.0 | 1,938 | $8.15▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 111.0 30-Day Fills 1,938 Days Supply About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. | |||||
| Fludrocortisone Acetate | 110 | 110.0 | 1,330 | $14.18▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 110.0 30-Day Fills 1,330 Days Supply About Fludrocortisone Acetate: Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body. Show more ▾ It is used along with other medications (such as hydrocortisone) to treat low glucocorticoid levels caused by disease of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome). Glucocorticoids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. They are also needed to break down carbohydrates in your diet. | |||||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 107 | 107.0 | 1,651 | $10.47▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 107.0 30-Day Fills 1,651 Days Supply About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. | |||||
| Ursodiol | 104 | 104.0 | 728 | $54.91▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 104.0 30-Day Fills 728 Days Supply About Ursodiol: Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis). Show more ▾ Ursodiol is a bile acid. A penicillin derivative commonly used in the form of its sodium or potassium salts in the treatment of a variety of infections. It is effective against most gram-positive bacteria and against gram-negative cocci. It has also been used as an experimental convulsant because of its actions on GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID mediated synaptic transmission. | |||||
| Meloxicam | 99 | 99.0 | 1,308 | $6.03▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 99.0 30-Day Fills 1,308 Days Supply About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. | |||||
| Torsemide | 99 | 99.0 | 1,215 | $9.93▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 99.0 30-Day Fills 1,215 Days Supply About Torsemide: Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Torsemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A pyridine and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a sodium-potassium chloride symporter inhibitor (loop diuretic). It is used for the treatment of EDEMA associated with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE; CHRONIC RENAL INSUFFICIENCY; and LIVER DISEASES. It is also used for the management of HYPERTENSION. | |||||
| Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride | 97 | 97.0 | 1,811 | $18.65▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 97.0 30-Day Fills 1,811 Days Supply About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). | |||||
| Lamotrigine | 96 | 96.0 | 1,262 | $7.03▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 96.0 30-Day Fills 1,262 Days Supply About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. | |||||
| Nystatin | 94 | 94.0 | 1,089 | $24.57▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 94.0 30-Day Fills 1,089 Days Supply About Nystatin: Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. | |||||
| Primidone | 93 | 93.0 | 1,594 | $11.30▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 93.0 30-Day Fills 1,594 Days Supply About Primidone: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾ Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. A barbiturate derivative that acts as a GABA modulator and anti-epileptic agent. It is partly metabolized to PHENOBARBITAL in the body and owes some of its actions to this metabolite. | |||||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 92 | 92.0 | 921 | $20.81▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 92.0 30-Day Fills 921 Days Supply About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. | |||||
| Dantrolene Sodium | 92 | 92.0 | 632 | $32.49▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 92.0 30-Day Fills 632 Days Supply About Dantrolene Sodium: This medication is used to treat muscle tightness and cramping (spasms) caused by certain nerve disorders such as spinal cord injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis. Show more ▾ It works by relaxing the muscles. Dantrolene helps reduce muscle pain and stiffness, improves your ability to move around, and lets you do more of your daily activities. Dantrolene is also used with other treatments to prevent or treat special cases of high fever (malignant hyperthermia) related to anesthesia and surgery. Skeletal muscle relaxant that acts by interfering with excitation-contraction coupling in the muscle fiber. It is used in spasticity and other neuromuscular abnormalities. Although the mechanism of action is probably not central, dantrolene is usually grouped with the central muscle relaxants. | |||||
| Warfarin Sodium | 91 | 91.0 | 1,085 | $3.43▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 91.0 30-Day Fills 1,085 Days Supply About Warfarin Sodium: This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Show more ▾ Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a blood thinner, but the more correct term is anticoagulant. It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood. An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide. | |||||
| TrulicityDulaglutide | 88 | 88.0 | 2,305 | $929.13▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 88.0 30-Day Fills 2,305 Days Supply About Trulicity: Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment. | |||||
| TradjentaLinagliptin | 87 | 87.0 | 604 | $130.03▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 87.0 30-Day Fills 604 Days Supply About Tradjenta: Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used by people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Linagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A purine and quinazoline derivative that functions as an INCRETIN and DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBTOR. It is used as a HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT in the treatment of TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS. | |||||
| Lidocaine Hcl | 86 | 86.0 | 422 | $6.72▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 86.0 30-Day Fills 422 Days Supply About Lidocaine Hcl: This medication is used on the skin to stop itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor burns, eczema, insect bites) and to treat minor discomfort and itching caused by hemorrhoids and certain other problems of the genital/anal area Show more ▾ (such as anal fissures, itching around the vagina/rectum). Some forms of this medication are also used to decrease discomfort or pain during certain medical procedures/exams (such as sigmoidoscopy, cystoscopy). Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that works by causing temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes. | |||||
| CreonLipase/Protease/Amylase | 81 | 81.0 | 833 | $280.46▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 81.0 30-Day Fills 833 Days Supply About Creon: This medication contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food. Show more ▾ It is used in conditions where the pancreas cannot make or does not release enough digestive enzymes into the small intestines to digest the food (conditions such as chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, cancer of the pancreas, post-pancreatectomy, post-gastrointestinal bypass surgery). | |||||
| Novolog FlexpenInsulin Aspart | 78 | 79.8 | 976 | $214.35▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 79.8 30-Day Fills 976 Days Supply About Novolog Flexpen: Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin aspart is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin aspart starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin that has been modified to contain an ASPARTIC ACID instead of a PROLINE at position 38 of the B-chain. | |||||
| Sulfasalazine | 77 | 77.0 | 700 | $12.65▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 77.0 30-Day Fills 700 Days Supply About Sulfasalazine: Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis. Show more ▾ This medication does not cure this condition, but it helps decrease symptoms such as fever, stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. After an attack is treated, sulfasalazine is also used to increase the amount of time between attacks. This medication works by reducing irritation and swelling in the large intestines. In addition, delayed-release tablets of sulfasalazine are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Sulfasalazine helps to reduce joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with sulfasalazine helps to reduce/prevent further joint damage so you can do more of your normal daily activities. This medication is used with other drugs, rest, and physical therapy in patients who have not responded to other medications (salicylates, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs). A drug that is used in the management of inflammatory bowel diseases. Its activity is generally considered to lie in its metabolic breakdown product, 5-aminosalicylic acid (see MESALAMINE) released in the colon. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p907) | |||||
| Ketoconazole | 76 | 76.0 | 1,499 | $33.52 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 76.0 30-Day Fills 1,499 Days Supply About Ketoconazole: This medication is used to control dandruff. Show more ▾ Use of this medication may help to relieve the flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Ketoconazole 2% shampoo is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients. | |||||
| Cephalexin | 76 | 76.0 | 1,208 | $9.03▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 76.0 30-Day Fills 1,208 Days Supply About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. | |||||
| Carbidopa-Levodopa ErCarbidopa/Levodopa | 73 | 73.0 | 994 | $25.34▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 73.0 30-Day Fills 994 Days Supply About Carbidopa-Levodopa Er: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. | |||||
| Humalog Kwikpen U-100Insulin Lispro | 72 | 73.9 | 1,150 | $229.73▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 73.9 30-Day Fills 1,150 Days Supply About Humalog Kwikpen U-100: Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES. | |||||
| Amiodarone Hcl | 72 | 72.0 | 707 | $6.07▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 72.0 30-Day Fills 707 Days Supply About Amiodarone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). Show more ▾ It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. | |||||
| NuedextaDextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine | 69 | 69.0 | 960 | $641.19▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 69.0 30-Day Fills 960 Days Supply About Nuedexta: This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (pseudobulbar affect). Show more ▾ This disorder may occur due to various conditions that affect the brain (such as stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-ALS, multiple sclerosis). This medication may help decrease sudden outbursts of uncontrollable/inappropriate laughing and/or crying. This medication is a combination of 2 ingredients: dextromethorphan and quinidine. Dextromethorphan works in the brain, though it is not known exactly how it helps treat pseudobulbar affect. Quinidine is added to this medication to increase the effect of dextromethorphan. | |||||
