SCOTT C SWIM MD
Prescription History 1346355310
Otolaryngology in Anderson, IN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for SCOTT C SWIM MD, an active Otolaryngology specialist practicing in Anderson, IN. Our medical registry currently tracks 19 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 699 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Omeprazole, which accounts for 87 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 IN PrescribersVs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 87 | $10.85▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 87 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 80% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (109). Medicare paid an average of $10.85 per fill, versus $14.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 190 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,696 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meclizine Hcl | 70 | $10.86▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Meclizine Hcl: Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Show more ▾ It may also be used to reduce dizziness and loss of balance (vertigo) caused by inner ear problems. In 2023, this provider wrote 70 Medicare prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 3 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $10.86 per fill, versus $12.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 88 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,465 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 66 | $2.18▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than 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 66 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $2.18 per fill, versus $5.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 429 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 56 | $11.90▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. In 2023, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 89% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $11.90 per fill, versus $19.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 115 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,388 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ipratropium Bromide | 53 | $54.63 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ipratropium Bromide: Ipratropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. For preventing symptoms of lung disease, this medication must be used regularly to be effective. Use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) for wheezing or sudden shortness of breath unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Ipratropium does not work as fast as your quick-relief inhaler, but may sometimes be used to relieve symptoms of wheezing or sudden shortness of breath if so prescribed by your doctor. A muscarinic antagonist structurally related to ATROPINE but often considered safer and more effective for inhalation use. It is used for various bronchial disorders, in rhinitis, and as an antiarrhythmic. In 2023, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $54.63 per fill, versus $51.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN 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. 78 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,184 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 47 | $15.19▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $15.19 per fill, versus $19.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 104.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,126 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 38 | $13.98▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $13.98 per fill, versus $19.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 70 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,100 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diazepam | 34 | $6.03▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Diazepam: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. Show more ▾ This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $6.03 per fill, versus $7.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,092 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 33 | $13.81▼ below IN 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 33 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (164). Medicare paid an average of $13.81 per fill, versus $16.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 31 | $16.04 | ≈ Typical |
About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ 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. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $16.04 per fill, versus $12.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN 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. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 384 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mupirocin | 30 | $6.36▼ below IN avg | ≈ 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 30 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $6.36 per fill, versus $12.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 437 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 29 | $16.82▼ below IN 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 29 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about a third of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (100). Medicare paid an average of $16.82 per fill, versus $20.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 187 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ofloxacin | 27 | $59.07 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ofloxacin: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about half the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $59.07 per fill, versus $21.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN 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. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 386 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 19 | $6.29 | ▼ 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 Indiana prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $6.29 per fill, versus $6.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN 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. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 195 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azelastine Hcl | 18 | $50.81 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azelastine Hcl: 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. Show more ▾ Azelastine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for nasal symptoms. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $50.81 per fill, versus $50.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN 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. 40.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,205 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olopatadine Hcl | 18 | $61.65 | ≈ Typical |
About Olopatadine Hcl: This medication is an antihistamine used to treat itching and redness in the eyes due to allergies. Show more ▾ This medication is not recommended for the treatment of eye irritation due to wearing contact lenses. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Olopatadine Hcl, about 86% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $61.65 per fill, versus $54.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN 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. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 822 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin-DexamethasoneCiprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth | 17 | $137.18▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone: This medication is used to treat bacterial ear infections. Show more ▾ It is used to treat middle ear infections in children with ear tubes, as well as outer ear infections (also known as swimmer's ear) in children and adults. This medication contains a combination of ciprofloxacin (a quinolone-type antibiotic) and dexamethasone (an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid). This ear drop works by stopping the growth of bacteria and reducing ear swelling and discomfort. This medication treats only bacterial ear infections. It will not work for other types of ear infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone, about 85% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $137.18 per fill, versus $156.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 225 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 15 | $6.09▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $6.09 per fill, versus $8.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 124 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluocinolone Acetonide | 11 | $21.34▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluocinolone Acetonide: This shampoo is used to treat severe dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis). Show more ▾ Fluocinolone reduces the swelling, itching, flaking, and redness that can occur with dandruff. This medication is a low- to medium-strength corticosteroid. A glucocorticoid derivative used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. It is usually employed as a cream, gel, lotion, or ointment. It has also been used topically in the treatment of inflammatory eye, ear, and nose disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732) In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Fluocinolone Acetonide, about 69% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $21.34 per fill, versus $98.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 156 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for SCOTT C SWIM 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 Otolaryngology prescribing approach at this Anderson, IN 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 IN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
