SHANKARAN SRIKANTH MD
Prescription History 1356440887
Internal Medicine in Marion, IN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for SHANKARAN SRIKANTH MD, an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Marion, IN. Our medical registry currently tracks 206 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 39,372 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 2,698 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other IN PrescribersVs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 2,698 | $6.26▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2023, this provider wrote 2,698 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 12 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (216). Medicare paid an average of $6.26 per fill, versus $11.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 2,746 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 21,935 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 1,626 | $7.36▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 1,626 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 15 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (107). Medicare paid an average of $7.36 per fill, versus $20.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 1,628 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,999 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 1,605 | $6.25▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2023, this provider wrote 1,605 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 9.8 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (164). Medicare paid an average of $6.25 per fill, versus $16.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 1,607 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,791 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,395 | $5.71▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 1,395 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9.1 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (154). Medicare paid an average of $5.71 per fill, versus $6.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 1,417 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,487 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 1,390 | $5.03▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2023, this provider wrote 1,390 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 11 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (131). Medicare paid an average of $5.03 per fill, versus $6.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 1,392 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,521 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 1,271 | $4.62▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 1,271 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 16 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (80). Medicare paid an average of $4.62 per fill, versus $7.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 1,271 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,982 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 1,259 | $8.57▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 1,259 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 17 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $8.57 per fill, versus $30.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 1,259 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,258 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 1,250 | $4.44▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2023, this provider wrote 1,250 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 13 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (97). Medicare paid an average of $4.44 per fill, versus $5.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 1,258 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,188 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 1,215 | $6.39▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 1,215 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 18 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $6.39 per fill, versus $15.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 1,215 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 1,171 | $149.66▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 1,171 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 13 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (93). Medicare paid an average of $149.66 per fill, versus $773.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 1,177 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,942 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 1,101 | $7.15▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 1,101 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 9.6 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (115). Medicare paid an average of $7.15 per fill, versus $19.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 1,109 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,953 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 1,069 | $6.20▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 1,069 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 14 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (77). Medicare paid an average of $6.20 per fill, versus $10.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 1,069 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,679 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 1,057 | $6.29▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 1,057 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 12 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (86). Medicare paid an average of $6.29 per fill, versus $15.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 1,067 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,112 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 1,018 | $6.45▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clopidogrel: 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). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 1,018 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 14 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $6.45 per fill, versus $15.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 1,025.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,117 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 964 | $7.07▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 964 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 8.8 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (109). Medicare paid an average of $7.07 per fill, versus $14.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 972 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,268 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Memantine Hcl | 920 | $15.60▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 920 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 15 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $15.60 per fill, versus $48.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 920 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,422 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 908 | $7.76▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 908 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 9.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (94). Medicare paid an average of $7.76 per fill, versus $20.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 908 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,467 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 742 | $4.82▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 742 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 7.3 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (101). Medicare paid an average of $4.82 per fill, versus $7.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 758 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,052 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carvedilol | 719 | $5.53▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 719 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 8.9 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (81). Medicare paid an average of $5.53 per fill, versus $10.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 735 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 634 | $12.83▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Rosuvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. In 2023, this provider wrote 634 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 7.5 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (85). Medicare paid an average of $12.83 per fill, versus $24.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 642 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,823 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 526 | $6.57▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2023, this provider wrote 526 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 5 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (106). Medicare paid an average of $6.57 per fill, versus $10.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 542 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,663 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TradjentaLinagliptin | 479 | $138.44▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tradjenta: Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used by people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Linagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A purine and quinazoline derivative that functions as an INCRETIN and DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBTOR. It is used as a HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT in the treatment of TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 479 Medicare prescriptions for Tradjenta, about 12 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $138.44 per fill, versus $585.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 479 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,537 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 469 | $5.89▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ropinirole Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 469 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 13 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $5.89 per fill, versus $21.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 469 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,234 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 450 | $9.02▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). In 2023, this provider wrote 450 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 8.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $9.02 per fill, versus $20.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 450.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,215 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ErIsosorbide Mononitrate | 437 | $8.16▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Isosorbide Mononitrate Er: Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details. In 2023, this provider wrote 437 Medicare prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 8.1 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $8.16 per fill, versus $17.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 437 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,316 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Allopurinol | 431 | $6.63▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 431 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 8 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $6.63 per fill, versus $15.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 437 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,242 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 366 | $11.27▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 366 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 6.3 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $11.27 per fill, versus $39.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 366 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,682 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 341 | $11.72▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 341 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 5.8 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $11.72 per fill, versus $41.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 341 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,445 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbidopa-LevodopaCarbidopa/Levodopa | 323 | $13.40▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 323 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 5.2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $13.40 per fill, versus $43.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 323 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,258 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Spironolactone | 306 | $6.25▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2023, this provider wrote 306 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 6.4 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $6.25 per fill, versus $13.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 306 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,202 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 302 | $5.43▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 302 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 4.4 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $5.43 per fill, versus $13.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 302 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,038 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 287 | $7.49▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 287 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 4.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $7.49 per fill, versus $14.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 287 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,189 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 250 | $3.11▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2023, this provider wrote 250 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (78). Medicare paid an average of $3.11 per fill, versus $5.