DR. AMYLYNNE J FRANKEL M.D.
Prescription History 1437318607
Dermatology in Spartanburg, SC
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. AMYLYNNE J FRANKEL M.D., an active Dermatology specialist practicing in Spartanburg, SC. Our medical registry currently tracks 32 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,731 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ketoconazole, which accounts for 211 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 SC PrescribersVs. SC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 211 | $25.66 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ketoconazole: This medication is used to control dandruff. Show more ▾ Use of this medication may help to relieve the flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Ketoconazole 2% shampoo is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 211 Medicare prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 4.3 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $25.66 per fill, versus $24.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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. 211 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,163 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Finasteride | 171 | $9.92▼ below SC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 171 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about 3.4 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $9.92 per fill, versus $18.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 283 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,490 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 144 | $18.61 | ▲ More than typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾ Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 144 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 3.8 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $18.61 per fill, versus $11.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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. 151.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,255 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluconazole | 114 | $18.50 | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluconazole: Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 114 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 4.6 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $18.50 per fill, versus $11.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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. 188.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,663 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluocinolone Acetonide | 102 | $53.12▼ below SC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluocinolone Acetonide: This shampoo is used to treat severe dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis). Show more ▾ Fluocinolone reduces the swelling, itching, flaking, and redness that can occur with dandruff. This medication is a low- to medium-strength corticosteroid. A glucocorticoid derivative used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. It is usually employed as a cream, gel, lotion, or ointment. It has also been used topically in the treatment of inflammatory eye, ear, and nose disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732) In 2023, this provider wrote 102 Medicare prescriptions for Fluocinolone Acetonide, about 4.3 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $53.12 per fill, versus $84.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 105 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,878 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clobetasol Propionate | 100 | $58.57▼ below SC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clobetasol Propionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid. A derivative of PREDNISOLONE with high glucocorticoid activity and low mineralocorticoid activity. Absorbed through the skin faster than FLUOCINONIDE, it is used topically in treatment of PSORIASIS but may cause marked adrenocortical suppression. In 2023, this provider wrote 100 Medicare prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $58.57 per fill, versus $59.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 100 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,775 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dupixent PenDupilumab | 89 | $3,904.60 | ▲ More than typical |
About Dupixent Pen: This medication is used to treat certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis). Show more ▾ It is also used along with other medications to help control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. In addition, dupilumab may be used to reduce symptoms caused by nasal polyps and the long-term swelling of the sinuses and nasal passage (chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis). Dupilumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking certain natural proteins in your body (interleukin-4 and interleukin-13) that may cause inflammation and swelling. This medication should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 89 Medicare prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about 3.4 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $3,904.60 per fill, versus $3,705.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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. 96.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,716 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 82 | $27.77 | ▲ More than typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 82 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $27.77 per fill, versus $22.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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. 82.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluorouracil | 73 | $107.08 | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluorouracil: Fluorouracil is used to treat various types of cancer. Show more ▾ It is a chemotherapy drug that is used to slow or stop cancer cell growth. A pyrimidine analog that is an antineoplastic antimetabolite. It interferes with DNA synthesis by blocking the THYMIDYLATE SYNTHETASE conversion of deoxyuridylic acid to thymidylic acid. In 2023, this provider wrote 73 Medicare prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $107.08 per fill, versus $101.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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. 77 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,052 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocortisone | 72 | $12.88▼ below SC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydrocortisone: Hydrocortisone is a man-made version of a natural substance (cortisol) made by the adrenal gland. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat low cortisol levels caused by diseases of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency). Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $12.88 per fill, versus $21.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 74 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ammonium Lactate | 64 | $24.40 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ammonium Lactate: This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions. Show more ▾ This medication works by increasing the moisture in the skin. A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed) In 2023, this provider wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $24.40 per fill, versus $21.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 71.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,028 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mupirocin | 58 | $8.61▼ below SC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2023, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $8.61 per fill, versus $10.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 61 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,361 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tacrolimus | 45 | $321.45 | ▲ More than typical |
About Tacrolimus: Tacrolimus is used with other medications to prevent rejection of a kidney transplant. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. A macrolide isolated from the culture broth of a strain of Streptomyces tsukubaensis that has strong immunosuppressive activity in vivo and prevents the activation of T-lymphocytes in response to antigenic or mitogenic stimulation in vitro. In 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $321.45 per fill, versus $243.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,280 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mometasone Furoate | 40 | $16.29▼ below SC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mometasone Furoate: Mometasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. Mometasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A pregnadienediol derivative ANTI-ALLERGIC AGENT and ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENT that is used in the management of ASTHMA and ALLERGIC RHINITIS. It is also used as a topical treatment for skin disorders. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $16.29 per fill, versus $62.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,175 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 35 | $33.92▼ below SC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clindamycin Phosphate: This medication is used to treat a certain type of vaginal infection (bacterial vaginosis) in women who are not pregnant. Show more ▾ Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $33.92 per fill, versus $55.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,040 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metronidazole | 31 | $79.57 | ▲ More than typical |
