SCOTT PICOU MD
Prescription History 1346506821
Family Medicine in Hammond, LA
What does Dr. Picou prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Picou wrote 21,289 Medicare prescriptions for 246 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 1,069 prescriptions for 192 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Picou prescribes.
Medications 246 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Louisiana prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 1,069 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 5.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (198). Medicare paid $10.61 per fill, versus $8.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 850 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 7.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $15.97 per fill, versus $11.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 773 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (177). Medicare paid $8.11 per fill, versus $5.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 682 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $9.91 per fill, versus $8.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 573 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 5.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $7.04 per fill, versus $5.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 539 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 5.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $8.10 per fill, versus $4.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 527 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 5.1 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $410.84 per fill, versus $758.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 516 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $15.67 per fill, versus $12.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 418 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 4.9 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $15.42 per fill, versus $16.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 400 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $13.98 per fill, versus $11.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 384 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 4.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $11.31 per fill, versus $8.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 376 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (129). Medicare paid $13.24 per fill, versus $12.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 333 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $9.43 per fill, versus $6.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 326 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $3.83 per fill, versus $3.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 305 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 4.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $23.32 per fill, versus $26.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 291 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $12.54 per fill, versus $8.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 285 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $13.70 per fill, versus $11.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 281 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $6.73 per fill, versus $3.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 278 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $11.83 per fill, versus $9.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 278 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $12.15 per fill, versus $10.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 263 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 4.1 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $14.59 per fill, versus $10.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 236 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $6.56 per fill, versus $4.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 235 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $8.43 per fill, versus $5.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 230 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $10.48 per fill, versus $12.19 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 223 prescriptions for Januvia, about 5.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $542.17 per fill, versus $805.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 217 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $18.64 per fill, versus $13.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 209 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $582.26 per fill, versus $813.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 191 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 4.1 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $11.59 per fill, versus $8.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 190 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $22.19 per fill, versus $18.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 184 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $7.98 per fill, versus $7.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 168 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $13.67 per fill, versus $11.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 162 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $9.66 per fill, versus $6.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 162 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $414.20 per fill, versus $922.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 156 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $15.27 per fill, versus $16.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 152 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $7.21 per fill, versus $7.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 151 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $9.45 per fill, versus $8.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 150 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $37.83 per fill, versus $30.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 149 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $19.86 per fill, versus $17.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 148 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $52.95 per fill, versus $120.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 140 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $14.14 per fill, versus $12.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 138 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $8.33 per fill, versus $7.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 135 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $30.86 per fill, versus $17.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 126 prescriptions for Autoshield Duo Pen Needle, about 2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $97.41 per fill, versus $101.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 126 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $12.63 per fill, versus $13.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 125 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $10.67 per fill, versus $11.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 122 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $21.42 per fill, versus $17.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 120 prescriptions for Linzess, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $556.48 per fill, versus $727.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 118 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $9.37 per fill, versus $9.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 106 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $19.11 per fill, versus $28.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 106 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $9.14 per fill, versus $7.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 104 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $13.75 per fill, versus $8.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 102 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $17.97 per fill, versus $26.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 95 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 84% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $22.16 per fill, versus $16.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 90 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $7.76 per fill, versus $12.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 89 prescriptions for Entresto, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $631.23 per fill, versus $889.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 87 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $1,086.50 per fill, versus $1,187.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 86 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $886.16 per fill, versus $808.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 84 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $17.42 per fill, versus $18.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 84 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $12.97 per fill, versus $12.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 84 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.99 per fill, versus $5.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 83 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $12.82 per fill, versus $16.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 81 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $12.79 per fill, versus $11.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 80 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $28.03 per fill, versus $11.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 79 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $9.86 per fill, versus $7.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 76 prescriptions for Nystatin, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $34.28 per fill, versus $15.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 75 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $14.69 per fill, versus $10.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 75 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $323.99 per fill, versus $672.