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 266 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,459 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Digoxin | 235 | $11.11▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Digoxin: Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeat (such as chronic atrial fibrillation). Treating heart failure may help maintain your ability to walk and exercise and may improve the strength of your heart. Treating an irregular heartbeat can also improve your ability to exercise. Digoxin belongs to a class of medications called cardiac glycosides. It works by affecting certain minerals (sodium and potassium) inside heart cells. This reduces strain on the heart and helps it maintain a normal, steady, and strong heartbeat. A cardiotonic glycoside obtained mainly from Digitalis lanata; it consists of three sugars and the aglycone DIGOXIGENIN. Digoxin has positive inotropic and negative chronotropic activity. It is used to control ventricular rate in ATRIAL FIBRILLATION and in the management of congestive heart failure with atrial fibrillation. Its use in congestive heart failure and sinus rhythm is less certain. The margin between toxic and therapeutic doses is small. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p666) In 2023, this provider wrote 235 Medicare prescriptions for Digoxin, about 7.1 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $11.11 per fill, versus $31.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 235 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,841 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 226 | $4.65▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2023, this provider wrote 226 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 9 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $4.65 per fill, versus $19.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 226 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,582 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 216 | $4.81▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2023, this provider wrote 216 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 5.1 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $4.81 per fill, versus $7.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 222 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,695 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LantusInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 215 | $321.01▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lantus: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 215 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus, about 8 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $321.01 per fill, versus $602.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 221.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,695 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 190 | $11.81▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 190 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $11.81 per fill, versus $47.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 190 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,315 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Finasteride | 189 | $6.74▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 189 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about 3.4 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $6.74 per fill, versus $17.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 193 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,483 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Solifenacin Succinate | 181 | $13.83▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Solifenacin Succinate: Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾ By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, solifenacin improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics. A quinuclidine and tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative and selective M3 MUSCARINIC ANTAGONIST. It is used as a UROLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE. In 2023, this provider wrote 181 Medicare prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 6.2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $13.83 per fill, versus $77.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 181 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,220 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Midodrine Hcl | 177 | $21.32▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Midodrine Hcl: This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing. Show more ▾ This condition is also known as orthostatic hypotension. Midodrine is used in people whose daily activities are severely affected by this condition, even after other treatments are used (such as support stockings). It is known as a sympathomimetic (alpha receptor agonist) that acts on the blood vessels to raise blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 177 Medicare prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 6.3 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $21.32 per fill, versus $92.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 177 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,206 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Primidone | 176 | $11.64▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Primidone: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾ Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. A barbiturate derivative that acts as a GABA modulator and anti-epileptic agent. It is partly metabolized to PHENOBARBITAL in the body and owes some of its actions to this metabolite. In 2023, this provider wrote 176 Medicare prescriptions for Primidone, about 5.3 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $11.64 per fill, versus $30.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 176 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,292 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amiodarone Hcl | 173 | $26.87▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Amiodarone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). Show more ▾ It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. In 2023, this provider wrote 173 Medicare prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $26.87 per fill, versus $28.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 173 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,312 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prenatal Vitamin Plus Low IronPnv,calcium 72/Iron/Folic Acid | 173 | $5.38▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Prenatal Vitamin Plus Low Iron: This medication is a multivitamin and iron product used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or during pregnancy. Show more ▾ Vitamins and iron are important building blocks of the body and help keep you in good health. In 2023, this provider wrote 173 Medicare prescriptions for Prenatal Vitamin Plus Low Iron, about 6.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $5.38 per fill, versus $7.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 173 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,214 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| GemtesaVibegron | 173 | $118.52▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Gemtesa: This medication is used to treat overactive bladder. Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine that causes a sudden urge to urinate. The urge may be hard to control, and overactive bladder symptoms may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Vibegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder. In 2023, this provider wrote 173 Medicare prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $118.52 per fill, versus $413.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 173 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,208 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pravastatin Sodium | 171 | $6.06▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Pravastatin Sodium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES). In 2023, this provider wrote 171 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $6.06 per fill, versus $16.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 171 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,358 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 168 | $7.90▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2023, this provider wrote 168 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $7.90 per fill, versus $15.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 168 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,213 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Torsemide | 165 | $7.86▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Torsemide: Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Torsemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A pyridine and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a sodium-potassium chloride symporter inhibitor (loop diuretic). It is used for the treatment of EDEMA associated with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE; CHRONIC RENAL INSUFFICIENCY; and LIVER DISEASES. It is also used for the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 165 Medicare prescriptions for Torsemide, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $7.86 per fill, versus $23.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 165 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,269 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 163 | $9.17▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. In 2023, this provider wrote 163 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 5.3 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $9.17 per fill, versus $19.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 163 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,155 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 154 | $8.73▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 154 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 3 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $8.73 per fill, versus $29.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 154 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,088 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Risperidone | 149 | $8.00▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 149 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $8.00 per fill, versus $16.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 149 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,114 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 146 | $7.24▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 146 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $7.24 per fill, versus $18.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 146 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,042 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 144 | $6.38▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. In 2023, this provider wrote 144 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $6.38 per fill, versus $19.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 160 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,719 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bumetanide | 137 | $20.77▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Bumetanide: Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. Bumetanide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A sulfamyl diuretic. In 2023, this provider wrote 137 Medicare prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 4 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $20.77 per fill, versus $50.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 137 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,086 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TrulicityDulaglutide | 128 | $613.49▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Trulicity: Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 128 Medicare prescriptions for Trulicity, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $613.49 per fill, versus $1,381.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 128 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,205 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 124 | $9.60▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2023, this provider wrote 124 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $9.60 per fill, versus $25.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 124 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 820 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 121 | $13.11 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 121 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 6.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $13.11 per fill, versus $4.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 121 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 938 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 120 | $5.45▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 120 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $5.45 per fill, versus $6.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 136.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 119 | $7.51▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Nortriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 119 Medicare prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 4.8 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $7.51 per fill, versus $15.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 119 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 835 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alendronate Sodium | 119 | $2.96▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 119 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $2.96 per fill, versus $10.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 119 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 858 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FarxigaDapagliflozin Propanediol | 109 | $154.42▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Farxiga: Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 109 Medicare prescriptions for Farxiga, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $154.42 per fill, versus $938.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 109 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 831 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 107 | $20.56 | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 107 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $20.56 per fill, versus $19.