| Tramadol Hcl | 68 | 68.0 | 860 | $6.53▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 68.0 30-Day Fills 860 Days Supply About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. | |||||
| HumalogInsulin Lispro | 67 | 67.0 | 360 | $98.71▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 67.0 30-Day Fills 360 Days Supply About Humalog: Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES. | |||||
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 66 | 66.0 | 542 | $7.24▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 66.0 30-Day Fills 542 Days Supply | |||||
| Ibuprofen | 65 | 65.0 | 504 | $5.71▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 65.0 30-Day Fills 504 Days Supply About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾ When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties | |||||
| Pioglitazone Hcl | 64 | 64.0 | 724 | $7.13▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 64.0 30-Day Fills 724 Days Supply About Pioglitazone Hcl: Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called glitazones) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Pioglitazone is used either alone or in combination with other diabetes medications (such as metformin or a sulfonylurea such as glyburide). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of pioglitazone. | |||||
| Benztropine Mesylate | 64 | 64.0 | 1,920 | $9.84▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 64.0 30-Day Fills 1,920 Days Supply About Benztropine Mesylate: Benztropine 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 ▾ Benztropine 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. Benztropine should not be used by children younger than 3 years. A centrally active muscarinic antagonist that has been used in the symptomatic treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE. Benztropine also inhibits the uptake of dopamine. | |||||
| AmantadineAmantadine Hcl | 64 | 64.0 | 1,842 | $38.81▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 64.0 30-Day Fills 1,842 Days Supply About Amantadine: Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions. Show more ▾ In these cases, this medication may help to improve your range of motion and ability to exercise. For the treatment of these conditions, amantadine is believed to work by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Amantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu (influenza A). If you have been infected with the flu, this medication may help make your symptoms less severe and shorten the time it will take you to get better. Taking amantadine if you have been or will be exposed to the flu may help to prevent you from getting the flu. This medication is an antiviral that is believed to work by stopping growth of the flu virus. This medication is not a vaccine. To increase the chance that you will not get the flu, it is important to get a flu shot once a year at the beginning of every flu season, if possible. Based on the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the US, amantadine should not be used to treat or prevent influenza A because the current influenza A virus in the United States and Canada is resistant to this medication. For more details, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. An antiviral that is used in the prophylactic or symptomatic treatment of influenza A. It is also used as an antiparkinsonian agent, to treat extrapyramidal reactions, and for postherpetic neuralgia. The mechanisms of its effects in movement disorders are not well understood but probably reflect an increase in synthesis and release of dopamine, with perhaps some inhibition of dopamine uptake. | |||||
| EntrestoSacubitril/Valsartan | 64 | 64.0 | 584 | $216.96▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 64.0 30-Day Fills 584 Days Supply About Entresto: This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure. Show more ▾ It may help you live longer and lower your chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. This product contains 2 medications: sacubitril and valsartan. Sacubitril belongs to a class of drugs called neprilysin inhibitors and valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). They work by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily, which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood to your body. | |||||
| Aripiprazole | 63 | 63.0 | 1,768 | $48.24▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 63.0 30-Day Fills 1,768 Days Supply About Aripiprazole: Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. | |||||
| RivastigmineRivastigmine Tartrate | 62 | 62.0 | 664 | $25.07▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 62.0 30-Day Fills 664 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Diltiazem Hcl | 61 | 61.0 | 973 | $16.87▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 61.0 30-Day Fills 973 Days Supply About Diltiazem Hcl: Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood. | |||||
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 60 | 60.0 | 572 | $16.61▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 60.0 30-Day Fills 572 Days Supply About Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. Show more ▾ The United States Center for Disease Control provides updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of the world. Discuss the most recent information with your doctor before traveling to areas where malaria occurs. This medication is also used to treat certain auto-immune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). It belongs to a class of medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It can reduce skin problems in lupus and prevent swelling/pain in arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is not recommended for coronavirus infection, also known as COVID-19, unless you are enrolled in a study. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits. A chemotherapeutic agent that acts against erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites. Hydroxychloroquine appears to concentrate in food vacuoles of affected protozoa. It inhibits plasmodial heme polymerase. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p970) | |||||
| Sucralfate | 60 | 60.0 | 1,090 | $164.23 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 60.0 30-Day Fills 1,090 Days Supply About Sucralfate: This medication is used to treat ulcers in the intestines. Show more ▾ Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly. A basic aluminum complex of sulfated sucrose. | |||||
| Topiramate | 60 | 60.0 | 1,784 | $12.23▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 60.0 30-Day Fills 1,784 Days Supply About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. | |||||
| Lorazepam | 59 | 59.0 | 1,519 | $8.03 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 59.0 30-Day Fills 1,519 Days Supply About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. | |||||
| Terazosin Hcl | 59 | 59.0 | 574 | $6.56▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 59.0 30-Day Fills 574 Days Supply About Terazosin Hcl: Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Terazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Terazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. | |||||
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 59 | 59.6 | 1,088 | $8.89 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 59.6 30-Day Fills 1,088 Days Supply About Chlorhexidine Gluconate: This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Show more ▾ Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimicrobials. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and bleeding when you brush. | |||||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 58 | 58.0 | 935 | $6.77▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 58.0 30-Day Fills 935 Days Supply About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. | |||||
| Propranolol Hcl ErPropranolol Hcl | 57 | 57.0 | 558 | $10.10▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 57.0 30-Day Fills 558 Days Supply About Propranolol Hcl Er: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. | |||||
| Pramipexole DihydrochloridePramipexole Di-Hcl | 57 | 57.0 | 1,626 | $26.47 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 57.0 30-Day Fills 1,626 Days Supply About Pramipexole Dihydrochloride: Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and can decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. | |||||
| CeftriaxoneCeftriaxone Sodium | 56 | 56.0 | 241 | $15.37▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 56.0 30-Day Fills 241 Days Supply About Ceftriaxone: Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This drug is not recommended for use in newborns with high blood bilirubin levels and premature infants due to increased risk of side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic and cefotaxime derivative with a very long half-life and high penetrability to meninges, eyes and inner ears. | |||||
| Risperdal ConstaRisperidone Microspheres | 54 | 54.0 | 1,153 | $1,334.75▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 54.0 30-Day Fills 1,153 Days Supply About Risperdal Consta: Risperidone is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ This medication can help you to think clearly and take part in everyday life. Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. | |||||
| Digoxin | 53 | 53.0 | 1,005 | $19.98▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 53.0 30-Day Fills 1,005 Days Supply About Digoxin: Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeat (such as chronic atrial fibrillation). Treating heart failure may help maintain your ability to walk and exercise and may improve the strength of your heart. Treating an irregular heartbeat can also improve your ability to exercise. Digoxin belongs to a class of medications called cardiac glycosides. It works by affecting certain minerals (sodium and potassium) inside heart cells. This reduces strain on the heart and helps it maintain a normal, steady, and strong heartbeat. A cardiotonic glycoside obtained mainly from Digitalis lanata; it consists of three sugars and the aglycone DIGOXIGENIN. Digoxin has positive inotropic and negative chronotropic activity. It is used to control ventricular rate in ATRIAL FIBRILLATION and in the management of congestive heart failure with atrial fibrillation. Its use in congestive heart failure and sinus rhythm is less certain. The margin between toxic and therapeutic doses is small. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p666) | |||||
| Paliperidone ErPaliperidone | 53 | 53.0 | 394 | $82.79▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 53.0 30-Day Fills 394 Days Supply About Paliperidone Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder). Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Paliperidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. | |||||
| GemtesaVibegron | 53 | 53.0 | 431 | $138.29▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 53.0 30-Day Fills 431 Days Supply About Gemtesa: This medication is used to treat overactive bladder. Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine that causes a sudden urge to urinate. The urge may be hard to control, and overactive bladder symptoms may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Vibegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder. | |||||
