ARDEN MARKELL LAGRONE MD
Prescription History 1366126708
Family Medicine in New Iberia, LA
What does Dr. Lagrone prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lagrone wrote 199 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 32 prescriptions for 13 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Lagrone prescribes.
Medications 11 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Louisiana prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Lagrone wrote 32 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (198). Medicare paid $8.53 per fill, versus $8.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Lagrone wrote 31 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $987.68 per fill, versus $1,187.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Lagrone wrote 29 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 16% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (177). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $5.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Lagrone wrote 16 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $2.98 per fill, versus $11.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Lagrone wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 23% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $6.76 per fill, versus $8.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Lagrone wrote 14 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 35% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1,049.48 per fill, versus $1,206.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Lagrone wrote 13 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $6.80 per fill, versus $12.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Lagrone wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 13% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $6.79 per fill, versus $5.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Lagrone wrote 12 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 19% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $8.63 per fill, versus $11.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Lagrone wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 10% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $6.05 per fill, versus $8.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Lagrone wrote 12 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 10% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $10.35 per fill, versus $11.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Lagrone’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lagrone prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lagrone's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (32), Ozempic (31) and Amlodipine Besylate (29).
How does Dr. Lagrone's prescribing compare with other Louisiana prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lagrone prescribes 11 less often than the typical Louisiana prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lagrone prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Louisiana prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
