CHRISTOPHER R HOWE MD
Prescription History 1467562421
Orthopaedic Surgery in Renton, WA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for CHRISTOPHER R HOWE MD, an active Orthopaedic Surgery specialist practicing in Renton, WA. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 461 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 208 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other WA PrescribersVs. WA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 208 | $11.95▼ below WA avg | ▲ More 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 2024, this provider wrote 208 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (72.3). Medicare paid an average of $11.95 per fill, versus $19.65 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. 272 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,697 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Baclofen | 96 | $8.20▼ below WA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2024, this provider wrote 96 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about 3 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (32.4). Medicare paid an average of $8.20 per fill, versus $21.15 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. 96 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,416 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 54 | $5.57▼ below WA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2024, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (30.4). Medicare paid an average of $5.57 per fill, versus $27.14 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. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prednisone | 42 | $2.34▼ below WA avg | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about the same volume as the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $2.34 per fill, versus $5.30 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 378 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 33 | $7.59▼ below WA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. Lisseril is synonymous for HCl; structure. In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (30.5). Medicare paid an average of $7.59 per fill, versus $10.11 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. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 17 | $5.11▼ below WA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone 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 semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (50.3). Medicare paid an average of $5.11 per fill, versus $14.22 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 113 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methocarbamol | 11 | $10.91▼ below WA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methocarbamol: Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles. A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206) In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about a third of the volume of the typical Washington prescriber of this medication (26.6). Medicare paid an average of $10.91 per fill, versus $14.08 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for CHRISTOPHER R HOWE MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Renton, 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 among WA prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