| Carbidopa-Levodopa-EntacaponeCarbidopa/Levodopa/Entacapone | 52 | 52.0 | 364 | $61.33▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 52.0 30-Day Fills 364 Days Supply About Carbidopa-Levodopa-Entacapone: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa and entacapone prevent the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. | |||||
| Tacrolimus | 52 | 52.0 | 364 | $22.30▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 52.0 30-Day Fills 364 Days Supply About Tacrolimus: Tacrolimus is used with other medications to prevent rejection of a kidney transplant. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. A macrolide isolated from the culture broth of a strain of Streptomyces tsukubaensis that has strong immunosuppressive activity in vivo and prevents the activation of T-lymphocytes in response to antigenic or mitogenic stimulation in vitro. | |||||
| Potassium Citrate ErPotassium Citrate | 52 | 52.0 | 364 | $26.20▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 52.0 30-Day Fills 364 Days Supply About Potassium Citrate Er: This medication is used to make the urine less acidic. Show more ▾ This effect helps the kidneys get rid of uric acid, thereby helping to prevent gout and kidney stones. This medication can also prevent and treat certain metabolic problems (acidosis) caused by kidney disease. Citric acid and citrate salts (which contain potassium and sodium) belong to a class of drugs known as urinary alkalinizers. If you have a condition that requires you to limit your intake of potassium and sodium, your doctor may direct you to take a product that is lower in potassium and sodium. A powder that dissolves in water, which is administered orally, and is used as a diuretic, expectorant, systemic alkalizer, and electrolyte replenisher. | |||||
| Bromocriptine Mesylate | 52 | 52.0 | 364 | $66.02▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 52.0 30-Day Fills 364 Days Supply About Bromocriptine Mesylate: Bromocriptine is used alone or with other medications (such as levodopa) to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and can decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Bromocriptine is also used to treat high levels of a certain hormone made by the body (prolactin). High levels of prolactin may cause problems such as unwanted breast milk, missed/stopped periods, difficulty becoming pregnant, decreased sperm production, and decreased sexual ability. Bromocriptine may be used to treat a type of tumor which causes the high levels of prolactin (prolactin-secreting adenomas). It can help to reduce the tumor size. Bromocriptine is not recommended for stopping unwanted breast milk after pregnancy, miscarriage, or abortion because of possible serious side effects (such as high blood pressure, seizure, heart attack, stroke). Bromocriptine is also used to treat high levels of growth hormone (acromegaly). Bromocriptine is an ergot medication that works by acting like a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. It also prevents the release of certain hormones (growth hormone, prolactin). Bromocriptine can lower these hormone levels, but it does not cure the causes of the increased levels. A semisynthetic ergotamine alkaloid that is a dopamine D2 agonist. It suppresses prolactin secretion. | |||||
| Rasagiline Mesylate | 52 | 52.0 | 364 | $64.15▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 52.0 30-Day Fills 364 Days Supply About Rasagiline Mesylate: Rasagiline is used alone or with other medications (such as levodopa/carbidopa) to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can help improve symptoms such as shakiness, stiffness, and difficulty moving. It can also help reduce the amount of off time (periods of slow movement or stiffness). Rasagiline belongs to a class of drugs known as MAO inhibitors. It works by increasing the levels of certain natural substances in the brain (such as dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin). Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little dopamine in the brain. | |||||
| Breo ElliptaFluticasone/Vilanterol | 52 | 52.0 | 1,032 | $252.47▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 52.0 30-Day Fills 1,032 Days Supply About Breo Ellipta: This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ This inhaler contains 2 medications: fluticasone and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Vilanterol belongs to a class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (like vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with one asthma-control medication (such as inhaled corticosteroid) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. | |||||
| Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters | 52 | 52.0 | 364 | $28.11▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 52.0 30-Day Fills 364 Days Supply About Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters: Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride). Show more ▾ It may also raise good cholesterol (HDL). In general, this drug is used after your blood fat levels have not been fully controlled by non-drug treatments (such as diet changes, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, weight loss if overweight, controlling blood sugar if diabetic, and regulating your thyroid hormone levels). Lowering triglycerides and increasing good cholesterol may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Omega-3 acid ethyl esters are thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglyceride the body makes. | |||||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 51 | 51.0 | 626 | $12.48 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 51.0 30-Day Fills 626 Days Supply About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾ Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. | |||||
| Fluvoxamine Maleate | 50 | 50.0 | 354 | $11.48▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 50.0 30-Day Fills 354 Days Supply About Fluvoxamine Maleate: Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Show more ▾ It helps decrease thoughts that are unwanted or that don't go away (obsessions), and it helps to reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking) that interfere with daily living. Fluvoxamine 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 selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of DEPRESSION and a variety of ANXIETY DISORDERS. | |||||
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 50 | 50.0 | 345 | $25.38▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 50.0 30-Day Fills 345 Days Supply About Sevelamer Carbonate: Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Show more ▾ Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Sevelamer works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body. A polymeric amine that binds phosphate and is used to treat HYPERPHOSPHATEMIA in patients with kidney disease. | |||||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 49 | 49.1 | 1,221 | $47.87 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 49.1 30-Day Fills 1,221 Days Supply About Brimonidine Tartrate: This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Show more ▾ Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. | |||||
| Levemir FlexpenInsulin Detemir | 49 | 52.2 | 1,373 | $380.58 | – No State Data |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber No state benchmark is available for this medication. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average $380.58 Provider cost/claim Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 52.2 30-Day Fills 1,373 Days Supply About Levemir Flexpen: Insulin detemir is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin detemir is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin detemir may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs (such as metformin, exenatide). A recombinant long-acting insulin and hypoglycemic agent in which a MYRISTIC ACID is conjugated to a LYSINE at position B29. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. | |||||
| LinzessLinaclotide | 48 | 48.0 | 955 | $343.87▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 48.0 30-Day Fills 955 Days Supply About Linzess: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Linaclotide is used to treat certain types of bowel problems (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, chronic idiopathic constipation). It works by increasing fluid in your intestines and helping speed up movement of food through the gut. Linaclotide may improve stool texture and lessen symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain/discomfort, straining, and feelings of incomplete bowel movements. | |||||
| Fluconazole | 47 | 47.0 | 275 | $8.38▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 47.0 30-Day Fills 275 Days Supply About Fluconazole: Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS. | |||||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 46 | 46.0 | 1,222 | $44.40 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 46.0 30-Day Fills 1,222 Days Supply About Paroxetine Hcl: Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. | |||||
| ErtapenemErtapenem Sodium | 46 | 46.0 | 266 | $480.81▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 46.0 30-Day Fills 266 Days Supply About Ertapenem: Ertapenem is used to prevent and treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a carbapenem-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. A carbapenem derivative antibacterial agent that is more stable to renal dehydropeptidase I than IMIPENEM, but does not need to be given with an enzyme inhibitor such as CILASTATIN. It is used in the treatment of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial infections including intra-abdominal infections, acute gynecological infections, complicated urinary tract infections, skin infections, and respiratory tract infections. It is also used to prevent infection in colorectal surgery. | |||||
| BrilintaTicagrelor | 46 | 46.0 | 490 | $168.39▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 46.0 30-Day Fills 490 Days Supply About Brilinta: Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA). Show more ▾ It may also prevent blood clots after certain heart surgeries (such as stent placement). Ticagrelor works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It keeps blood flowing smoothly in your body. An adenosine triphosphate analogue and reversible P2Y12 PURINORECEPTOR antagonist that inhibits ADP-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used for the prevention of THROMBOEMBOLISM by patients with ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME or a history of MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. | |||||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 45 | 45.7 | 789 | $47.04 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 45.7 30-Day Fills 789 Days Supply About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. | |||||
