TIMOTHY D. NOSTRUM M.D.
Prescription History 1306296439
Family Medicine in Sheridan, WY
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for TIMOTHY D. NOSTRUM M.D., an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in Sheridan, WY. Our medical registry currently tracks 16 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 322 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 56 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 WY PrescribersVs. WY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 56 | $7.25▼ below WY avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about a third of the volume of the typical Wyoming prescriber of this medication (142.4). Medicare paid an average of $7.25 per fill, versus $10.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WY 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 WY average for this medication. 104 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,120 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 35 | $10.68▼ below WY avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about a third of the volume of the typical Wyoming prescriber of this medication (88). Medicare paid an average of $10.68 per fill, versus $13.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WY 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 WY average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 25 | $20.02 | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a third of the volume of the typical Wyoming prescriber of this medication (78.5). Medicare paid an average of $20.02 per fill, versus $17.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WY 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 1,307 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril | 23 | $2.83▼ below WY avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Wyoming prescriber of this medication (99.6). Medicare paid an average of $2.83 per fill, versus $7.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WY 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 WY average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,381 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 22 | $9.06▼ below WY avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 15% of the volume of the typical Wyoming prescriber of this medication (149.9). Medicare paid an average of $9.06 per fill, versus $9.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WY 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 WY average for this medication. 53.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,592 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 20 | $4.45▼ below WY avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 19% of the volume of the typical Wyoming prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $4.45 per fill, versus $7.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WY 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 WY average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Omeprazole | 20 | $13.26▼ below WY avg | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Wyoming prescriber of this medication (83.1). Medicare paid an average of $13.26 per fill, versus $14.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WY 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 WY average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,128 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 17 | $6.24▼ below WY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor 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. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not keep taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half the volume of the typical Wyoming prescriber of this medication (29.9). Medicare paid an average of $6.24 per fill, versus $8.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WY 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 WY average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 17 | $9.96▼ below WY avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 17% of the volume of the typical Wyoming prescriber of this medication (100.6). Medicare paid an average of $9.96 per fill, versus $9.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WY 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 WY average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,286 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 14 | $33.42 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. It is a quick-relief drug. 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 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about a third of the volume of the typical Wyoming prescriber of this medication (41.7). Medicare paid an average of $33.42 per fill, versus $27.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WY 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 234 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 13 | $852.10 | ▼ Less 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. An antithrombotic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 17% of the volume of the typical Wyoming prescriber of this medication (76.6). Medicare paid an average of $852.10 per fill, versus $821.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WY 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 562 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Furosemide | 13 | $2.93▼ below WY avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 18% of the volume of the typical Wyoming prescriber of this medication (73.2). Medicare paid an average of $2.93 per fill, versus $5.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WY 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 WY average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 494 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 13 | $6.55▼ below WY avg | ▼ Less than 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. A leukotriene D4 receptor antagonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Wyoming prescriber of this medication (45.6). Medicare paid an average of $6.55 per fill, versus $12.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WY 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 WY average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 12 | $10.80▼ below WY avg | ▼ Less than 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. A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 16% of the volume of the typical Wyoming prescriber of this medication (73.5). Medicare paid an average of $10.80 per fill, versus $17.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WY 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 WY average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Baclofen | 11 | $13.74▼ below WY avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about a third of the volume of the typical Wyoming prescriber of this medication (31.7). Medicare paid an average of $13.74 per fill, versus $22.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WY 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 WY average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 11 | $9.19▼ below WY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ Venlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenylethylamine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Wyoming prescriber of this medication (30.6). Medicare paid an average of $9.19 per fill, versus $20.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WY 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 WY average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for TIMOTHY D. NOSTRUM M.D. 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 Family Medicine prescribing approach at this Sheridan, WY 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 WY 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.
