JAMES RICHARD DURNAN
Prescription History 1265148019
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Roanoke, VA
What does James Durnan prescribe?
In 2024, James Durnan wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for 2 medications. The most prescribed was Cephalexin, with 25 prescriptions for 23 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 James Durnan prescribes.
Medications 2 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 Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
James Durnan wrote 25 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 82% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.46 per fill, versus $7.06 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
James Durnan wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 23% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1.19 per fill, versus $4.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about James Durnan’s prescriptions
What does James Durnan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, James Durnan's most prescribed medications were Cephalexin (25) and Prednisone (11).
How does James Durnan's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 2 medications with a state comparison, James Durnan prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Virginia prescriber and 1 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication James Durnan 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 Virginia 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.
