MRS. KAREN ELLER BUDDINGTON NP
Prescription History 1306464607
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Abingdon, VA
What does Karen Buddington prescribe?
In 2024, Karen Buddington wrote 1,317 Medicare prescriptions for 23 medications. The most prescribed was Fluticasone Propionate, with 209 prescriptions for 108 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Karen Buddington prescribes.
Medications 23 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 209 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $14.02 per fill, versus $14.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 157 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.07 per fill, versus $11.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 147 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $25.47 per fill, versus $32.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 126 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $10.85 per fill, versus $12.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 102 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $25.04 per fill, versus $28.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 90 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $7.19 per fill, versus $4.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 89 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $6.14 per fill, versus $10.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 66 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $25.91 per fill, versus $26.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 49 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.36 per fill, versus $9.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 40 prescriptions for Advair Hfa, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $508.83 per fill, versus $456.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 33 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $29.10 per fill, versus $8.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 32 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $774.97 per fill, versus $860.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 27 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $16.60 per fill, versus $46.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 24 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 76% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $406.97 per fill, versus $514.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 20 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 72% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $108.84 per fill, versus $147.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 15 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $18.89 per fill, versus $14.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat eye infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 15 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 29% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $19.75 per fill, versus $15.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 15 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 42% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $10.72 per fill, versus $8.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 14 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 15% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $21.58 per fill, versus $11.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 13 prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $3,749.68 per fill, versus $3,987.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 12 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 38% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $11.31 per fill, versus $11.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used in emergencies to treat very serious allergic reactions to insect stings/bites, foods, drugs, or other substances.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 11 prescriptions for Epinephrine, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $231.90 per fill, versus $185.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Karen Buddington wrote 11 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $59.35 per fill, versus $120.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Karen Buddington’s prescriptions
What does Karen Buddington prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Karen Buddington's most prescribed medications were Fluticasone Propionate (209), Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride (157) and Ipratropium Bromide (147).
How does Karen Buddington's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 23 medications with a state comparison, Karen Buddington prescribes 9 more often than the typical Virginia prescriber, 4 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Karen Buddington prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Virginia prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
