CHRISTY LYNN GOWARD AG-CNS
Prescription History 1245866821
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Livonia, MI
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for CHRISTY LYNN GOWARD AG-CNS, an active Acute Care specialist practicing in Livonia, MI. Our medical registry currently tracks 80 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,670 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 237 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 MI PrescribersVs. MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 237 | $13.54▼ below MI avg | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 237 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (194.2). Medicare paid an average of $13.54 per fill, versus $13.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 237 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,083 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 203 | $20.63 | ▲ More 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 2024, this provider wrote 203 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (110.7). Medicare paid an average of $20.63 per fill, versus $17.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI 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. 203 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,980 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lactulose | 172 | $18.80▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lactulose: This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days you have a bowel movement. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier that works by increasing stool water content and softening the stool. It is a man-made sugar solution. A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887) In 2024, this provider wrote 172 Medicare prescriptions for Lactulose, about 6.5 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (26.5). Medicare paid an average of $18.80 per fill, versus $23.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 172 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,090 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Basaglar Kwikpen U-100Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 160 | $99.15▼ below MI avg | ▲ More 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-aglr, and insulin glargine-yfgn. In 2024, this provider wrote 160 Medicare prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 6.7 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (23.8). Medicare paid an average of $99.15 per fill, versus $377.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 160 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,335 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 151 | $80.62 | ▲ More than 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 2024, this provider wrote 151 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (58.5). Medicare paid an average of $80.62 per fill, versus $23.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI 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. 151.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,144 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Calcitriol | 125 | $27.93 | ▲ More than typical |
About Calcitriol: Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D. Show more ▾ Most people get enough vitamin D from exposure to the sun and from fortified food products (such as dairy products, vitamins). Vitamin D helps control parathyroid hormone and the levels of certain minerals (such as calcium, phosphorus) that are needed for building and keeping strong bones. Before regular vitamin D can be used by the body, it needs to be changed to the active form by the liver and kidneys. Calcitriol is used in patients with kidney disease who can't make enough of the active form of Vitamin D. This medication is also used to prevent and treat certain types of calcium/phosphorus/parathyroid problems that can happen with long-term kidney dialysis or hypoparathyroidism. Calcitriol is usually used along with specific diet recommendations and sometimes other medications. The physiologically active form of vitamin D. It is formed primarily in the kidney by enzymatic hydroxylation of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (CALCIFEDIOL). Its production is stimulated by low blood calcium levels and parathyroid hormone. Calcitriol increases intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and in concert with parathyroid hormone increases bone resorption. In 2024, this provider wrote 125 Medicare prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (47.3). Medicare paid an average of $27.93 per fill, versus $23.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI 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 3,750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyclosporine | 119 | $360.71▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Cyclosporine: Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. Show more ▾ They work by increasing the amount of tears you make. A cyclic undecapeptide from an extract of soil fungi. It is a powerful immunosupressant with a specific action on T-lymphocytes. It is used for the prophylaxis of graft rejection in organ and tissue transplantation. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed). In 2024, this provider wrote 119 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclosporine, about 4 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (29.9). Medicare paid an average of $360.71 per fill, versus $460.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 119 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,661 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 106 | $288.11▼ below MI 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 and kidney disease. It helps to lower the risk of death from heart disease and reduces the need of going to a hospital to treat heart failure or kidney disease. It also helps to lower the risk of dialysis in people with kidney disease. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2024, this provider wrote 106 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about 2 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (53.3). Medicare paid an average of $288.11 per fill, versus $1,053.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 106 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,484 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 100 | $11.80▼ below MI avg | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 100 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 87% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (115). Medicare paid an average of $11.80 per fill, versus $12.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 100 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,856 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril | 94 | $9.93 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 94 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 76% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (124.1). Medicare paid an average of $9.93 per fill, versus $8.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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. 94 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,820 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trelegy ElliptaFluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 93 | $706.14▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Trelegy Ellipta: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of breathing problems helps you stay active. This inhaler contains 3 medications: fluticasone, umeclidinium, and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics and vilanterol is a LABA medication. Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Both drugs are also known as bronchodilators. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination products containing both an inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with two asthma-control medications (such as inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden breathing problems occur, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. In 2024, this provider wrote 93 Medicare prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (58.2). Medicare paid an average of $706.14 per fill, versus $882.