EMERALD LYNN FOUST PA-C
Prescription History 1225754591
Physician Assistant in Meadville, PA
What does Emerald Foust prescribe?
In 2024, Emerald Foust wrote 217 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 67 prescriptions for 66 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Emerald Foust prescribes.
Medications 7 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Emerald Foust wrote 67 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.53 per fill, versus $4.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Emerald Foust wrote 49 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.30 per fill, versus $7.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Emerald Foust wrote 46 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $2.39 per fill, versus $7.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Emerald Foust wrote 15 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.05 per fill, versus $8.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Emerald Foust wrote 14 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.57 per fill, versus $12.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Emerald Foust wrote 13 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2.87 per fill, versus $14.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Emerald Foust wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $2.05 per fill, versus $13.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Emerald Foust’s prescriptions
What does Emerald Foust prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Emerald Foust's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (67), Cephalexin (49) and Cyclobenzaprine Hcl (46).
How does Emerald Foust's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Emerald Foust prescribes 3 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Emerald Foust prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Pennsylvania prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
