BRYAN J VENERUS MD
Prescription History 1285628321
Emergency Medicine in Little Falls, NY
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for BRYAN J VENERUS MD, an active Emergency Medicine specialist practicing in Little Falls, NY. Our medical registry currently tracks 159 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 8,600 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Eliquis, which accounts for 533 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 NY PrescribersVs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| EliquisApixaban | 533 | $277.17▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 533 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 6.8 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (78). Medicare paid an average of $277.17 per fill, versus $816.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 533 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,464 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 460 | $13.10▼ below NY avg | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 460 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (129). Medicare paid an average of $13.10 per fill, versus $18.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 460 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,815 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 359 | $6.75 | ▲ More than 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 2023, this provider wrote 359 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 5 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $6.75 per fill, versus $6.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 359 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,999 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 321 | $11.55 | ▲ More than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 321 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 5.4 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $11.55 per fill, versus $10.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 321 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,832 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 287 | $13.24 | ▲ More than 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 2023, this provider wrote 287 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (180). Medicare paid an average of $13.24 per fill, versus $13.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 287 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,027 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 253 | $18.97▼ below NY avg | ▲ 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 2023, this provider wrote 253 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (118). Medicare paid an average of $18.97 per fill, versus $20.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 253 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,941 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 235 | $10.12 | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 235 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (145). Medicare paid an average of $10.12 per fill, versus $7.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 235 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,674 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 191 | $16.55 | ▲ More than 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 2023, this provider wrote 191 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 4.1 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $16.55 per fill, versus $4.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 191 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 181 | $22.15▼ below NY avg | ▲ 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 2023, this provider wrote 181 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 3.9 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $22.15 per fill, versus $32.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 181 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,813 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 180 | $20.94 | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 180 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (78). Medicare paid an average of $20.94 per fill, versus $17.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 180 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,158 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 143 | $11.79 | ▲ More than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 143 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $11.79 per fill, versus $10.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 143.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,082 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 141 | $21.45 | ▲ More 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 141 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $21.45 per fill, versus $17.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 141 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,005 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 136 | $14.47 | ▲ More 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 136 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $14.47 per fill, versus $14.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 136 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,009 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 130 | $9.85 | ▲ More than 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 2023, this provider wrote 130 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (91). Medicare paid an average of $9.85 per fill, versus $7.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 130 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,820 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 123 | $35.98 | ▲ More than typical |
About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2023, this provider wrote 123 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $35.98 per fill, versus $20.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 123 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,656 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 122 | $20.45 | ▲ More 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). In 2023, this provider wrote 122 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 3.1 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $20.45 per fill, versus $17.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 122 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,544 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 119 | $12.57 | ▲ More than typical |
About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the 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 2023, this provider wrote 119 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $12.57 per fill, versus $8.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 119 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,406 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 113 | $21.66▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) 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. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 113 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $21.66 per fill, versus $33.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 113 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,225 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MyrbetriqMirabegron | 104 | $223.24▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Myrbetriq: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity. In 2023, this provider wrote 104 Medicare prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $223.24 per fill, versus $638.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 104 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,451 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carvedilol | 99 | $11.85▼ below NY avg | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 99 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $11.85 per fill, versus $12.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 99 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,860 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 97 | $8.98 | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 97 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (96). Medicare paid an average of $8.98 per fill, versus $8.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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. 97 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,760 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 95 | $19.63 | ≈ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 95 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (92). Medicare paid an average of $19.63 per fill, versus $19.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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. 96 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,710 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 92 | $11.54 | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 92 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 87% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (106). Medicare paid an average of $11.54 per fill, versus $11.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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. 