SHANNON BUSBY NP
Prescription History 1316566607
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Conway, AR
What does Shannon Busby prescribe?
In 2024, Shannon Busby wrote 506 Medicare prescriptions for 19 medications. The most prescribed was Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (albuterol sulfate), with 94 prescriptions for 87 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 Shannon Busby prescribes.
Medications 19 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 Arkansas prescribers.
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 Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 94 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $22.72 per fill, versus $28.30 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 67 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $3.75 per fill, versus $4.96 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 Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 43 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 82% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $8.43 per fill, versus $3.89 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 36 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.99 per fill, versus $10.17 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 Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 27 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 73% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.74 per fill, versus $11.93 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 Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 24 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 79% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.93 per fill, versus $8.20 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 24 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 83% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $17.88 per fill, versus $18.52 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 is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 23 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2.41 per fill, versus $2.97 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 21 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 81% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $4.40 per fill, versus $9.70 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 bacterial infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 19 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.97 per fill, versus $6.70 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 17 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 64% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2.88 per fill, versus $5.02 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 16 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (163). Medicare paid $2.44 per fill, versus $5.09 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 27% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $10.52 per fill, versus $12.70 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 combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 16 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 87% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $84.97 per fill, versus $64.56 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 14 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.18 per fill, versus $8.68 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 13 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.15 per fill, versus $5.10 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 Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 13 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $55.28 per fill, versus $65.91 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.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 12 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 37% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $8.95 per fill, versus $7.29 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Shannon Busby wrote 11 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $21.56 per fill, versus $25.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Shannon Busby’s prescriptions
What does Shannon Busby prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Shannon Busby's most prescribed medications were Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (94), Azithromycin (67) and Prednisone (43).
How does Shannon Busby's prescribing compare with other Arkansas prescribers?
Of the 19 medications with a state comparison, Shannon Busby prescribes 1 more often than the typical Arkansas prescriber, 7 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Shannon Busby 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 Arkansas 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.