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 93 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,790 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 91 | $15.63▼ below MI avg | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 91 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (95.8). Medicare paid an average of $15.63 per fill, versus $18.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 91 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,719 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 84 | $2.92▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. 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 2024, this provider wrote 84 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 3 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (28.1). Medicare paid an average of $2.92 per fill, versus $13.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 84 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 219 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 80 | $298.45▼ below MI avg | ≈ 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. An antithrombotic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 80 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (86.7). Medicare paid an average of $298.45 per fill, versus $945.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 80 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,120 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Furosemide | 77 | $11.68 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 77 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (73.4). Medicare paid an average of $11.68 per fill, versus $5.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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. 77 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,227 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 75 | $11.03 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 80% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (94.2). Medicare paid an average of $11.03 per fill, versus $10.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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. 75 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,250 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 72 | $16.79▼ below MI avg | ≈ 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. A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 83% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (86.6). Medicare paid an average of $16.79 per fill, versus $19.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 65 | $11.68 | ▲ More than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Citalopram 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 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 2024, this provider wrote 65 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (36.9). Medicare paid an average of $11.68 per fill, versus $9.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI 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. 65 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,950 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Famotidine | 60 | $29.24 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (50.9). Medicare paid an average of $29.24 per fill, versus $16.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,556 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lorazepam | 58 | $6.26▼ below MI avg | ▲ More 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 58 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (40.4). Medicare paid an average of $6.26 per fill, versus $7.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 597 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ipratropium-AlbuterolIpratropium/Albuterol Sulfate | 54 | $29.86 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ipratropium-Albuterol: This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ This product contains 2 medications: ipratropium and albuterol (also known as salbutamol). Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. In 2024, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (42.9). Medicare paid an average of $29.86 per fill, versus $23.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI 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. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 413 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 53 | $8.71 | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (135). Medicare paid an average of $8.71 per fill, versus $7.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 49 | $16.91 | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (153.6). Medicare paid an average of $16.91 per fill, versus $12.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 47 | $45.57 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (47.9). Medicare paid an average of $45.57 per fill, versus $34.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,061 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| EntrestoSacubitril/Valsartan | 47 | $340.28▼ below MI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Entresto: This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure. Show more ▾ It may help you live longer and lower your chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. This product contains 2 medications: sacubitril and valsartan. Sacubitril belongs to a class of drugs called neprilysin inhibitors and valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). They work by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily, which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood to your body. An angiotensin II receptor antagonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Entresto, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (49.9). Medicare paid an average of $340.28 per fill, versus $1,095.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 649 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ramelteon | 43 | $73.76▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ramelteon: This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). Show more ▾ It helps you fall asleep faster so you can get a full night's rest. Sleep is important for your ability to function, think clearly, and remain alert. Lack of sleep can cause problems such as depression, heart disease and accidents. Getting enough sleep allows your mind and body to repair itself and increases your energy throughout the day. Ramelteon works like a natural substance called melatonin that is produced by your body. It helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm). Melatonin MT1/MT2 receptor agonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Ramelteon, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (16.8). Medicare paid an average of $73.76 per fill, versus $87.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,232 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Isosorbide Dinit-HydralazineIsosorbide Dinit/Hydralazine | 39 | $131.40▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Isosorbide Dinit-Hydralazine: This medication contains 2 drugs (hydralazine and isosorbide dinitrate) and is used with other medications to treat heart failure. Show more ▾ Both drugs are known as vasodilators. They work by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Isosorbide Dinit-Hydralazine, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (20.6). Medicare paid an average of $131.40 per fill, versus $232.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 706 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 39 | $25.10▼ below MI avg | ≈ 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-aglr, and insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 89% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (43.8). Medicare paid an average of $25.10 per fill, versus $143.