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 150 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,456 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 107 | $67.78▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sevelamer Carbonate: Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Show more ▾ Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Sevelamer works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body. A polymeric amine that binds phosphate and is used to treat HYPERPHOSPHATEMIA in patients with kidney disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 107 Medicare prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $67.78 per fill, versus $261.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 107 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 730 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)Diltiazem Hcl | 106 | $9.80▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd): Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 106 Medicare prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 2.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $9.80 per fill, versus $43.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 106 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 721 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olanzapine | 104 | $9.37▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Olanzapine: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2023, this provider wrote 104 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $9.37 per fill, versus $38.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 104 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 707 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AmantadineAmantadine Hcl | 104 | $11.70▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Amantadine: Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions. Show more ▾ In these cases, this medication may help to improve your range of motion and ability to exercise. For the treatment of these conditions, amantadine is believed to work by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Amantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu (influenza A). If you have been infected with the flu, this medication may help make your symptoms less severe and shorten the time it will take you to get better. Taking amantadine if you have been or will be exposed to the flu may help to prevent you from getting the flu. This medication is an antiviral that is believed to work by stopping growth of the flu virus. This medication is not a vaccine. To increase the chance that you will not get the flu, it is important to get a flu shot once a year at the beginning of every flu season, if possible. Based on the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the US, amantadine should not be used to treat or prevent influenza A because the current influenza A virus in the United States and Canada is resistant to this medication. For more details, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. An antiviral that is used in the prophylactic or symptomatic treatment of influenza A. It is also used as an antiparkinsonian agent, to treat extrapyramidal reactions, and for postherpetic neuralgia. The mechanisms of its effects in movement disorders are not well understood but probably reflect an increase in synthesis and release of dopamine, with perhaps some inhibition of dopamine uptake. In 2023, this provider wrote 104 Medicare prescriptions for Amantadine, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $11.70 per fill, versus $65.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 104 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 729 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 103 | $5.10▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 103 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $5.10 per fill, versus $5.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 103 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 629 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RivastigmineRivastigmine Tartrate | 102 | $25.38▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Rivastigmine: Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE. In 2023, this provider wrote 102 Medicare prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about 4.3 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $25.38 per fill, versus $268.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 102 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 701 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 94 | $30.50▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2023, this provider wrote 94 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $30.50 per fill, versus $32.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 94 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 791 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 93 | $24.45▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 93 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $24.45 per fill, versus $32.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 93 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 639 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Baclofen | 91 | $13.79▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2023, this provider wrote 91 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $13.79 per fill, versus $32.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 91 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 637 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 89 | $9.02▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 89 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $9.02 per fill, versus $39.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 89 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 622 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ipratropium-AlbuterolIpratropium/Albuterol Sulfate | 89 | $16.06▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ipratropium-Albuterol: 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). Show more ▾ This product contains 2 medications: ipratropium and albuterol (also known as salbutamol). Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that the airways open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. In 2023, this provider wrote 89 Medicare prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $16.06 per fill, versus $20.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 89 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 643 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MyrbetriqMirabegron | 88 | $112.50▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Myrbetriq: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity. In 2023, this provider wrote 88 Medicare prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $112.50 per fill, versus $614.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 88 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 616 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Warfarin Sodium | 86 | $4.93▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Warfarin Sodium: 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. Show more ▾ Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a blood thinner, but the more correct term is anticoagulant. It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood. An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide. In 2023, this provider wrote 86 Medicare prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $4.93 per fill, versus $12.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 86 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 488 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 86 | $20.81▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2023, this provider wrote 86 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $20.81 per fill, versus $69.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 86 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 606 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Isosorbide Mononitrate | 78 | $10.92▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Isosorbide Mononitrate: Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details. In 2023, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate, about 3.9 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $10.92 per fill, versus $23.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 78 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 539 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| HumalogInsulin Lispro | 75 | $220.84▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Humalog: Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2023, this provider wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for Humalog, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $220.84 per fill, versus $819.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 75.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,105 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ezetimibe | 75 | $8.37▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ezetimibe: Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as statins or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks. An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $8.37 per fill, versus $59.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 75 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 511 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MethotrexateMethotrexate Sodium | 72 | $15.03▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Methotrexate: Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) or to control severe psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis that has not responded to other treatments. Show more ▾ It may also be used to control juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and suppressing the immune system. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with more aggressive therapy such as methotrexate helps to reduce further joint damage and to preserve joint function. An antineoplastic antimetabolite with immunosuppressant properties. It is an inhibitor of TETRAHYDROFOLATE DEHYDROGENASE and prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolate, necessary for synthesis of thymidylate, an essential component of DNA. In 2023, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 77% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (93). Medicare paid an average of $15.03 per fill, versus $37.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 503 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Simvastatin | 69 | $3.19▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Simvastatin: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. In 2023, this provider wrote 69 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $3.19 per fill, versus $8.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 69 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 483 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride | 68 | $11.05▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2023, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $11.05 per fill, versus $41.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 68 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 556 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbidopa-Levodopa ErCarbidopa/Levodopa | 66 | $20.71▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa Er: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $20.71 per fill, versus $101.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 567 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TrintellixVortioxetine Hydrobromide | 66 | $177.97▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Trintellix: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Vortioxetine is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and serotonin receptor modulator. This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. A piperazine derivative that acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, and 5-HT1A receptor agonist. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Trintellix, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $177.97 per fill, versus $549.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 713 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Incruse ElliptaUmeclidinium Bromide | 65 | $245.79▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Incruse Ellipta: Umeclidinium 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). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If wheezing or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 65 Medicare prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $245.79 per fill, versus $463.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 65 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,283 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 64 | $8.76▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $8.76 per fill, versus $18.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 446 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 60 | $7.59▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $7.59 per fill, versus $10.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 527 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate-BenazeprilAmlodipine Besylate/Benazepril | 59 | $12.77▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril: This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril). Show more ▾ It is used to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. In 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $12.77 per fill, versus $24.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 682 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ranolazine ErRanolazine | 59 | $23.80▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ranolazine Er: Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina). Show more ▾ It decreases how often you may get chest pain and may help to increase your ability to exercise. Ranolazine works differently than other drugs for angina, so it can be used with your other angina medications (including nitrates, calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine, beta blockers such as metoprolol). It is thought to work by improving how well the heart uses oxygen so that it can do more work with less oxygen. An acetanilide and piperazine derivative that functions as a SODIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and prevents the release of enzymes during MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA. It is used in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $23.80 per fill, versus $158.