DR. JOY R MURPHY MD
Prescription History 1265495261
Family Medicine in Topeka, KS
What does Dr. Murphy prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Murphy wrote 144 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 37 prescriptions for 36 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 Dr. Murphy prescribes.
Medications 7 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 Kansas prescribers.
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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Murphy wrote 37 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 82% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1.33 per fill, versus $3.51 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Murphy wrote 27 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $6.97 per fill, versus $8.95 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Murphy wrote 24 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2.90 per fill, versus $5.09 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Murphy wrote 18 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 29% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $2.20 per fill, versus $3.97 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Murphy wrote 16 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 40% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.08 per fill, versus $2.35 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Murphy wrote 11 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 34% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.34 per fill, versus $7.45 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 wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Murphy wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 35% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.83 per fill, versus $13.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Murphy’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Murphy prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Murphy's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (37), Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (27) and Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (24).
How does Dr. Murphy's prescribing compare with other Kansas prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Murphy prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Kansas prescriber and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Murphy 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 Kansas 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.
