GERALD MARSHALL ERSKINE DPM
Prescription History 1346350030
Podiatrist - Primary Podiatric Medicine in Ronceverte, WV
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for GERALD MARSHALL ERSKINE DPM, an active Primary Podiatric Medicine specialist practicing in Ronceverte, WV. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 84 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Clindamycin Hcl, which accounts for 21 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 WV PrescribersVs. WV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clindamycin Hcl | 21 | $8.86▼ below WV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Clindamycin Hcl: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about the same volume as the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $8.86 per fill, versus $9.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 256 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mupirocin | 21 | $11.22 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 62% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $11.22 per fill, versus $9.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV 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. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 339 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ammonium Lactate | 16 | $32.69 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ammonium Lactate: This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions. Show more ▾ This medication works by increasing the moisture in the skin. A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed) In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about a third of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $32.69 per fill, versus $26.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV 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. 24.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 717 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 15 | $8.44▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 15% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $8.44 per fill, versus $20.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 71 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levofloxacin | 11 | $8.20▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levofloxacin: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. 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. The L-isomer of Ofloxacin. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $8.20 per fill, versus $8.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 164 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for GERALD MARSHALL ERSKINE DPM 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 Primary Podiatric Medicine prescribing approach at this Ronceverte, WV 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 WV prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
