DR. BRENDA L PLANCK M.D.
Prescription History 1417929068
Psychiatry & Neurology - Forensic Psychiatry in Middletown, CT
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. BRENDA L PLANCK M.D., an active Forensic Psychiatry specialist practicing in Middletown, CT. Our medical registry currently tracks 49 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,284 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Clozapine, which accounts for 240 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs CT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clozapine | 240 | 240.0 | 6,689 | $75.52▼ below CT avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 240.0 30-Day Fills 6,689 Days Supply About Clozapine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Clozapine is a psychiatric medication (anti-psychotic type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Clozapine decreases hallucinations and helps prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. A tricylic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It binds several types of central nervous system receptors, and displays a unique pharmacological profile. Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist, with strong binding to 5-HT 2A/2C receptor subtype. It also displays strong affinity to several dopaminergic receptors, but shows only weak antagonism at the dopamine D2 receptor, a receptor commonly thought to modulate neuroleptic activity. Agranulocytosis is a major adverse effect associated with administration of this agent. | |||||
| Olanzapine | 220 | 228.0 | 6,465 | $21.45▼ below CT avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 228.0 30-Day Fills 6,465 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 117 | 117.0 | 3,302 | $99.98 | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 117.0 30-Day Fills 3,302 Days Supply About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. | |||||
| Trazodone Hcl | 117 | 123.0 | 3,497 | $8.75▼ below CT avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 123.0 30-Day Fills 3,497 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Clonazepam | 113 | 113.0 | 2,792 | $7.71▼ below CT avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 113.0 30-Day Fills 2,792 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 93 | 99.0 | 2,500 | $27.56▼ below CT avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 99.0 30-Day Fills 2,500 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Benztropine Mesylate | 76 | 82.0 | 2,328 | $11.08▼ below CT avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 82.0 30-Day Fills 2,328 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 76 | 94.0 | 2,774 | $14.38▼ below CT avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 94.0 30-Day Fills 2,774 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Risperidone | 68 | 74.0 | 2,101 | $10.42▼ below CT avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 74.0 30-Day Fills 2,101 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 68 | 74.0 | 2,164 | $11.31▼ below CT avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 74.0 30-Day Fills 2,164 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Aripiprazole | 61 | 67.0 | 1,920 | $133.81▼ below CT avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 67.0 30-Day Fills 1,920 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Mirtazapine | 58 | 60.0 | 1,720 | $24.99▼ below CT avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 60.0 30-Day Fills 1,720 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Olanzapine OdtOlanzapine | 56 | 61.2 | 1,708 | $276.60 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 61.2 30-Day Fills 1,708 Days Supply About Olanzapine Odt: 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. | |||||
| Carbamazepine ErCarbamazepine | 52 | 52.0 | 1,456 | $72.90▼ below CT avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 52.0 30-Day Fills 1,456 Days Supply About Carbamazepine Er: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. | |||||
| Propranolol Hcl | 51 | 57.0 | 1,602 | $15.49▼ below CT avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 57.0 30-Day Fills 1,602 Days Supply About Propranolol Hcl: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. | |||||
| Risperdal ConstaRisperidone Microspheres | 50 | 50.0 | 1,403 | $2,477.76 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 50.0 30-Day Fills 1,403 Days Supply About Risperdal Consta: Risperidone is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ This medication can help you to think clearly and take part in everyday life. Risperidone 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 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. | |||||
| Gabapentin | 46 | 54.0 | 1,602 | $11.81▼ below CT avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 54.0 30-Day Fills 1,602 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Haloperidol | 42 | 42.0 | 1,153 | $41.89 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 42.0 30-Day Fills 1,153 Days Supply 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) | |||||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 42 | 48.0 | 1,364 | $13.83▼ below CT avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 48.0 30-Day Fills 1,364 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Lorazepam | 38 | 38.0 | 848 | $8.06▼ below CT avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 38.0 30-Day Fills 848 Days Supply About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. | |||||
| Lithium Carbonate ErLithium Carbonate | 37 | 39.0 | 1,118 | $31.44 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39.0 30-Day Fills 1,118 Days Supply About Lithium Carbonate Er: This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes, such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors. A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems. | |||||
| Chlorpromazine Hcl | 35 | 35.0 | 736 | $140.00▼ below CT avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 35.0 30-Day Fills 736 Days Supply About Chlorpromazine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, manic phase of bipolar disorder, severe behavioral problems in children). Show more ▾ Chlorpromazine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can reduce aggressive behavior and the desire to hurt yourself/others. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). Chlorpromazine is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called phenothiazine antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Chlorpromazine is also used to control nausea/vomiting, relieve prolonged hiccups, relieve restlessness/anxiety before surgery, and help treat tetanus. The prototypical phenothiazine antipsychotic drug. Like the other drugs in this class chlorpromazine's antipsychotic actions are thought to be due to long-term adaptation by the brain to blocking DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. Chlorpromazine has several other actions and therapeutic uses, including as an antiemetic and in the treatment of intractable hiccup. | |||||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 32 | 32.0 | 934 | $13.06▼ below CT avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 32.0 30-Day Fills 934 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Fluvoxamine Maleate | 30 | 38.0 | 1,116 | $76.92 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 38.0 30-Day Fills 1,116 Days Supply About Fluvoxamine Maleate: 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. | |||||
