WHITNEY H YOUNG FNP-C
Prescription History 1376243196
Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care in Clarksdale, MS
What does Whitney Young prescribe?
In 2024, Whitney Young wrote 2,432 Medicare prescriptions for 71 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 130 prescriptions for 69 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 Whitney Young prescribes.
Medications 71 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 Mississippi prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 130 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $10.70 per fill, versus $12.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 124 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 67% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (185). Medicare paid $5.68 per fill, versus $4.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 99 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7.11 per fill, versus $6.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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 Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 94 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $8.31 per fill, versus $7.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 78 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.91 per fill, versus $5.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 76 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $6.07 per fill, versus $5.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 73 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 89% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $14.50 per fill, versus $9.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 72 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 67% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $4.11 per fill, versus $4.15 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 72 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 62% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $14.04 per fill, versus $9.29 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 70 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 70% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $6.04 per fill, versus $5.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 66 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.61 per fill, versus $6.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 65 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $27.62 per fill, versus $32.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 63 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 61% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $17.79 per fill, versus $17.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 63 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $7.21 per fill, versus $9.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 54 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 88% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $11.28 per fill, versus $12.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 54 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $12.05 per fill, versus $11.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 51 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $3.94 per fill, versus $3.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 49 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.08 per fill, versus $9.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 47 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 42% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $13.75 per fill, versus $11.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 45 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.50 per fill, versus $7.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 43 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 36% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $8.70 per fill, versus $8.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 42 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $14.91 per fill, versus $9.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 40 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $6.84 per fill, versus $9.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 39 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 41% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $8.05 per fill, versus $6.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 37 prescriptions for Glipizide, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $7.38 per fill, versus $7.13 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 35 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $3.63 per fill, versus $3.73 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 29 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.84 per fill, versus $4.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 28 prescriptions for Cyproheptadine Hcl, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $25.99 per fill, versus $19.96 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 28 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $7.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 27 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 32% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $9.54 per fill, versus $8.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 27 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (134). Medicare paid $5.55 per fill, versus $8.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 25 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,026.34 per fill, versus $854.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 24 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 78% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $5.81 per fill, versus $7.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 21 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 89% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.27 per fill, versus $14.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 21 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 32% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $4.13 per fill, versus $4.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 20 prescriptions for Colchicine, about 72% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.95 per fill, versus $44.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 20 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $8.21 per fill, versus $11.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 19 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 67% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $12.47 per fill, versus $16.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 19 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 62% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $17.15 per fill, versus $11.96 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
Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 19 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 27% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $18.85 per fill, versus $10.73 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 19 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 33% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.69 per fill, versus $6.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 19 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 32% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.22 per fill, versus $7.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 18 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 31% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $12.06 per fill, versus $21.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 18 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 86% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $23.34 per fill, versus $22.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 16 prescriptions for Lactulose, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $7.18 per fill, versus $21.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 16 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 34% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.67 per fill, versus $6.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 16 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $7.40 per fill, versus $8.19 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 15 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $10.64 per fill, versus $12.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 15 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 15% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $741.68 per fill, versus $717.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 15 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 23% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $10.85 per fill, versus $13.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 14 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $15.48 per fill, versus $12.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 14 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 21% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $9.23 per fill, versus $7.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 14 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 40% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $14.43 per fill, versus $8.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 13 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 21% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $8.47 per fill, versus $8.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 13 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 37% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $10.30 per fill, versus $5.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 13 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $11.17 per fill, versus $17.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 13 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 36% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $3.84 per fill, versus $6.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 13 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 38% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.27 per fill, versus $10.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 12 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 24% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.51 per fill, versus $6.19 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 12 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 20% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $25.11 per fill, versus $24.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 12 prescriptions for Linzess, about 28% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $710.93 per fill, versus $783.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 25% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $29.73 per fill, versus $10.48 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 12 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 41% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.86 per fill, versus $10.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat eye infections.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 12 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 23% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $26.62 per fill, versus $17.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 33% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $12.36 per fill, versus $7.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 11 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 21% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $8.50 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 11 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 16% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $1,283.98 per fill, versus $1,242.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 11 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $14.05 per fill, versus $9.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 21% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $2.84 per fill, versus $3.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 11 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 14% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $5.18 per fill, versus $7.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Whitney Young wrote 11 prescriptions for Verapamil Sr, about 66% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $99.49 per fill, versus $81.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Whitney Young’s prescriptions
What does Whitney Young prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Whitney Young's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (130), Amlodipine Besylate (124) and Cyclobenzaprine Hcl (99).
How does Whitney Young's prescribing compare with other Mississippi prescribers?
Of the 71 medications with a state comparison, Whitney Young prescribes 5 more often than the typical Mississippi prescriber, 11 about as often and 55 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Whitney Young 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 Mississippi 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.