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 414 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LoperamideLoperamide Hcl | 57 | $25.26▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Loperamide: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to treat sudden diarrhea (including traveler's diarrhea). It works by slowing down the movement of the gut. This decreases the number of bowel movements and makes the stool less watery. Loperamide is also used to reduce the amount of discharge in patients who have undergone an ileostomy. It is also used to treat on-going diarrhea in people with inflammatory bowel disease. Loperamide treats only the symptoms, not the cause of the diarrhea (such as infection). Treatment of other symptoms and the cause of the diarrhea should be determined by your doctor. One of the long-acting synthetic ANTIDIARRHEALS; it is not significantly absorbed from the gut, and has no effect on the adrenergic system or central nervous system, but may antagonize histamine and interfere with acetylcholine release locally. In 2023, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Loperamide, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $25.26 per fill, versus $25.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 412 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CeftriaxoneCeftriaxone Sodium | 56 | $10.53▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ceftriaxone: Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This drug is not recommended for use in newborns with high blood bilirubin levels and premature infants due to increased risk of side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic and cefotaxime derivative with a very long half-life and high penetrability to meninges, eyes and inner ears. In 2023, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Ceftriaxone, about 2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $10.53 per fill, versus $48.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 76 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 56 | $25.80▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Aripiprazole: Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $25.80 per fill, versus $135.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 394 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Benztropine Mesylate | 56 | $8.04▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Benztropine Mesylate: 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). Show more ▾ Benztropine belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. Benztropine should not be used by children younger than 3 years. A centrally active muscarinic antagonist that has been used in the symptomatic treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE. Benztropine also inhibits the uptake of dopamine. In 2023, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $8.04 per fill, versus $13.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 455 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bicalutamide | 56 | $13.27▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Bicalutamide: Bicalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer. Show more ▾ This medication works by blocking the action of male hormones in the prostate, slowing the growth of cancer cells. This medication should not be used in women and children. In 2023, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Bicalutamide, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $13.27 per fill, versus $39.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 387 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 55 | $5.69▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $5.69 per fill, versus $22.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 376 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Anastrozole | 55 | $3.03▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Anastrozole: Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A nitrile and triazole derivative that acts as a selective nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of ESTROGEN NUCLEAR RECEPTOR-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 83% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $3.03 per fill, versus $26.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 472 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methocarbamol | 54 | $5.58▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Methocarbamol: Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles. A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206) In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $5.58 per fill, versus $14.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 379 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lubiprostone | 52 | $78.07▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lubiprostone: This medication is used to treat certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation). Show more ▾ Chronic idiopathic constipation has an unknown cause and is not due to diet, other diseases, or drugs. Lubiprostone is also used to treat constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain due to medical conditions other than cancer. This medication may improve symptoms such as bloating and abdominal discomfort, improve stool texture, lessen the need to strain, and decrease the feeling of not completely relieving oneself. Lubiprostone belongs to a class of drugs known as chloride channel activators. It works by increasing the amount of fluid within your intestines, making the passage of stool easier. Member of a bicyclic fatty acid class of compounds derived from PROSTAGLANDIN E1 involved in chloride channel gating. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $78.07 per fill, versus $293.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pimozide | 52 | $13.72▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Pimozide: This medication is used to reduce uncontrolled movements (motor tics) or outbursts of words/sounds (vocal tics) caused by Tourette syndrome. Show more ▾ Pimozide is a medication that works by decreasing the activity of a natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. Pimozide should not be used for mild symptoms. It should only be used if symptoms cause severe problems in everyday life and other medicines or treatments have not been effective. A diphenylbutylpiperidine that is effective as an antipsychotic agent and as an alternative to HALOPERIDOL for the suppression of vocal and motor tics in patients with Tourette syndrome. Although the precise mechanism of action is unknown, blockade of postsynaptic dopamine receptors has been postulated. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p403) In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Pimozide, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $13.72 per fill, versus $99.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 366 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate | 52 | $16.96▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $16.96 per fill, versus $39.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 353 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fenofibrate | 52 | $12.92▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fenofibrate: 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. Show more ▾ It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as fibrates. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibrate. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic agent which reduces both CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES in the blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $12.92 per fill, versus $49.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cinacalcet Hcl | 52 | $9.92▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Cinacalcet Hcl: Cinacalcet is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat increased amounts of calcium in people with an overactive parathyroid gland or in people with cancer of the parathyroid gland. Cinacalcet works by decreasing the amount of parathyroid hormone, calcium, and phosphorus in your body. Having the right amount of these substances in your body helps to prevent bone disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Cinacalcet Hcl, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $9.92 per fill, versus $429.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dilt-XrDiltiazem Hcl | 52 | $17.84▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dilt-Xr: Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Dilt-Xr, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $17.84 per fill, versus $36.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 695 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dantrolene Sodium | 52 | $13.93▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dantrolene Sodium: This medication is used to treat muscle tightness and cramping (spasms) caused by certain nerve disorders such as spinal cord injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis. Show more ▾ It works by relaxing the muscles. Dantrolene helps reduce muscle pain and stiffness, improves your ability to move around, and lets you do more of your daily activities. Dantrolene is also used with other treatments to prevent or treat special cases of high fever (malignant hyperthermia) related to anesthesia and surgery. Skeletal muscle relaxant that acts by interfering with excitation-contraction coupling in the muscle fiber. It is used in spasticity and other neuromuscular abnormalities. Although the mechanism of action is probably not central, dantrolene is usually grouped with the central muscle relaxants. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Dantrolene Sodium, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $13.93 per fill, versus $61.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Insulin Glargine-Yfgn | 52 | $109.16 | ▲ More than typical |
About Insulin Glargine-Yfgn: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Insulin Glargine-Yfgn, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $109.16 per fill, versus $62.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,190 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbamazepine | 51 | $7.04▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbamazepine: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $7.04 per fill, versus $66.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 340 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 50 | $31.41▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2023, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 72% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (69). Medicare paid an average of $31.41 per fill, versus $48.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 52.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,121 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glipizide | 48 | $4.04▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Glipizide: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $4.04 per fill, versus $8.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 321 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluvoxamine Maleate | 48 | $14.83▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluvoxamine Maleate: Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Show more ▾ It helps decrease thoughts that are unwanted or that don't go away (obsessions), and it helps to reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking) that interfere with daily living. Fluvoxamine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of DEPRESSION and a variety of ANXIETY DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $14.83 per fill, versus $40.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 359 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Insulin Lispro | 48 | $47.72▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Insulin Lispro: Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Insulin Lispro, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $47.72 per fill, versus $187.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,214 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lactulose | 47 | $36.47 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lactulose: This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days you have a bowel movement. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier that works by increasing stool water content and softening the stool. It is a man-made sugar solution. A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887) In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Lactulose, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $36.47 per fill, versus $32.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 502 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 47 | $6.31▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $6.31 per fill, versus $15.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 230 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 47 | $5.75▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Paroxetine Hcl: Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $5.75 per fill, versus $15.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 303 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Victoza 2-PakLiraglutide | 46 | $398.17▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Victoza 2-Pak: This medication is used with a doctor-approved exercise, behavior change, and reduced-calorie diet program to help you lose weight. Show more ▾ It is used by certain overweight people, such as those who are obese or have weight-related medical problems. Losing weight and keeping it off can lessen the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter life. Liraglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by controlling your appetite. An analog of GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE 1 and agonist of the GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE 1 RECEPTOR that is used as a HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT and supplemental therapy in the treatment of DIABETES MELLITUS by patients who do not respond to METFORMIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Victoza 2-Pak, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $398.17 per fill, versus $838.