FREDERIC L JOHNSTONE MD
Prescription History 1447286521
Orthopaedic Surgery in Puyallup, WA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for FREDERIC L JOHNSTONE MD, an active Orthopaedic Surgery specialist practicing in Puyallup, WA. Our medical registry currently tracks 3 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 146 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, which accounts for 68 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 WA PrescribersVs. WA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 68 | $4.22▼ below WA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $4.22 per fill, versus $20.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WA 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 WA average for this medication. 68 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 178 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 66 | $1.52▼ below WA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $1.52 per fill, versus $8.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WA 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 WA average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 174 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 12 | $2.23▼ below WA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $2.23 per fill, versus $8.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WA 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 WA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 61 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for FREDERIC L JOHNSTONE MD 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 Orthopaedic Surgery prescribing approach at this Puyallup, WA 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 WA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
