DR. THOMAS J MEALS DMD, MPH, RN
Prescription History 1285642850
Dentist - General Practice in Waynesboro, PA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. THOMAS J MEALS DMD, MPH, RN, an active General Practice specialist practicing in Waynesboro, PA. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 221 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amoxicillin, which accounts for 109 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 (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other PA PrescribersVs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 109 | $3.74 | ▲ More than typical |
About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. 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. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. In 2024, this provider wrote 109 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (43.6). Medicare paid an average of $3.74 per fill, versus $2.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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. 109 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 902 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 61 | $1.58▼ below PA avg | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (60.9). Medicare paid an average of $1.58 per fill, versus $16.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 61 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 87 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clindamycin Hcl | 25 | $6.18 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (22.8). Medicare paid an average of $6.18 per fill, versus $5.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 174 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diazepam | 14 | $0.43▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diazepam: Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Diazepam 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 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (26.2). Medicare paid an average of $0.43 per fill, versus $6.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 14 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 12 | $0.65▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (34.3). Medicare paid an average of $0.65 per fill, versus $11.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. THOMAS J MEALS DMD, MPH, RN is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 General Practice prescribing approach at this Waynesboro, PA 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 among PA prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