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 460 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TresibaInsulin Degludec | 46 | $362.51▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tresiba: Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin degludec is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin degludec may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Tresiba, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $362.51 per fill, versus $589.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 46.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 886 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 45 | $192.51▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $192.51 per fill, versus $872.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 448 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SotalolSotalol Hcl | 43 | $5.26▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Sotalol: This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat certain fast/irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation/flutter) in patients with severe symptoms such as weakness and shortness of breath. Sotalol helps to lessen these symptoms. It slows the heart rate and helps the heart to beat more normally and regularly. This medication is both a beta blocker and an anti-arrhythmic. In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Sotalol, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $5.26 per fill, versus $27.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 387 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acetazolamide | 43 | $9.18▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Acetazolamide: Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease headache, tiredness, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath that can occur when you climb quickly to high altitudes (generally above 10,000 feet/3,048 meters). It is particularly useful in situations when you cannot make a slow ascent. The best ways to prevent altitude sickness are climbing slowly, stopping for 24 hours during the climb to allow the body to adjust to the new height, and taking it easy the first 1 to 2 days. This medication is also used with other medications to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain types of glaucoma. Acetazolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It works by decreasing the production of fluid inside the eye. It is also used to decrease a buildup of body fluids (edema) caused by heart failure or certain medications. Acetazolamide can work less well over time, so it is usually used only for a short period. It has also been used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (petit mal and unlocalized seizures). One of the CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITORS that is sometimes effective against absence seizures. It is sometimes useful also as an adjunct in the treatment of tonic-clonic, myoclonic, and atonic seizures, particularly in women whose seizures occur or are exacerbated at specific times in the menstrual cycle. However, its usefulness is transient often because of rapid development of tolerance. Its antiepileptic effect may be due to its inhibitory effect on brain carbonic anhydrase, which leads to an increased transneuronal chloride gradient, increased chloride current, and increased inhibition. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1991, p337) In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Acetazolamide, about 2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $9.18 per fill, versus $61.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 296 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acyclovir | 42 | $9.17▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Acyclovir: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $9.17 per fill, versus $23.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 366 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nystatin | 42 | $34.82 | ▲ More than typical |
About Nystatin: Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Nystatin, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $34.82 per fill, versus $24.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 309 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 42 | $9.01▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 72% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $9.01 per fill, versus $10.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 711 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfasalazine | 41 | $7.78▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Sulfasalazine: Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis. Show more ▾ This medication does not cure this condition, but it helps decrease symptoms such as fever, stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. After an attack is treated, sulfasalazine is also used to increase the amount of time between attacks. This medication works by reducing irritation and swelling in the large intestines. In addition, delayed-release tablets of sulfasalazine are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Sulfasalazine helps to reduce joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with sulfasalazine helps to reduce/prevent further joint damage so you can do more of your normal daily activities. This medication is used with other drugs, rest, and physical therapy in patients who have not responded to other medications (salicylates, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs). A drug that is used in the management of inflammatory bowel diseases. Its activity is generally considered to lie in its metabolic breakdown product, 5-aminosalicylic acid (see MESALAMINE) released in the colon. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p907) In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfasalazine, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $7.78 per fill, versus $29.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Insulin Aspart | 40 | $155.51▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Insulin Aspart: Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin aspart is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin aspart starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin that has been modified to contain an ASPARTIC ACID instead of a PROLINE at position 38 of the B-chain. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Insulin Aspart, about 2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $155.51 per fill, versus $201.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 980 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FenofibrateFenofibrate Nanocrystallized | 39 | $7.43▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fenofibrate: 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. Show more ▾ It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as fibrates. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibrate. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic agent which reduces both CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES in the blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $7.43 per fill, versus $49.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 265 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Haloperidol | 39 | $7.26▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Haloperidol: Haloperidol is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Show more ▾ This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to harm themselves. It also reduces aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can decrease negative thoughts and hallucinations. Haloperidol can also be used to treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words/sounds related to Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol is also used for severe behavior problems in hyperactive children when other treatments or medications have not worked. Haloperidol is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). A phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat SCHIZOPHRENIA and other PSYCHOSES. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, DELUSIONAL DISORDERS, ballism, and TOURETTE SYNDROME (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY and the chorea of HUNTINGTON DISEASE. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable HICCUPS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279) In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Haloperidol, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $7.26 per fill, versus $39.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 274 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Triamterene-HydrochlorothiazidTriamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid | 38 | $5.97▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is a combination of two water pills (diuretics): triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide. This combination is used by people who have developed or are at risk for having low potassium levels on hydrochlorothiazide. It causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $5.97 per fill, versus $12.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Latanoprost | 38 | $35.57 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Latanoprost: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about a third of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (121). Medicare paid an average of $35.57 per fill, versus $23.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 947 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam ErLevetiracetam | 38 | $17.57▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Levetiracetam Er: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam Er, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $17.57 per fill, versus $120.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lidocaine HclLidocaine Hcl/Pf | 37 | $6.55▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Lidocaine Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $6.55 per fill, versus $7.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 48 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 36 | $323.50▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about 82% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $323.50 per fill, versus $1,037.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prazosin Hcl | 36 | $22.23▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Prazosin Hcl: Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $22.23 per fill, versus $31.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 35 | $15.56 | ≈ Typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾ Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $15.56 per fill, versus $11.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 341 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Chlorthalidone | 32 | $5.37▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Chlorthalidone: Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to reduce extra salt and water in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Decreasing extra salt and water in the body helps to decrease swelling (edema) and breathing problems caused by fluid in the lungs. Chlorthalidone is a water pill (diuretic). It increases the amount of urine you make, especially when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A benzenesulfonamide-phthalimidine that tautomerizes to a BENZOPHENONES form. It is considered a thiazide-like diuretic. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $5.37 per fill, versus $26.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 238 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dalfampridine ErDalfampridine | 32 | $150.95▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Dalfampridine Er: Dalfampridine is used to improve walking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is a potassium channel blocker. It is thought to work by improving nerve conduction. One of the POTASSIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS with secondary effect on calcium currents which is used mainly as a research tool and to characterize channel subtypes. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Dalfampridine Er, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $150.95 per fill, versus $652.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 221 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 32 | $11.24 | ≈ Typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $11.24 per fill, versus $8.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 179 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (La)Diltiazem Hcl | 32 | $22.07▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Diltiazem 24hr Er (La): Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (La), about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $22.07 per fill, versus $50.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 218 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Budesonide | 32 | $107.49▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Budesonide: Budesonide is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. A glucocorticoid used in the management of ASTHMA, the treatment of various skin disorders, and allergic RHINITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Budesonide, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $107.49 per fill, versus $204.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 502 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sodium Chloride0.9 % Sodium Chloride | 32 | $11.54▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sodium Chloride: This product is used to treat dryness inside the nose (nasal passages). Show more ▾ It helps add moisture inside the nose to dissolve and soften thick or crusty mucus. In babies and young children with stuffy noses who cannot blow their noses, using this product helps to make the mucus easier to remove with a nasal bulb syringe. This helps relieve stuffiness and makes breathing easier. This product contains a purified gentle salt solution (also called saline or sodium chloride solution). It does not contain any medication. Hypertonic sodium chloride solution. A solution having an osmotic pressure greater than that of physiologic salt solution (0.9 g NaCl in 100 ml purified water). In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Sodium Chloride, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $11.54 per fill, versus $19.