92 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 85 | $10.55▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clopidogrel: Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 85 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $10.55 per fill, versus $15.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 85 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,388 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 84 | $10.71 | ▲ More than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 84 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $10.71 per fill, versus $7.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 84 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,778 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Warfarin Sodium | 84 | $6.66▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Warfarin Sodium: This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Show more ▾ Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a blood thinner, but the more correct term is anticoagulant. It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood. An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide. In 2023, this provider wrote 84 Medicare prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $6.66 per fill, versus $13.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 84 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 625 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 78 | $283.84▼ below NY 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. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $283.84 per fill, versus $1,077.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 78 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,084 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 77 | $267.70▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 77 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $267.70 per fill, versus $894.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 77 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,061 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Torsemide | 75 | $21.75 | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for Torsemide, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $21.75 per fill, versus $20.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 2,094 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Memantine Hcl | 71 | $40.54▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe 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 perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 71 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $40.54 per fill, versus $47.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,061 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 70 | $62.71 | ▲ More than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 70 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $62.71 per fill, versus $46.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 70 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,064 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 69 | $10.43 | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 69 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $10.43 per fill, versus $6.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 69.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,426 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 69 | $73.18 | ▲ More than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (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 2023, this provider wrote 69 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $73.18 per fill, versus $45.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 69 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,935 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 68 | $25.03 | ≈ Typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $25.03 per fill, versus $24.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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. 68 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 65 | $9.26▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. 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 2023, this provider wrote 65 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $9.26 per fill, versus $9.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 65 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,431 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 60 | $18.59▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine 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. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $18.59 per fill, versus $20.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,653 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levofloxacin | 56 | $8.06▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Levofloxacin: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. The L-isomer of Ofloxacin. In 2023, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $8.06 per fill, versus $8.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 345 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EntrestoSacubitril/Valsartan | 54 | $333.74▼ below NY 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Entresto, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $333.74 per fill, versus $1,026.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 751 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 53 | $44.84 | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $44.84 per fill, versus $37.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 1,539 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Finasteride | 50 | $13.34▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about 81% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $13.34 per fill, versus $15.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,439 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lactulose | 49 | $11.89▼ below NY 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 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Lactulose, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $11.89 per fill, versus $209.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 281 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate | 48 | $279.72▼ below NY 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 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Januvia, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $279.72 per fill, versus $952.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 691 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Spironolactone | 48 | $10.63▼ below NY avg | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $10.63 per fill, versus $12.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,378 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Risperidone | 48 | $18.67 | ≈ Typical |
About Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). 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 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about 87% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $18.67 per fill, versus $14.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,415 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluvoxamine Maleate | 47 | $49.22▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluvoxamine Maleate: Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Show more ▾ It helps decrease thoughts that are unwanted or that don't go away (obsessions), and it helps to reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking) that interfere with daily living. Fluvoxamine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of DEPRESSION and a variety of ANXIETY DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $49.22 per fill, versus $51.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 658 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 45 | $9.49 | ≈ Typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication 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 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $9.49 per fill, versus $7.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Scopolamine | 45 | $63.26▼ below NY avg | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Scopolamine, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $63.26 per fill, versus $103.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 552 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 45 | $28.23 | ▲ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $28.23 per fill, versus $9.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 394 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Latanoprost | 44 | $21.42 | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (149). Medicare paid an average of $21.42 per fill, versus $20.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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. 45.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,139 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 44 | $154.87▼ below NY 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-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $154.87 per fill, versus $582.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 46.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 876 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 44 | $13.27▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. 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 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 83% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $13.27 per fill, versus $13.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,313 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pravastatin Sodium | 43 | $18.33 | ≈ Typical |
