TRENTEN DON THORN MD
Prescription History 1295819621
Emergency Medicine in West Valley City, UT
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for TRENTEN DON THORN MD, an active Emergency Medicine specialist practicing in West Valley City, UT. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 65 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Metoclopramide Hcl, which accounts for 38 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 UT PrescribersVs. UT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 38 | $2.07▼ below UT avg | ▲ More 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 38 Medicare prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $2.07 per fill, versus $10.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 165 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 27 | $3.11▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than 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 27 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $3.11 per fill, versus $28.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 82 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for TRENTEN DON THORN 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 West Valley City, UT 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 UT prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
