GARY M BARTON M.D.
Prescription History 1265473821
Specialist in North Little Rock, AR
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for GARY M BARTON M.D., an active Specialist specialist practicing in North Little Rock, AR. Our medical registry currently tracks 13 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 543 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gavilyte-G, which accounts for 144 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other AR PrescribersVs. AR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavilyte-GPeg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 144 | $17.44 | ▲ More than typical |
About Gavilyte-G: PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 144 Medicare prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about 3 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $17.44 per fill, versus $15.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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. 144 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 239 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 133 | $13.58▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 133 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (121). Medicare paid an average of $13.58 per fill, versus $15.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 193.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,731 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Peg 3350-ElectrolyteSodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg | 54 | $26.24 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Peg 3350-Electrolyte: PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Peg 3350-Electrolyte, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (113). Medicare paid an average of $26.24 per fill, versus $23.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 55 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Peg-3350 And ElectrolytesPeg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 54 | $18.02 | ▲ More than typical |
About Peg-3350 And Electrolytes: PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Peg-3350 And Electrolytes, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $18.02 per fill, versus $15.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 55 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 35 | $16.30▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (102). Medicare paid an average of $16.30 per fill, versus $16.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 61.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LinzessLinaclotide | 21 | $606.53▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Linzess: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Linaclotide is used to treat certain types of bowel problems (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, chronic idiopathic constipation). It works by increasing fluid in your intestines and helping speed up movement of food through the gut. Linaclotide may improve stool texture and lessen symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain/discomfort, straining, and feelings of incomplete bowel movements. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Linzess, about 72% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $606.53 per fill, versus $710.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 20 | $7.89▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 71% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $7.89 per fill, versus $26.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 314 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag SulfSodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates | 16 | $80.82 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf: Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy). Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This causes watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $80.82 per fill, versus $79.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 18 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sucralfate | 16 | $41.50▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sucralfate: This medication is used to treat ulcers in the intestines. Show more ▾ Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly. A basic aluminum complex of sulfated sucrose. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Sucralfate, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $41.50 per fill, versus $56.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mesalamine DrMesalamine | 15 | $944.85 | ≈ Typical |
About Mesalamine Dr: This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). Show more ▾ It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Mesalamine belongs to a class of drugs known as aminosalicylates. It works by decreasing swelling in the colon. An anti-inflammatory agent, structurally related to the SALICYLATES, which is active in INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE. It is considered to be the active moiety of SULPHASALAZINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed) In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Mesalamine Dr, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $944.85 per fill, versus $503.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LoperamideLoperamide Hcl | 12 | $41.07 | ≈ Typical |
About Loperamide: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to treat sudden diarrhea (including traveler's diarrhea). It works by slowing down the movement of the gut. This decreases the number of bowel movements and makes the stool less watery. Loperamide is also used to reduce the amount of discharge in patients who have undergone an ileostomy. It is also used to treat on-going diarrhea in people with inflammatory bowel disease. Loperamide treats only the symptoms, not the cause of the diarrhea (such as infection). Treatment of other symptoms and the cause of the diarrhea should be determined by your doctor. One of the long-acting synthetic ANTIDIARRHEALS; it is not significantly absorbed from the gut, and has no effect on the adrenergic system or central nervous system, but may antagonize histamine and interfere with acetylcholine release locally. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Loperamide, about 75% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $41.07 per fill, versus $31.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| StelaraUstekinumab | 12 | $26,527.00 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Stelara: Ustekinumab is used to treat plaque psoriasis, a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis), or certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis). Show more ▾ It works by blocking certain natural proteins in your body (interleukin-12 and interleukin-23) that cause inflammation (swelling) in these conditions. Ustekinumab does not cure these diseases, but helps to lessen symptoms of the disease. It can help to decrease the amount of plaques in plaque psoriasis, decrease the number of swollen/painful joints in psoriatic arthritis, and decrease symptoms such as abdominal pain/cramping and diarrhea in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. A humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to IL-12 and IL-23 and is used as a DERMATOLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of patients with plaque PSORIASIS who have not responded to other therapies. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Stelara, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $26,527.00 per fill, versus $25,925.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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. 20.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 618 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azathioprine | 11 | $46.54▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azathioprine: Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant. Show more ▾ It is usually taken along with other medications to allow your new kidney to function normally. Azathioprine is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. In this condition, the body's defense system (immune system) attacks healthy joints. Azathioprine belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by weakening the immune system to help your body accept the new kidney as if it were your own (in the case of an organ transplant) or to prevent further damage to your joints (in the case of rheumatoid arthritis). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of azathioprine, especially when used by children and young adults. An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed) In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Azathioprine, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $46.54 per fill, versus $70.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for GARY M BARTON M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Specialist prescribing approach at this North Little Rock, AR practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among AR prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