About Pravastatin Sodium: Pravastatin 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. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES). In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $18.33 per fill, versus $17.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,267 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 43 | $13.90▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 78% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $13.90 per fill, versus $15.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,252 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Allopurinol | 43 | $12.19▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $12.19 per fill, versus $14.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,204 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Simvastatin | 42 | $11.25 | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (83). Medicare paid an average of $11.25 per fill, versus $9.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,203 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 42 | $23.70 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ropinirole Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $23.70 per fill, versus $20.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,089 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 42 | $35.05▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 86% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $35.05 per fill, versus $89.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 626 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 41 | $37.66 | ≈ Typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $37.66 per fill, versus $25.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 565 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbidopa-LevodopaCarbidopa/Levodopa | 41 | $52.74 | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 66% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $52.74 per fill, versus $42.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,091 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Basaglar Kwikpen U-100Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 40 | $97.40▼ below NY avg | ≈ 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-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $97.40 per fill, versus $373.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 579 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atenolol | 40 | $9.58▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Atenolol: Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Atenolol, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $9.58 per fill, versus $10.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 39 | $125.78▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Aripiprazole: Aripiprazole 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 is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). 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 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 80% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $125.78 per fill, versus $135.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,143 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 38 | $86.61▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (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 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $86.61 per fill, versus $87.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,069 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 37 | $12.65▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. 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 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $12.65 per fill, versus $14.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,067 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bisoprolol Fumarate | 37 | $34.79▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Bisoprolol Fumarate: Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker. It is effective in the management of HYPERTENSION and ANGINA PECTORIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $34.79 per fill, versus $40.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,092 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Insulin Glargine-Yfgn | 35 | $66.81▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Insulin Glargine-Yfgn: 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-yfgn. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Insulin Glargine-Yfgn, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $66.81 per fill, versus $70.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 730 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AbrysvoRsv Vacc, Pref A And Pref B/Pf | 35 | $314.40 | – No State Data |
In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Abrysvo. Medicare paid an average of $314.40 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $314.40 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 106 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ipratropium-AlbuterolIpratropium/Albuterol Sulfate | 33 | $19.08▼ below NY avg | ≈ 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 the airways open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about 89% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $19.08 per fill, versus $21.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 312 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 33 | $9.62▼ below NY 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 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 62% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $9.62 per fill, versus $11.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 911 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NuedextaDextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine | 33 | $719.98▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Nuedexta: This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (pseudobulbar affect). Show more ▾ This disorder may occur due to various conditions that affect the brain (such as stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-ALS, multiple sclerosis). This medication may help decrease sudden outbursts of uncontrollable/inappropriate laughing and/or crying. This medication is a combination of 2 ingredients: dextromethorphan and quinidine. Dextromethorphan works in the brain, though it is not known exactly how it helps treat pseudobulbar affect. Quinidine is added to this medication to increase the effect of dextromethorphan. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Nuedexta, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $719.98 per fill, versus $1,060.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 445 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Baclofen | 32 | $44.99 | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about 82% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $44.99 per fill, versus $28.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 935 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 31 | $41.04 | ≈ Typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 89% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $41.04 per fill, versus $28.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 908 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 31 | $14.33 | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (96). Medicare paid an average of $14.33 per fill, versus $12.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 912 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 31 | $7.47 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $7.47 per fill, versus $5.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 894 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olanzapine | 30 | $21.54▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Olanzapine: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called 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 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $21.54 per fill, versus $35.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 882 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate | 29 | $23.55▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works 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. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $23.55 per fill, versus $36.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 221 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nystatin | 28 | $19.80▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Nystatin: Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Nystatin, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $19.80 per fill, versus $25.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 296 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 28 | $17.25 | ≈ Typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin 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 semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $17.25 per fill, versus $9.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 194 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Autoshield Duo Pen NeedlePen Needle,dual Safety,diabetc | 27 | $92.90 | ≈ Typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Autoshield Duo Pen Needle, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $92.90 per fill, versus $87.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 775 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 27 | $13.69▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $13.69 per fill, versus $20.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 441 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methimazole | 27 | $15.16 | ≈ Typical |
