DR. AMANDA LEE RUXTON DO
Prescription History 1457511321
Family Medicine in Emporia, KS
What does Dr. Ruxton prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ruxton wrote 6,001 Medicare prescriptions for 125 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 314 prescriptions for 69 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Ruxton prescribes.
Medications 125 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Kansas prescribers.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 314 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $5.73 per fill, versus $8.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 278 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (207). Medicare paid $5.50 per fill, versus $7.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 275 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $5.15 per fill, versus $5.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 271 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $3.63 per fill, versus $5.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 261 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $4.84 per fill, versus $7.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 177 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $951.15 per fill, versus $878.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 153 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $9.39 per fill, versus $10.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Liothyronine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 127 prescriptions for Liothyronine Sodium, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $28.18 per fill, versus $30.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 126 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $3.32 per fill, versus $4.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 123 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $30.16 per fill, versus $20.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 120 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 2 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $5.49 per fill, versus $8.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 107 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $8.19 per fill, versus $11.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 95 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $11.14 per fill, versus $15.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 95 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $1.53 per fill, versus $3.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 92 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,177.17 per fill, versus $1,157.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 90 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $19.23 per fill, versus $12.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 89 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $25.49 per fill, versus $19.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 84 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $3.73 per fill, versus $6.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 83 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 83% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $14.56 per fill, versus $10.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 78 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $9.44 per fill, versus $10.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 76 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $5.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 75 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $7.58 per fill, versus $6.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 73 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $54.61 per fill, versus $28.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 68 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $4.46 per fill, versus $8.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 66 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $911.19 per fill, versus $813.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This vaccine is used to prevent infection by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 65 prescriptions for Arexvy, about 80% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $309.40 per fill, versus $288.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 64 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $23.93 per fill, versus $19.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 61 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.84 per fill, versus $9.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 60 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $10.30 per fill, versus $11.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 59 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $33.90 per fill, versus $31.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 57 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 88% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $9.80 per fill, versus $9.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 56 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $30.87 per fill, versus $27.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 56 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.69 per fill, versus $10.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 56 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 69% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $7.26 per fill, versus $6.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 55 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $2.81 per fill, versus $7.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 54 prescriptions for Famotidine, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $5.17 per fill, versus $11.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 51 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 69% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $3.73 per fill, versus $7.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 51 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $12.99 per fill, versus $25.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 49 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $2.00 per fill, versus $5.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 44 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 71% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $2.32 per fill, versus $3.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 43 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 78% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.62 per fill, versus $8.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 43 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $907.03 per fill, versus $1,157.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 42 prescriptions for Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $22.27 per fill, versus $22.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 41 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $16.40 per fill, versus $22.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 41 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 83% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $31.26 per fill, versus $22.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 40 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $12.28 per fill, versus $7.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 39 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.01 per fill, versus $6.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 38 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.07 per fill, versus $11.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 36 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $13.68 per fill, versus $14.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 35 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $20.41 per fill, versus $15.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 35 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 77% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1.36 per fill, versus $3.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 34 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 63% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $7.19 per fill, versus $10.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 33 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 78% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,763.69 per fill, versus $1,166.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 31 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $21.07 per fill, versus $16.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 30 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $15.54 per fill, versus $12.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 30 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $23.78 per fill, versus $21.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 29 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 63% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $11.24 per fill, versus $15.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 29 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $2.84 per fill, versus $6.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 28 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 61% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $55.66 per fill, versus $30.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 27 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $9.08 per fill, versus $18.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 27 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 70% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $986.20 per fill, versus $806.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 27 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $4.20 per fill, versus $7.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 26 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $12.65 per fill, versus $23.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 26 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 28% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $1,432.48 per fill, versus $741.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 24 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $12.21 per fill, versus $19.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 24 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $3.79 per fill, versus $5.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 24 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 79% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.24 per fill, versus $6.