KIRA BARBER
Prescription History 1235777921
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Waterville, ME
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for KIRA BARBER, an active Psychiatric/Mental Health specialist practicing in Waterville, ME. Our medical registry currently tracks 54 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,099 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Loxapine, which accounts for 126 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 (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other ME PrescribersVs. ME Avg |
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| LoxapineLoxapine Succinate | 126 | $34.93▼ below ME avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Loxapine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Loxapine belongs to a class of drugs known as antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. An antipsychotic agent used in SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 126 Medicare prescriptions for Loxapine, about 4.5 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (28.2). Medicare paid an average of $34.93 per fill, versus $61.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 177.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,179 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 111 | $12.12 | ▲ More than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309) In 2024, this provider wrote 111 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (53.6). Medicare paid an average of $12.12 per fill, versus $9.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 186.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,374 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lurasidone Hcl | 109 | $351.54 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lurasidone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Lurasidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A thiazole derivative and atypical ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST; SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST, serotonin 5-HT7 receptor antagonist, and antagonist of the adrenergic α2A and α2C receptors, as well as a partial SEROTONIN 5-HT1A RECEPTOR AGONIST. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 109 Medicare prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $351.54 per fill, versus $238.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 153.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,474 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 94 | $130.77 | ▲ More than typical |
About Aripiprazole: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances 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. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 94 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (36.2). Medicare paid an average of $130.77 per fill, versus $84.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 207.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,162 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 85 | $12.88▼ below ME avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 85 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 2 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (43.4). Medicare paid an average of $12.88 per fill, versus $13.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 191.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Benztropine Mesylate | 85 | $16.16 | ▲ More 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 2024, this provider wrote 85 Medicare prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (40.3). Medicare paid an average of $16.16 per fill, versus $12.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 119 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,511 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Olanzapine | 80 | $24.45▼ below ME avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Olanzapine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2024, this provider wrote 80 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 2 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $24.45 per fill, versus $28.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 94 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,791 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 77 | $13.41 | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Pamoate: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2024, this provider wrote 77 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 3.1 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (25.1). Medicare paid an average of $13.41 per fill, versus $13.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 88.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,136 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Topiramate | 72 | $9.93▼ below ME avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2024, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (27.3). Medicare paid an average of $9.93 per fill, versus $14.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 116 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 69 | $15.95▼ below ME avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. 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 2024, this provider wrote 69 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (40.9). Medicare paid an average of $15.95 per fill, versus $21.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 106 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,966 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prazosin Hcl | 67 | $36.41 | ▲ More than typical |
About Prazosin Hcl: Prazosin 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. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION. In 2024, this provider wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (31.6). Medicare paid an average of $36.41 per fill, versus $22.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 138 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 62 | $10.88 | ≈ Typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Sertraline belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (67.7). Medicare paid an average of $10.88 per fill, versus $10.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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. 113 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,374 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Paliperidone ErPaliperidone | 57 | $144.96▼ below ME avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Paliperidone Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder). Show more ▾ Paliperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about 2 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $144.96 per fill, versus $163.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 61 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,731 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 56 | $34.97▼ below ME avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ It is also 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 belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It 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 2024, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (43.6). Medicare paid an average of $34.97 per fill, versus $35.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 108 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,173 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 52 | $15.65 | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain eating disorder (bulimia) and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Fluoxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. 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 2024, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (34.5). Medicare paid an average of $15.65 per fill, versus $12.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 98 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,917 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonazepam | 52 | $22.15 | ≈ Typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2024, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (41.6). Medicare paid an average of $22.15 per fill, versus $8.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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. 52.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,438 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 48 | $19.71 | ▲ More than 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). An anxiolytic agent and serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the BENZODIAZAPINES, but it has an efficacy comparable to DIAZEPAM. In 2024, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $19.71 per fill, versus $17.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 82 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,436 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methylphenidate ErMethylphenidate Hcl | 39 | $140.56 | ▲ More than typical |
About Methylphenidate Er: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE. In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Er, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (18.9). Medicare paid an average of $140.56 per fill, versus $85.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 1,013 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clozapine | 37 | $105.83 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clozapine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Clozapine may also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. Clozapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A tricylic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It binds several types of central nervous system receptors, and displays a unique pharmacological profile. Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist, with strong binding to 5-HT 2A/2C receptor subtype. It also displays strong affinity to several dopaminergic receptors, but shows only weak antagonism at the dopamine D2 receptor, a receptor commonly thought to modulate neuroleptic activity. Agranulocytosis is a major adverse effect associated with administration of this agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Clozapine, about 70% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (52.5). Medicare paid an average of $105.83 per fill, versus $68.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 1,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyproheptadine Hcl | 36 | $26.90 | – No State Data |
