SCOTT COLE MD
Prescription History 1346351004
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Tulsa, OK
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for SCOTT COLE MD, an active Hematology & Oncology specialist practicing in Tulsa, OK. Our medical registry currently tracks 46 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,287 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Letrozole, which accounts for 512 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 OK PrescribersVs. OK Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letrozole | 512 | $23.61▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Letrozole: This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Letrozole is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Letrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A triazole and benzonitrile derivative that is a selective non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor, similar to ANASTROZOLE. It is used in the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In 2023, this provider wrote 512 Medicare prescriptions for Letrozole, about 8.5 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $23.61 per fill, versus $25.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 1,066.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 31,970 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 123 | $18.82▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Prochlorperazine Maleate: This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment). Show more ▾ Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years or in children going through surgery. A phenothiazine antipsychotic used principally in the treatment of NAUSEA; VOMITING; and VERTIGO. It is more likely than CHLORPROMAZINE to cause EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDERS. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p612) In 2023, this provider wrote 123 Medicare prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $18.82 per fill, versus $19.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 123 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,264 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 105 | $10.65▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 105 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 4.4 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $10.65 per fill, versus $17.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 105 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,097 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Anastrozole | 93 | $34.38 | ▲ More than typical |
About Anastrozole: Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A nitrile and triazole derivative that acts as a selective nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of ESTROGEN NUCLEAR RECEPTOR-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In 2023, this provider wrote 93 Medicare prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $34.38 per fill, versus $26.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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. 212 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Exemestane | 85 | $119.20▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Exemestane: This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Exemestane is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Exemestane decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. Exemestane is usually not used in women of childbearing age. In 2023, this provider wrote 85 Medicare prescriptions for Exemestane, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $119.20 per fill, versus $249.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 127 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 75 | $25.69▼ below OK avg | ≈ Typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (80). Medicare paid an average of $25.69 per fill, versus $26.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 75 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,494 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levofloxacin | 73 | $6.27▼ below OK avg | ▲ More 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 73 Medicare prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $6.27 per fill, versus $9.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 73 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 511 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 73 | $22.81▼ below OK avg | ≈ Typical |
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 73 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 82% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (89). Medicare paid an average of $22.81 per fill, versus $27.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 123 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyurea | 72 | $14.78▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydroxyurea: This medication is used by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions. Show more ▾ Some brands are also used to treat certain types of cancer (such as chronic myelogenous leukemia, squamous cell carcinomas). An antineoplastic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis through the inhibition of ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase. In 2023, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $14.78 per fill, versus $30.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 83 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,490 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dexamethasone | 64 | $19.65 | ▲ More than typical |
About Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid. In 2023, this provider wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $19.65 per fill, versus $16.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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. 84.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,697 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 64 | $9.79▼ below OK 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 2023, this provider wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (153). Medicare paid an average of $9.79 per fill, versus $16.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 104 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,120 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 59 | $48.70 | ▲ More than typical |
About Tamoxifen Citrate: Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer. Show more ▾ It is also used to reduce the chances of breast cancer in high-risk patients. This medication can block the growth of breast cancer. It works by interfering with the effects of estrogen in the breast tissue. One of the SELECTIVE ESTROGEN RECEPTOR MODULATORS with tissue-specific activities. Tamoxifen acts as an anti-estrogen (inhibiting agent) in the mammary tissue, but as an estrogen (stimulating agent) in cholesterol metabolism, bone density, and cell proliferation in the ENDOMETRIUM. In 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Tamoxifen Citrate, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $48.70 per fill, versus $32.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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. 148 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 58 | $579.20▼ below OK avg | ▼ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 66% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (88). Medicare paid an average of $579.20 per fill, versus $749.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,740 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 54 | $9.13▼ below OK avg | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (114). Medicare paid an average of $9.13 per fill, versus $22.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 69.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,045 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 50 | $30.79 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $30.79 per fill, versus $26.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 761 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| IbrancePalbociclib | 49 | $15,033.22▼ below OK avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ibrance: Palbociclib is used to treat a certain type of breast cancer. