DR. LYDIA ANGELIQUE TRAVNIK D.O.
Prescription History 1396006607
Family Medicine in Erie, PA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. LYDIA ANGELIQUE TRAVNIK D.O., an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in Erie, PA. Our medical registry currently tracks 69 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,982 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 101 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 PA PrescribersVs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 101 | $13.02▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 101 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (204). Medicare paid an average of $13.02 per fill, versus $14.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 215 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,408 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 99 | $16.29▼ below PA avg | ≈ 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 99 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (96). Medicare paid an average of $16.29 per fill, versus $30.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 250.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,500 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 94 | $5.42▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 94 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 70% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (135). Medicare paid an average of $5.42 per fill, versus $8.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 226.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,728 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 84 | $4.80▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 84 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $4.80 per fill, versus $7.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 84 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,279 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 76 | $18.53 | ▼ Less 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 76 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (171). Medicare paid an average of $18.53 per fill, versus $16.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 214 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 69 | $18.40▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 69 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 71% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (97). Medicare paid an average of $18.40 per fill, versus $21.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 98.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,958 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 62 | $8.16▼ below PA avg | ≈ 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 62 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 78% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (79). Medicare paid an average of $8.16 per fill, versus $10.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 132 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,944 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 60 | $23.26 | ≈ Typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $23.26 per fill, versus $21.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,344 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 60 | $14.21▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 60 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 63% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (96). Medicare paid an average of $14.21 per fill, versus $16.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 130.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,915 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 48 | $18.46 | ▼ Less 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 48 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (105). Medicare paid an average of $18.46 per fill, versus $13.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 123 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 47 | $29.90▼ below PA avg | ≈ 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 47 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 80% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $29.90 per fill, versus $49.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 53.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,277 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 46 | $2.89▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 46 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (96). Medicare paid an average of $2.89 per fill, versus $5.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,746 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 36 | $12.97▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 36 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 64% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $12.97 per fill, versus $17.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,714 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 35 | $2.49▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 35 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (86). Medicare paid an average of $2.49 per fill, versus $8.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 77 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,288 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 34 | $10.61 | ▼ Less 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 34 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (149). Medicare paid an average of $10.61 per fill, versus $7.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 92 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,753 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 32 | $55.07 | ▼ Less 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 32 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $55.07 per fill, versus $43.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,770 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 32 | $15.66 | ▼ 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 32 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 62% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $15.66 per fill, versus $13.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 96.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,890 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 32 | $10.00▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 32 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (109). Medicare paid an average of $10.00 per fill, versus $14.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 90 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,700 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 30 | $6.38▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 30 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $6.38 per fill, versus $11.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 30 | $4.68▼ below PA 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 30 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $4.68 per fill, versus $15.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,045 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Simvastatin | 29 | $25.03 | ▼ Less than 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 29 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (95). Medicare paid an average of $25.03 per fill, versus $10.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 87.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 29 | $47.45▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 78% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $47.45 per fill, versus $52.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 28 | $6.75 | ▼ Less 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 28 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (79). Medicare paid an average of $6.75 per fill, versus $5.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 82 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,460 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 27 | $7.17▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 27 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (106). Medicare paid an average of $7.17 per fill, versus $9.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,624 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 27 | $42.21 | ▼ Less 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 27 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 64% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $42.21 per fill, versus $26.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,710 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 27 | $1,177.08 | ▼ Less 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 27 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (92). Medicare paid an average of $1,177.08 per fill, versus $730.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 27 | $9.53 | ▼ Less 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 27 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $9.53 per fill, versus $5.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,424 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pramipexole DihydrochloridePramipexole Di-Hcl | 26 | $10.52▼ below PA 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 Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $10.52 per fill, versus $19.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,380 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Allopurinol | 24 | $7.55▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 24 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $7.55 per fill, versus $14.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RizatriptanRizatriptan Benzoate | 24 | $18.57▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Rizatriptan: Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Rizatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Rizatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Rizatriptan, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $18.57 per fill, versus $30.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 775 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TrulicityDulaglutide | 22 | $1,090.11▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 22 Medicare prescriptions for Trulicity, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $1,090.11 per fill, versus $1,235.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 25.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 734 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 22 | $14.17▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: 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. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $14.17 per fill, versus $22.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Promethazine Hcl | 21 | $0.72▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Promethazine Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as motion sickness, or before/after surgery). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose. It may be used to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery or to help certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) work better. The suppository form is used when medications cannot be taken by mouth. Promethazine is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its other effects (such as anti-nausea, calming, pain relief) may work by affecting other natural substances (such as acetylcholine) and by acting directly on certain parts of the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $0.72 per fill, versus $14.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 430 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 21 | $16.31 | ▼ Less 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 21 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $16.31 per fill, versus $14.