MELISSA LYNN BROWN APRN
Prescription History 1346923596
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Sulphur, LA
What does Melissa Brown prescribe?
In 2024, Melissa Brown wrote 426 Medicare prescriptions for 17 medications. The most prescribed was Quetiapine Fumarate, with 53 prescriptions.
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 Melissa Brown prescribes.
Medications 17 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
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
Melissa Brown wrote 53 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 86% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $13.22 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Melissa Brown wrote 36 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 29% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $7.00 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Melissa Brown wrote 34 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $5.49 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 used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Melissa Brown wrote 33 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $16.64 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Melissa Brown wrote 33 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $12.52 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 depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Melissa Brown wrote 29 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $18.57 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Melissa Brown wrote 28 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $3.09 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Melissa Brown wrote 27 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 29% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $14.30 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Melissa Brown wrote 24 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $5.76 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
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
Melissa Brown wrote 22 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $5.50 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Melissa Brown wrote 21 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 42% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $4.01 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Melissa Brown wrote 19 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $8.89 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Melissa Brown wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.46 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
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
Melissa Brown wrote 15 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 35% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $15.01 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Melissa Brown wrote 13 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 20% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.14 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Melissa Brown wrote 12 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.01 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Melissa Brown wrote 11 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 26% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $8.24 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.
Questions about Melissa Brown’s prescriptions
What does Melissa Brown prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Brown's most prescribed medications were Quetiapine Fumarate (53), Gabapentin (36) and Trazodone Hcl (34).
How does Melissa Brown's prescribing compare with other Louisiana prescribers?
Of the 17 medications with a state comparison, Melissa Brown prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Louisiana prescriber and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Melissa Brown 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.
