JOSHUA SAMUEL BLOCKLEY D.D.S.
Prescription History 1396187621
Dentist in Chattanooga, TN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JOSHUA SAMUEL BLOCKLEY D.D.S., an active Dentist specialist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Our medical registry currently tracks 3 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 150 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amoxicillin, which accounts for 87 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 TN PrescribersVs. TN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 87 | $3.94▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. In 2023, this provider wrote 87 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $3.94 per fill, versus $4.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 87 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 742 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 41 | $2.75▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than 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 41 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (101). Medicare paid an average of $2.75 per fill, versus $20.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 94 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 22 | $2.29▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone 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 22 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (92). Medicare paid an average of $2.29 per fill, versus $31.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 53 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for JOSHUA SAMUEL BLOCKLEY D.D.S. 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 Dentist prescribing approach at this Chattanooga, TN 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 TN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