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Celecoxib | 21 | $10.34▼ below PA 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 21 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 60% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $10.34 per fill, versus $51.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 20 | $11.18▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 20 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 17% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (118). Medicare paid an average of $11.18 per fill, versus $19.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,740 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 19 | $12.94 | ▼ Less 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 19 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $12.94 per fill, versus $10.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 1,410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 18 | $1,097.75▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ozempic: Semaglutide 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. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide 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 decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $1,097.75 per fill, versus $1,290.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 21.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 602 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ibandronate Sodium | 18 | $31.13▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ibandronate Sodium: Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases after menopause, as you age, or if you take corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for long periods. This medication works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Ibandronate belongs to a class of medications called bisphosphonates. Aminobisphosphonate that is a potent inhibitor of BONE RESORPTION. It is used in the treatment of HYPERCALCEMIA associated with malignancy, for the prevention of fracture and bone complications in patients with breast cancer and bone metastases, and for the treatment and prevention of POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about 75% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $31.13 per fill, versus $55.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 37.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,116 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Temazepam | 18 | $72.15 | ≈ Typical |
About Temazepam: This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Show more ▾ It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Temazepam belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment. A benzodiazepine that acts as a GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID modulator and anti-anxiety agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Temazepam, about 75% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $72.15 per fill, versus $15.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 527 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alprazolam | 18 | $5.39▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (67). Medicare paid an average of $5.39 per fill, versus $10.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 17 | $41.61 | ▼ Less 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $41.61 per fill, versus $32.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 408 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 17 | $4.01▼ below PA 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $4.01 per fill, versus $10.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,530 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 16 | $759.87▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $759.87 per fill, versus $800.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 16 | $2.37▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $2.37 per fill, versus $7.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 16 | $11.89▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $11.89 per fill, versus $15.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 16 | $23.69 | ▼ Less than 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $23.69 per fill, versus $21.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 634 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ezetimibe | 15 | $31.48▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $31.48 per fill, versus $68.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate | 15 | $692.09▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Januvia: Sitagliptin 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 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. Sitagliptin 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 pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Januvia, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $692.09 per fill, versus $897.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 544 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 15 | $3.62▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $3.62 per fill, versus $5.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 109 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 15 | $504.07▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lantus 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $504.07 per fill, versus $552.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 22.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azithromycin | 15 | $6.20▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that 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 misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $6.20 per fill, versus $8.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 72 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 14 | $30.79 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $30.79 per fill, versus $22.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 408 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 14 | $23.36▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $23.36 per fill, versus $44.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 14 | $13.10▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $13.10 per fill, versus $15.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride | 14 | $32.34▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $32.34 per fill, versus $40.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 14 | $6.48▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $6.48 per fill, versus $8.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atenolol | 14 | $4.38▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atenolol: Atenolol 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. Atenolol 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 cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Atenolol, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $4.38 per fill, versus $9.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carisoprodol | 13 | $3.84▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carisoprodol: Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatments. It works by helping to relax the muscles. A centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant whose mechanism of action is not completely understood but may be related to its sedative actions. 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, p1202) In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Carisoprodol, about 62% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $3.84 per fill, versus $17.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nystatin | 13 | $12.88▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Nystatin, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $12.88 per fill, versus $24.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 149 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 13 | $1.35▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $1.35 per fill, versus $18.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acetaminophen-CodeineAcetaminophen With Codeine | 13 | $7.28▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Acetaminophen-Codeine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $7.28 per fill, versus $13.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 269 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocortisone | 12 | $7.24▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocortisone: Hydrocortisone is a man-made version of a natural substance (cortisol) made by the adrenal gland. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat low cortisol levels caused by diseases of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency). Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $7.24 per fill, versus $22.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 12 | $6.38▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $6.38 per fill, versus $19.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 280 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meclizine Hcl | 12 | $8.96▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meclizine Hcl: Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Show more ▾ It may also be used to reduce dizziness and loss of balance (vertigo) caused by inner ear problems. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $8.96 per fill, versus $10.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glipizide | 11 | $4.99▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $4.99 per fill, versus $10.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Liothyronine Sodium | 11 | $45.52▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Liothyronine Sodium: Liothyronine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally made by the thyroid gland. Liothyronine is a man-made form of thyroid hormone. 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 helps you stay healthy. For children, having enough thyroid hormone helps them grow and learn normally. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid problems (such as certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer). It can also be used to test for certain types of thyroid disease. This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. A T3 thyroid hormone normally synthesized and secreted by the thyroid gland in much smaller quantities than thyroxine (T4). Most T3 is derived from peripheral monodeiodination of T4 at the 5' position of the outer ring of the iodothyronine nucleus. The hormone finally delivered and used by the tissues is mainly T3. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Liothyronine Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $45.52 per fill, versus $54.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters | 11 | $47.37▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters: Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride). Show more ▾ It may also raise good cholesterol (HDL). In general, this drug is used after your blood fat levels have not been fully controlled by non-drug treatments (such as diet changes, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, weight loss if overweight, controlling blood sugar if diabetic, and regulating your thyroid hormone levels). Lowering triglycerides and increasing good cholesterol may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Omega-3 acid ethyl esters are thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglyceride the body makes. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $47.37 per fill, versus $93.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MethotrexateMethotrexate Sodium | 11 | $11.79▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 11% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (97). Medicare paid an average of $11.79 per fill, versus $38.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. LYDIA ANGELIQUE TRAVNIK D.O. 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 Family Medicine prescribing approach at this Erie, PA 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 PA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
