DR. CRAIG MORRIS DROSKIN DDS
Prescription History 1346309721
Dentist - General Practice in Grand Junction, CO
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. CRAIG MORRIS DROSKIN DDS, an active General Practice specialist practicing in Grand Junction, CO. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 97 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cephalexin, which accounts for 62 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 CO PrescribersVs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 62 | $7.69▼ below CO avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $7.69 per fill, versus $10.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 62 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 312 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin | 35 | $2.17▼ below CO avg | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about the same volume as the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $2.17 per fill, versus $4.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 119 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. CRAIG MORRIS DROSKIN DDS 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 General Practice prescribing approach at this Grand Junction, CO 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 CO prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