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 74 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $11.05 per fill, versus $5.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 73 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $23.08 per fill, versus $19.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 72 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 39% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $19.23 per fill, versus $9.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 70 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $13.53 per fill, versus $9.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 70 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $452.41 per fill, versus $793.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 69 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $18.39 per fill, versus $18.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 67 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $46.45 per fill, versus $37.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 66 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $22.98 per fill, versus $32.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 65 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $19.58 per fill, versus $13.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 64 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $11.86 per fill, versus $6.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 64 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $19.36 per fill, versus $19.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 63 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $17.58 per fill, versus $9.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 61 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $10.19 per fill, versus $14.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 60 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $17.86 per fill, versus $10.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 60 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $12.48 per fill, versus $7.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 60 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $8.60 per fill, versus $5.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 60 prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $96.20 per fill, versus $180.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 60 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $172.61 per fill, versus $48.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 60 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $281.82 per fill, versus $586.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat overactive bladder.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 59 prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 88% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $370.62 per fill, versus $573.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 58 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.05 per fill, versus $3.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 56 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $18.43 per fill, versus $15.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 55 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $21.40 per fill, versus $18.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 54 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $11.50 per fill, versus $8.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 53 prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $16.83 per fill, versus $16.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 52 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.91 per fill, versus $5.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 52 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $14.08 per fill, versus $6.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 52 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about 2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $21.77 per fill, versus $20.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 52 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $16.77 per fill, versus $6.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 52 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $48.66 per fill, versus $183.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 51 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $15.97 per fill, versus $11.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levalbuterol is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath that commonly occur with lung problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 50 prescriptions for Levalbuterol Hcl, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $62.19 per fill, versus $64.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 49 prescriptions for Temazepam, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $33.08 per fill, versus $10.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 48 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.72 per fill, versus $6.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 48 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.94 per fill, versus $7.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 48 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $18.86 per fill, versus $19.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 47 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $12.36 per fill, versus $6.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 47 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $33.11 per fill, versus $13.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 46 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $15.42 per fill, versus $9.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 46 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $19.50 per fill, versus $8.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 44 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $22.76 per fill, versus $14.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 44 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12.24 per fill, versus $5.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 42 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $747.02 per fill, versus $740.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 42 prescriptions for Trulicity, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1,026.65 per fill, versus $1,206.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 41 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $14.15 per fill, versus $14.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 39 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 81% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $517.93 per fill, versus $570.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 39 prescriptions for Oseltamivir Phosphate, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $67.13 per fill, versus $33.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 39 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.14 per fill, versus $11.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 39 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.76 per fill, versus $4.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 37 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $25.65 per fill, versus $14.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 36 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $462.74 per fill, versus $485.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 36 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 31% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $19.08 per fill, versus $42.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 36 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $25.36 per fill, versus $14.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 35 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $11.55 per fill, versus $14.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 35 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $257.72 per fill, versus $368.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 35 prescriptions for Digoxin, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $21.04 per fill, versus $18.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 35 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 68% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $22.20 per fill, versus $17.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin regular is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 35 prescriptions for Novolin R Flexpen, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $23.25 per fill, versus $33.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 34 prescriptions for Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $32.38 per fill, versus $21.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 34 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $3.45 per fill, versus $5.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 34 prescriptions for Diazepam, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $9.87 per fill, versus $4.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 34 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 79% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $79.06 per fill, versus $66.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 34 prescriptions for Vascepa, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $425.72 per fill, versus $466.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 33 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 79% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.68 per fill, versus $12.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain that is not caused by cancer.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 33 prescriptions for Movantik, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $206.62 per fill, versus $419.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 32 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 85% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $15.94 per fill, versus $12.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 32 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 87% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $31.37 per fill, versus $43.