STEPHANIE MURRAY MD
Prescription History 1235424607
Family Medicine in Wichita, KS
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for STEPHANIE MURRAY MD, an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in Wichita, KS. Our medical registry currently tracks 80 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,449 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 239 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other KS PrescribersVs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 239 | $13.31 | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 239 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (189). Medicare paid an average of $13.31 per fill, versus $11.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 302.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,008 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 148 | $12.49▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 148 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 88% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (169). Medicare paid an average of $12.49 per fill, versus $14.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 156 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 139 | $316.21▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 139 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (85). Medicare paid an average of $316.21 per fill, versus $703.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 139 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,209 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 137 | $13.42▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 137 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (96). Medicare paid an average of $13.42 per fill, versus $22.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 137 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 119 | $5.70 | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 119 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (97). Medicare paid an average of $5.70 per fill, versus $5.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 125 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,651 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 117 | $9.89▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 117 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $9.89 per fill, versus $9.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 135 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,010 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 109 | $4.77▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 109 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 83% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (132). Medicare paid an average of $4.77 per fill, versus $6.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 158.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,709 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 104 | $11.81▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 104 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (99). Medicare paid an average of $11.81 per fill, versus $13.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 138 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,047 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 100 | $330.25▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 100 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $330.25 per fill, versus $938.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 100 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,576 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TradjentaLinagliptin | 98 | $275.51▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 98 Medicare prescriptions for Tradjenta, about 3.9 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $275.51 per fill, versus $620.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 98 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 96 | $23.84▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 96 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (90). Medicare paid an average of $23.84 per fill, versus $27.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 98 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,796 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 81 | $6.46▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 81 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 65% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (124). Medicare paid an average of $6.46 per fill, versus $6.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 139 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 80 | $10.99▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 80 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (67). Medicare paid an average of $10.99 per fill, versus $11.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 84 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,457 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carvedilol | 67 | $8.08▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $8.08 per fill, versus $10.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 77 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,310 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 62 | $6.00▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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) In 2023, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 73% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (85). Medicare paid an average of $6.00 per fill, versus $7.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 90.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,663 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 61 | $32.24▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $32.24 per fill, versus $40.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,997 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 58 | $9.01▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $9.01 per fill, versus $13.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,691 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 54 | $8.06▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $8.06 per fill, versus $14.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 54 | $17.58▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $17.58 per fill, versus $37.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,595 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 54 | $28.32▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $28.32 per fill, versus $31.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,616 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 54 | $27.97 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (94). Medicare paid an average of $27.97 per fill, versus $17.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 68 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,040 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 54 | $10.52▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 62% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (87). Medicare paid an average of $10.52 per fill, versus $17.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 51 | $10.84▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
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). In 2023, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $10.84 per fill, versus $17.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,494 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 48 | $12.84▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ropinirole Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $12.84 per fill, versus $19.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,908 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 46 | $10.96▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (92). Medicare paid an average of $10.96 per fill, versus $15.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,338 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Spironolactone | 44 | $16.66 | ≈ Typical |
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) In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $16.66 per fill, versus $12.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,293 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 43 | $11.76▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 88% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $11.76 per fill, versus $19.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amiodarone Hcl | 43 | $8.30▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $8.30 per fill, versus $22.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,242 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 40 | $11.80 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (112). Medicare paid an average of $11.80 per fill, versus $10.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 58.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,704 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Memantine Hcl | 37 | $77.07 | ≈ Typical |
About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 76% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $77.07 per fill, versus $46.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,077 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 37 | $14.22▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $14.22 per fill, versus $23.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 37 | $7.77 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (73). Medicare paid an average of $7.77 per fill, versus $6.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,062 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alendronate Sodium | 35 | $8.85▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 73% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $8.85 per fill, versus $9.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 995 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 33 | $7.95 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 67% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $7.95 per fill, versus $7.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,154 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 31 | $9.58▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $9.58 per fill, versus $14.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 920 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 29 | $14.39▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 88% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $14.39 per fill, versus $17.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 29 | $8.04 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 67% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $8.04 per fill, versus $5.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 820 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 28 | $29.85 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 72% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $29.85 per fill, versus $29.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 372 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 28 | $29.44▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about 76% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $29.44 per fill, versus $284.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 579 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ErIsosorbide Mononitrate | 27 | $12.28▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 61% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $12.28 per fill, versus $16.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 27 | $41.12▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 61% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $41.12 per fill, versus $53.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 786 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 27 | $16.90▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (79). Medicare paid an average of $16.90 per fill, versus $23.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Baclofen | 24 | $30.04▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about 67% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $30.04 per fill, versus $34.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 700 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bumetanide | 24 | $27.33▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 60% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $27.33 per fill, versus $50.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 768 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| GemtesaVibegron | 23 | $248.16▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 72% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $248.16 per fill, versus $580.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 338 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 23 | $5.89▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $5.89 per fill, versus $6.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Digoxin | 22 | $27.32 | ▼ Less than typical |