About Metronidazole: This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain skin disorder known as rosacea, a type of adult acne. Show more ▾ It may help to decrease redness, swelling and the number of pimples caused by rosacea. This medication is an antibiotic. For the treatment of rosacea, metronidazole is believed to work by decreasing swelling (inflammation). Some brands of this medication also contain sunscreens (see also Notes section). A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $79.57 per fill, versus $39.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dupixent SyringeDupilumab | 28 | $3,867.29▼ below SC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Dupixent Syringe: This medication is used to treat certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis). Show more ▾ It is also used along with other medications to help control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. In addition, dupilumab may be used to reduce symptoms caused by nasal polyps and the long-term swelling of the sinuses and nasal passage (chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis). Dupilumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking certain natural proteins in your body (interleukin-4 and interleukin-13) that may cause inflammation and swelling. This medication should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Dupixent Syringe, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $3,867.29 per fill, versus $3,913.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 798 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Spironolactone | 26 | $14.72 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $14.72 per fill, versus $13.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 25 | $24.07▼ below SC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about the same volume as the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $24.07 per fill, versus $50.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 316 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 24 | $14.13 | ≈ Typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 80% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $14.13 per fill, versus $8.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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 168 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Imiquimod | 24 | $42.92 | ≈ Typical |
About Imiquimod: This medication is used to treat certain types of growths on the skin. Show more ▾ These are precancerous growths (actinic keratoses), a certain type of skin cancer (superficial basal cell carcinoma), and warts on the outside of the genitals/anus. Treating these conditions can decrease complications from them. Imiquimod belongs to a group of drugs called immune response modifiers. It is believed to work by helping to activate your immune system to fight these abnormal skin growths. This product is not recommended for use on children under 12 years of age unless specifically directed by your doctor. A topically-applied aminoquinoline immune modulator that induces interferon production. It is used in the treatment of external genital and perianal warts, superficial CARCINOMA, BASAL CELL; and ACTINIC KERATOSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Imiquimod, about 80% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $42.92 per fill, versus $39.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 968 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nystatin | 22 | $5.38▼ below SC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Nystatin: Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Nystatin, about the same volume as the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $5.38 per fill, versus $22.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OtezlaApremilast | 19 | $5,355.49 | ≈ Typical |
About Otezla: This medication is used to treat a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis). Show more ▾ Apremilast is also used to treat a certain type of skin condition (moderate to severe plaque psoriasis). Apremilast belongs to a class of drugs known as phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitors. For the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, it decreases pain and swelling, and may help improve flexibility in the affected joints. For the treatment of plaque psoriasis, it may help to reduce the redness, thickening, and scaling of the skin that occurs with this condition. Apremilast is also used to treat mouth sores in people who have Behcet's disease. It helps to reduce the pain and improve the healing of these mouth sores. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Otezla, about 86% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $5,355.49 per fill, versus $4,934.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 19 | $4.77▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 20% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (96). Medicare paid an average of $4.77 per fill, versus $21.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 516 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 17 | $17.47▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxycycline Monohydrate: This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin condition called rosacea. Show more ▾ It helps to reduce the number of pimples and bumps on the face, but it may not decrease redness. It works by reducing skin inflammation caused by rosacea. Although doxycycline belongs to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines, this product does not work as an antibiotic because it does not stop the growth of bacteria. Do not use this product to treat any infection, including viral infections (such as the common cold, flu). Use this medication only as prescribed by your doctor. A plant family of the order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. Members of this family are sometimes classified in CAPRIFOLIACEAE. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 61% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $17.47 per fill, versus $21.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 597 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glycopyrrolate | 17 | $48.47 | ≈ 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Glycopyrrolate, about 89% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $48.47 per fill, versus $35.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Minoxidil | 16 | $11.20▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Minoxidil: Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Minoxidil works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (VASODILATOR AGENTS) that reduces peripheral resistance and produces a fall in BLOOD PRESSURE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p371) In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Minoxidil, about 64% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $11.20 per fill, versus $21.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 661 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tretinoin | 14 | $118.95 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tretinoin: This medication is used to treat acne. Show more ▾ It may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop. Tretinoin belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of skin cells. An important regulator of GENE EXPRESSION during growth and development, and in NEOPLASMS. Tretinoin, also known as retinoic acid and derived from maternal VITAMIN A, is essential for normal GROWTH; and EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT. An excess of tretinoin can be teratogenic. It is used in the treatment of PSORIASIS; ACNE VULGARIS; and several other SKIN DISEASES. It has also been approved for use in promyelocytic leukemia (LEUKEMIA, PROMYELOCYTIC, ACUTE). In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Tretinoin, about 67% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $118.95 per fill, versus $90.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 398 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azelaic Acid | 13 | $152.83▼ below SC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Azelaic Acid: This medication is used to treat a certain skin condition called rosacea. Show more ▾ It helps to reduce the number of inflamed skin lesions. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Azelaic Acid, about 87% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $152.83 per fill, versus $158.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RinvoqUpadacitinib | 13 | $6,130.73▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rinvoq: Upadacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis). Show more ▾ It helps decrease pain, tenderness, and swelling in the joints. Upadacitinib is also used to treat a skin condition called atopic dermatitis. It reduces swelling, itching, and redness in the skin. This medication may also be used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Rinvoq, about half the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $6,130.73 per fill, versus $6,563.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Minocycline Hcl | 12 | $32.11▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Minocycline Hcl: This medication is used to treat acne or rosacea. Show more ▾ Minocycline belongs to a class of drugs known as tetracycline antibiotics. However, it is not used to treat skin infections. It helps decrease pimples and red bumps that happen with acne or rosacea. A TETRACYCLINE analog, having a 7-dimethylamino and lacking the 5 methyl and hydroxyl groups, which is effective against tetracycline-resistant STAPHYLOCOCCUS infections. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Minocycline Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $32.11 per fill, versus $35.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 337 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Calcipotriene | 11 | $311.77 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Calcipotriene: This medication is used to treat psoriasis. Show more ▾ Calcipotriene is a form of vitamin D. It works by slowing down the growth of skin cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Calcipotriene, about a third of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $311.77 per fill, versus $191.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. AMYLYNNE J FRANKEL 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 Dermatology prescribing approach at this Spartanburg, SC 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 SC prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