| Trelegy ElliptaFluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 45 | 45.0 | 934 | $470.24▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 45.0 30-Day Fills 934 Days Supply About Trelegy Ellipta: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of breathing problems helps you stay active. This inhaler contains 3 medications: fluticasone, umeclidinium, and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics and vilanterol is a LABA medication. Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Both drugs are also known as bronchodilators. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination products containing both an inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with two asthma-control medications (such as inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden breathing problems occur, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. | |||||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 45 | 45.0 | 238 | $8.47▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 45.0 30-Day Fills 238 Days Supply About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. | |||||
| Fenofibrate | 44 | 44.1 | 1,179 | $47.27 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 44.1 30-Day Fills 1,179 Days Supply About Fenofibrate: Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as fibrates. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibrate. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic agent which reduces both CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES in the blood. | |||||
| Clozapine | 43 | 43.0 | 296 | $15.20▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 43.0 30-Day Fills 296 Days Supply About Clozapine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Clozapine is a psychiatric medication (anti-psychotic type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Clozapine decreases hallucinations and helps prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. A tricylic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It binds several types of central nervous system receptors, and displays a unique pharmacological profile. Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist, with strong binding to 5-HT 2A/2C receptor subtype. It also displays strong affinity to several dopaminergic receptors, but shows only weak antagonism at the dopamine D2 receptor, a receptor commonly thought to modulate neuroleptic activity. Agranulocytosis is a major adverse effect associated with administration of this agent. | |||||
| IngrezzaValbenazine Tosylate | 43 | 43.0 | 638 | $3,923.73▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 43.0 30-Day Fills 638 Days Supply About Ingrezza: Valbenazine is used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia). Show more ▾ This medication is thought to work by decreasing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain that affect how your nerves and muscles work (monoamines such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine). | |||||
| Lansoprazole | 43 | 43.0 | 577 | $9.75▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 43.0 30-Day Fills 577 Days Supply About Lansoprazole: Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Lansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter lansoprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. Lansoprazole is not recommended for use in children younger than 1 year due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxypyridyl derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. Lansoprazole is a racemic mixture of (R)- and (S)-isomers. | |||||
| Budesonide | 42 | 42.0 | 885 | $286.87 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 42.0 30-Day Fills 885 Days Supply About Budesonide: Budesonide is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. A glucocorticoid used in the management of ASTHMA, the treatment of various skin disorders, and allergic RHINITIS. | |||||
| Spironolactone | 39 | 39.0 | 648 | $5.75▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 39.0 30-Day Fills 648 Days Supply About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) | |||||
| MethotrexateMethotrexate Sodium | 39 | 39.1 | 1,087 | $21.28▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 39.1 30-Day Fills 1,087 Days Supply About Methotrexate: Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) or to control severe psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis that has not responded to other treatments. Show more ▾ It may also be used to control juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and suppressing the immune system. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with more aggressive therapy such as methotrexate helps to reduce further joint damage and to preserve joint function. An antineoplastic antimetabolite with immunosuppressant properties. It is an inhibitor of TETRAHYDROFOLATE DEHYDROGENASE and prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolate, necessary for synthesis of thymidylate, an essential component of DNA. | |||||
| Lagevrio (Eua)Molnupiravir | 38 | 38.0 | 190 | $8.00▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 38.0 30-Day Fills 190 Days Supply About Lagevrio (Eua): Molnupiravir is a product that the FDA is allowing to be given for emergency use to treat COVID-19. Show more ▾ It is used by adults 18 years of age and older who have recently tested positive for coronavirus, have had mild to moderate symptoms for no more than 5 days and are not hospitalized. To receive this product you must also be at high risk for COVID-19 complications due to older age, obesity, or ongoing medical conditions (such as lung or heart disease or diabetes, among others). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment with molnupiravir. Molnupiravir works by preventing the growth of the virus that causes COVID-19. More information about molnupiravir is available from the FDA Fact Sheet for Patients, Parents, and Caregivers for Emergency Use. There is limited information about how safe and effective molnupiravir is for treating COVID-19. Study results show that molnupiravir may help people who have recently tested positive for coronavirus stay out of the hospital. This product is not for use by people who are hospitalized due to COVID-19. The information in this document reflects emerging data, which is evolving and subject to reassessment. Users should be aware of these considerations in their review of molnupiravir, and it is always the responsibility of treating practitioners to exercise independent judgement in making care decisions. | |||||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 37 | 37.0 | 222 | $9.40 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 37.0 30-Day Fills 222 Days Supply About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. | |||||
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-MacroNitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 37 | 37.0 | 527 | $30.19 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 37.0 30-Day Fills 527 Days Supply About Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses). | |||||
| SymbicortBudesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 37 | 37.0 | 1,110 | $411.33▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 37.0 30-Day Fills 1,110 Days Supply About Symbicort: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It contains 2 medications: budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Formoterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as formoterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. See also How to Use section. A pharmaceutical preparation of budesonide and formoterol fumarate that is used as an ANTI-ASTHMATIC AGENT and for the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. | |||||
| SantylCollagenase Clostridium Hist. | 36 | 36.0 | 553 | $368.14▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 36.0 30-Day Fills 553 Days Supply About Santyl: This medication is used to treat certain conditions (Dupuytren's contracture, Peyronie's disease) that are caused by a certain protein (collagen) in your body. Show more ▾ Collagen is a tough and strong substance and is found in the knots/cords of the hand in Dupuytren's contracture or plaques in the penis in Peyronie's disease. Collagenase is a substance (enzyme) that breaks down the collagen in these knots/cords/plaques. A metalloproteinase which degrades helical regions of native collagen to small fragments. Preferred cleavage is -Gly in the sequence -Pro-Xaa-Gly-Pro-. Six forms (or 2 classes) have been isolated from Clostridium histolyticum that are immunologically cross-reactive but possess different sequences and different specificities. Other variants have been isolated from Bacillus cereus, Empedobacter collagenolyticum, Pseudomonas marinoglutinosa, and species of Vibrio and Streptomyces. EC 3.4.24.3. | |||||
| Ezetimibe | 35 | 35.0 | 986 | $31.18▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 35.0 30-Day Fills 986 Days Supply About Ezetimibe: Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as statins or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks. An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS. | |||||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 34 | 34.0 | 717 | $26.72 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 34.0 30-Day Fills 717 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. | |||||
| Pregabalin | 34 | 34.0 | 492 | $19.90▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 34.0 30-Day Fills 492 Days Supply About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. | |||||
| Cyproheptadine Hcl | 34 | 34.0 | 235 | $8.34▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 34.0 30-Day Fills 235 Days Supply About Cyproheptadine Hcl: Cyproheptadine 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. This medication also blocks another natural substance in your body (serotonin). This medication should not be used in newborn or premature infants. | |||||
| Labetalol Hcl | 33 | 33.1 | 693 | $11.19▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 33.1 30-Day Fills 693 Days Supply About Labetalol Hcl: Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is both an alpha blocker and beta blocker. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. | |||||
| Diltiazem 24hr ErDiltiazem Hcl | 33 | 33.0 | 462 | $16.00▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 33.0 30-Day Fills 462 Days Supply About Diltiazem 24hr Er: Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood. | |||||
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 32 | 32.0 | 454 | $10.82▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 32.0 30-Day Fills 454 Days Supply About Doxazosin Mesylate: Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Doxazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Doxazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. A prazosin-related compound that is a selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocker. | |||||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 32 | 32.0 | 280 | $19.17 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 32.0 30-Day Fills 280 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. | |||||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 32 | 36.3 | 798 | $35.83▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 36.3 30-Day Fills 798 Days Supply About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. | |||||
| NyamycNystatin | 32 | 32.0 | 467 | $29.63▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 32.0 30-Day Fills 467 Days Supply About Nyamyc: Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. | |||||
