BRANDON JAMES HANSEN PA-C
Prescription History 1467735621
Physician Assistant - Medical in Riverton, UT
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for BRANDON JAMES HANSEN PA-C, an active Medical specialist practicing in Riverton, UT. Our medical registry currently tracks 95 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 4,044 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Levothyroxine Sodium, which accounts for 233 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 UT PrescribersVs. UT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 233 | $16.31▼ below UT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2023, this provider wrote 233 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (129). Medicare paid an average of $16.31 per fill, versus $19.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 531.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 15,919 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 213 | $14.76 | ▲ More than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2023, this provider wrote 213 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (145). Medicare paid an average of $14.76 per fill, versus $13.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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. 539.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 16,180 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 196 | $19.51 | ▲ More than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 196 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 2 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (100). Medicare paid an average of $19.51 per fill, versus $17.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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. 452.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 13,541 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 181 | $14.64 | ▲ More than typical |
About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 181 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $14.64 per fill, versus $8.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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. 418.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,470 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 130 | $29.62 | ▲ 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 2023, this provider wrote 130 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (77). Medicare paid an average of $29.62 per fill, versus $26.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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. 223.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,693 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 128 | $13.29▼ below UT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 128 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $13.29 per fill, versus $15.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 235.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,065 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 122 | $16.93▼ below UT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Rosuvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. In 2023, this provider wrote 122 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $16.93 per fill, versus $20.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 233.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,976 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 110 | $14.30 | ≈ Typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2023, this provider wrote 110 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (90). Medicare paid an average of $14.30 per fill, versus $11.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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. 293.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 93 | $13.03 | ▲ 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 93 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $13.03 per fill, versus $9.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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. 93 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,574 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 90 | $30.94▼ below UT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 90 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $30.94 per fill, versus $36.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 164 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,920 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 87 | $7.36▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 87 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about the same volume as the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (88). Medicare paid an average of $7.36 per fill, versus $8.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 236 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 82 | $10.32 | ≈ Typical |
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2023, this provider wrote 82 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 87% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (94). Medicare paid an average of $10.32 per fill, versus $7.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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. 203 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,090 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 75 | $22.02 | ≈ 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 75 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $22.02 per fill, versus $20.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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. 75 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,159 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 74 | $10.50 | ▲ More than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2023, this provider wrote 74 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $10.50 per fill, versus $8.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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. 92 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,719 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 73 | $13.58▼ below UT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2023, this provider wrote 73 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $13.58 per fill, versus $18.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 147.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,397 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 62 | $24.95 | ≈ Typical |
About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 87% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (71). Medicare paid an average of $24.95 per fill, versus $21.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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. 147.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,431 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 59 | $864.72▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about the same volume as the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $864.72 per fill, versus $880.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 88.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,661 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 58 | $19.15 | ▲ More than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $19.15 per fill, versus $15.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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. 168 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,040 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 58 | $32.29 | ▲ More than typical |
About Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2023, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $32.29 per fill, versus $18.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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. 151.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,548 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 57 | $7.31▼ below UT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $7.31 per fill, versus $9.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 103 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,090 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 57 | $8.75 | ≈ Typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about the same volume as the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $8.75 per fill, versus $8.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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. 89 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,670 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 56 | $7.00 | ≈ Typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2023, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about the same volume as the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $7.00 per fill, versus $6.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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. 114.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,370 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 53 | $1,229.34▼ below UT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ozempic: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about 2 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $1,229.34 per fill, versus $1,306.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 65.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,886 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 52 | $12.92 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not continue taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $12.92 per fill, versus $9.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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. 132.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,980 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TrulicityDulaglutide | 52 | $1,328.32 | ▲ More than typical |
About Trulicity: Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Trulicity, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $1,328.32 per fill, versus $1,305.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,084 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 50 | $39.15▼ below UT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2023, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $39.15 per fill, versus $52.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 80 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,149 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 49 | $4.85▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 89% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $4.85 per fill, versus $5.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 96 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,860 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 49 | $18.69▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 65% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $18.69 per fill, versus $21.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 143.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,300 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 48 | $36.75▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $36.75 per fill, versus $40.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 124 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,704 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 48 | $19.40 | ≈ Typical |
About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. 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 or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $19.40 per fill, versus $18.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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. 117.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,530 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 46 | $18.91 | ≈ Typical |