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 436 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Alprazolam | 37 | $7.97 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (65.7). Medicare paid an average of $7.97 per fill, versus $4.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 541 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate | 37 | $287.17▼ below MI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Januvia: Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Januvia, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (33.7). Medicare paid an average of $287.17 per fill, versus $958.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 518 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 36 | $14.95 | ▼ 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 36 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 71% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (50.4). Medicare paid an average of $14.95 per fill, versus $13.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Carvedilol | 34 | $11.20▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (60.9). Medicare paid an average of $11.20 per fill, versus $12.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 970 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters | 33 | $83.52 | ▲ More than typical |
About Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters: Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride). Show more ▾ It may also raise "good" cholesterol (HDL). In general, this drug is used after your blood fat levels have not been fully controlled by non-drug treatments (such as diet changes, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, weight loss if overweight, controlling blood sugar if diabetic, and regulating your thyroid hormone levels). Lowering triglycerides and increasing "good" cholesterol may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Omega-3 acid ethyl esters are thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglyceride the body makes. In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (20.5). Medicare paid an average of $83.52 per fill, versus $60.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI 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. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 32 | $15.55 | ▼ Less than 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 32 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (61.8). Medicare paid an average of $15.55 per fill, versus $11.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 32 | $5.74▼ below MI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. Lisseril is synonymous for HCl; structure. In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 80% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $5.74 per fill, versus $6.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Omeprazole | 31 | $11.70▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (105.2). Medicare paid an average of $11.70 per fill, versus $14.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 914 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Baclofen | 30 | $40.90 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about 78% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (38.4). Medicare paid an average of $40.90 per fill, versus $18.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Kapspargo SprinkleMetoprolol Succinate | 29 | $29.42▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Kapspargo Sprinkle: 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 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Kapspargo Sprinkle, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (19.2). Medicare paid an average of $29.42 per fill, versus $40.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 406 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| NuplazidPimavanserin Tartrate | 28 | $2,485.59▼ below MI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Nuplazid: This medication is used to treat the symptoms of a certain mental/mood disorder (psychosis) that might occur with Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Pimavanserin 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 5-HT(2A) inverse agonist. It is used to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with PARKINSON DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Nuplazid, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (24.9). Medicare paid an average of $2,485.59 per fill, versus $4,418.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bumetanide | 27 | $47.49 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 81% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (33.5). Medicare paid an average of $47.49 per fill, versus $35.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Carbidopa-LevodopaCarbidopa/Levodopa | 26 | $50.70 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $50.70 per fill, versus $42.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 25 | $11.59 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Chlorhexidine Gluconate: This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Show more ▾ Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimicrobials. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and bleeding when you brush. A disinfectant and topical anti-infective agent used also as mouthwash to prevent oral plaque. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $11.59 per fill, versus $4.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 340 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dextrose 5%-0.45% NaclDextrose 5 %-0.45 % Sod Chlord | 25 | $18.65 | ≈ Typical |
In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Dextrose 5%-0.45% Nacl, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (21.8). Medicare paid an average of $18.65 per fill, versus $15.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 40 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 24 | $34.01▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less 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 24 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (44.6). Medicare paid an average of $34.01 per fill, versus $49.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prednisone | 24 | $4.58 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (46.6). Medicare paid an average of $4.58 per fill, versus $4.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 323 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 24 | $9.67▼ below MI 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 24 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (88.5). Medicare paid an average of $9.67 per fill, versus $14.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 401 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Risperidone | 24 | $28.83 | ▼ 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 24 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (51.3). Medicare paid an average of $28.83 per fill, versus $14.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Glipizide | 23 | $11.30 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Glipizide: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about 70% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (32.7). Medicare paid an average of $11.30 per fill, versus $10.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lubiprostone | 23 | $76.89▼ below MI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lubiprostone: This medication is used to treat certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation). Show more ▾ Chronic idiopathic constipation has an unknown cause and is not due to diet, other diseases, or drugs. Lubiprostone is also used to treat constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain due to medical conditions other than cancer. This medication may improve symptoms such as bloating and abdominal discomfort, improve stool texture, lessen the need to strain, and decrease the feeling of not completely relieving oneself. Lubiprostone belongs to a class of drugs known as chloride channel activators. It works by increasing the amount of fluid within your intestines, making the passage of stool easier. Member of a bicyclic fatty acid class of compounds derived from PROSTAGLANDIN E1 involved in chloride channel gating. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (21.5). Medicare paid an average of $76.89 per fill, versus $155.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 322 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Torsemide | 23 | $16.23▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Torsemide: Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Torsemide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A pyridine and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a sodium-potassium chloride symporter inhibitor (loop diuretic). It is used for the treatment of EDEMA associated with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE; CHRONIC RENAL INSUFFICIENCY; and LIVER DISEASES. It is also used for the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Torsemide, about 62% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (37.2). Medicare paid an average of $16.23 per fill, versus $19.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 21 | $83.12▼ below MI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Enoxaparin Sodium: Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots. Show more ▾ This helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. This medication helps keep your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the activity of clotting proteins in the blood. Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant, also known as a "blood thinner." It is a type of heparin. Conditions which increase your risk of developing blood clots include certain types of surgeries (such as knee/hip replacement, abdominal), long periods of being immobile, certain types of heart attack, and a specific type of chest pain called unstable angina. For some medical conditions, enoxaparin may be used in combination with other "blood thinners." Low-molecular-weight fragment of heparin, having a 4-enopyranosuronate sodium structure at the non-reducing end of the chain. It is prepared by depolymerization of the benzylic ester of porcine mucosal heparin. Therapeutically, it is used as an antithrombotic agent. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Enoxaparin Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $83.12 per fill, versus $146.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 210 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 20 | $18.63 | ▼ Less 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 20 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (44.3). Medicare paid an average of $18.63 per fill, versus $14.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Simvastatin | 20 | $11.33 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Simvastatin: Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (75.7). Medicare paid an average of $11.33 per fill, versus $10.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Glycopyrrolate | 20 | $17.96▼ below MI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Glycopyrrolate: Glycopyrrolate is used with other drugs to treat a certain type of stomach/intestinal ulcer (peptic ulcer). Show more ▾ This medication may help relieve stomach/abdominal pain. However, it has not been shown to be effective in healing these ulcers, preventing them from returning, or preventing other problems caused by ulcers. Glycopyrrolate works by decreasing the amount of acid in the stomach. It also slows the natural movements of the gut and relaxes the muscles in the stomach/intestines. Glycopyrrolate belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. A muscarinic antagonist used as an antispasmodic, in some disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, and to reduce salivation with some anesthetics. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Glycopyrrolate, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (21.1). Medicare paid an average of $17.96 per fill, versus $38.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 280 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 20 | $12.23▼ below MI 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 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (65.8). Medicare paid an average of $12.23 per fill, versus $20.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 182 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metolazone | 19 | $47.26 | ≈ Typical |
About Metolazone: Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication also reduces swelling/fluid retention (edema) which can result from conditions such as heart failure or kidney disease. This can help to improve symptoms such as trouble breathing. A quinazoline-sulfonamide derived DIURETIC that functions by inhibiting SODIUM CHLORIDE SYMPORTERS. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Metolazone, about 82% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (23.3). Medicare paid an average of $47.26 per fill, versus $24.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonazepam | 19 | $6.91▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than 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 19 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (42.9). Medicare paid an average of $6.91 per fill, versus $7.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 281 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pregabalin | 18 | $19.16▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (44.6). Medicare paid an average of $19.16 per fill, versus $22.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 264 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 18 | $16.49▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (37.3). Medicare paid an average of $16.49 per fill, versus $20.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Olanzapine | 17 | $85.98 | ▼ Less 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (49.7). Medicare paid an average of $85.98 per fill, versus $20.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 337 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 17 | $12.96▼ below MI 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (49.4). Medicare paid an average of $12.96 per fill, versus $16.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 17 | $72.11 | ▼ 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 a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (42.2). Medicare paid an average of $72.11 per fill, versus $46.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 16 | $12.14▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (38.3). Medicare paid an average of $12.14 per fill, versus $14.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl | 15 | $23.97 | ≈ Typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl, about 84% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (17.8). Medicare paid an average of $23.97 per fill, versus $20.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| TrulicityDulaglutide | 14 | $261.78▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trulicity: Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment. A glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist; GLP-1 immunoglobulin G (IgG4) Fc fusion protein with extended activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Trulicity, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (39.8). Medicare paid an average of $261.78 per fill, versus $1,304.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 98 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fiasp FlextouchInsulin Aspart (Niacinamide) | 14 | $180.84▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fiasp Flextouch: 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Fiasp Flextouch, about 63% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (22.1). Medicare paid an average of $180.84 per fill, versus $744.