About Methimazole: Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Show more ▾ It works by stopping the thyroid gland from making too much thyroid hormone. A thioureylene antithyroid agent that inhibits the formation of thyroid hormones by interfering with the incorporation of iodine into tyrosyl residues of thyroglobulin. This is done by interfering with the oxidation of iodide ion and iodotyrosyl groups through inhibition of the peroxidase enzyme. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Methimazole, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $15.16 per fill, versus $12.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 802 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LantusInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 27 | $313.50▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lantus: 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-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $313.50 per fill, versus $466.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 713 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FarxigaDapagliflozin Propanediol | 27 | $304.64▼ below NY 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 may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Farxiga, about 66% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $304.64 per fill, versus $1,020.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 409 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RexultiBrexpiprazole | 27 | $690.17▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Rexulti: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression). Show more ▾ Brexpiprazole helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). In addition, this medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Brexpiprazole is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Rexulti, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $690.17 per fill, versus $1,527.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 371 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 27 | $14.11 | ≈ Typical |
About Paroxetine Hcl: Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $14.11 per fill, versus $14.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 2023 | |||
| Clindamycin Hcl | 26 | $20.85 | ≈ Typical |
About Clindamycin Hcl: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $20.85 per fill, versus $9.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 178 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-MacroNitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 26 | $28.61 | ≈ Typical |
About Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses). In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $28.61 per fill, versus $22.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 176 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (La)Diltiazem Hcl | 25 | $44.84▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Diltiazem 24hr Er (La): Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (La), about 1.3 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $44.84 per fill, versus $59.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 339 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TrulicityDulaglutide | 24 | $964.27▼ below NY 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Trulicity, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $964.27 per fill, versus $1,383.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 632 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SantylCollagenase Clostridium Hist. | 24 | $449.76▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Santyl: This medication is used to treat certain conditions (Dupuytren's contracture, Peyronie's disease) that are caused by a certain protein (collagen) in your body. Show more ▾ Collagen is a tough and strong substance and is found in the knots/cords of the hand in Dupuytren's contracture or plaques in the penis in Peyronie's disease. Collagenase is a substance (enzyme) that breaks down the collagen in these knots/cords/plaques. A metalloproteinase which degrades helical regions of native collagen to small fragments. Preferred cleavage is -Gly in the sequence -Pro-Xaa-Gly-Pro-. Six forms (or 2 classes) have been isolated from Clostridium histolyticum that are immunologically cross-reactive but possess different sequences and different specificities. Other variants have been isolated from Bacillus cereus, Empedobacter collagenolyticum, Pseudomonas marinoglutinosa, and species of Vibrio and Streptomyces. EC 3.4.24.3. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Santyl, about 89% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $449.76 per fill, versus $586.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 589 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Morphine Sulfate | 24 | $13.53▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Morphine Sulfate: This medication is used to treat severe pain. Show more ▾ Morphine belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $13.53 per fill, versus $29.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 321 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Midodrine Hcl | 23 | $72.98▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Midodrine Hcl: This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing. Show more ▾ This condition is also known as orthostatic hypotension. Midodrine is used in people whose daily activities are severely affected by this condition, even after other treatments are used (such as support stockings). It is known as a sympathomimetic (alpha receptor agonist) that acts on the blood vessels to raise blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $72.98 per fill, versus $81.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 639 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TradjentaLinagliptin | 23 | $262.77▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tradjenta: Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used by 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. Linagliptin 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 purine and quinazoline derivative that functions as an INCRETIN and DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBTOR. It is used as a HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT in the treatment of TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Tradjenta, about 70% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $262.77 per fill, versus $832.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 322 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Memantine Hcl ErMemantine Hcl | 23 | $107.74▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Memantine Hcl Er: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe 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 perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl Er, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $107.74 per fill, versus $156.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| HumalogInsulin Lispro | 23 | $178.61▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Humalog: 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 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Humalog, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $178.61 per fill, versus $786.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 477 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 22 | $14.28▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than 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. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 69% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $14.28 per fill, versus $15.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 569 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 22 | $54.11 | ▼ Less than 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 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (101). Medicare paid an average of $54.11 per fill, versus $29.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 574 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 22 | $11.62 | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $11.62 per fill, versus $10.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 632 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 22 | $21.00▼ below NY 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 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $21.00 per fill, versus $23.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 342 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amiodarone Hcl | 22 | $33.30▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amiodarone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). Show more ▾ It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 73% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $33.30 per fill, versus $38.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 519 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NyamycNystatin | 22 | $34.71 | ≈ Typical |