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 43 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pioglitazone Hcl | 31 | $6.00▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Pioglitazone Hcl: Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called glitazones) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Pioglitazone is used either alone or in combination with other diabetes medications (such as metformin or a sulfonylurea such as glyburide). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of pioglitazone. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 89% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $6.00 per fill, versus $18.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 204 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Valsartan | 31 | $6.43▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Valsartan: Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. A tetrazole derivative and ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to treat HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Valsartan, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $6.43 per fill, versus $38.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 246 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 30 | $3.78▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not continue taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 64% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $3.78 per fill, versus $7.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 542 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 30 | $22.86▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. Show more ▾ The United States Center for Disease Control provides updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of the world. Discuss the most recent information with your doctor before traveling to areas where malaria occurs. This medication is also used to treat certain auto-immune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). It belongs to a class of medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It can reduce skin problems in lupus and prevent swelling/pain in arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is not recommended for coronavirus infection, also known as COVID-19, unless you are enrolled in a study. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits. A chemotherapeutic agent that acts against erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites. Hydroxychloroquine appears to concentrate in food vacuoles of affected protozoa. It inhibits plasmodial heme polymerase. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p970) In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about a third of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (80). Medicare paid an average of $22.86 per fill, versus $71.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 289 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 29 | $8.31▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 88% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $8.31 per fill, versus $17.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 202 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Imatinib Mesylate | 29 | $33.57▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Imatinib Mesylate: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases). Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Imatinib may also be used to treat certain immune system disorders (such as aggressive systemic mastocytosis, hypereosinophilic syndrome). A tyrosine kinase inhibitor and ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT that inhibits the BCR-ABL kinase created by chromosome rearrangements in CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA and ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA, as well as PDG-derived tyrosine kinases that are overexpressed in gastrointestinal stromal tumors. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Imatinib Mesylate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $33.57 per fill, versus $2,381.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 226 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NovologInsulin Aspart | 28 | $309.44▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Novolog: Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin aspart is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin aspart starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin that has been modified to contain an ASPARTIC ACID instead of a PROLINE at position 38 of the B-chain. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Novolog, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $309.44 per fill, versus $911.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 736 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trelegy ElliptaFluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 28 | $589.33▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trelegy Ellipta: 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). Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of breathing problems helps you stay active. This inhaler contains 3 medications: fluticasone, umeclidinium, and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics and vilanterol is a LABA medication. Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Both drugs are also known as bronchodilators. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination products containing both an inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with two asthma-control medications (such as inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden breathing problems occur, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about half the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $589.33 per fill, versus $901.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 728 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nitroglycerin | 27 | $23.11 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nitroglycerin: Nitroglycerin ointment is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in people with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. This drug works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. It is also not intended to be used just before physical activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be needed in these situations. Consult your doctor for more details. A volatile vasodilator which relieves ANGINA PECTORIS by stimulating GUANYLATE CYCLASE and lowering cytosolic calcium. It is also sometimes used for TOCOLYSIS and explosives. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 73% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $23.11 per fill, versus $20.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 247 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ramipril | 26 | $5.09▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ramipril: Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Ramipril is also used to improve survival after a heart attack. It may also be used in high risk patients (such as patients with heart disease/diabetes) to help prevent heart attacks and strokes. This medication may also be used to treat heart failure in patients who have had a recent heart attack. Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A long-acting angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. It is a prodrug that is transformed in the liver to its active metabolite ramiprilat. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Ramipril, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $5.09 per fill, versus $11.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 182 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pramipexole DihydrochloridePramipexole Di-Hcl | 26 | $7.84▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Pramipexole Dihydrochloride: Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and can decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $7.84 per fill, versus $19.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 161 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Labetalol Hcl | 26 | $5.31▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Labetalol Hcl: Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is both an alpha blocker and beta blocker. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $5.31 per fill, versus $43.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 182 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 26 | $5.02▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Metoclopramide Hcl: Metoclopramide is used by diabetic patients who have poor emptying of their stomachs (gastroparesis). Show more ▾ Treating gastroparesis can decrease symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and stomach/abdominal fullness. Metoclopramide works by blocking a natural substance (dopamine). It speeds up stomach emptying and movement of the upper intestines. This drug is not recommended for use in children due to an increased risk of serious side effects (such as muscle spasms/uncontrolled muscle movements). Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A dopamine D2 antagonist that is used as an antiemetic. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $5.02 per fill, versus $10.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 172 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sucralfate | 25 | $84.98 | ≈ Typical |
About Sucralfate: This medication is used to treat ulcers in the intestines. Show more ▾ Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly. A basic aluminum complex of sulfated sucrose. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 89% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $84.98 per fill, versus $66.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 227 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trihexyphenidyl Hcl | 25 | $4.92▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Trihexyphenidyl Hcl: Trihexyphenidyl 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). Show more ▾ Trihexyphenidyl belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Trihexyphenidyl Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $4.92 per fill, versus $15.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 168 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone-SalmeterolFluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 25 | $276.26 | ≈ Typical |
About Fluticasone-Salmeterol: 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). Show more ▾ It contains 2 medications: fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Salmeterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as salmeterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with one asthma-control medication (such as inhaled corticosteroid) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $276.26 per fill, versus $241.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Thioridazine Hcl | 24 | $7.74▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Thioridazine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia). Show more ▾ This medication helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also help prevent suicide in people likely to harm themselves and reduce aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can help decrease your negative thoughts and hallucinations. Thioridazine belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines. A phenothiazine antipsychotic used in the management of PHYCOSES, including SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Thioridazine Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $7.74 per fill, versus $80.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 167 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EntrestoSacubitril/Valsartan | 23 | $162.86▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Entresto: This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure. Show more ▾ It may help you live longer and lower your chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. This product contains 2 medications: sacubitril and valsartan. Sacubitril belongs to a class of drugs called neprilysin inhibitors and valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). They work by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily, which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood to your body. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Entresto, about a third of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $162.86 per fill, versus $1,001.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 157 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VelphoroSucroferric Oxyhydroxide | 23 | $849.06▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Velphoro: Sucroferric oxyhydroxide is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Show more ▾ Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and may decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Sucroferric oxyhydroxide contains a form of iron which is not absorbed by your body. It works by binding to phosphate in your diet. The phosphate then passes out of your body in your stool. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Velphoro, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $849.06 per fill, versus $3,276.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 191 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Paliperidone ErPaliperidone | 23 | $83.33▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Paliperidone Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder). Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Paliperidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about 72% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $83.33 per fill, versus $456.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 23 | $13.95▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 79% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $13.95 per fill, versus $23.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 79 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methimazole | 23 | $5.23▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methimazole: Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Show more ▾ It works by stopping the thyroid gland from making too much thyroid hormone. A thioureylene antithyroid agent that inhibits the formation of thyroid hormones by interfering with the incorporation of iodine into tyrosyl residues of thyroglobulin. This is done by interfering with the oxidation of iodide ion and iodotyrosyl groups through inhibition of the peroxidase enzyme. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Methimazole, about half the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $5.23 per fill, versus $13.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 156 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Novofine AutocoverPen Needle, Diabetic, Safety | 23 | $90.91▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Novofine Autocover, about 88% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $90.91 per fill, versus $91.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 597 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metolazone | 22 | $8.35▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Metolazone: Metolazone is a water pill (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication also reduces swelling/fluid retention (edema) which can result from conditions such as congestive heart failure or kidney disease. This can help to improve symptoms such as trouble breathing. A quinazoline-sulfonamide derived DIURETIC that functions by inhibiting SODIUM CHLORIDE SYMPORTERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Metolazone, about 88% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $8.35 per fill, versus $35.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 152 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Felbamate | 22 | $91.92▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Felbamate: Felbamate is used to treat severe seizures. Show more ▾ This medication should be used only when you cannot take other medications or when other medications have not been able to control your seizures. Felbamate is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. A PEGylated phenylcarbamate derivative that acts as an antagonist of NMDA RECEPTORS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES in severe refractory EPILEPSY. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Felbamate, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $91.92 per fill, versus $330.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 161 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Risperdal ConstaRisperidone Microspheres | 21 | $1,248.58 | ≈ Typical |
About Risperdal Consta: Risperidone is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ This medication can help you to think clearly and take part in everyday life. Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Risperdal Consta, about 75% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $1,248.58 per fill, versus $1,218.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 294 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Desvenlafaxine Succinate ErDesvenlafaxine Succinate | 20 | $25.43▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er: Desvenlafaxine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your mood, feelings of well-being, and energy level. Desvenlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenol derivative and metabolite of venlafaxine that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about 71% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $25.43 per fill, versus $121.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 137 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NyamycNystatin | 20 | $39.42 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nyamyc: Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Nyamyc, about 69% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $39.42 per fill, versus $33.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 182 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LokelmaSodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate | 20 | $226.72▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lokelma: This medication is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ It works by binding to potassium in the gut. This medication does not work right away, and should not be used to treat life-threatening high levels of potassium. High potassium levels can cause symptoms such as nausea, muscle weakness/tiredness, irregular heartbeats, or paralysis. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Lokelma, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $226.72 per fill, versus $623.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 120 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mycophenolic AcidMycophenolate Sodium | 20 | $25.01▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mycophenolic Acid: Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted kidney. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new kidney as if it were your own. Compound derived from Penicillium stoloniferum and related species. It blocks de novo biosynthesis of purine nucleotides by inhibition of the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMP DEHYDROGENASE). Mycophenolic acid exerts selective effects on the immune system in which it prevents the proliferation of T-CELLS, LYMPHOCYTES, and the formation of antibodies from B-CELLS. It may also inhibit recruitment of LEUKOCYTES to sites of INFLAMMATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Mycophenolic Acid, about 67% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $25.01 per fill, versus $406.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 138 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Basaglar Kwikpen U-100Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 19 | $333.76▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Basaglar Kwikpen U-100: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 70% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $333.76 per fill, versus $444.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,166 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Estradiol | 19 | $12.04▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Estradiol: This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). Show more ▾ It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment. The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Estradiol, about 68% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $12.04 per fill, versus $55.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 176 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nebivolol Hcl | 19 | $36.25▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Nebivolol Hcl: Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective ADRENERGIC BETA-1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST (beta-blocker) that functions as a VASODILATOR through the endothelial L-arginine/ NITRIC OXIDE system. It is used to manage HYPERTENSION and chronic HEART FAILURE in elderly patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 86% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $36.25 per fill, versus $109.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 299 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 19 | $25.82▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about half the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $25.82 per fill, versus $88.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 132 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Medroxyprogesterone Acetate | 17 | $8.78▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Medroxyprogesterone Acetate: This medication is used to prevent pregnancy. Show more ▾ Medroxyprogesterone is like a natural hormone made by the body. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia). A synthetic progestin that is derived from 17-hydroxyprogesterone. It is a long-acting contraceptive that is effective both orally or by intramuscular injection and has also been used to treat breast and endometrial neoplasms. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, about 81% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $8.78 per fill, versus $30.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 119 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rivastigmine | 17 | $207.03▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rivastigmine: Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about 71% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $207.03 per fill, versus $268.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 414 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Toujeo SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 17 | $215.72▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Toujeo Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Toujeo Solostar, about 74% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $215.72 per fill, versus $866.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 19.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 222 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FenofibrateFenofibrate,micronized | 17 | $7.66▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fenofibrate: 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. Show more ▾ It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as fibrates. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibrate. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic agent which reduces both CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES in the blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 71% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $7.66 per fill, versus $49.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 119 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Timolol Maleate | 17 | $14.61▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Timolol Maleate: 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). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers. A beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (11). Medicare paid an average of $14.61 per fill, versus $561.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 417 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 16 | $49.03 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Brimonidine Tartrate: This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Show more ▾ Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about a third of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $49.03 per fill, versus $40.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 424 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Captopril | 16 | $10.44▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Captopril: Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure, protect the kidneys from harm due to diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack. Captopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A potent and specific inhibitor of PEPTIDYL-DIPEPTIDASE A. It blocks the conversion of ANGIOTENSIN I to ANGIOTENSIN II, a vasoconstrictor and important regulator of arterial blood pressure. Captopril acts to suppress the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM and inhibits pressure responses to exogenous angiotensin. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Captopril, about the same volume as the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $10.44 per fill, versus $104.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 103 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nifedipine ErNifedipine | 16 | $11.83▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nifedipine Er: This medication is used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may allow you to exercise more and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. Nifedipine belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication must be taken regularly to be effective. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other possibly safer forms of nifedipine (such as the long-acting tablets). A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 62% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $11.83 per fill, versus $51.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 98 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lidocaine-PrilocaineLidocaine/Prilocaine | 16 | $36.62 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lidocaine-Prilocaine: This medication contains 2 amide-type local anesthetics, lidocaine and prilocaine. Show more ▾ It is used on normal, unbroken skin or on the outer genital area to prevent pain before certain procedures such as inserting a needle, skin grafts, or skin laser surgery. It works by temporarily numbing the skin and surrounding area. Do not use this product in the ears. If this product alone cannot completely numb the area being treated, it may be used to numb the area before a lidocaine injection is given to provide enough pain relief for certain procedures (such as removal of genital warts). A topical local anesthetic preparation that is composed of a mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine. It is used to provide anesthesia during minor surgery and for the treatment of PREMATURE EJACULATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Lidocaine-Prilocaine, about 70% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $36.62 per fill, versus $25.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 203 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluconazole | 16 | $11.85▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluconazole: Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 73% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $11.85 per fill, versus $12.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 43 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Galantamine Hbr | 16 | $37.68▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Galantamine Hbr: Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Galantamine Hbr, about 70% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $37.68 per fill, versus $72.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 112 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NystopNystatin | 15 | $36.95 | ≈ Typical |