About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 84% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $18.91 per fill, versus $12.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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. 138.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,143 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 45 | $19.60▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 75% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $19.60 per fill, versus $31.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 87 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,610 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Simvastatin | 43 | $11.39 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Simvastatin: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 64% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (67). Medicare paid an average of $11.39 per fill, versus $8.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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. 111 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,305 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 40 | $21.11 | ≈ Typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 77% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $21.11 per fill, versus $13.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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. 87.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,625 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carvedilol | 40 | $11.77▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 75% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $11.77 per fill, versus $14.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 86 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 38 | $957.60▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $957.60 per fill, versus $1,044.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 59.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,755 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alprazolam | 33 | $4.05▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 66% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $4.05 per fill, versus $7.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 938 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 32 | $19.52▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $19.52 per fill, versus $19.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 90.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 30 | $7.92▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 77% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $7.92 per fill, versus $10.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,920 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ibuprofen | 30 | $23.11 | ≈ Typical |
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾ When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about the same volume as the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $23.11 per fill, versus $16.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride | 29 | $22.14▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about the same volume as the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $22.14 per fill, versus $40.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 60.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,752 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 29 | $11.47▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 81% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $11.47 per fill, versus $16.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 55.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,670 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 28 | $26.32 | ≈ Typical |
About Olmesartan Medoxomil: Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Olmesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to manage HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about the same volume as the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $26.32 per fill, versus $24.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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. 83 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,490 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FarxigaDapagliflozin Propanediol | 27 | $629.32▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Farxiga: Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Farxiga, about the same volume as the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $629.32 per fill, versus $942.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alendronate Sodium | 26 | $23.16 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $23.16 per fill, versus $13.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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. 64.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Triamterene-HydrochlorothiazidTriamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid | 26 | $12.33▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is a combination of two water pills (diuretics): triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide. This combination is used by people who have developed or are at risk for having low potassium levels on hydrochlorothiazide. It causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 90% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $12.33 per fill, versus $15.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 72.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pioglitazone Hcl | 26 | $20.10 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pioglitazone Hcl: Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called glitazones) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Pioglitazone is used either alone or in combination with other diabetes medications (such as metformin or a sulfonylurea such as glyburide). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of pioglitazone. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 67% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $20.10 per fill, versus $17.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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. 62.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Estradiol | 25 | $29.63▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Estradiol: This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). Show more ▾ It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment. The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Estradiol, about 86% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $29.63 per fill, versus $47.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 59.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,776 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Liothyronine Sodium | 25 | $36.98▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Liothyronine Sodium: Liothyronine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally made by the thyroid gland. Liothyronine is a man-made form of thyroid hormone. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone helps you stay healthy. For children, having enough thyroid hormone helps them grow and learn normally. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid problems (such as certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer). It can also be used to test for certain types of thyroid disease. This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. A T3 thyroid hormone normally synthesized and secreted by the thyroid gland in much smaller quantities than thyroxine (T4). Most T3 is derived from peripheral monodeiodination of T4 at the 5' position of the outer ring of the iodothyronine nucleus. The hormone finally delivered and used by the tissues is mainly T3. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Liothyronine Sodium, about 83% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $36.98 per fill, versus $58.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 61 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,830 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 24 | $27.07▼ below UT avg | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 75% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $27.07 per fill, versus $29.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 37.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,133 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 24 | $38.70▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 65% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $38.70 per fill, versus $39.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Testosterone Cypionate | 23 | $41.21▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Testosterone Cypionate: This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone. Show more ▾ In males, testosterone is responsible for many normal functions, including growth and development of the genitals, muscles, and bones. It also helps cause normal sexual development (puberty) in boys. Testosterone belongs to a class of drugs known as androgens. It works by affecting many body systems so that the body can develop and function normally. Testosterone may also be used in certain adolescent boys to cause puberty in those with delayed puberty. It may also be used to treat certain types of breast cancer in women. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about the same volume as the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $41.21 per fill, versus $52.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 37.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,116 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 22 | $7.61▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $7.61 per fill, versus $10.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 62 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,860 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 21 | $37.55▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aripiprazole: Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $37.55 per fill, versus $99.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Finasteride | 20 | $10.13▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less 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 20 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about a third of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $10.13 per fill, versus $20.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 20 | $8.61▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. 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. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $8.61 per fill, versus $19.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 20 | $17.28▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about the same volume as the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $17.28 per fill, versus $25.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 532 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Allopurinol | 19 | $20.02▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $20.02 per fill, versus $20.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,710 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 19 | $1,031.61 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $1,031.61 per fill, versus $974.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluconazole | 18 | $3.57▼ below UT avg | ≈ 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 18 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 82% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $3.57 per fill, versus $15.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 151 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 18 | $30.60▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Sumatriptan Succinate: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines/headaches including sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. It does not prevent future migraines/headaches or reduce how often you may get a headache. Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 78% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $30.60 per fill, versus $31.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 25.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 763 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azithromycin | 18 | $3.63▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 62% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $3.63 per fill, versus $10.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 90 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 17 | $18.56▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 61% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $18.56 per fill, versus $34.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Eszopiclone | 17 | $19.41▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Eszopiclone: This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Show more ▾ It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Eszopiclone belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment. A pyridine, pyrazine, and piperazine derivative that is used as a HYPNOTIC AND SEDATIVE in the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about 85% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $19.41 per fill, versus $22.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 17 | $28.52 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $28.52 per fill, versus $19.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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. 35.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,063 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 16 | $8.56▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methylprednisolone: Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $8.56 per fill, versus $13.