About Nyamyc: Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Nyamyc, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $34.71 per fill, versus $33.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 208 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sucralfate | 22 | $60.26▼ below NY 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 22 Medicare prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 73% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $60.26 per fill, versus $79.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 531 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Incruse ElliptaUmeclidinium Bromide | 22 | $245.16▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Incruse Ellipta: Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. 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 wheezing or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about 71% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $245.16 per fill, versus $468.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 430 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methenamine Hippurate | 22 | $106.01 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methenamine Hippurate: Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria. Show more ▾ It is not used to treat an active infection. Antibiotics must be used first to treat and cure the infection. Methenamine is a drug that stops the growth of bacteria in urine. This medication also contains an ingredient that helps to make the urine acidic. When the urine is acidic, methenamine turns into formaldehyde to kill the bacteria. This drug is effective only against bacterial infections in the urinary tract. It will not work for other types of bacterial infections (such as in the blood) or for viral infections (such as the common cold or flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibacterial drug can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about 65% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $106.01 per fill, versus $100.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 21 | $14.25▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gentamicin Sulfate: This medication is used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye and the skin around the eyes (such as eyelids). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent infection after eye injury or surgery. It belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. Gentamicin works by killing the bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. This drug should not be used in newborns due to an increased risk of serious side effects. A complex of closely related aminoglycosides obtained from MICROMONOSPORA purpurea and related species. They are broad-spectrum antibiotics, but may cause ear and kidney damage. They act to inhibit PROTEIN BIOSYNTHESIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Gentamicin Sulfate, about 64% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $14.25 per fill, versus $49.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 272 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 21 | $35.28 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $35.28 per fill, versus $16.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 588 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glipizide | 21 | $19.09 | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about 62% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $19.09 per fill, versus $8.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 621 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alendronate Sodium | 19 | $11.83 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $11.83 per fill, versus $10.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 484 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Humalog Mix 75-25Insulin Lispro Protamin/Lispro | 18 | $304.89▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Humalog Mix 75-25: Insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ This product is a combination of two man-made insulins: intermediate-acting insulin lispro protamine and rapid-acting insulin lispro. This combination starts working faster and lasts for a longer time than regular insulin. Insulin is a natural substance that allows the body to properly use sugar from the diet. It replaces the insulin that your body no longer produces, thereby lowering your blood sugar. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Humalog Mix 75-25, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $304.89 per fill, versus $696.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 198 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ezetimibe | 18 | $28.58▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ezetimibe: Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as statins or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks. An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $28.58 per fill, versus $55.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 536 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 18 | $26.94 | ≈ Typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about 78% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $26.94 per fill, versus $21.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 479 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Valsartan | 18 | $38.58▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Valsartan: Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. A tetrazole derivative and ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to treat HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Valsartan, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $38.58 per fill, versus $41.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 538 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trelegy ElliptaFluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 18 | $452.04▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $452.04 per fill, versus $849.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 17 | $6.60 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 65% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $6.60 per fill, versus $5.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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. 17.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 163 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 17 | $19.05 | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $19.05 per fill, versus $17.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 497 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AlogliptinAlogliptin Benzoate | 17 | $99.60▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Alogliptin: Alogliptin 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. Alogliptin 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Alogliptin, about 77% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $99.60 per fill, versus $123.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 238 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diltiazem Hcl | 17 | $52.95 | ≈ Typical |
About Diltiazem Hcl: Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about 85% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $52.95 per fill, versus $28.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| GemtesaVibegron | 17 | $236.67▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gemtesa: This medication is used to treat overactive bladder. Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine that causes a sudden urge to urinate. The urge may be hard to control, and overactive bladder symptoms may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Vibegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Gemtesa, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $236.67 per fill, versus $636.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 238 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 17 | $17.37 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $17.37 per fill, versus $15.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 2023 | |||
| NuplazidPimavanserin Tartrate | 17 | $2,580.12▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nuplazid: Pimavanserin is used to treat the symptoms of a certain mental/mood disorder (psychosis) that might occur with Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It helps lessen symptoms such as seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations) and false beliefs (delusions). Pimavanserin belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics, though it works differently from most other drugs in this class. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Nuplazid, about 65% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $2,580.12 per fill, versus $3,681.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 266 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Insulin Lispro | 16 | $49.73▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Insulin Lispro: 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 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Insulin Lispro, about 80% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $49.73 per fill, versus $186.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 16 | $5.71 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $5.71 per fill, versus $5.