About Cyproheptadine Hcl: Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. Show more ▾ It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. This medication also blocks another natural substance in your body (serotonin). This medication should not be used in newborn or premature infants. A serotonin antagonist and a histamine H1 blocker used as antipruritic, appetite stimulant, antiallergic, and for the post-gastrectomy dumping syndrome, etc. In 2024, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Cyproheptadine Hcl. Medicare paid an average of $26.90 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $26.90 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 74 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,220 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 35 | $40.51 | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (25.5). Medicare paid an average of $40.51 per fill, versus $19.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 44.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,019 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Guanfacine Hcl ErGuanfacine Hcl | 34 | $24.23▼ below ME avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Guanfacine Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as part of a total treatment plan including psychological, educational, and social measures. Show more ▾ Unlike other drugs used to treat ADHD, guanfacine is not a stimulant. The exact way that guanfacine works to treat ADHD is unknown. Guanfacine is thought to affect receptors in the parts of the brain that lead to strengthening working memory, reducing distraction, and improving attention and impulse control. Guanfacine may help lessen ADHD symptoms such as being disruptive, inattentive, hyperactive, impulsive, and arguing with adults or losing one's temper. A centrally acting antihypertensive agent with specificity towards ADRENERGIC ALPHA-2 RECEPTORS. In 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Guanfacine Hcl Er, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (19.5). Medicare paid an average of $24.23 per fill, versus $37.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,651 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lithium Carbonate ErLithium Carbonate | 33 | $13.17▼ below ME avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lithium Carbonate Er: This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors. A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems. In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (27.6). Medicare paid an average of $13.17 per fill, versus $15.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 33 | $33.65▼ below ME avg | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $33.65 per fill, versus $60.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,658 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 33 | $15.92▼ below ME avg | ≈ Typical |
About Methylphenidate Hcl: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This medication is also used to treat a certain sleep disorder (narcolepsy). A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE. In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (27.6). Medicare paid an average of $15.92 per fill, versus $29.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 826 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 29 | $39.82 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also be used to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs each year at the same time (for example, during winter). Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 73% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (39.5). Medicare paid an average of $39.82 per fill, versus $33.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,515 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 28 | $13.97▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a third of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (69.4). Medicare paid an average of $13.97 per fill, versus $19.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 784 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Risperidone | 27 | $18.45 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Risperidone: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about 65% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (41.7). Medicare paid an average of $18.45 per fill, versus $15.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 1,131 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Invega SustennaPaliperidone Palmitate | 27 | $3,010.11▼ below ME avg | ≈ Typical |
About Invega Sustenna: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder). Show more ▾ Paliperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (24.8). Medicare paid an average of $3,010.11 per fill, versus $3,021.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 729 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Memantine Hcl | 24 | $34.40▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than 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. AMANTADINE derivative that has some dopaminergic effects. It has been proposed as an antiparkinson agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 71% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (33.8). Medicare paid an average of $34.40 per fill, versus $41.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 692 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| CaplytaLumateperone Tosylate | 24 | $1,599.93▼ below ME avg | ≈ Typical |
About Caplyta: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, episodes of depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Lumateperone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Investigational drug for the treatment of multiple neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders including schizophrenia. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Caplyta, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (25.4). Medicare paid an average of $1,599.93 per fill, versus $1,641.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 712 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atomoxetine Hcl | 23 | $77.15▼ below ME avg | ≈ Typical |
About Atomoxetine Hcl: Atomoxetine is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, concentrate, stay focused, and stop fidgeting. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A propylamine derivative and selective ADRENERGIC UPTAKE INHIBITOR that is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Atomoxetine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $77.15 per fill, versus $116.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,230 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| VraylarCariprazine Hcl | 21 | $1,176.60▼ below ME avg | ≈ Typical |
About Vraylar: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Cariprazine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Vraylar, about 85% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (24.7). Medicare paid an average of $1,176.60 per fill, versus $1,440.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 536 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lithium Carbonate | 20 | $9.79 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lithium Carbonate: This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes, such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors. A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about 70% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (28.6). Medicare paid an average of $9.79 per fill, versus $9.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 2024 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 20 | $14.53▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (41.5). Medicare paid an average of $14.53 per fill, versus $15.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lorazepam | 19 | $3.17▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (41.9). Medicare paid an average of $3.17 per fill, versus $6.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 343 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 19 | $10.30 | ≈ Typical |