| Perphenazine | 30 | 30.0 | 842 | $106.88 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 30.0 30-Day Fills 842 Days Supply About Perphenazine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder). Show more ▾ This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can reduce aggressive behavior and the desire to hurt yourself/others. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (such as hearing/seeing things that are not there). Perphenazine is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (such as dopamine) in the brain. An antipsychotic phenothiazine derivative with actions and uses similar to those of CHLORPROMAZINE. | |||||
| Lamotrigine | 27 | 35.0 | 1,004 | $18.34 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 35.0 30-Day Fills 1,004 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Ziprasidone Hcl | 27 | 33.0 | 990 | $73.94▼ below CT avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 33.0 30-Day Fills 990 Days Supply About Ziprasidone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Ziprasidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. | |||||
| Lithium Carbonate | 25 | 25.0 | 692 | $10.95 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25.0 30-Day Fills 692 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 24 | 24.0 | 636 | $23.20▼ below CT avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 24.0 30-Day Fills 636 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 24 | 24.0 | 457 | $15.13▼ below CT avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 24.0 30-Day Fills 457 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Propranolol Hcl ErPropranolol Hcl | 23 | 25.0 | 724 | $25.55▼ below CT avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 25.0 30-Day Fills 724 Days Supply About Propranolol Hcl Er: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. | |||||
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 23 | 33.0 | 974 | $11.80▼ below CT avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 33.0 30-Day Fills 974 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Invega SustennaPaliperidone Palmitate | 23 | 23.0 | 644 | $2,489.77▼ below CT avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 23.0 30-Day Fills 644 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Buspirone Hcl | 22 | 29.0 | 846 | $21.46▼ below CT avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 29.0 30-Day Fills 846 Days Supply 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). | |||||
| Abilify MaintenaAripiprazole | 20 | 20.0 | 443 | $2,751.63 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20.0 30-Day Fills 443 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Carbamazepine | 20 | 36.0 | 1,056 | $91.74 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 36.0 30-Day Fills 1,056 Days Supply About Carbamazepine: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. | |||||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 19 | 29.0 | 842 | $26.95▼ below CT avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 29.0 30-Day Fills 842 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Divalproex Sodium | 19 | 19.0 | 532 | $52.16▼ below CT avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 19.0 30-Day Fills 532 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Desvenlafaxine Succinate ErDesvenlafaxine Succinate | 14 | 14.0 | 396 | $88.67▼ below CT avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 396 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Diazepam | 14 | 14.0 | 365 | $5.00▼ below CT avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 365 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| IngrezzaValbenazine Tosylate | 14 | 14.0 | 416 | $8,235.56 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14.0 30-Day Fills 416 Days Supply About Ingrezza: Valbenazine is used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia). Show more ▾ This medication is thought to work by decreasing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain that affect how your nerves and muscles work (monoamines such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine). | |||||
| Prazosin Hcl | 13 | 13.0 | 388 | $66.34 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13.0 30-Day Fills 388 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Desmopressin Acetate | 13 | 13.0 | 364 | $45.27▼ below CT avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 364 Days Supply About Desmopressin Acetate: Desmopressin is used to control the amount of urine your kidneys make. Show more ▾ Normally, the amount of urine you make is controlled by a certain substance in the body called vasopressin. In people who have water diabetes (diabetes insipidus) or certain kinds of head injury or brain surgery, the body does not make enough vasopressin. Desmopressin is a man-made form of vasopressin and is used to replace a low level of vasopressin. This medication helps to control increased thirst and too much urination due to these conditions, and helps prevent dehydration. Desmopressin is also used to control bleeding caused by surgery or injuries in people with certain bleeding problems (hemophilia A, type 1 von Willebrand's disease). It works by helping the body with normal blood clotting. A synthetic analog of the pituitary hormone, ARGININE VASOPRESSIN. Its action is mediated by the VASOPRESSIN receptor V2. It has prolonged antidiuretic activity, but little pressor effects. It also modulates levels of circulating FACTOR VIII and VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR. | |||||
| Riluzole | 13 | 13.0 | 364 | $135.23▼ below CT avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 364 Days Supply About Riluzole: This medication is used to treat a certain type of nerve disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also commonly called Lou Gehrig's disease). Show more ▾ Riluzole helps to slow down the worsening of this disease and prolong survival. A glutamate antagonist (RECEPTORS, GLUTAMATE) used as an anticonvulsant (ANTICONVULSANTS) and to prolong the survival of patients with AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS. | |||||
| Glycopyrrolate | 13 | 13.0 | 364 | $18.20▼ below CT avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 364 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Paliperidone ErPaliperidone | 12 | 12.0 | 336 | $1,032.82 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12.0 30-Day Fills 336 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Bupropion Hcl | 12 | 14.0 | 398 | $17.17▼ below CT avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 398 Days Supply About Bupropion Hcl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. | |||||
| Lurasidone Hcl | 11 | 11.0 | 310 | $435.15 | – No State Data |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber No state benchmark is available for this medication. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average $435.15 Provider cost/claim Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11.0 30-Day Fills 310 Days Supply | |||||
| Metformin Hcl | 11 | 13.0 | 390 | $1.63▼ below CT avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CT prescriber Averages are among CT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CT average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 390 Days Supply 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) | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. BRENDA L PLANCK M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Forensic Psychiatry prescribing approach at this Middletown, CT 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 CT prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.