DOREEN R ALLISON CRNP
Prescription History 1285642793
Nurse Practitioner in Youngstown, OH
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DOREEN R ALLISON CRNP, an active Nurse Practitioner specialist practicing in Youngstown, OH. Our medical registry currently tracks 52 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 5,302 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Alprazolam, which accounts for 392 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 OH PrescribersVs. OH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 392 | $4.00▼ below OH avg | ▲ More 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 392 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 6.4 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $4.00 per fill, versus $8.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 392.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,129 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diazepam | 269 | $6.47▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Diazepam: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. Show more ▾ This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 269 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about 9.3 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $6.47 per fill, versus $8.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 272 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,769 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 269 | $4.09▼ below OH avg | ▲ More 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 269 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 5.6 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $4.09 per fill, versus $8.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 269 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 258 | $8.79▼ below OH avg | ▲ 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 258 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 4.8 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $8.79 per fill, versus $19.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 268 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,991 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 230 | $12.45▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Pamoate: 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. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2023, this provider wrote 230 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 5.9 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $12.45 per fill, versus $12.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 230 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,858 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 224 | $7.47▼ below OH 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 224 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 4.3 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $7.47 per fill, versus $7.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 226 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,240 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 222 | $8.45▼ below OH avg | ▲ 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 222 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 3 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $8.45 per fill, versus $10.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 224 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,565 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 221 | $20.25▼ below OH avg | ▲ 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 221 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 3.9 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $20.25 per fill, versus $42.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 227 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,683 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 203 | $10.38▼ below OH avg | ▲ 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 203 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 3.8 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $10.38 per fill, versus $22.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 205 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,074 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 187 | $9.77▼ below OH avg | ▲ More 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 187 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $9.77 per fill, versus $15.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 201 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,970 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxepin Hcl | 171 | $21.44▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Doxepin Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 171 Medicare prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 6.3 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $21.44 per fill, versus $46.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 173 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,128 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 170 | $10.44▼ below OH avg | ▲ 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 170 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (71). Medicare paid an average of $10.44 per fill, versus $11.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 180 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,323 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-AmphetamineDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 168 | $33.87▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 168 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 5.6 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $33.87 per fill, versus $41.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 169 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,014 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 152 | $14.61▼ below OH 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 152 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $14.61 per fill, versus $26.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 152 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,535 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 147 | $97.49▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than 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 147 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 3 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $97.49 per fill, versus $147.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 147 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,188 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 139 | $14.20▼ below OH avg | ▲ 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 139 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $14.20 per fill, versus $20.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 145 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,334 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RexultiBrexpiprazole | 138 | $1,532.52 | ▲ More than 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 138 Medicare prescriptions for Rexulti, about 4.6 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $1,532.52 per fill, versus $1,436.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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. 142 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,244 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 136 | $15.06▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than 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 136 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $15.06 per fill, versus $29.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 136 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,030 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prazosin Hcl | 123 | $21.29▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Prazosin Hcl: Prazosin 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. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 123 Medicare prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $21.29 per fill, versus $30.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 127 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,787 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 117 | $6.72▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than 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 117 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $6.72 per fill, versus $15.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 125 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,707 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 111 | $5.84▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 111 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 3.8 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $5.84 per fill, versus $9.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 111 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 101 | $10.26▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than 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 101 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $10.26 per fill, versus $15.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 107 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,210 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VraylarCariprazine Hcl | 99 | $1,450.97 | ▲ More than typical |
About Vraylar: Cariprazine is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, bipolar depression, schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Cariprazine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 99 Medicare prescriptions for Vraylar, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $1,450.97 per fill, versus $1,304.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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. 99 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,906 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 93 | $18.37▼ below OH avg | ▲ More 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 93 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $18.37 per fill, versus $41.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 123.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,668 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olanzapine | 89 | $26.48▼ below OH avg | ▲ More 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 89 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $26.48 per fill, versus $34.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 89 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,638 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 69 | $5.89▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than 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 69 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $5.89 per fill, versus $7.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 79 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,324 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| IngrezzaValbenazine Tosylate | 68 | $8,028.05 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ingrezza: Valbenazine is used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia). Show more ▾ This medication is thought to work by decreasing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain that affect how your nerves and muscles work (monoamines such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine). In 2023, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Ingrezza, about 3 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $8,028.05 per fill, versus $7,527.