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) In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Digoxin, about 63% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $27.32 per fill, versus $25.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 635 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 22 | $26.80 | ≈ Typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 76% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $26.80 per fill, versus $20.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 644 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 22 | $19.47 | ▼ Less than typical |
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) In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $19.47 per fill, versus $9.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,019 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meclizine Hcl | 22 | $18.02 | ≈ Typical |
About Meclizine Hcl: Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Show more ▾ It may also be used to reduce dizziness and loss of balance (vertigo) caused by inner ear problems. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $18.02 per fill, versus $12.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)Diltiazem Hcl | 21 | $16.49▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $16.49 per fill, versus $31.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 601 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Allopurinol | 20 | $8.65▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $8.65 per fill, versus $13.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MyrbetriqMirabegron | 20 | $214.28▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $214.28 per fill, versus $511.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 273 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 20 | $10.43▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $10.43 per fill, versus $25.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 79 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 20 | $16.56▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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). In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about 69% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $16.56 per fill, versus $21.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Finasteride | 19 | $10.29▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $10.29 per fill, versus $15.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Benztropine Mesylate | 19 | $13.13▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $13.13 per fill, versus $14.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 19 | $54.59 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $54.59 per fill, versus $25.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 464 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 19 | $15.96▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $15.96 per fill, versus $32.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 349 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 19 | $18.79 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $18.79 per fill, versus $17.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Topiramate | 18 | $19.15▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $19.15 per fill, versus $19.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 17 | $19.79 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $19.79 per fill, versus $13.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Primidone | 17 | $11.89▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Primidone: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾ Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. A barbiturate derivative that acts as a GABA modulator and anti-epileptic agent. It is partly metabolized to PHENOBARBITAL in the body and owes some of its actions to this metabolite. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Primidone, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $11.89 per fill, versus $24.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 14 | $34.05▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $34.05 per fill, versus $49.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 399 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 14 | $23.14 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 19% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $23.14 per fill, versus $22.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 280 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Novolog FlexpenInsulin Aspart | 14 | $339.97▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $339.97 per fill, versus $941.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 14.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 381 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Basaglar Kwikpen U-100Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 14 | $259.18▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $259.18 per fill, versus $423.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 372 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 14 | $506.45▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $506.45 per fill, versus $771.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 377 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Risperidone | 13 | $17.26 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $17.26 per fill, versus $15.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Midodrine Hcl | 13 | $233.37 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $233.37 per fill, versus $81.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 382 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sodium Chloride0.9 % Sodium Chloride | 13 | $17.90▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sodium Chloride: This product is used to treat dryness inside the nose (nasal passages). Show more ▾ It helps add moisture inside the nose to dissolve and soften thick or crusty mucus. In babies and young children with stuffy noses who cannot blow their noses, using this product helps to make the mucus easier to remove with a nasal bulb syringe. This helps relieve stuffiness and makes breathing easier. This product contains a purified gentle salt solution (also called saline or sodium chloride solution). It does not contain any medication. Hypertonic sodium chloride solution. A solution having an osmotic pressure greater than that of physiologic salt solution (0.9 g NaCl in 100 ml purified water). In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Sodium Chloride, about 68% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $17.90 per fill, versus $21.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 68 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Liothyronine Sodium | 12 | $15.36▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Liothyronine Sodium: Liothyronine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally made by the thyroid gland. Liothyronine is a man-made form of thyroid hormone. 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 helps you stay healthy. For children, having enough thyroid hormone helps them grow and learn normally. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid problems (such as certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer). It can also be used to test for certain types of thyroid disease. This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. A T3 thyroid hormone normally synthesized and secreted by the thyroid gland in much smaller quantities than thyroxine (T4). Most T3 is derived from peripheral monodeiodination of T4 at the 5' position of the outer ring of the iodothyronine nucleus. The hormone finally delivered and used by the tissues is mainly T3. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Liothyronine Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $15.36 per fill, versus $45.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 12 | $111.19▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $111.19 per fill, versus $626.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 12.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 294 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 12 | $4.83 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 16% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (73). Medicare paid an average of $4.83 per fill, versus $4.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FarxigaDapagliflozin Propanediol | 12 | $368.31▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Farxiga, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $368.31 per fill, versus $856.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 221 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cilostazol | 12 | $37.20 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cilostazol: Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication). Show more ▾ Cilostazol can decrease the muscle pain/cramps that occur during exercise/walking. Claudication pain is caused by too little oxygen getting to the muscles. Cilostazol can increase blood flow and the amount of oxygen that gets to the muscles. Cilostazol is an antiplatelet drug and a vasodilator. It works by stopping blood cells called platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It also widens blood vessels in the legs. Cilostazol helps the blood to move more easily and keeps blood flowing smoothly in your body. A quinoline and tetrazole derivative that acts as a phosphodiesterase type 3 inhibitor, with anti-platelet and vasodilating activity. It is used in the treatment of PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASES; ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE; and in the prevention of stroke. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Cilostazol, about 67% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $37.20 per fill, versus $22.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Calcium Acetate | 12 | $38.92▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Calcium Acetate: Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood 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. Calcium acetate is a natural mineral that works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Calcium Acetate, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $38.92 per fill, versus $87.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 167 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nitroglycerin PatchNitroglycerin | 11 | $30.24 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nitroglycerin Patch: 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Nitroglycerin Patch, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $30.24 per fill, versus $29.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cefdinir | 11 | $17.31▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cefdinir: Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $17.31 per fill, versus $20.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 112 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VascepaIcosapent Ethyl | 11 | $138.71▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vascepa: Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications (statins such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital. Show more ▾ It is also used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) in the blood. Icosapent ethyl is a type of omega-3 fatty acid, a fat found in fish oil. It is thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglycerides made by the body. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Vascepa, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $138.71 per fill, versus $474.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for STEPHANIE MURRAY MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Family Medicine prescribing approach at this Wichita, KS 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 KS prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