| Valproic AcidValproic Acid (As Sodium Salt) | 32 | 32.0 | 932 | $7.68▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 32.0 30-Day Fills 932 Days Supply About Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. | |||||
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 31 | 41.3 | 1,213 | $29.71▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 41.3 30-Day Fills 1,213 Days Supply About Dorzolamide Hcl: Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. | |||||
| Atenolol | 31 | 31.0 | 477 | $4.59▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 31.0 30-Day Fills 477 Days Supply About Atenolol: Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect. | |||||
| Valsartan | 31 | 31.0 | 290 | $8.32▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 31.0 30-Day Fills 290 Days Supply About Valsartan: Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. A tetrazole derivative and ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to treat HYPERTENSION. | |||||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 30 | 30.0 | 101 | $9.09▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 30.0 30-Day Fills 101 Days Supply About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. | |||||
| FarxigaDapagliflozin Propanediol | 30 | 30.0 | 427 | $286.77▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 30.0 30-Day Fills 427 Days Supply About Farxiga: Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. | |||||
| Medroxyprogesterone Acetate | 29 | 29.0 | 200 | $7.02▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 29.0 30-Day Fills 200 Days Supply About Medroxyprogesterone Acetate: This medication is used to prevent pregnancy. Show more ▾ Medroxyprogesterone is like a natural hormone made by the body. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia). A synthetic progestin that is derived from 17-hydroxyprogesterone. It is a long-acting contraceptive that is effective both orally or by intramuscular injection and has also been used to treat breast and endometrial neoplasms. | |||||
| Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 29 | 29.0 | 854 | $16.87 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29.0 30-Day Fills 854 Days Supply About Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. | |||||
| Methenamine Hippurate | 29 | 29.0 | 778 | $94.92 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29.0 30-Day Fills 778 Days Supply About Methenamine Hippurate: Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria. Show more ▾ It is not used to treat an active infection. Antibiotics must be used first to treat and cure the infection. Methenamine is a drug that stops the growth of bacteria in urine. This medication also contains an ingredient that helps to make the urine acidic. When the urine is acidic, methenamine turns into formaldehyde to kill the bacteria. This drug is effective only against bacterial infections in the urinary tract. It will not work for other types of bacterial infections (such as in the blood) or for viral infections (such as the common cold or flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibacterial drug can lead to its decreased effectiveness. | |||||
| Metronidazole | 28 | 29.3 | 501 | $28.24 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29.3 30-Day Fills 501 Days Supply About Metronidazole: This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain skin disorder known as rosacea, a type of adult acne. Show more ▾ It may help to decrease redness, swelling and the number of pimples caused by rosacea. This medication is an antibiotic. For the treatment of rosacea, metronidazole is believed to work by decreasing swelling (inflammation). Some brands of this medication also contain sunscreens (see also Notes section). A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. | |||||
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 28 | 28.0 | 787 | $13.38 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28.0 30-Day Fills 787 Days Supply About Metoclopramide Hcl: Metoclopramide is used by diabetic patients who have poor emptying of their stomachs (gastroparesis). Show more ▾ Treating gastroparesis can decrease symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and stomach/abdominal fullness. Metoclopramide works by blocking a natural substance (dopamine). It speeds up stomach emptying and movement of the upper intestines. This drug is not recommended for use in children due to an increased risk of serious side effects (such as muscle spasms/uncontrolled muscle movements). Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A dopamine D2 antagonist that is used as an antiemetic. | |||||
| Methimazole | 28 | 28.0 | 199 | $5.05▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 28.0 30-Day Fills 199 Days Supply About Methimazole: Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Show more ▾ It works by stopping the thyroid gland from making too much thyroid hormone. A thioureylene antithyroid agent that inhibits the formation of thyroid hormones by interfering with the incorporation of iodine into tyrosyl residues of thyroglobulin. This is done by interfering with the oxidation of iodide ion and iodotyrosyl groups through inhibition of the peroxidase enzyme. | |||||
| Lovastatin | 28 | 28.0 | 840 | $11.72 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28.0 30-Day Fills 840 Days Supply About Lovastatin: Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus. The compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. It inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver. | |||||
| Incruse ElliptaUmeclidinium Bromide | 28 | 28.0 | 825 | $374.21▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 28.0 30-Day Fills 825 Days Supply About Incruse Ellipta: Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If wheezing or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. | |||||
| Nystatin-TriamcinoloneNystatin/Triamcinolone Acet | 27 | 27.0 | 261 | $47.71▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 27.0 30-Day Fills 261 Days Supply About Nystatin-Triamcinolone: This medication is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ This product contains nystatin, an anti-fungal drug that works by stopping the growth of fungus. It also contains triamcinolone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing swelling, itching, and redness. This medication treats only fungal skin infections. It will not work for other types of skin infections (such as infections caused by bacteria, viruses). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. | |||||
| Propranolol Hcl | 27 | 27.0 | 778 | $15.16▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 27.0 30-Day Fills 778 Days Supply About Propranolol Hcl: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. | |||||
| ZoloftSertraline Hcl | 26 | 26.0 | 364 | $591.61 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26.0 30-Day Fills 364 Days Supply About Zoloft: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. | |||||
| Invega SustennaPaliperidone Palmitate | 26 | 26.0 | 758 | $2,975.30 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26.0 30-Day Fills 758 Days Supply About Invega Sustenna: Paliperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Paliperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This long-acting form of paliperidone is used only after you have received treatment with either the monthly injectable form of this drug for at least 4 months, or the every-3-month injectable form for at least 3 months. A benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. | |||||
| ProcritEpoetin Alfa | 25 | 25.0 | 589 | $1,494.35▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 25.0 30-Day Fills 589 Days Supply About Procrit: This medication is used to treat anemia (low red blood cell count) in people with long-term serious kidney disease (chronic kidney failure), people receiving zidovudine to treat HIV, and people receiving chemotherapy for some types of cancer (cancer that does Show more ▾ not involve the bone marrow or blood cells). It may also be used in anemic patients to reduce the need for blood transfusions before certain planned surgeries that have a high risk of blood loss (usually given with an anticoagulant/blood thinner medication such as warfarin to lower the risk of serious blood clots). Epoetin alfa works by signaling the bone marrow to make more red blood cells. This medication is very similar to the natural substance in your body (erythropoietin) that prevents anemia. This monograph is about the following epoetin alfa products: epoetin alfa and epoetin alfa-epbx. A recombinant glycosylated form of erythropoietin which stimulates the differentiation and proliferation of erythroid precursors. It is used for the treatment of ANEMIA associated with CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE in dialysis and predialysis patients. | |||||
| LevemirInsulin Detemir | 25 | 25.0 | 506 | $330.98▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 25.0 30-Day Fills 506 Days Supply About Levemir: Insulin detemir is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin detemir is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin detemir may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs (such as metformin, exenatide). A recombinant long-acting insulin and hypoglycemic agent in which a MYRISTIC ACID is conjugated to a LYSINE at position B29. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. | |||||
| RestasisCyclosporine | 25 | 25.0 | 735 | $672.20▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 25.0 30-Day Fills 735 Days Supply About Restasis: Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. Show more ▾ They work by increasing the amount of tears you make. A group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection. | |||||
| Haloperidol | 24 | 24.1 | 683 | $18.67▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 24.1 30-Day Fills 683 Days Supply About Haloperidol: Haloperidol is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Show more ▾ This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to harm themselves. It also reduces aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can decrease negative thoughts and hallucinations. Haloperidol can also be used to treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words/sounds related to Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol is also used for severe behavior problems in hyperactive children when other treatments or medications have not worked. Haloperidol is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). A phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat SCHIZOPHRENIA and other PSYCHOSES. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, DELUSIONAL DISORDERS, ballism, and TOURETTE SYNDROME (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY and the chorea of HUNTINGTON DISEASE. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable HICCUPS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279) | |||||
| Clonazepam | 24 | 24.0 | 700 | $10.80 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24.0 30-Day Fills 700 Days Supply About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. | |||||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 24 | 24.0 | 280 | $18.66▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 24.0 30-Day Fills 280 Days Supply About Erythromycin: Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents 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. | |||||