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 97 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glipizide | 16 | $16.74 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Glipizide: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $16.74 per fill, versus $9.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 16 | $17.96▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 67% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $17.96 per fill, versus $24.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 27.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 814 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Celecoxib | 16 | $33.33▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾ It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. 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. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $33.33 per fill, versus $45.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,380 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 16 | $8.58▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 62% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $8.58 per fill, versus $10.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 151 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SynthroidLevothyroxine Sodium | 16 | $75.80 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Synthroid: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Synthroid, about 64% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $75.80 per fill, versus $68.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 15 | $20.36▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxazosin Mesylate: Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Doxazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Doxazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. A prazosin-related compound that is a selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocker. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 68% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $20.36 per fill, versus $23.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphet ErDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 15 | $37.34▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 75% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $37.34 per fill, versus $61.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pravastatin Sodium | 15 | $22.48 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pravastatin Sodium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES). In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $22.48 per fill, versus $17.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Spironolactone | 15 | $19.45 | ▼ 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about a third of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $19.45 per fill, versus $16.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 1,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 14 | $20.92▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $20.92 per fill, versus $22.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 28.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 848 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 14 | $14.25▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about a third of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $14.25 per fill, versus $18.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 29.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 872 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Soliqua 100-33Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide | 14 | $497.34▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Soliqua 100-33: This medication is a combination of insulin glargine and lixisenatide and is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Lixisenatide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high sugar levels (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Soliqua 100-33, about 70% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $497.34 per fill, versus $1,093.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 16.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 395 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 14 | $20.19 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clopidogrel: 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). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about a third of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $20.19 per fill, versus $19.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 14 | $4.63▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about a third of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $4.63 per fill, versus $7.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 14 | $11.48▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ 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 fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 67% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $11.48 per fill, versus $16.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olmesartan-HydrochlorothiazideOlmesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 14 | $82.17 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 64% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $82.17 per fill, versus $48.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RizatriptanRizatriptan Benzoate | 13 | $21.10▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rizatriptan: Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Rizatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Rizatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Rizatriptan, about 65% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $21.10 per fill, versus $26.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 228 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diazepam | 13 | $2.83▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diazepam: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. Show more ▾ This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $2.83 per fill, versus $9.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 340 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Warfarin Sodium | 13 | $29.93 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Warfarin Sodium: 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. Show more ▾ Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a blood thinner, but the more correct term is anticoagulant. It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood. An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $29.93 per fill, versus $17.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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. 28.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 860 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FenofibrateFenofibrate Nanocrystallized | 13 | $81.14 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fenofibrate: 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. Show more ▾ It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as fibrates. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibrate. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic agent which reduces both CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES in the blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 72% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $81.14 per fill, versus $48.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 865 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-AmphetamineDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 12 | $27.64▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $27.64 per fill, versus $37.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Xigduo XrDapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin | 12 | $769.13▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xigduo Xr: This medication is a combination of 2 drugs: dapagliflozin and metformin. Show more ▾ It is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used to treat kidney disease or heart failure in people with type 2 diabetes. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. This medication works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also increases the removal of sugar by your kidneys, decreases how much sugar is made in your liver, and decreases how much sugar your body takes in through your stomach and intestines. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Xigduo Xr, about 63% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $769.13 per fill, versus $806.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lansoprazole | 12 | $19.33▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lansoprazole: Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Lansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter lansoprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. Lansoprazole is not recommended for use in children younger than 1 year due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxypyridyl derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. Lansoprazole is a racemic mixture of (R)- and (S)-isomers. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 67% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $19.33 per fill, versus $52.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dutasteride | 12 | $32.66▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dutasteride: This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the size of the enlarged prostate. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). It may also reduce the need for surgery to treat BPH. Dutasteride 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. This medication should not be used by women or children. A 5-ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR that is reported to inhibit both type-1 and type2 isoforms of the enzyme and is used to treat BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Dutasteride, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $32.66 per fill, versus $47.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trelegy ElliptaFluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 12 | $634.43▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trelegy Ellipta: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of breathing problems helps you stay active. This inhaler contains 3 medications: fluticasone, umeclidinium, and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics and vilanterol is a LABA medication. Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Both drugs are also known as bronchodilators. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination products containing both an inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with two asthma-control medications (such as inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden breathing problems occur, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about a third of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $634.43 per fill, versus $823.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Irbesartan-HydrochlorothiazideIrbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 12 | $28.14▼ below UT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Irbesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $28.14 per fill, versus $30.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 UT average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 12 | $31.53 | ▼ 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 12 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about half the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $31.53 per fill, versus $24.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 12 | $15.84 | ▼ Less than 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. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $15.84 per fill, versus $13.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 400 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| HumalogInsulin Lispro | 12 | $1,134.96 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Humalog: Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Humalog, about 63% of the volume of the typical Utah prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $1,134.96 per fill, versus $1,048.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average UT 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 324 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for BRANDON JAMES HANSEN PA-C 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 Medical prescribing approach at this Riverton, UT 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 UT prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