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Digoxin | 16 | $29.13▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Digoxin: Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeat (such as chronic atrial fibrillation). Treating heart failure may help maintain your ability to walk and exercise and may improve the strength of your heart. Treating an irregular heartbeat can also improve your ability to exercise. Digoxin belongs to a class of medications called cardiac glycosides. It works by affecting certain minerals (sodium and potassium) inside heart cells. This reduces strain on the heart and helps it maintain a normal, steady, and strong heartbeat. A cardiotonic glycoside obtained mainly from Digitalis lanata; it consists of three sugars and the aglycone DIGOXIGENIN. Digoxin has positive inotropic and negative chronotropic activity. It is used to control ventricular rate in ATRIAL FIBRILLATION and in the management of congestive heart failure with atrial fibrillation. Its use in congestive heart failure and sinus rhythm is less certain. The margin between toxic and therapeutic doses is small. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p666) In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Digoxin, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $29.13 per fill, versus $34.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 428 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)Diltiazem Hcl | 16 | $26.33▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd): Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $26.33 per fill, versus $45.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 467 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ranolazine ErRanolazine | 15 | $40.53▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ranolazine Er: Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina). Show more ▾ It decreases how often you may get chest pain and may help to increase your ability to exercise. Ranolazine works differently than other drugs for angina, so it can be used with your other angina medications (including nitrates, calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine, beta blockers such as metoprolol). It is thought to work by improving how well the heart uses oxygen so that it can do more work with less oxygen. An acetanilide and piperazine derivative that functions as a SODIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and prevents the release of enzymes during MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA. It is used in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $40.53 per fill, versus $145.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 388 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| DilantinPhenytoin Sodium Extended | 15 | $54.44▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Dilantin: Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An anticonvulsant that is used to treat a wide variety of seizures. It is also an anti-arrhythmic and a muscle relaxant. The mechanism of therapeutic action is not clear, although several cellular actions have been described including effects on ion channels, active transport, and general membrane stabilization. The mechanism of its muscle relaxant effect appears to involve a reduction in the sensitivity of muscle spindles to stretch. Phenytoin has been proposed for several other therapeutic uses, but its use has been limited by its many adverse effects and interactions with other drugs. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Dilantin, about 79% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $54.44 per fill, versus $188.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 258 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Timolol Maleate | 15 | $90.36 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Timolol Maleate: This medication 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 ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers. A beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $90.36 per fill, versus $38.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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. 16.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 470 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alprazolam | 14 | $10.82▼ below NY avg | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $10.82 per fill, versus $10.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 394 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TrintellixVortioxetine Hydrobromide | 14 | $233.53▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trintellix: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Vortioxetine is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and serotonin receptor modulator. This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. A piperazine derivative that acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, and 5-HT1A receptor agonist. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Trintellix, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $233.53 per fill, versus $556.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 196 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride | 14 | $41.68 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $41.68 per fill, versus $39.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 14 | $43.53▼ below NY 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 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $43.53 per fill, versus $48.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 315 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion Hcl SrBupropion Hcl | 14 | $25.28▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Hcl Sr: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $25.28 per fill, versus $26.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LinzessLinaclotide | 14 | $550.81▼ below NY 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Linzess, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $550.81 per fill, versus $676.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Chlorthalidone | 14 | $22.22▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Chlorthalidone: Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to reduce extra salt and water in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Decreasing extra salt and water in the body helps to decrease swelling (edema) and breathing problems caused by fluid in the lungs. Chlorthalidone is a water pill (diuretic). It increases the amount of urine you make, especially when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A benzenesulfonamide-phthalimidine that tautomerizes to a BENZOPHENONES form. It is considered a thiazide-like diuretic. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $22.22 per fill, versus $28.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 399 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 14 | $18.68▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Olmesartan Medoxomil: Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Olmesartan 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 ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to manage HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $18.68 per fill, versus $28.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluconazole | 14 | $18.83▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluconazole: Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 64% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $18.83 per fill, versus $35.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 220 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pramipexole DihydrochloridePramipexole Di-Hcl | 14 | $31.79 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pramipexole Dihydrochloride: Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and can decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $31.79 per fill, versus $21.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AptiomEslicarbazepine Acetate | 14 | $869.05▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aptiom: Eslicarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat a certain type of seizure disorder (focal seizures). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Eslicarbazepine may reduce the number of seizures you have. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Aptiom, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $869.05 per fill, versus $1,709.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 196 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Anoro ElliptaUmeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr | 13 | $405.95▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Anoro Ellipta: 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). Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of breathing problems helps you stay active. This inhaler contains 2 medications: umeclidinium and vilanterol. Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Vilanterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists (LABAs). Both drugs are also known as bronchodilators. 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. Umeclidinium/vilanterol is not approved to treat asthma. People with asthma using long-acting inhaled beta agonists (such as vilanterol) without also using an inhaled corticosteroid may have an increased risk of serious (sometimes fatal) breathing problems. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $405.95 per fill, versus $600.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 321 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CreonLipase/Protease/Amylase | 13 | $283.52▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Creon: 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 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Creon, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $283.52 per fill, versus $1,369.