| Midodrine Hcl | 24 | 24.0 | 168 | $11.27▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 24.0 30-Day Fills 168 Days Supply About Midodrine Hcl: This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing. Show more ▾ This condition is also known as orthostatic hypotension. Midodrine is used in people whose daily activities are severely affected by this condition, even after other treatments are used (such as support stockings). It is known as a sympathomimetic (alpha receptor agonist) that acts on the blood vessels to raise blood pressure. | |||||
| Basaglar Kwikpen U-100Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 24 | 24.0 | 589 | $142.13▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 24.0 30-Day Fills 589 Days Supply About Basaglar Kwikpen U-100: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. | |||||
| Fluorometholone | 23 | 23.0 | 506 | $75.40▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 23.0 30-Day Fills 506 Days Supply About Fluorometholone: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ Fluorometholone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. A glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye. It has also been used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732) | |||||
| Timolol Maleate | 22 | 22.0 | 621 | $41.22 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22.0 30-Day Fills 621 Days Supply About Timolol Maleate: This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers. A beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor. | |||||
| Mupirocin | 22 | 22.0 | 258 | $15.68 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22.0 30-Day Fills 258 Days Supply About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. | |||||
| Levofloxacin | 22 | 22.0 | 132 | $45.24 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22.0 30-Day Fills 132 Days Supply About Levofloxacin: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. 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. The L-isomer of Ofloxacin. | |||||
| TrintellixVortioxetine Hydrobromide | 22 | 22.0 | 356 | $258.74▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 22.0 30-Day Fills 356 Days Supply About Trintellix: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Vortioxetine is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and serotonin receptor modulator. This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. A piperazine derivative that acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, and 5-HT1A receptor agonist. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and depression. | |||||
| Venlafaxine Hcl | 22 | 22.0 | 645 | $23.89▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 22.0 30-Day Fills 645 Days Supply About Venlafaxine Hcl: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. | |||||
| Guanfacine Hcl | 22 | 22.0 | 224 | $11.85▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 22.0 30-Day Fills 224 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Rivastigmine | 22 | 22.0 | 660 | $231.40 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22.0 30-Day Fills 660 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Clonidine | 21 | 21.0 | 588 | $127.01▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 21.0 30-Day Fills 588 Days Supply About Clonidine: 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. An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION. | |||||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 21 | 21.0 | 234 | $42.29▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 21.0 30-Day Fills 234 Days Supply About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES. | |||||
| NovologInsulin Aspart | 21 | 21.3 | 396 | $308.24▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 21.3 30-Day Fills 396 Days Supply About Novolog: Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin aspart is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin aspart starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin that has been modified to contain an ASPARTIC ACID instead of a PROLINE at position 38 of the B-chain. | |||||
| NuplazidPimavanserin Tartrate | 20 | 20.0 | 280 | $2,264.48▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 20.0 30-Day Fills 280 Days Supply About Nuplazid: Pimavanserin is used to treat the symptoms of a certain mental/mood disorder (psychosis) that might occur with Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It helps lessen symptoms such as seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations) and false beliefs (delusions). Pimavanserin belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics, though it works differently from most other drugs in this class. | |||||
| Autoshield Duo Pen NeedlePen Needle,dual Safety,diabetc | 20 | 20.0 | 260 | $96.62 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20.0 30-Day Fills 260 Days Supply | |||||
| Klor-Con M10Potassium Chloride | 20 | 20.0 | 497 | $12.66▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 20.0 30-Day Fills 497 Days Supply About Klor-Con M10: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. | |||||
| Clonidine Hcl | 20 | 20.0 | 378 | $7.41▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 20.0 30-Day Fills 378 Days Supply About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. | |||||
| Verapamil Hcl | 19 | 19.0 | 317 | $9.54▼ below NC avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 19.0 30-Day Fills 317 Days Supply About Verapamil Hcl: 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. | |||||
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ErIsosorbide Mononitrate | 19 | 19.0 | 570 | $13.21▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 19.0 30-Day Fills 570 Days Supply About Isosorbide Mononitrate Er: Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details. | |||||
| Insulin Glargine-Yfgn | 18 | 18.0 | 361 | $77.82 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18.0 30-Day Fills 361 Days Supply About Insulin Glargine-Yfgn: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. | |||||
| Calcitonin-SalmonCalcitonin,salmon,synthetic | 18 | 18.0 | 540 | $34.58▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 18.0 30-Day Fills 540 Days Supply About Calcitonin-Salmon: This medication is used to treat brittle bone disease (osteoporosis) in women who are at least 5 years past the change of life (menopause). Show more ▾ Calcitonin works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce your risk of fractures. This product has been withdrawn from the Canadian market due to safety problems. | |||||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 18 | 18.0 | 334 | $15.90▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 18.0 30-Day Fills 334 Days Supply About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. | |||||
| Ipratropium Bromide | 17 | 17.0 | 336 | $25.54▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 17.0 30-Day Fills 336 Days Supply About Ipratropium Bromide: Ipratropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. For preventing symptoms of lung disease, this medication must be used regularly to be effective. Use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) for wheezing or sudden shortness of breath unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Ipratropium does not work as fast as your quick-relief inhaler, but may sometimes be used to relieve symptoms of wheezing or sudden shortness of breath if so prescribed by your doctor. A muscarinic antagonist structurally related to ATROPINE but often considered safer and more effective for inhalation use. It is used for various bronchial disorders, in rhinitis, and as an antiarrhythmic. | |||||
| Dexamethasone | 17 | 17.0 | 129 | $12.71▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 17.0 30-Day Fills 129 Days Supply About Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone 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. An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid. | |||||
| CholestyramineCholestyramine (With Sugar) | 17 | 17.0 | 510 | $133.61 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 17.0 30-Day Fills 510 Days Supply About Cholestyramine: Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. In addition to a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. Cholestyramine may also be used to treat itching in people with too much bile acid caused by a certain type of liver/bile duct disease (partial biliary obstruction). This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body. In people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in the blood. This helps to lower the cholesterol levels. A strongly basic anion exchange resin whose main constituent is polystyrene trimethylbenzylammonium Cl(-) anion. | |||||
| Spiriva HandihalerTiotropium Bromide | 17 | 17.0 | 510 | $581.29▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 17.0 30-Day Fills 510 Days Supply About Spiriva Handihaler: Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Tiotropium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. If wheezing or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A scopolamine derivative and CHOLINERGIC ANTAGONIST that functions as a BRONCHODILATOR AGENT. It is used in the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. | |||||
| Advair DiskusFluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 17 | 18.0 | 540 | $393.98▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 18.0 30-Day Fills 540 Days Supply About Advair Diskus: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It contains 2 medications: fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Salmeterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as salmeterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with one asthma-control medication (such as inhaled corticosteroid) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. | |||||
| Fluphenazine Decanoate | 17 | 17.0 | 346 | $98.85▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 17.0 30-Day Fills 346 Days Supply About Fluphenazine Decanoate: This medication is a long-acting form of fluphenazine that is used to treat certain mental/mood problems (chronic schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Fluphenazine decanoate is usually used in patients who have benefited from regular doses of short-acting forms of fluphenazine and who may benefit from long-term (maintenance) treatment with less frequent dosing. Fluphenazine belongs to a class of medications called phenothiazines and is also referred to as a neuroleptic. It works by affecting the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include reduced episodes of hallucinations, delusions, or bizarre behaviors that occur in patients with schizophrenia. This product does not work right away. It may take 1-3 days to notice an effect from this drug, and up to 4 days to experience the full effect. For severe agitation or other symptoms, use a short-acting medication as directed by your doctor. This medication is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. Also, it should not be used to manage behavioral problems in patients with mental retardation. | |||||