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 31 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 71% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $17.13 per fill, versus $21.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 31 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 80% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $13.24 per fill, versus $9.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 31 prescriptions for Naproxen, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.83 per fill, versus $11.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 31 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 38% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $13.05 per fill, versus $12.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 30 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 78% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $23.38 per fill, versus $29.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 30 prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $35.02 per fill, versus $21.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 30 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $120.97 per fill, versus $158.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 30 prescriptions for Lactulose, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $23.20 per fill, versus $20.94 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 30 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $26.24 per fill, versus $25.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 29 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $15.21 per fill, versus $15.90 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 29 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 70% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $11.16 per fill, versus $17.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 29 prescriptions for Isosorbide Dinitrate, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $39.24 per fill, versus $43.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 28 prescriptions for Methimazole, about 73% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $14.53 per fill, versus $9.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 27 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 82% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $10.79 per fill, versus $26.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 27 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $23.36 per fill, versus $9.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 27 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $84.04 per fill, versus $64.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 27 prescriptions for Xifaxan, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1,633.29 per fill, versus $2,735.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 26 prescriptions for Trintellix, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $246.44 per fill, versus $550.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 26 prescriptions for Verapamil Sr, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $26.58 per fill, versus $90.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 25 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 87% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.41 per fill, versus $10.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 25 prescriptions for Gemfibrozil, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $18.03 per fill, versus $16.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 25 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $72.62 per fill, versus $65.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 25 prescriptions for Rexulti, about 73% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $934.29 per fill, versus $1,143.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 24 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about 85% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $40.75 per fill, versus $152.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 24 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 33% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $1,183.37 per fill, versus $1,212.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 24 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 76% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $11.91 per fill, versus $8.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 24 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $50.82 per fill, versus $45.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 24 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 69% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $11.10 per fill, versus $10.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 24 prescriptions for Torsemide, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $17.48 per fill, versus $14.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 23 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $24.14 per fill, versus $17.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Liothyronine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 23 prescriptions for Liothyronine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $32.96 per fill, versus $34.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 23 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 88% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $31.66 per fill, versus $49.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 23 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 73% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $9.71 per fill, versus $7.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 22 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 78% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $496.22 per fill, versus $524.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Desmopressin is used to control the amount of urine your kidneys make.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 22 prescriptions for Desmopressin Acetate, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $23.32 per fill, versus $58.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 22 prescriptions for Dutasteride, about 61% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $29.50 per fill, versus $26.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 61% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $16.42 per fill, versus $13.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 21 prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $21.49 per fill, versus $31.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 21 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $30.05 per fill, versus $12.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with AIDS.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 21 prescriptions for Megestrol Acetate, about 82% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $38.02 per fill, versus $50.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 21 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 17% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $41.01 per fill, versus $41.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 21 prescriptions for Toujeo Solostar, about 83% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $899.11 per fill, versus $614.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 20 prescriptions for Dupixent Syringe, about 80% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4,029.13 per fill, versus $3,917.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 20 prescriptions for Lacosamide, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $36.58 per fill, versus $82.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 20 prescriptions for Lumigan, about 35% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $267.78 per fill, versus $411.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 20 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $16.20 per fill, versus $9.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 20 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.36 per fill, versus $7.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Zonisamide is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 20 prescriptions for Zonisamide, about 71% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $7.29 per fill, versus $22.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 19 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 36% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $7.67 per fill, versus $10.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 18 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $19.96 per fill, versus $12.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 18 prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 30% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $22.00 per fill, versus $15.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 18 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $50.45 per fill, versus $27.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 18 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 20% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $74.15 per fill, versus $27.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 18 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 84% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $19.85 per fill, versus $22.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 18 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.87 per fill, versus $7.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 18 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 36% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $27.65 per fill, versus $12.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 17 prescriptions for Belsomra, about 76% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $421.69 per fill, versus $459.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 17 prescriptions for Fludrocortisone Acetate, about 74% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $41.37 per fill, versus $19.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 17 prescriptions for Lantus, about 66% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $82.76 per fill, versus $104.