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Ibrance, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $15,033.22 per fill, versus $15,056.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,365 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Imatinib Mesylate | 41 | $1,939.79▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Imatinib Mesylate: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases). Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Imatinib may also be used to treat certain immune system disorders (such as aggressive systemic mastocytosis, hypereosinophilic syndrome). A tyrosine kinase inhibitor and ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT that inhibits the BCR-ABL kinase created by chromosome rearrangements in CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA and ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA, as well as PDG-derived tyrosine kinases that are overexpressed in gastrointestinal stromal tumors. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Imatinib Mesylate, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $1,939.79 per fill, versus $2,829.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,230 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| InlytaAxitinib | 41 | $20,286.53 | ▲ More than typical |
About Inlyta: This medication is used to treat kidney cancer. Show more ▾ Axitinib works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It belongs to a class of drugs known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors. A benzamide and indazole derivative that acts as a TYROSINE KINASE inhibitor of the VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of advanced RENAL CELL CARCINOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Inlyta, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $20,286.53 per fill, versus $17,459.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,230 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 39 | $784.43▼ below OK avg | ≈ Typical |
About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about 85% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $784.43 per fill, versus $800.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 38 | $23.87▼ below OK 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 38 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (139). Medicare paid an average of $23.87 per fill, versus $24.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 597 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 38 | $7.64 | ≈ Typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 86% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $7.64 per fill, versus $5.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK 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. 40.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 711 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ImbruvicaIbrutinib | 35 | $15,772.16 | ≈ Typical |
About Imbruvica: This medication is used to treat certain cancers (such as mantle cell or marginal zone lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia). Show more ▾ Ibrutinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Ibrutinib is also used to treat a certain problem that may occur after a stem cell transplant (chronic graft versus host disease). It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system). In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Imbruvica, about the same volume as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $15,772.16 per fill, versus $14,949.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK 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. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 980 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lidocaine-PrilocaineLidocaine/Prilocaine | 33 | $20.00▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lidocaine-Prilocaine: This medication contains 2 amide-type local anesthetics, lidocaine and prilocaine. Show more ▾ It is used on normal, unbroken skin or on the outer genital area to prevent pain before certain procedures such as inserting a needle, skin grafts, or skin laser surgery. It works by temporarily numbing the skin and surrounding area. Do not use this product in the ears. If this product alone cannot completely numb the area being treated, it may be used to numb the area before a lidocaine injection is given to provide enough pain relief for certain procedures (such as removal of genital warts). A topical local anesthetic preparation that is composed of a mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine. It is used to provide anesthesia during minor surgery and for the treatment of PREMATURE EJACULATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Lidocaine-Prilocaine, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $20.00 per fill, versus $29.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 822 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olanzapine | 30 | $17.40▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Olanzapine: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about half the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $17.40 per fill, versus $35.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,005 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Morphine Sulfate ErMorphine Sulfate | 26 | $19.28▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Morphine Sulfate Er: This medication is used to treat severe pain. Show more ▾ Morphine belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $19.28 per fill, versus $41.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 26 | $16.85▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (86). Medicare paid an average of $16.85 per fill, versus $18.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,740 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OxycontinOxycodone Hcl | 23 | $861.45 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycontin: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. The higher strengths of this drug (more than 40 milligrams per tablet) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycontin, about 68% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $861.45 per fill, versus $653.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acyclovir | 20 | $22.35▼ below OK avg | ≈ Typical |
About Acyclovir: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 87% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $22.35 per fill, versus $22.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 935 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CalquenceAcalabrutinib Maleate | 20 | $11,591.64▼ below OK avg | ≈ Typical |
About Calquence: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as mantle cell lymphoma, small lymphocytic lymphoma - SLL, chronic lymphocytic leukemia - CLL). Show more ▾ Acalabrutinib works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Calquence, about the same volume as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $11,591.64 per fill, versus $14,606.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Allopurinol | 20 | $7.32▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $7.32 per fill, versus $16.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 779 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 20 | $14.26▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $14.26 per fill, versus $20.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 705 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sunitinib Malate | 20 | $5,755.34▼ below OK avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sunitinib Malate: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (kidney, pancreas, and intestinal). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat people who are at high risk of the kidney cancer coming back again after having kidney surgery. Sunitinib works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer tumors. It also works by slowing the growth of new blood vessels within the tumor. An indole and pyrrole derivative that inhibits VEGFR-2 and PDGFR BETA RECEPTOR TYROSINE KINASES. It is used as an antineoplastic agent for the treatment of GASTROINTESTINAL STROMAL TUMORS, and for treatment of advanced or metastatic RENAL CELL CARCINOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Sunitinib Malate, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $5,755.34 per fill, versus $6,707.