| Ramipril | 16 | 16.0 | 453 | $15.56 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16.0 30-Day Fills 453 Days Supply About Ramipril: Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Ramipril is also used to improve survival after a heart attack. It may also be used in high risk patients (such as patients with heart disease/diabetes) to help prevent heart attacks and strokes. This medication may also be used to treat heart failure in patients who have had a recent heart attack. Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A long-acting angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. It is a prodrug that is transformed in the liver to its active metabolite ramiprilat. | |||||
| Alprazolam | 16 | 16.0 | 433 | $5.35▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 433 Days Supply About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) | |||||
| Insulin Aspart FlexpenInsulin Aspart | 16 | 16.0 | 169 | $82.12▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 169 Days Supply About Insulin Aspart Flexpen: Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin aspart is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin aspart starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin that has been modified to contain an ASPARTIC ACID instead of a PROLINE at position 38 of the B-chain. | |||||
| Olanzapine OdtOlanzapine | 16 | 16.0 | 463 | $112.38▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 463 Days Supply About Olanzapine Odt: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. | |||||
| Albuterol Sulfate | 16 | 16.0 | 133 | $11.97▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 133 Days Supply About Albuterol Sulfate: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. | |||||
| Clotrimazole-BetamethasoneClotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 16 | 16.0 | 377 | $58.25 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16.0 30-Day Fills 377 Days Supply About Clotrimazole-Betamethasone: This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Show more ▾ This product contains 2 medications. Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Betamethasone is a strong corticosteroid that works by reducing the swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the skin infection. This medication is not recommended for children younger than 17 years or for diaper rash. | |||||
| Bumetanide | 15 | 15.0 | 185 | $15.54▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 15.0 30-Day Fills 185 Days Supply About Bumetanide: Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. Bumetanide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A sulfamyl diuretic. | |||||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 15 | 15.0 | 94 | $7.64 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15.0 30-Day Fills 94 Days Supply About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS. | |||||
| SpsSodium Polystyrene Sulfon/Sorb | 15 | 15.0 | 290 | $311.60 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15.0 30-Day Fills 290 Days Supply About Sps: This medication is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood. Show more ▾ Too much potassium in your blood can sometimes cause heart rhythm problems. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate works by helping your body get rid of extra potassium. | |||||
| Levemir FlextouchInsulin Detemir | 15 | 15.4 | 371 | $310.03▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 15.4 30-Day Fills 371 Days Supply About Levemir Flextouch: Insulin detemir is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin detemir is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin detemir may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs (such as metformin, exenatide). A recombinant long-acting insulin and hypoglycemic agent in which a MYRISTIC ACID is conjugated to a LYSINE at position B29. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. | |||||
| Atropine Sulfate | 14 | 14.7 | 167 | $57.30▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 14.7 30-Day Fills 167 Days Supply About Atropine Sulfate: This medication is used before eye examinations (such as refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (such as uveitis). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Atropine works by widening (dilating) the pupil of the eye. An alkaloid, originally from Atropa belladonna, but found in other plants, mainly SOLANACEAE. Hyoscyamine is the 3(S)-endo isomer of atropine. | |||||
| EnuloseLactulose | 14 | 14.1 | 280 | $41.65 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14.1 30-Day Fills 280 Days Supply About Enulose: This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days you have a bowel movement. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier that works by increasing stool water content and softening the stool. It is a man-made sugar solution. A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887) | |||||
| RexultiBrexpiprazole | 14 | 14.0 | 198 | $712.53▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 198 Days Supply About Rexulti: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression). Show more ▾ Brexpiprazole helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). In addition, this medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Brexpiprazole is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. | |||||
| Ventolin HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 14 | 15.7 | 373 | $53.57▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 15.7 30-Day Fills 373 Days Supply About Ventolin Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. | |||||
| Restasis MultidoseCyclosporine | 14 | 14.0 | 201 | $690.15▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 201 Days Supply About Restasis Multidose: Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. Show more ▾ They work by increasing the amount of tears you make. A group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection. | |||||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 14 | 14.0 | 393 | $55.73 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14.0 30-Day Fills 393 Days Supply About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. | |||||
| Carbamazepine | 13 | 13.0 | 91 | $9.53▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 91 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Diazepam | 13 | 13.0 | 341 | $4.67▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 341 Days Supply About Diazepam: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. Show more ▾ This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. | |||||
| Metolazone | 13 | 13.0 | 260 | $12.39▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 260 Days Supply About Metolazone: Metolazone is a water pill (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication also reduces swelling/fluid retention (edema) which can result from conditions such as congestive heart failure or kidney disease. This can help to improve symptoms such as trouble breathing. A quinazoline-sulfonamide derived DIURETIC that functions by inhibiting SODIUM CHLORIDE SYMPORTERS. | |||||
| Febuxostat | 13 | 13.0 | 91 | $11.84▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 91 Days Supply About Febuxostat: Febuxostat is used to lower uric acid levels in people with gout. Show more ▾ Febuxostat works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. An increased uric acid level can cause gout. Because of the risk of very serious heart-related problems and stroke with febuxostat (see also Warning section), febuxostat should be used only after treatment with a medication called allopurinol did not work to lower your uric acid level, caused serious side effects, or is not recommended by your doctor. Febuxostat should be used only if you have symptoms caused by a high blood uric acid level. A thiazole derivative and inhibitor of XANTHINE OXIDASE that is used for the treatment of HYPERURICEMIA in patients with chronic GOUT. | |||||
| NitrofurantoinNitrofurantoin Macrocrystal | 13 | 13.0 | 351 | $44.41▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 351 Days Supply About Nitrofurantoin: Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent certain bladder infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses). A urinary anti-infective agent effective against most gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. Although sulfonamides and antibiotics are usually the agents of choice for urinary tract infections, nitrofurantoin is widely used for prophylaxis and long-term suppression. | |||||
| Fenofibric AcidFenofibric Acid (Choline) | 13 | 13.0 | 92 | $13.51▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 92 Days Supply About Fenofibric Acid: Fenofibric acid is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibric acid belongs to a group of drugs known as fibrates. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibric acid might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibric acid. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. | |||||
| MovantikNaloxegol Oxalate | 13 | 13.0 | 340 | $355.87▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 340 Days Supply About Movantik: This medication is used to treat constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain that is not caused by cancer. Show more ▾ It blocks the effect of opioids on the gut without blocking the effect on pain. Naloxegol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid antagonists. | |||||
| NystopNystatin | 13 | 13.0 | 119 | $17.25▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 119 Days Supply About Nystop: Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. | |||||
| Imipramine Hcl | 12 | 12.0 | 322 | $22.10▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 322 Days Supply About Imipramine Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also used with other therapies for the treatment of nighttime bed-wetting (enuresis) in children. Using this medication to treat depression may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. Imipramine can help your child control nighttime bed-wetting. Imipramine belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine) in the brain. For bed-wetting, this medication may work by blocking the effect of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) on the bladder. | |||||
| Aspirin-Dipyridamole ErAspirin/Dipyridamole | 12 | 12.0 | 360 | $212.64▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 360 Days Supply About Aspirin-Dipyridamole Er: This medication is used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have had mini-strokes (transient ischemic attacks) or a previous stroke due to a blood clot and are at high risk for another stroke. Show more ▾ It contains two medications: a very low dose of aspirin (25 milligrams per tablet) and dipyridamole in a slow-release form. Low-dose aspirin and dipyridamole are antiplatelet drugs that work to keep blood flowing to the brain by stopping platelets from clumping together. This helps prevent the platelets from forming blood clots, which can lodge in the brain and cause a certain type of stroke (ischemic stroke). A drug combination of aspirin and dipyridamole that functions as a PLATELET AGGREGATION INHIBITOR, used to prevent THROMBOSIS and STROKE in TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK patients. | |||||
| Amoxicillin | 12 | 12.0 | 110 | $6.81 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12.0 30-Day Fills 110 Days Supply About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. | |||||
