MOHAMMED O RAHMAN M.D.
Prescription History 1396931721
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Cambridge, MA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MOHAMMED O RAHMAN M.D., an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Cambridge, MA. Our medical registry currently tracks 45 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,148 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Clonazepam, which accounts for 298 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 MA PrescribersVs. MA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 298 | $8.25▼ below MA avg | ▲ More 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 298 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 5 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $8.25 per fill, versus $9.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 314.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,963 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 238 | $7.71 | ▲ 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 238 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 3.8 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $7.71 per fill, versus $7.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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. 241 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,935 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 222 | $12.34▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 222 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $12.34 per fill, versus $12.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 329.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,775 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 196 | $30.47▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 196 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 3.4 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $30.47 per fill, versus $42.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 368.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,945 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 147 | $23.11▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2023, this provider wrote 147 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 3 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $23.11 per fill, versus $25.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 253 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,525 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 145 | $16.58 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 145 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $16.58 per fill, versus $16.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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. 298.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,880 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 139 | $21.11 | ▲ More than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 139 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $21.11 per fill, versus $11.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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. 305.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,097 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 126 | $53.27▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 126 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $53.27 per fill, versus $61.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 207 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,168 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 125 | $20.29 | ▲ More than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 125 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $20.29 per fill, versus $15.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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. 248.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,405 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 117 | $26.50▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 117 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $26.50 per fill, versus $28.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 203 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,064 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olanzapine | 109 | $42.93 | ▲ More than typical |
About Olanzapine: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2023, this provider wrote 109 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 2 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $42.93 per fill, versus $40.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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. 171 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,101 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 102 | $37.74▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 102 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $37.74 per fill, versus $44.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 277.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,328 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 85 | $13.32▼ below MA avg | ≈ 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 85 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (79). Medicare paid an average of $13.32 per fill, versus $20.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 117 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,457 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alprazolam | 75 | $6.08▼ below MA avg | ▲ More 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 75 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $6.08 per fill, versus $10.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 75 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,197 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 75 | $14.84▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2023, this provider wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $14.84 per fill, versus $15.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 153 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,585 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Risperidone | 65 | $16.03 | ≈ Typical |
About Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 65 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $16.03 per fill, versus $15.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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. 117.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,489 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clozapine | 64 | $47.96▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Clozapine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Clozapine is a psychiatric medication (anti-psychotic type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Clozapine decreases hallucinations and helps prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. A tricylic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It binds several types of central nervous system receptors, and displays a unique pharmacological profile. Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist, with strong binding to 5-HT 2A/2C receptor subtype. It also displays strong affinity to several dopaminergic receptors, but shows only weak antagonism at the dopamine D2 receptor, a receptor commonly thought to modulate neuroleptic activity. Agranulocytosis is a major adverse effect associated with administration of this agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for Clozapine, about 84% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (76). Medicare paid an average of $47.96 per fill, versus $73.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,916 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 60 | $35.30 | ▲ More than typical |
About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $35.30 per fill, versus $20.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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. 114.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,435 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion Hcl SrBupropion Hcl | 58 | $48.32 | ▲ More than typical |
About Bupropion Hcl Sr: 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 58 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about 2 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $48.32 per fill, versus $30.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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. 95 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,808 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 57 | $13.90 | ▲ More than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2023, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $13.90 per fill, versus $9.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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. 123.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,705 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diazepam | 57 | $3.59▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Diazepam: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. Show more ▾ This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $3.59 per fill, versus $8.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,539 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 49 | $34.68▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $34.68 per fill, versus $55.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 77 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,310 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 41 | $5.99▼ below MA avg | ≈ 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 41 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $5.99 per fill, versus $7.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 40 | $137.80▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Aripiprazole: Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 87% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $137.80 per fill, versus $178.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 68.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,049 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 39 | $111.04 | ≈ Typical |
About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $111.04 per fill, versus $106.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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. 79 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,358 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-AmphetamineDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 37 | $33.46▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 84% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $33.46 per fill, versus $38.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion Hcl | 36 | $42.12 | ▲ More than typical |
About Bupropion Hcl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $42.12 per fill, versus $23.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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. 66.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,904 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 33 | $9.19▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $9.19 per fill, versus $10.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,614 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Topiramate | 30 | $22.19 | ≈ Typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about 86% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $22.19 per fill, versus $20.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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. 71.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,154 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 29 | $49.11▼ below MA 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 the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $49.11 per fill, versus $54.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lithium Carbonate | 28 | $6.91▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lithium Carbonate: This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes, such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors. A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $6.91 per fill, versus $10.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 27 | $29.09▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 75% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $29.09 per fill, versus $63.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ziprasidone Hcl | 26 | $15.14▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ziprasidone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Ziprasidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Ziprasidone Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $15.14 per fill, versus $100.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 854 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 20 | $15.72▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Methylphenidate Hcl: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $15.72 per fill, versus $38.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Perphenazine | 20 | $90.84 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Perphenazine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder). Show more ▾ This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can reduce aggressive behavior and the desire to hurt yourself/others. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (such as hearing/seeing things that are not there). Perphenazine is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (such as dopamine) in the brain. An antipsychotic phenothiazine derivative with actions and uses similar to those of CHLORPROMAZINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Perphenazine, about 67% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $90.84 per fill, versus $68.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Benztropine Mesylate | 18 | $24.36 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Benztropine Mesylate: Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Show more ▾ Benztropine belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. Benztropine should not be used by children younger than 3 years. A centrally active muscarinic antagonist that has been used in the symptomatic treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE. Benztropine also inhibits the uptake of dopamine. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about a third of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $24.36 per fill, versus $13.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphet ErDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 16 | $23.86▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $23.86 per fill, versus $77.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lithium Carbonate ErLithium Carbonate | 15 | $19.55 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lithium Carbonate Er: This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes, such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors. A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $19.55 per fill, versus $16.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl | 13 | $5.80▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl: 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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl, about 62% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $5.80 per fill, versus $28.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 17.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 520 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Adderall XrDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 13 | $395.26 | ≈ Typical |
About Adderall Xr: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Adderall Xr, about 87% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $395.26 per fill, versus $349.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TrintellixVortioxetine Hydrobromide | 12 | $655.31 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trintellix: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Vortioxetine is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and serotonin receptor modulator. This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. A piperazine derivative that acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, and 5-HT1A receptor agonist. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Trintellix, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $655.31 per fill, versus $569.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 455 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 12 | $6.09▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $6.09 per fill, versus $22.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxepin Hcl | 12 | $15.85▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxepin Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $15.85 per fill, versus $56.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 11 | $22.10 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $22.10 per fill, versus $16.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NuplazidPimavanserin Tartrate | 11 | $4,635.45 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nuplazid: Pimavanserin is used to treat the symptoms of a certain mental/mood disorder (psychosis) that might occur with Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It helps lessen symptoms such as seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations) and false beliefs (delusions). Pimavanserin belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics, though it works differently from most other drugs in this class. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Nuplazid, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $4,635.45 per fill, versus $3,079.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MOHAMMED O RAHMAN M.D. 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 Psychiatry prescribing approach at this Cambridge, MA 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 MA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