About Nystop: Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Nystop, about 79% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $36.95 per fill, versus $35.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 118 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levofloxacin | 15 | $12.76 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levofloxacin: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. The L-isomer of Ofloxacin. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 60% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $12.76 per fill, versus $9.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 69 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lidocaine Hcl | 14 | $4.42▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lidocaine Hcl: This medication is used on the skin to stop itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor burns, eczema, insect bites) and to treat minor discomfort and itching caused by hemorrhoids and certain other problems of the genital/anal area Show more ▾ (such as anal fissures, itching around the vagina/rectum). Some forms of this medication are also used to decrease discomfort or pain during certain medical procedures/exams (such as sigmoidoscopy, cystoscopy). Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that works by causing temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Lidocaine Hcl, about 64% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $4.42 per fill, versus $7.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 14 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 14 | $8.30▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $8.30 per fill, versus $8.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 81 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glimepiride | 14 | $17.91 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Glimepiride: Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. Alkaloids derived from TYRAMINE combined with 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde via a norbelladine pathway, including GALANTAMINE, lycorine and crinine. They are found in the AMARYLLIDACEAE plant family. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Glimepiride, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $17.91 per fill, versus $10.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 473 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cefdinir | 14 | $18.96▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cefdinir: Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $18.96 per fill, versus $21.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 64 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CreonLipase/Protease/Amylase | 14 | $221.12▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Creon: This medication contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food. Show more ▾ It is used in conditions where the pancreas cannot make or does not release enough digestive enzymes into the small intestines to digest the food (conditions such as chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, cancer of the pancreas, post-pancreatectomy, post-gastrointestinal bypass surgery). In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Creon, about 64% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $221.12 per fill, versus $1,847.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 92 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NuplazidPimavanserin Tartrate | 14 | $1,144.24▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nuplazid: Pimavanserin is used to treat the symptoms of a certain mental/mood disorder (psychosis) that might occur with Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It helps lessen symptoms such as seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations) and false beliefs (delusions). Pimavanserin belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics, though it works differently from most other drugs in this class. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Nuplazid, about half the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $1,144.24 per fill, versus $3,364.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 99 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ArexvyRsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf | 13 | $300.36 | – No State Data |
In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Arexvy. Medicare paid an average of $300.36 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $300.36 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 13 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fludrocortisone Acetate | 13 | $4.59▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fludrocortisone Acetate: Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body. Show more ▾ It is used along with other medications (such as hydrocortisone) to treat low glucocorticoid levels caused by disease of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome). Glucocorticoids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. They are also needed to break down carbohydrates in your diet. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Fludrocortisone Acetate, about 68% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $4.59 per fill, versus $25.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 85 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion Hcl | 13 | $7.52▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Hcl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl, about 62% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $7.52 per fill, versus $29.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 92 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BystolicNebivolol Hcl | 13 | $45.52▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Bystolic: Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective ADRENERGIC BETA-1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST (beta-blocker) that functions as a VASODILATOR through the endothelial L-arginine/ NITRIC OXIDE system. It is used to manage HYPERTENSION and chronic HEART FAILURE in elderly patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Bystolic, about 87% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $45.52 per fill, versus $218.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 91 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Celecoxib | 13 | $20.25▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾ It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about a third of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $20.25 per fill, versus $53.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 89 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine | 13 | $150.56▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonidine: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine, about 72% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $150.56 per fill, versus $168.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Megestrol Acetate | 13 | $20.05▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Megestrol Acetate: Megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with AIDS. Show more ▾ Improving your appetite and gaining weight may help you feel better and be more active. Megestrol is similar to a natural substance made by the body called progesterone. Megestrol acetate is a progestogen with actions and uses similar to those of the progestogens in general. It also has anti-androgenic properties. It is given by mouth in the palliative treatment or as an adjunct to other therapy in endometrial carcinoma and in breast cancer. Megestrol acetate has been approved to treat anorexia and cachexia. (From Reynolds JEF(Ed): Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia (electronic version). Micromedex, Inc, Englewood, CO, 1995) In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Megestrol Acetate, about 76% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $20.05 per fill, versus $73.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 95 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AbrysvoRsv Vacc, Pref A And Pref B/Pf | 12 | $315.22 | – No State Data |
In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Abrysvo. Medicare paid an average of $315.22 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $315.22 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VascepaIcosapent Ethyl | 12 | $330.69▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vascepa: 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. Show more ▾ It is also used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) in the blood. Icosapent ethyl is a type of omega-3 fatty acid, a fat found in fish oil. It is thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglycerides made by the body. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Vascepa, about half the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $330.69 per fill, versus $528.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 312 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OtezlaApremilast | 12 | $1,105.47▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Otezla: This medication is used to treat a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis). Show more ▾ Apremilast is also used to treat a certain type of skin condition (moderate to severe plaque psoriasis). Apremilast belongs to a class of drugs known as phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitors. For the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, it decreases pain and swelling, and may help improve flexibility in the affected joints. For the treatment of plaque psoriasis, it may help to reduce the redness, thickening, and scaling of the skin that occurs with this condition. Apremilast is also used to treat mouth sores in people who have Behcet's disease. It helps to reduce the pain and improve the healing of these mouth sores. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Otezla, about half the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $1,105.47 per fill, versus $4,621.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 82 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Np ThyroidThyroid,pork | 11 | $10.16▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Np Thyroid: Thyroid hormone is used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It is a natural product made from animal thyroid glands (usually a pig's). It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer) and also to test for thyroid function. This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Np Thyroid, about 73% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $10.16 per fill, versus $48.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 74 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Vitamin D2Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) | 11 | $4.59▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vitamin D2: Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus. Show more ▾ Having the right amount of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus is important for building and keeping strong bones. Vitamin D is used to treat and prevent bone disorders (such as rickets, osteomalacia). Vitamin D is made by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight. Sunscreen, protective clothing, limited exposure to sunlight, dark skin, and age may prevent getting enough vitamin D from the sun. Vitamin D with calcium is used to treat or prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). Vitamin D is also used with other medications to treat low levels of calcium or phosphate caused by certain disorders (such as hypoparathyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism, familial hypophosphatemia). It may be used in kidney disease to keep calcium levels normal and allow normal bone growth. Vitamin D drops (or other supplements) are given to breast-fed infants because breast milk usually has low levels of vitamin D. Derivatives of ERGOSTEROL formed by ULTRAVIOLET RAYS breaking of the C9-C10 bond. They differ from CHOLECALCIFEROL in having a double bond between C22 and C23 and a methyl group at C24. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about half the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $4.59 per fill, versus $7.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 77 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dimethyl Fumarate | 11 | $46.87▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dimethyl Fumarate: Dimethyl fumarate is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS. It helps decrease the number of episodes of worsening MS. A fumarate derivative that is used as a DERMATOLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of PSORIASIS and SKIN DISEASES. It also may be used as an IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENT in the treatment of MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Dimethyl Fumarate, about half the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $46.87 per fill, versus $2,371.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 77 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Advair DiskusFluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 11 | $448.86▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Advair Diskus: 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). Show more ▾ It contains 2 medications: fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Salmeterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as salmeterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with one asthma-control medication (such as inhaled corticosteroid) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Advair Diskus, about half the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $448.86 per fill, versus $573.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XifaxanRifaximin | 11 | $792.93▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xifaxan: This medication is used to treat diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E. Show more ▾ coli (traveler's diarrhea). Rifaximin should not be used if you have a fever or bloody diarrhea. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Rifaximin is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. It is also used to prevent a brain problem caused by liver disease (hepatic encephalopathy). It may help you think more clearly. A synthetic rifamycin derivative and anti-bacterial agent that is used for the treatment of GASTROENTERITIS caused by ESCHERICHIA COLI INFECTIONS. It may also be used in the treatment of HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Xifaxan, about half the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $792.93 per fill, versus $2,545.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 78 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for SHANKARAN SRIKANTH MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Internal Medicine prescribing approach at this Marion, IN practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among IN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