| Breztri AerosphereBudesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol | 12 | 12.0 | 360 | $665.68▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 360 Days Supply About Breztri Aerosphere: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of breathing problems helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. This inhaler contains 3 medications: budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol. Budesonide works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Glycopyrrolate and formoterol work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Glycopyrrolate belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Formoterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists (LABAs). Both drugs are also known as bronchodilators. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. If sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This medication is not approved to treat asthma. | |||||
| Prednisolone Acetate | 12 | 13.0 | 353 | $45.19▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 353 Days Supply About Prednisolone Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. | |||||
| Bupropion Hcl | 12 | 12.0 | 360 | $17.29▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 360 Days Supply About Bupropion Hcl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. | |||||
| Insulin Lispro | 12 | 12.0 | 179 | $31.43▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 179 Days Supply About Insulin Lispro: Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES. | |||||
| Combivent RespimatIpratropium/Albuterol Sulfate | 12 | 12.7 | 374 | $503.94▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 12.7 30-Day Fills 374 Days Supply About Combivent Respimat: This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ This product contains 2 medications: ipratropium and albuterol (also known as salbutamol). Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that the airways open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. | |||||
| Nitroglycerin | 12 | 12.0 | 99 | $18.74▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 99 Days Supply About Nitroglycerin: Nitroglycerin ointment is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in people with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. This drug works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. It is also not intended to be used just before physical activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be needed in these situations. Consult your doctor for more details. A volatile vasodilator which relieves ANGINA PECTORIS by stimulating GUANYLATE CYCLASE and lowering cytosolic calcium. It is also sometimes used for TOCOLYSIS and explosives. | |||||
| Vancomycin Hcl | 11 | 11.0 | 31 | $21.95▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 31 Days Supply About Vancomycin Hcl: Vancomycin is an antibiotic used to treat infections. Show more ▾ This form of vancomycin is used to treat a certain intestinal condition (colitis) caused by bacteria. This condition causes diarrhea and stomach/abdominal discomfort or pain. When vancomycin is taken by mouth, it stays in the intestines to stop the growth of certain bacteria that cause these symptoms. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infection in the intestines. It will not work for bacterial infections in any other part of the body or 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. Antibacterial obtained from Streptomyces orientalis. It is a glycopeptide related to RISTOCETIN that inhibits bacterial cell wall assembly and is toxic to kidneys and the inner ear. | |||||
| Amlodipine Besylate-BenazeprilAmlodipine Besylate/Benazepril | 11 | 11.0 | 305 | $11.34▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 305 Days Supply About Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril: This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril). Show more ▾ It is used to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. | |||||
| AmitizaLubiprostone | 11 | 11.0 | 77 | $94.31▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 77 Days Supply About Amitiza: This medication is used to treat certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation). Show more ▾ Chronic idiopathic constipation has an unknown cause and is not due to diet, other diseases, or drugs. Lubiprostone is also used to treat constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain due to medical conditions other than cancer. This medication may improve symptoms such as bloating and abdominal discomfort, improve stool texture, lessen the need to strain, and decrease the feeling of not completely relieving oneself. Lubiprostone belongs to a class of drugs known as chloride channel activators. It works by increasing the amount of fluid within your intestines, making the passage of stool easier. Member of a bicyclic fatty acid class of compounds derived from PROSTAGLANDIN E1 involved in chloride channel gating. | |||||
| Diltiazem 12hr ErDiltiazem Hcl | 11 | 11.0 | 330 | $239.35 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11.0 30-Day Fills 330 Days Supply About Diltiazem 12hr Er: Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood. | |||||
| Nifedipine ErNifedipine | 11 | 11.0 | 330 | $21.00▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 330 Days Supply About Nifedipine Er: This medication is used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may allow you to exercise more and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. Nifedipine belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication must be taken regularly to be effective. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other possibly safer forms of nifedipine (such as the long-acting tablets). A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure. | |||||
| Azithromycin | 11 | 11.0 | 51 | $7.55▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 51 Days Supply About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. | |||||
| Bethanechol Chloride | 11 | 11.0 | 330 | $47.93▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 330 Days Supply About Bethanechol Chloride: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems such as the inability to urinate or empty the bladder completely due to certain causes (such as surgery, bladder muscle problems). Show more ▾ It works by helping the bladder muscle to squeeze better, thereby improving your ability to urinate. A slowly hydrolyzing muscarinic agonist with no nicotinic effects. Bethanechol is generally used to increase smooth muscle tone, as in the GI tract following abdominal surgery or in urinary retention in the absence of obstruction. It may cause hypotension, HEART RATE changes, and BRONCHIAL SPASM. | |||||
| Hydrocortisone | 11 | 11.0 | 130 | $32.29 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11.0 30-Day Fills 130 Days Supply About Hydrocortisone: Hydrocortisone is a man-made version of a natural substance (cortisol) made by the adrenal gland. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat low cortisol levels caused by diseases of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency). Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. | |||||
| Cinacalcet Hcl | 11 | 11.0 | 319 | $134.83▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 319 Days Supply About Cinacalcet Hcl: Cinacalcet is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat increased amounts of calcium in people with an overactive parathyroid gland or in people with cancer of the parathyroid gland. Cinacalcet works by decreasing the amount of parathyroid hormone, calcium, and phosphorus in your body. Having the right amount of these substances in your body helps to prevent bone disease. | |||||
| Methylprednisolone | 11 | 11.0 | 306 | $34.32 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11.0 30-Day Fills 306 Days Supply About Methylprednisolone: Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. | |||||
| Folic Acid | 11 | 11.0 | 330 | $3.32▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 330 Days Supply About Folic Acid: Folic acid is the man-made form of folate. Show more ▾ Folate is a B-vitamin naturally found in some foods. It is needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells. Folic acid supplements may come in different forms (such as L-methylfolate, levomefolate, methyltetrahydrofolate). They are used to treat or prevent low folate levels. Low folate levels can lead to certain types of anemia. Conditions that can cause low folate levels include poor diet, pregnancy, alcoholism, liver disease, certain stomach/intestinal problems, kidney dialysis, among others. Women of childbearing age should receive adequate amounts of folic acid either through their diet or supplements to prevent infant spinal cord birth defects. A member of the vitamin B family that stimulates the hematopoietic system. It is present in the liver and kidney and is found in mushrooms, spinach, yeast, green leaves, and grasses (POACEAE). Folic acid is used in the treatment and prevention of folate deficiencies and megaloblastic anemia. | |||||
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 11 | 11.0 | 112 | $77.95▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 112 Days Supply About Enoxaparin Sodium: Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots. Show more ▾ This helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. This medication helps keep your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the activity of clotting proteins in the blood. Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant, also known as a blood thinner. It is a type of heparin. Conditions which increase your risk of developing blood clots include certain types of surgeries (such as knee/hip replacement, abdominal), long periods of being immobile, certain types of heart attack, and a specific type of chest pain called unstable angina. For some medical conditions, enoxaparin may be used in combination with other blood thinners. | |||||
| Leucovorin Calcium | 11 | 11.0 | 330 | $154.39 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11.0 30-Day Fills 330 Days Supply About Leucovorin Calcium: This medication is used to treat or prevent serious blood cell disorders (such as thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, anemia) caused by certain drugs (folic acid antagonists such as methotrexate, trimethoprim, pyrimethamine). Show more ▾ It may also be used with a certain cancer drug (5-fluorouracil) to treat patients with colon cancer. Leucovorin may also be used to treat a certain type of anemia (due to folic acid deficiency) when folic acid cannot be taken by mouth. | |||||
| Brimonidine Tartrate-TimololBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 11 | 11.0 | 299 | $179.81▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 299 Days Supply About Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol: This combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details. A pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DAWN PATRICE OWENS-WATTERSON D.O. 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 Family Medicine prescribing approach at this Winston Salem, NC practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among NC prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.