JENNIFER K KEMP PMHNP
Prescription History 1417618059
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Bridgeton, MO
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JENNIFER K KEMP PMHNP, an active Psychiatric/Mental Health specialist practicing in Bridgeton, MO. Our medical registry currently tracks 39 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,986 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Trazodone Hcl, which accounts for 208 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 MO PrescribersVs. MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 208 | $9.98▼ below MO 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 208 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (89). Medicare paid an average of $9.98 per fill, versus $12.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 238.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,688 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 142 | $9.69▼ below MO 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 142 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $9.69 per fill, versus $14.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 159.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,543 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 133 | $10.26▼ below MO avg | ▲ 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 133 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $10.26 per fill, versus $18.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 151.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,280 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 118 | $8.17▼ below MO avg | ▲ 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 118 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 2 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $8.17 per fill, versus $16.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 127 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,452 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 98 | $22.08▼ below MO 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 98 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $22.08 per fill, versus $28.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 130 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,583 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 92 | $14.16▼ below MO 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 92 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 80% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (115). Medicare paid an average of $14.16 per fill, versus $23.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 94 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,724 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olanzapine | 83 | $62.81 | ▲ 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 83 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $62.81 per fill, versus $33.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 87 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,396 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 71 | $5.68▼ below MO avg | ≈ 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 71 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about the same volume as the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $5.68 per fill, versus $15.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 91 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,488 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 70 | $14.38▼ below MO avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. In 2023, this provider wrote 70 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $14.38 per fill, versus $20.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 70 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,973 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 69 | $7.04▼ below MO avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Paroxetine Hcl: Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). 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. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 69 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $7.04 per fill, versus $14.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,035 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 68 | $125.19 | ▲ More than 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 68 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $125.19 per fill, versus $114.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 96 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,841 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 67 | $23.99▼ below MO avg | ≈ 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 67 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $23.99 per fill, versus $39.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 85 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,359 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alprazolam | 66 | $6.79▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2023, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (114). Medicare paid an average of $6.79 per fill, versus $9.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,843 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 61 | $12.90▼ below MO 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 61 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $12.90 per fill, versus $35.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 85 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,427 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 58 | $14.16▼ below MO avg | ≈ 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 58 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about the same volume as the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $14.16 per fill, versus $20.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,882 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 56 | $11.69 | ≈ 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 56 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 82% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $11.69 per fill, versus $9.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 48 | $18.45▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less 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 48 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 67% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $18.45 per fill, versus $28.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,374 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Paliperidone ErPaliperidone | 42 | $484.62 | ▲ More than typical |
About Paliperidone Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective 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. Paliperidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $484.62 per fill, versus $397.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,197 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 40 | $11.71 | ▼ Less 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 40 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (80). Medicare paid an average of $11.71 per fill, versus $10.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,637 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Benztropine Mesylate | 38 | $13.01▼ below MO avg | ▼ 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 38 Medicare prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 61% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $13.01 per fill, versus $13.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,531 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Asenapine Maleate | 34 | $473.99 | ▲ More than typical |
About Asenapine Maleate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Asenapine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there) and prevent severe mood swings. Asenapine is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Asenapine Maleate, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $473.99 per fill, versus $365.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MO 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. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 963 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prazosin Hcl | 29 | $15.71▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prazosin Hcl: Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 62% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $15.71 per fill, versus $30.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 916 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Risperidone | 28 | $5.28▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than 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 28 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $5.28 per fill, versus $14.