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 17 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.89 per fill, versus $6.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 17 prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about 63% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $123.40 per fill, versus $158.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 17 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-200, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,547.17 per fill, versus $929.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 16 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $13.17 per fill, versus $51.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clorazepate is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 16 prescriptions for Clorazepate Dipotassium, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $65.20 per fill, versus $75.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 16 prescriptions for Cyproheptadine Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $15.42 per fill, versus $19.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 16 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $36.89 per fill, versus $22.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 16 prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about 68% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $107.99 per fill, versus $100.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 16 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12.81 per fill, versus $13.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 16 prescriptions for Ramipril, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $20.12 per fill, versus $10.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 16 prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about 30% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $67.79 per fill, versus $149.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 16 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 69% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $9.18 per fill, versus $18.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 16 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Short Pen Needle, about 82% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $55.10 per fill, versus $72.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 16 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 68% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $28.53 per fill, versus $33.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 15 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 38% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $23.14 per fill, versus $21.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used along with a proper diet and other medications to help lower "bad" cholesterol (such as LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 15 prescriptions for Nexlizet, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $453.18 per fill, versus $598.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs/arms (intermittent claudication due to occlusive artery disease).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 15 prescriptions for Pentoxifylline, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $2.12 per fill, versus $32.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to help the healing of burns and skin ulcers.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 15 prescriptions for Santyl, about 62% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $323.58 per fill, versus $713.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 15 prescriptions for Semglee (Yfgn) Pen, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $89.31 per fill, versus $371.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 15 prescriptions for Symbicort, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $232.95 per fill, versus $291.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 15 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.66 per fill, versus $10.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 14 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $53.06 per fill, versus $34.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 14 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 24% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $9.42 per fill, versus $23.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 14 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 37% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $18.15 per fill, versus $14.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 14 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $21.08 per fill, versus $8.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 13 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $18.17 per fill, versus $12.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 13 prescriptions for Dropsafe Prep Pads, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $2.84 per fill, versus $3.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Vilanterol, about 81% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $345.61 per fill, versus $361.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 13 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $15.41 per fill, versus $14.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 12 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 28% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $29.00 per fill, versus $12.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 12 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 25% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $47.72 per fill, versus $36.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 12 prescriptions for Fiasp Flextouch, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $122.04 per fill, versus $737.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 12 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 23% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1.94 per fill, versus $8.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 12 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-200, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $402.66 per fill, versus $1,355.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 12 prescriptions for Indapamide, about 41% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1.70 per fill, versus $11.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 12 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $9.76 per fill, versus $19.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 12 prescriptions for Namzaric, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $290.10 per fill, versus $413.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rabeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 12 prescriptions for Rabeprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.47 per fill, versus $31.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Risedronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 12 prescriptions for Risedronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $23.51 per fill, versus $59.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 12 prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $17.82 per fill, versus $45.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Roflumilast 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).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 12 prescriptions for Roflumilast, about 39% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $173.16 per fill, versus $72.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 12 prescriptions for Spiriva Handihaler, about 61% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $612.64 per fill, versus $674.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 12 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.35 per fill, versus $25.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by asthma.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 11 prescriptions for Airsupra, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $560.38 per fill, versus $475.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 11 prescriptions for Dapagliflozin, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $339.74 per fill, versus $448.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 11 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $154.37 per fill, versus $237.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 11 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $82.32 per fill, versus $48.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat diarrhea.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 11 prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $19.46 per fill, versus $15.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 15% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $31.06 per fill, versus $17.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 11 prescriptions for Phenobarbital, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $41.67 per fill, versus $26.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 11 prescriptions for Ramelteon, about 62% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $96.11 per fill, versus $93.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 11 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 19% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,335.93 per fill, versus $738.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sucroferric oxyhydroxide is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Picou wrote 11 prescriptions for Velphoro, about 24% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $777.96 per fill, versus $2,798.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Picou’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Picou prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Picou's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (1,069), Pantoprazole Sodium (850) and Amlodipine Besylate (773).
How does Dr. Picou's prescribing compare with other Louisiana prescribers?
Of the 246 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Picou prescribes 105 more often than the typical Louisiana prescriber, 56 about as often and 85 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Picou prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Louisiana prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
