MRS. DANA DIANNE LAWSON FNP-BC
Prescription History 1255190013
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Mcminnville, TN
What does Dana Lawson prescribe?
In 2024, Dana Lawson wrote 960 Medicare prescriptions for 41 medications. The most prescribed was Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (albuterol sulfate), with 69 prescriptions for 33 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dana Lawson prescribes.
Medications 41 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Tennessee prescribers.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 69 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $21.86 per fill, versus $27.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 65 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (129). Medicare paid $11.13 per fill, versus $12.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 51 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 28% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $7.72 per fill, versus $10.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 44 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 26% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (172). Medicare paid $7.32 per fill, versus $8.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 42 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 34% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $5.22 per fill, versus $5.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 40 prescriptions for Farxiga, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $806.80 per fill, versus $896.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 38 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 33% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $15.91 per fill, versus $13.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 32 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 21% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (149). Medicare paid $4.49 per fill, versus $5.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 27 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $27.65 per fill, versus $23.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 27 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 28% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $2.49 per fill, versus $4.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 26 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $8.24 per fill, versus $15.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 25 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $4.97 per fill, versus $9.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 23 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $3.95 per fill, versus $8.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 23 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $4.95 per fill, versus $6.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 21 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1,022.64 per fill, versus $785.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 21 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 17% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $23.05 per fill, versus $12.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This 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).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 21 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 34% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $711.61 per fill, versus $861.90 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 20 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 25% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $6.48 per fill, versus $17.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 19 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 75% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $12.52 per fill, versus $23.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 19 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $5.93 per fill, versus $6.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 19 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $7.03 per fill, versus $13.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 18 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 21% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $2.05 per fill, versus $5.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 18 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.94 per fill, versus $11.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 18 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $1,153.00 per fill, versus $1,232.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 17 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.79 per fill, versus $6.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 17 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 31% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $5.76 per fill, versus $6.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 17 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $15.83 per fill, versus $11.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 17 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 32% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $7.36 per fill, versus $5.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 15 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 22% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $2.96 per fill, versus $4.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 15 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $18.28 per fill, versus $13.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 14 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.60 per fill, versus $7.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 14 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 38% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.30 per fill, versus $7.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 14 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $17.60 per fill, versus $12.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 13 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 38% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $90.91 per fill, versus $41.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 17% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $3.10 per fill, versus $3.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $55.76 per fill, versus $17.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 12 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 19% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $944.78 per fill, versus $1,248.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 11 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 14% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $3.90 per fill, versus $7.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 39% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.03 per fill, versus $9.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 11 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 30% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.29 per fill, versus $11.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dana Lawson wrote 11 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 18% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $17.86 per fill, versus $15.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dana Lawson’s prescriptions
What does Dana Lawson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dana Lawson's most prescribed medications were Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (69), Gabapentin (65) and Atorvastatin Calcium (51).
How does Dana Lawson's prescribing compare with other Tennessee prescribers?
Of the 41 medications with a state comparison, Dana Lawson prescribes 2 about as often than the typical Tennessee prescriber and 39 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dana Lawson prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Tennessee prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