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 852 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Haloperidol | 26 | $36.47▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Haloperidol: Haloperidol is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Show more ▾ This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to harm themselves. It also reduces aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can decrease negative thoughts and hallucinations. Haloperidol can also be used to treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words/sounds related to Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol is also used for severe behavior problems in hyperactive children when other treatments or medications have not worked. Haloperidol is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). A phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat SCHIZOPHRENIA and other PSYCHOSES. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, DELUSIONAL DISORDERS, ballism, and TOURETTE SYNDROME (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY and the chorea of HUNTINGTON DISEASE. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable HICCUPS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279) In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 60% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $36.47 per fill, versus $38.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 799 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VraylarCariprazine Hcl | 24 | $1,408.13 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vraylar: Cariprazine is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, bipolar depression, schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Cariprazine 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, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Vraylar, about 71% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $1,408.13 per fill, versus $1,301.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 668 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Haloperidol Decanoate | 23 | $162.76 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Haloperidol Decanoate: Haloperidol decanoate is used for long-term treatment of a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia). Show more ▾ It may be used in people who have trouble remembering to take medication every day. This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also prevent suicide in people who are likely to harm themselves. It also reduces aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can decrease negative thoughts and hallucinations. Haloperidol decanoate is a long-acting form of psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Haloperidol Decanoate, about 66% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $162.76 per fill, versus $66.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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. 25.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 744 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 21 | $32.87▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than 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 21 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $32.87 per fill, versus $44.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 669 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 20 | $3.07▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less 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 20 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $3.07 per fill, versus $7.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 30.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 851 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 18 | $10.75▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Pamoate: 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 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $10.75 per fill, versus $13.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 568 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Desvenlafaxine Succinate ErDesvenlafaxine Succinate | 18 | $45.04▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er: Desvenlafaxine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your mood, feelings of well-being, and energy level. Desvenlafaxine 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. A cyclohexanol and phenol derivative and metabolite of venlafaxine that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about 62% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $45.04 per fill, versus $93.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lithium Carbonate | 16 | $2.86▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $2.86 per fill, versus $8.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 461 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Invega SustennaPaliperidone Palmitate | 15 | $3,595.03 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Invega Sustenna: Paliperidone 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. Paliperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This long-acting form of paliperidone is used only after you have received treatment with either the monthly injectable form of this drug for at least 4 months, or the every-3-month injectable form for at least 3 months. A benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $3,595.03 per fill, versus $2,931.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluvoxamine Maleate ErFluvoxamine Maleate | 14 | $345.34▼ below MO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Fluvoxamine Maleate Er: Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Show more ▾ It helps decrease thoughts that are unwanted or that don't go away (obsessions), and it helps to reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking) that interfere with daily living. Fluvoxamine 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 selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of DEPRESSION and a variety of ANXIETY DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate Er, about 88% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $345.34 per fill, versus $399.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 618 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diazepam | 14 | $6.14▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $6.14 per fill, versus $7.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 342 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion Hcl SrBupropion Hcl | 13 | $8.43▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less 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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $8.43 per fill, versus $29.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 374 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Naltrexone Hcl | 12 | $55.86▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Naltrexone Hcl: This medication is used to prevent people who have been addicted to certain drugs (opiates) from taking them again. Show more ▾ It is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). This medication must not be used in people currently taking opiates, including methadone. Doing so can cause sudden withdrawal symptoms. Naltrexone belongs to a class of drugs known as opiate antagonists. It works in the brain to prevent opiate effects (such as feelings of well-being, pain relief). It also decreases the desire to take opiates. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it. This medication is also used to treat alcohol abuse. It can help people drink less alcohol or stop drinking altogether. It also decreases the desire to drink alcohol when used with a treatment program that includes counseling, support, and lifestyle changes. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Naltrexone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $55.86 per fill, versus $57.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lurasidone Hcl | 11 | $68.77 | – No State Data |
In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl. Medicare paid an average of $68.77 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 $68.77 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 439 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glycopyrrolate | 11 | $25.75▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Glycopyrrolate: Glycopyrrolate solution is used to reduce excessive drooling caused by medical conditions (such as cerebral palsy). Show more ▾ This medication works by decreasing the amount of saliva you make. Glycopyrrolate belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. A muscarinic antagonist used as an antispasmodic, in some disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, and to reduce salivation with some anesthetics. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Glycopyrrolate, about 61% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $25.75 per fill, versus $37.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Abilify MaintenaAripiprazole | 11 | $2,178.95▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Abilify Maintena: 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Abilify Maintena, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $2,178.95 per fill, versus $2,670.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for JENNIFER K KEMP PMHNP 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 Psychiatric/Mental Health prescribing approach at this Bridgeton, MO 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 MO prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
