CRYSTAL DENISE MCCLAIN FNP-C
Prescription History 1407586621
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Albuquerque, NM
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for CRYSTAL DENISE MCCLAIN FNP-C, an active Family specialist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Our medical registry currently tracks 35 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 697 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Levothyroxine Sodium, which accounts for 52 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 NM PrescribersVs. NM Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 52 | $7.60▼ below NM avg | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (150.7). Medicare paid an average of $7.60 per fill, versus $11.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 94 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,794 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 45 | $16.75 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (143.2). Medicare paid an average of $16.75 per fill, versus $12.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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. 73 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,144 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pregabalin | 43 | $17.12▼ below NM 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 2024, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (43.8). Medicare paid an average of $17.12 per fill, versus $25.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 43.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,266 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 41 | $8.03▼ below NM 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 2024, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (91.1). Medicare paid an average of $8.03 per fill, versus $15.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 36 | $2.63▼ below NM 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 2024, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (38.2). Medicare paid an average of $2.63 per fill, versus $7.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Furosemide | 29 | $5.22▼ below NM 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 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (58.4). Medicare paid an average of $5.22 per fill, versus $6.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 35.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 988 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril | 23 | $5.19▼ below NM 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 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 19% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (118.1). Medicare paid an average of $5.19 per fill, versus $8.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 61 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,830 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 23 | $8.75▼ below NM 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 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (80.7). Medicare paid an average of $8.75 per fill, versus $8.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,886 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 23 | $2.74▼ below NM avg | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $2.74 per fill, versus $5.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,226 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 22 | $3.58▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309) In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (58.3). Medicare paid an average of $3.58 per fill, versus $10.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 35.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,044 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 21 | $896.83▼ below NM 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. A glucagon-like peptide and GLP-1 agonist used to enhance glycemic control of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS, and for OBESITY MANAGEMENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $896.83 per fill, versus $1,189.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 23.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 672 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 20 | $7.26▼ below NM 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 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 81% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (24.6). Medicare paid an average of $7.26 per fill, versus $16.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 19 | $19.92▼ below NM 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 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $19.92 per fill, versus $20.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 19 | $51.29▼ below NM 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-aglr, and insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (33.4). Medicare paid an average of $51.29 per fill, versus $136.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 23.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 624 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 19 | $14.38▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (77.5). Medicare paid an average of $14.38 per fill, versus $14.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,284 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ibuprofen | 18 | $6.94▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. Show more ▾ It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu. Ibuprofen is 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, pain, or fever. 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. 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 names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $6.94 per fill, versus $9.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Spironolactone | 17 | $8.60▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a "water pill" (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (39.2). Medicare paid an average of $8.60 per fill, versus $11.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 462 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 16 | $3.28▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (39.1). Medicare paid an average of $3.28 per fill, versus $11.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 15 | $14.46▼ below NM 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. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (30.1). Medicare paid an average of $14.46 per fill, versus $15.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 296 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 14 | $27.14▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. It is a quick-relief drug. 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 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (55.5). Medicare paid an average of $27.14 per fill, versus $31.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 226 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Liothyronine Sodium | 14 | $20.11▼ below NM 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 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Liothyronine Sodium, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (30.8). Medicare paid an average of $20.11 per fill, versus $36.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 618 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 13 | $4.19▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less 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). An anxiolytic agent and serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the BENZODIAZAPINES, but it has an efficacy comparable to DIAZEPAM. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (38.7). Medicare paid an average of $4.19 per fill, versus $16.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| MounjaroTirzepatide | 13 | $1,587.52 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mounjaro: Tirzepatide 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. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. An analog of GASTRIC INHIBITORY POLYPEPTIDE and agonist of GLUCOSE-DEPENDENT INSULINOTROPIC POLYPEPTIDE RECEPTOR and GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 RECEPTOR used to enhance glycemic control of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Mounjaro, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (37.2). Medicare paid an average of $1,587.52 per fill, versus $1,246.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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. 20.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 588 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 13 | $31.07 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ It is also 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 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 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 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (41.9). Medicare paid an average of $31.07 per fill, versus $25.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 924 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 13 | $5.05▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. 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 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (39.9). Medicare paid an average of $5.05 per fill, versus $12.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| TrulicityDulaglutide | 13 | $933.73▼ below NM 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. A glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist; GLP-1 immunoglobulin G (IgG4) Fc fusion protein with extended activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Trulicity, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (36.4). Medicare paid an average of $933.73 per fill, versus $1,267.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| NortrelNorethindrone-Ethin. Estradiol | 12 | $22.75 | – No State Data |
About Nortrel: This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. Show more ▾ It contains 2 hormones: a progestin and an estrogen. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, decrease your risk of ovarian cysts, and also treat acne. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia). In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Nortrel. Medicare paid an average of $22.75 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $22.75 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 252 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Omeprazole | 12 | $14.68 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 16% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (74.6). Medicare paid an average of $14.68 per fill, versus $14.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 2024 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 12 | $4.77▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine 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. 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 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $4.77 per fill, versus $21.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 26.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 783 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 12 | $3.15▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol 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 narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $3.15 per fill, versus $8.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 194 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| MyrbetriqMirabegron | 11 | $656.21▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Myrbetriq: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity. A beta3-adrenergic receptor agonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $656.21 per fill, versus $676.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 374 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 11 | $7.07▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mirtazapine: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Mirtazapine works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances 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 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (37.9). Medicare paid an average of $7.07 per fill, versus $19.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphet ErDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 11 | $26.33▼ below NM 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (18.8). Medicare paid an average of $26.33 per fill, versus $45.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 11 | $10.72▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (44.7). Medicare paid an average of $10.72 per fill, versus $14.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 23.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 693 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Norethindrone | 11 | $13.04 | ≈ Typical |
About Norethindrone: This medication is used to prevent pregnancy. Show more ▾ It is often referred to as the "mini-pill" because it does not contain any estrogen. Norethindrone (a form of progestin) is a hormone that prevents pregnancy. While the "mini-pill" is more effective than certain other methods of birth control (such as condoms, cervical cap, diaphragm), it is less effective than combination hormone (estrogen and progestin) birth control because it does not consistently prevent ovulation. It is usually used by women who cannot take estrogen. To reduce the risk of pregnancy, it is very important to take this medication exactly as prescribed. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia). A synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of PROGESTERONE but functioning as a more potent inhibitor of ovulation. It has weak estrogenic and androgenic properties. The hormone has been used in treating amenorrhea, functional uterine bleeding, endometriosis, and for CONTRACEPTION. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Norethindrone, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (12.1). Medicare paid an average of $13.04 per fill, versus $11.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM 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. 14.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for CRYSTAL DENISE MCCLAIN FNP-C 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 Family prescribing approach at this Albuquerque, NM 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 NM 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.
