CHINARA SMITH NURSE PRACTITIONER
Prescription History 1407454366
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Loganville, GA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for CHINARA SMITH NURSE PRACTITIONER, an active Psychiatric/Mental Health specialist practicing in Loganville, GA. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 27 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Venlafaxine Hcl Er, which accounts for 16 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 (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other GA PrescribersVs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 16 | $10.10▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ Venlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenylethylamine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $10.10 per fill, versus $19.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 11 | $13.26▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aripiprazole: This medication 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 belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances 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. 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 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (46.5). Medicare paid an average of $13.26 per fill, versus $49.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for CHINARA SMITH NURSE PRACTITIONER is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Psychiatric/Mental Health prescribing approach at this Loganville, GA 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 among GA prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