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 2,040 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 62 | $6.21▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than 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 62 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $6.21 per fill, versus $13.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 62 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,860 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 55 | $27.95 | ▲ More than 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 55 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $27.95 per fill, versus $21.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,593 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 55 | $28.53▼ below OH avg | ≈ 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 55 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 89% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $28.53 per fill, versus $45.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,747 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Risperidone | 50 | $7.22▼ below OH avg | ≈ 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 50 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about 88% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $7.22 per fill, versus $15.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,714 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphet ErDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 49 | $60.14▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $60.14 per fill, versus $87.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,470 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TrintellixVortioxetine Hydrobromide | 45 | $566.91 | ▲ More 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 45 Medicare prescriptions for Trintellix, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $566.91 per fill, versus $515.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,530 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ziprasidone Hcl | 40 | $52.70▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ziprasidone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ This medication can 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. Ziprasidone belongs to a 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 40 Medicare prescriptions for Ziprasidone Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $52.70 per fill, versus $100.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 39 | $15.15 | ▲ More than typical |
About Nortriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $15.15 per fill, versus $15.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,146 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion Hcl SrBupropion Hcl | 35 | $23.56▼ below OH avg | ▲ More 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 35 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $23.56 per fill, versus $33.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Topiramate | 33 | $12.04▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about 87% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $12.04 per fill, versus $17.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Abilify MaintenaAripiprazole | 28 | $2,879.72 | ≈ Typical |
About Abilify Maintena: 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 28 Medicare prescriptions for Abilify Maintena, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $2,879.72 per fill, versus $2,563.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH 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 798 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CaplytaLumateperone Tosylate | 27 | $1,701.00 | ≈ Typical |
About Caplyta: Lumateperone is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, episodes of depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ This medication helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Lumateperone belongs to a class of drugs known as 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 Caplyta, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $1,701.00 per fill, versus $1,441.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH 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 | |||
| Paliperidone ErPaliperidone | 26 | $381.09▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Paliperidone Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder). Show more ▾ This medication can 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. Paliperidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. 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 26 Medicare prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about 74% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $381.09 per fill, versus $446.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 27.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 784 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zaleplon | 24 | $40.73 | ▲ More than typical |
About Zaleplon: This medication is used for a short time to treat people who have trouble falling asleep. Show more ▾ If you have other sleep problems such as not being able to sleep through the night, this medication may not be right for you. Zaleplon is known as a hypnotic. It works on certain centers in the brain to relax you and help you fall asleep faster. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Zaleplon, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $40.73 per fill, versus $29.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 22 | $6.00▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $6.00 per fill, versus $6.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 610 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lurasidone Hcl | 20 | $371.03 | – No State Data |
In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl. Medicare paid an average of $371.03 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 $371.03 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lithium Carbonate | 17 | $3.45▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lithium Carbonate: This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes, such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors. A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $3.45 per fill, versus $8.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AustedoDeutetrabenazine | 16 | $7,790.13 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Austedo: Deutetrabenazine is used to decrease involuntary movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia). However, it is not a cure for the Huntington's disease or tardive dyskinesia. Reducing involuntary movements will help you take part in more of your normal daily activities. This medication is thought to work by decreasing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain that affect how your nerves and muscles work (monoamines such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine). In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Austedo, about 67% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $7,790.13 per fill, versus $5,755.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 | |||
| Haloperidol | 16 | $39.22 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Haloperidol: Haloperidol is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Show more ▾ This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to harm themselves. It also reduces aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can decrease negative thoughts and hallucinations. Haloperidol can also be used to treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words/sounds related to Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol is also used for severe behavior problems in hyperactive children when other treatments or medications have not worked. Haloperidol is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). A phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat SCHIZOPHRENIA and other PSYCHOSES. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, DELUSIONAL DISORDERS, ballism, and TOURETTE SYNDROME (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY and the chorea of HUNTINGTON DISEASE. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable HICCUPS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279) In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Haloperidol, about a third of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $39.22 per fill, versus $35.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 464 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 14 | $7.51▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $7.51 per fill, versus $21.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Invega SustennaPaliperidone Palmitate | 13 | $3,047.55 | ▼ 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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about a third of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $3,047.55 per fill, versus $2,783.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 352 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VyvanseLisdexamfetamine Dimesylate | 13 | $371.68▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vyvanse: Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, stay focused, and stop fidgeting. Lisdexamfetamine may also be used to treat binge eating disorder (BED). It may help to reduce the number of binge eating days. This medication is a stimulant. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication is not recommended for use for weight loss due to the risk of serious side effects. A dextroamphetamine drug precursor that also functions as a CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANT and DOPAMINE UPTAKE INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Vyvanse, about 68% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $371.68 per fill, versus $406.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 370 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate ErZolpidem Tartrate | 13 | $13.98▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate Er: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate Er, about 81% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $13.98 per fill, versus $43.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 340 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Perphenazine | 12 | $36.81▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Perphenazine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder). Show more ▾ This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can reduce aggressive behavior and the desire to hurt yourself/others. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (such as hearing/seeing things that are not there). Perphenazine is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (such as dopamine) in the brain. An antipsychotic phenothiazine derivative with actions and uses similar to those of CHLORPROMAZINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Perphenazine, about a third of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $36.81 per fill, versus $69.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbamazepine | 12 | $31.01▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carbamazepine: 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 12 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $31.01 per fill, versus $68.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DOREEN R ALLISON CRNP 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 Nurse Practitioner prescribing approach at this Youngstown, OH 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 OH prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