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 146 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| PancreazeLipase/Protease/Amylase | 13 | $159.37▼ below MI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Pancreaze: This medication contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food. Show more ▾ It is used in conditions where the pancreas cannot make or does not release enough digestive enzymes into the small intestines to digest the food (conditions such as chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, cancer of the pancreas, post-pancreatectomy, post-gastrointestinal bypass surgery). In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Pancreaze, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (13.4). Medicare paid an average of $159.37 per fill, versus $684.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 198 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 13 | $8.75▼ below MI avg | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (47.9). Medicare paid an average of $8.75 per fill, versus $13.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 13 | $24.17 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing. Show more ▾ It can also help relieve allergy eye symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works in your nose to block the effects of substances that cause allergies (such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold) and to reduce swelling. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (50.9). Medicare paid an average of $24.17 per fill, versus $15.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 367 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sodium Chloride0.9 % Sodium Chloride | 13 | $9.59▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sodium Chloride: This solution is used to supply water and salt (sodium chloride) to the body. Show more ▾ Sodium chloride solution may also be mixed with other medications given by injection into a vein. A ubiquitous sodium salt that is commonly used to season food. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Sodium Chloride, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (24.6). Medicare paid an average of $9.59 per fill, versus $22.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 15 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| DapagliflozinDapagliflozin Propanediol | 13 | $249.36▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dapagliflozin: 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 helps to lower the risk of death from heart disease and reduces the need of going to a doctor or hospital to treat heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Dapagliflozin, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (25.6). Medicare paid an average of $249.36 per fill, versus $424.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 186 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| FarxigaDapagliflozin Propanediol | 12 | $292.46▼ below MI 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 helps to lower the risk of death from heart disease and reduces the need of going to a doctor or hospital to treat heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Farxiga, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (40.2). Medicare paid an average of $292.46 per fill, versus $940.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 168 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Latanoprost | 11 | $18.09 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Latanoprost: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 7% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (146.8). Medicare paid an average of $18.09 per fill, versus $18.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 275 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| RexultiBrexpiprazole | 11 | $734.44▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rexulti: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression). Show more ▾ Brexpiprazole is also used to treat agitation that may occur with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. Brexpiprazole 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 serotonin agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Rexulti, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (29.5). Medicare paid an average of $734.44 per fill, versus $1,435.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 154 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100Insulin Lispro | 11 | $37.75▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100: Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (22.1). Medicare paid an average of $37.75 per fill, versus $140.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 193 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Icosapent Ethyl | 11 | $132.47▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Icosapent Ethyl: 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 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Icosapent Ethyl, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (21.5). Medicare paid an average of $132.47 per fill, versus $283.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Scopolamine | 11 | $69.30▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Scopolamine: This skin patch is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness or recovery from anesthesia and surgery. Show more ▾ This medication works by correcting the imbalance of natural substances (acetylcholine and norepinephrine) that can occur in motion sickness. It also blocks certain signals to the brain that can cause nausea and vomiting. This medication is not recommended for use in children. An alkaloid from SOLANACEAE, especially DATURA and SCOPOLIA. Scopolamine and its quaternary derivatives act as antimuscarinics like ATROPINE, but may have more central nervous system effects. Its many uses include an anesthetic premedication, the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE and MOTION SICKNESS, an antispasmodic, and a mydriatic and cycloplegic. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Scopolamine, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (24.1). Medicare paid an average of $69.30 per fill, versus $85.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 132 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Spironolactone | 11 | $11.07▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (42.4). Medicare paid an average of $11.07 per fill, versus $11.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Azithromycin | 11 | $3.64▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (34.6). Medicare paid an average of $3.64 per fill, versus $5.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 41 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Acetic Acid | 11 | $12.18▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Acetic Acid: Acetic acid is used to treat an outer ear infection (external otitis). Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and fungus. Treating the infection reduces pain and swelling in the ear. Wetness in the ear canal can help bacteria and fungus to grow. This medication may also contain drying ingredients such as glycerin or alcohol. Drying of the ear canal helps to cure the infection. Product of the oxidation of ethanol and of the destructive distillation of wood. It is used locally, occasionally internally, as a counterirritant and also as a reagent. (Stedman, 26th ed) In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Acetic Acid, about half the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (21.8). Medicare paid an average of $12.18 per fill, versus $16.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI 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 MI average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 149 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for CHRISTY LYNN GOWARD AG-CNS 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 Acute Care prescribing approach at this Livonia, MI 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 MI 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.