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 77% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (24.7). Medicare paid an average of $10.30 per fill, versus $6.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,470 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 18 | $127.35 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ Venlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenylethylamine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (31.2). Medicare paid an average of $127.35 per fill, versus $26.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,500 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 17 | $44.53▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as 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 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (35.7). Medicare paid an average of $44.53 per fill, versus $66.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,311 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Haloperidol | 17 | $19.29▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Haloperidol: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Show more ▾ Haloperidol is also used to treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words/sounds related to Tourette's syndrome. It is also used by hyperactive children for severe behavior problems when other treatments or medication have not worked. Haloperidol belongs to a class of drugs known as antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat SCHIZOPHRENIA and other PSYCHOSES. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, DELUSIONAL DISORDERS, ballism, and TOURETTE SYNDROME (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY and the chorea of HUNTINGTON DISEASE. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable HICCUPS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279) In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 60% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (28.2). Medicare paid an average of $19.29 per fill, versus $32.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 748 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 16 | $5.45▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (29.5). Medicare paid an average of $5.45 per fill, versus $6.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 472 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dexmethylphenidate Hcl | 16 | $40.51 | ≈ Typical |
About Dexmethylphenidate Hcl: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Dexmethylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. A methylphenidate derivative, DOPAMINE UPTAKE INHIBITOR and CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANT that is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Dexmethylphenidate Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (15.8). Medicare paid an average of $40.51 per fill, versus $31.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 433 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine DrFluoxetine Hcl | 16 | $111.54 | – No State Data |
About Fluoxetine Dr: 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 belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. 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 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Dr. Medicare paid an average of $111.54 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $111.54 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 588 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Temazepam | 15 | $4.88▼ below ME avg | ≈ Typical |
About Temazepam: This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Show more ▾ It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Temazepam belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment. A benzodiazepine that acts as a GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID modulator and anti-anxiety agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Temazepam, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (16.5). Medicare paid an average of $4.88 per fill, versus $15.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 393 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphet ErDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 14 | $38.38▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 65% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (21.5). Medicare paid an average of $38.38 per fill, versus $53.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 367 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| AristadaAripiprazole Lauroxil | 13 | $2,559.69▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aristada: This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Some brands of this medication are also used to treat bipolar disorder. Extended-release aripiprazole injection is a long-acting form of aripiprazole. Aripiprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Aristada, about 68% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (19.1). Medicare paid an average of $2,559.69 per fill, versus $2,681.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 372 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Abilify MaintenaAripiprazole | 13 | $2,281.08▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Abilify Maintena: This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Some brands of this medication are also used to treat bipolar disorder. Extended-release aripiprazole injection is a long-acting form of aripiprazole. Aripiprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Abilify Maintena, about 64% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (20.5). Medicare paid an average of $2,281.08 per fill, versus $2,734.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Perphenazine | 12 | $41.37▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Perphenazine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder). Show more ▾ Perphenazine belongs to a class of drugs known as antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. An antipsychotic phenothiazine derivative with actions and uses similar to those of CHLORPROMAZINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Perphenazine, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (26.2). Medicare paid an average of $41.37 per fill, versus $71.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methylphenidate Hcl Er (Cd)Methylphenidate Hcl | 12 | $143.68 | – No State Data |
About Methylphenidate Hcl Er (Cd): This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl Er (Cd). Medicare paid an average of $143.68 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $143.68 Cost 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 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Varenicline Tartrate | 12 | $211.72▼ below ME avg | ≈ Typical |
About Varenicline Tartrate: Varenicline is used by adults to help stop smoking. Show more ▾ To increase your chance of success, use this medication with a stop-smoking program that includes education, support, and counseling. Quitting smoking lowers your risk of heart and lung disease, as well as cancer. Varenicline works by blocking nicotine's effects in the brain that make you want to smoke. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other ways to quit smoking (such as nicotine replacement treatment), with your doctor. A benzazepine derivative that functions as an ALPHA4-BETA2 NICOTINIC RECEPTOR partial agonist. It is used for SMOKING CESSATION. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Varenicline Tartrate, about 77% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (15.6). Medicare paid an average of $211.72 per fill, versus $244.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ziprasidone Hcl | 12 | $69.91 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ziprasidone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Ziprasidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A benzisothiazoylpiperazine derivative; has combined dopamine and serotonin receptor antagonist activity; structurally related to tiospirone. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ziprasidone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (23.5). Medicare paid an average of $69.91 per fill, versus $69.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl | 11 | $12.72▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Propranolol Hcl: This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions. Show more ▾ It is used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches and chest pain (angina). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Preventing chest pain can help improve your ability to exercise. 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 effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol has been used for MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; ARRHYTHMIA; ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; HYPERTHYROIDISM; MIGRAINE; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; and ANXIETY but adverse effects instigate replacement by newer drugs. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (22.3). Medicare paid an average of $12.72 per fill, versus $18.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 765 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 11 | $3.56▼ below ME 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. An indan and piperidine derivative that acts as a selective and reversible inhibitor of ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE. Donepezil is highly selective for the central nervous system and is used in the management of mild to moderate DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (34.2). Medicare paid an average of $3.56 per fill, versus $12.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 399 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| VyvanseLisdexamfetamine Dimesylate | 11 | $383.24▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vyvanse: Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, stay focused, and stop fidgeting. Lisdexamfetamine may also be used to treat binge eating disorder (BED). It may help to reduce the number of binge eating days. This medication is a stimulant. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication is not recommended for use for weight loss due to the risk of serious side effects. A dextroamphetamine drug precursor that also functions as a CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANT and DOPAMINE UPTAKE INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Vyvanse, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (22.3). Medicare paid an average of $383.24 per fill, versus $383.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 294 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for KIRA BARBER is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Psychiatric/Mental Health prescribing approach at this Waterville, ME 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 among ME prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