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 134 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nifedipine ErNifedipine | 13 | $29.74▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nifedipine Er: This medication is used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may allow you to exercise more and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. Nifedipine belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication must be taken regularly to be effective. 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. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other possibly safer forms of nifedipine (such as the long-acting tablets). A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $29.74 per fill, versus $46.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 369 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 13 | $19.68 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoclopramide Hcl: Metoclopramide is used by diabetic patients who have poor emptying of their stomachs (gastroparesis). Show more ▾ Treating gastroparesis can decrease symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and stomach/abdominal fullness. Metoclopramide works by blocking a natural substance (dopamine). It speeds up stomach emptying and movement of the upper intestines. This drug is not recommended for use in children due to an increased risk of serious side effects (such as muscle spasms/uncontrolled muscle movements). Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A dopamine D2 antagonist that is used as an antiemetic. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $19.68 per fill, versus $8.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 13 | $11.92▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $11.92 per fill, versus $16.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 388 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbamazepine ErCarbamazepine | 13 | $129.00▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carbamazepine Er: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine Er, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $129.00 per fill, versus $147.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 310 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 13 | $26.50▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Brimonidine Tartrate: This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Show more ▾ Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $26.50 per fill, versus $70.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 315 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diltiazem 24hr ErDiltiazem Hcl | 13 | $14.32▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Diltiazem 24hr Er: Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er, about 76% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $14.32 per fill, versus $35.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 182 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pioglitazone Hcl | 12 | $21.26 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pioglitazone Hcl: 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. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. 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. Pioglitazone is used either alone or in combination with other diabetes medications (such as metformin or a sulfonylurea such as glyburide). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of pioglitazone. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $21.26 per fill, versus $15.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 | |||
| EnuloseLactulose | 12 | $26.35 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Enulose: 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 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Enulose, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $26.35 per fill, versus $24.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 186 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxandrolone | 12 | $235.76▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxandrolone: This medication is used to help people regain weight they have lost due to certain medical conditions (such as surgery, chronic infection, trauma, long term use of corticosteroid medication such as hydrocortisone/prednisone). Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve bone pain due to bone loss (osteoporosis). Oxandrolone belongs to a class of drugs known as anabolic steroids. These drugs are similar to male hormones made by the body. A synthetic hormone with anabolic and androgenic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Oxandrolone, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $235.76 per fill, versus $558.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 328 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Insulin GlargineInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 12 | $123.97▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Insulin Glargine: 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-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Insulin Glargine, about 80% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $123.97 per fill, versus $125.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 322 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 12 | $44.44▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works 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. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 18% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $44.44 per fill, versus $47.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 275 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 11 | $32.75▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $32.75 per fill, versus $38.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 270 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SotalolSotalol Hcl | 11 | $6.44▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sotalol: This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat certain fast/irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation/flutter) in patients with severe symptoms such as weakness and shortness of breath. Sotalol helps to lessen these symptoms. It slows the heart rate and helps the heart to beat more normally and regularly. This medication is both a beta blocker and an anti-arrhythmic. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Sotalol, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $6.44 per fill, versus $25.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 305 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 11 | $101.12 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Esomeprazole Magnesium: Esomeprazole 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. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter esomeprazole 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. The S-isomer of omeprazole. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $101.12 per fill, versus $91.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 314 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Phenytoin Sodium Extended | 11 | $34.07▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Phenytoin Sodium Extended: Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Phenytoin Sodium Extended, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $34.07 per fill, versus $34.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 302 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Invega SustennaPaliperidone Palmitate | 11 | $2,361.14▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Invega Sustenna: Paliperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Paliperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This long-acting form of paliperidone is used only after you have received treatment with either the monthly injectable form of this drug for at least 4 months, or the every-3-month injectable form for at least 3 months. A benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $2,361.14 per fill, versus $2,701.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 11 | $10.80 | ▼ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $10.80 per fill, versus $6.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Breo ElliptaFluticasone/Vilanterol | 11 | $418.58▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Breo Ellipta: This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ This inhaler contains 2 medications: fluticasone and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Vilanterol belongs to a class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (like vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, 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 one asthma-control medication (such as inhaled corticosteroid) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $418.58 per fill, versus $531.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Benazepril Hcl | 11 | $27.89 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Benazepril Hcl: Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $27.89 per fill, versus $11.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for BRYAN J VENERUS MD 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 Emergency Medicine prescribing approach at this Little Falls, NY 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 NY prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