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 23 prescriptions for Vraylar, about 65% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1,814.30 per fill, versus $1,379.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 21 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 33% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $18.71 per fill, versus $30.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 21 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14.51 per fill, versus $9.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 21 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.80 per fill, versus $10.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 21 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $57.82 per fill, versus $65.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 20 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 75% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $19.90 per fill, versus $15.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 20 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 81% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $21.00 per fill, versus $22.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 20 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.68 per fill, versus $12.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 19 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2.07 per fill, versus $2.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 19 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $13.84 per fill, versus $23.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 19 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 41% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $9.41 per fill, versus $7.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 19 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 69% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.69 per fill, versus $13.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 19 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $2.81 per fill, versus $6.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 18 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1.82 per fill, versus $5.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 18 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 68% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $2.38 per fill, versus $6.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 18 prescriptions for Topiramate, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $3.26 per fill, versus $11.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.43 per fill, versus $11.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 17 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 40% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $13.67 per fill, versus $6.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 17 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 41% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $684.05 per fill, versus $509.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 17 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $14.62 per fill, versus $13.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This vaccine is used by adults to prevent zoster (shingles).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 17 prescriptions for Shingrix, about 20% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $223.56 per fill, versus $208.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 17 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 79% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $357.33 per fill, versus $291.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 16 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 66% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $27.17 per fill, versus $16.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 16 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $653.16 per fill, versus $574.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 16 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 42% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $16.89 per fill, versus $17.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 16 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 36% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $17.27 per fill, versus $6.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 15 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.54 per fill, versus $7.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 68% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5.15 per fill, versus $10.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 15 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.90 per fill, versus $15.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 15 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about 64% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $54.68 per fill, versus $30.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 15 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 82% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $8.81 per fill, versus $11.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 14 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $23.37 per fill, versus $27.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 14 prescriptions for Fludrocortisone Acetate, about 66% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $23.47 per fill, versus $19.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 14 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 74% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $19.24 per fill, versus $35.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 13 prescriptions for Advair Hfa, about 64% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $518.25 per fill, versus $401.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 13 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $2.94 per fill, versus $5.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain/discomfort from a certain bladder disorder (interstitial cystitis).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 13 prescriptions for Elmiron, about 66% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $310.17 per fill, versus $779.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 13 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5.75 per fill, versus $15.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 13 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 31% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $9.41 per fill, versus $6.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Medroxyprogesterone is a type of hormone (progestin).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 13 prescriptions for Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, about 67% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $30.43 per fill, versus $22.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 13 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.80 per fill, versus $15.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 12 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $29.26 per fill, versus $13.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $5.70 per fill, versus $8.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Felodipine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 12 prescriptions for Felodipine Er, about 68% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $28.80 per fill, versus $22.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 12 prescriptions for Nystatin, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $25.17 per fill, versus $19.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 23% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $71.94 per fill, versus $30.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a multivitamin and iron product used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or during pregnancy.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 12 prescriptions for Prenatal Vitamin Plus Low Iron, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $7.97 per fill, versus $9.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 12 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $40.50 per fill, versus $12.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 12 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $17.89 per fill, versus $31.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 11 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 33% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,087.24 per fill, versus $728.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 11 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $16.84 per fill, versus $10.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 41% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.61 per fill, versus $16.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 11 prescriptions for Gemfibrozil, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $10.70 per fill, versus $14.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 11 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 23% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $78.52 per fill, versus $16.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 11 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 33% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $29.42 per fill, versus $30.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 11 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 41% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.96 per fill, versus $8.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 11 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $2.19 per fill, versus $14.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Ruxton wrote 11 prescriptions for Trulance, about 64% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $542.18 per fill, versus $666.90 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Ruxton’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ruxton prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ruxton's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (314), Atorvastatin Calcium (278) and Lisinopril (275).
How does Dr. Ruxton's prescribing compare with other Kansas prescribers?
Of the 125 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ruxton prescribes 26 more often than the typical Kansas prescriber, 34 about as often and 65 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ruxton prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Kansas prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