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RevlimidLenalidomide | 20 | $17,687.26▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Revlimid: Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It is also used to treat anemia in patients with certain blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS). Lenalidomide may lessen the need for blood transfusions. Lenalidomide is not recommended for the treatment of a certain type of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) because of the increased risk of serious heart-related side effects and death. If you have this type of cancer, talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication. A phthalimide and piperidone derivative that has immunomodulatory and antiangiogenic properties. It is used for the treatment of transfusion-dependent anemia in MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES, and for the treatment of MULTIPLE MYELOMA, and relapsed or refractory MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Revlimid, about half the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $17,687.26 per fill, versus $18,010.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 532 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 19 | $7.16 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 70% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $7.16 per fill, versus $6.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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. 26.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alendronate Sodium | 19 | $17.39 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $17.39 per fill, versus $12.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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. 40.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,210 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JakafiRuxolitinib Phosphate | 17 | $18,037.29 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Jakafi: This medication is used to treat certain bone marrow disorders (myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera). Show more ▾ It works by blocking your body from producing substances called growth factors. Growth factors cause cells to grow and divide, and cause the blood cell and spleen problems found in these disorders. Ruxolitinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. Though not a cure for these disorders, ruxolitinib may help with some of the symptoms, including abdominal discomfort, pain under left ribs, early feelings of fullness from meals, night sweats, itching, and bone/muscle pain. Ruxolitinib is also used to treat a certain problem that may occur after certain stem cell or bone marrow transplants (graft versus host disease). It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system). In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Jakafi, about 74% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $18,037.29 per fill, versus $15,864.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 15 | $5.37▼ below OK 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 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 15% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (97). Medicare paid an average of $5.37 per fill, versus $6.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 610 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LonsurfTrifluridine/Tipiracil Hcl | 15 | $11,577.66 | ≈ Typical |
About Lonsurf: This medication is used to treat certain cancers (such as stomach, colon/rectum). Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Lonsurf, about the same volume as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $11,577.66 per fill, versus $10,262.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK 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. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 15 | $4.51▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾ Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $4.51 per fill, versus $11.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 149 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| PomalystPomalidomide | 15 | $21,604.62 | ≈ Typical |
About Pomalyst: Pomalidomide is used to treat certain types of cancers (such as multiple myeloma, Kaposi sarcoma). Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Pomalyst, about 75% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $21,604.62 per fill, versus $21,102.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK 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. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lenalidomide | 14 | $13,606.23▼ below OK avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lenalidomide: Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It is also used to treat anemia in patients with certain blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS). Lenalidomide may lessen the need for blood transfusions. Lenalidomide is not recommended for the treatment of a certain type of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) because of the increased risk of serious heart-related side effects and death. If you have this type of cancer, talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication. A phthalimide and piperidone derivative that has immunomodulatory and antiangiogenic properties. It is used for the treatment of transfusion-dependent anemia in MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES, and for the treatment of MULTIPLE MYELOMA, and relapsed or refractory MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about 82% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $13,606.23 per fill, versus $15,416.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| KisqaliRibociclib Succinate | 13 | $17,012.12 | ≈ Typical |
About Kisqali: Ribociclib is used to treat breast cancer. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Kisqali, about 87% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $17,012.12 per fill, versus $14,070.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OK 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. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 13 | $1.90▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $1.90 per fill, versus $7.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 114 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fentanyl | 11 | $72.08▼ below OK avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fentanyl: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Show more ▾ Fentanyl belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Do not use the patch form of fentanyl to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use. A potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078) In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Fentanyl, about a third of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $72.08 per fill, versus $106.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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 OK average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TukysaTucatinib | 11 | $26,431.86 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tukysa: This medication is used to treat breast cancer. Show more ▾ Tucatinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Tukysa, about half the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $26,431.86 per fill, versus $23,832.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VerzenioAbemaciclib | 11 | $15,267.74 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Verzenio: This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer. Show more ▾ Abemaciclib works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Verzenio, about 61% of the volume of the typical Oklahoma prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $15,267.74 per fill, versus $14,753.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OK 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for SCOTT COLE MD 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 Hematology & Oncology prescribing approach at this Tulsa, OK 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 OK prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
