ASHLEY DAVIS NP
Prescription History 1477075992
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Monroe, LA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for ASHLEY DAVIS NP, an active Family specialist practicing in Monroe, LA. Our medical registry currently tracks 92 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,624 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Trazodone Hcl, which accounts for 96 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other LA PrescribersVs. LA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 96 | $8.48 | ≈ Typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309) In 2024, this provider wrote 96 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (81.7). Medicare paid an average of $8.48 per fill, versus $8.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 96 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,768 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Furosemide | 95 | $7.31 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 95 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about the same volume as the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (96.4). Medicare paid an average of $7.31 per fill, versus $4.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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. 95 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,051 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 71 | $5.64▼ below LA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 71 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about the same volume as the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (61.8). Medicare paid an average of $5.64 per fill, versus $13.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,060 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 71 | $9.17 | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 71 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (161.8). Medicare paid an average of $9.17 per fill, versus $8.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,804 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 63 | $7.44▼ below LA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Sertraline belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (67). Medicare paid an average of $7.44 per fill, versus $7.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,373 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate | 63 | $324.59▼ below LA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Januvia: Sitagliptin 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 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. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2024, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Januvia, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (41.8). Medicare paid an average of $324.59 per fill, versus $805.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,042 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 62 | $6.23▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (118.8). Medicare paid an average of $6.23 per fill, versus $8.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 62 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,508 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 58 | $6.26▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (198.3). Medicare paid an average of $6.26 per fill, versus $8.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,549 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonazepam | 58 | $7.97 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about the same volume as the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (62.7). Medicare paid an average of $7.97 per fill, versus $6.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,599 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| RivastigmineRivastigmine Tartrate | 54 | $23.31▼ below LA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Rivastigmine: Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (28.3). Medicare paid an average of $23.31 per fill, versus $45.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,246 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Risperidone | 48 | $4.28▼ below LA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Risperidone: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about the same volume as the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (50.1). Medicare paid an average of $4.28 per fill, versus $12.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 998 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 45 | $8.35▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (85). Medicare paid an average of $8.35 per fill, versus $16.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,153 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Alprazolam | 45 | $8.22 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (94.5). Medicare paid an average of $8.22 per fill, versus $4.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 1,293 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| LinzessLinaclotide | 44 | $509.32▼ below LA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Linzess: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Linaclotide is used to treat certain types of bowel problems (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, chronic idiopathic constipation, functional constipation). It works by increasing fluid in your intestines and helping speed up movement of food through the gut. Linaclotide may improve stool texture and lessen symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain/discomfort, straining, and feelings of incomplete bowel movements. An oral guanylate cyclase C agonist linaclotide; 14 amino acid peptide. In 2024, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Linzess, about the same volume as the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (42.2). Medicare paid an average of $509.32 per fill, versus $727.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,305 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Omeprazole | 44 | $9.56▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (92.2). Medicare paid an average of $9.56 per fill, versus $11.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,208 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 41 | $18.57 | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride: Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder). 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (27.8). Medicare paid an average of $18.57 per fill, versus $14.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average LA 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. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,036 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 40 | $22.16 | ≈ 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). An anxiolytic agent and serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the BENZODIAZAPINES, but it has an efficacy comparable to DIAZEPAM. In 2024, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 78% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (51.5). Medicare paid an average of $22.16 per fill, versus $12.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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 884 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 40 | $14.34 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (122.2). Medicare paid an average of $14.34 per fill, versus $12.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 1,169 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 39 | $10.09▼ below LA 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. A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (102.2). Medicare paid an average of $10.09 per fill, versus $11.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lorazepam | 38 | $9.78 | ≈ Typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). 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 2024, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 88% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (43.3). Medicare paid an average of $9.78 per fill, versus $5.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 37 | $9.56▼ below LA 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 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (118). Medicare paid an average of $9.56 per fill, versus $11.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,064 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 37 | $18.05▼ below LA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 76% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (48.5). Medicare paid an average of $18.05 per fill, versus $26.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,023 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metolazone | 37 | $14.97▼ below LA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Metolazone: Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication also reduces swelling/fluid retention (edema) which can result from conditions such as heart failure or kidney disease. This can help to improve symptoms such as trouble breathing. A quinazoline-sulfonamide derived DIURETIC that functions by inhibiting SODIUM CHLORIDE SYMPORTERS. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Metolazone, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (25.6). Medicare paid an average of $14.97 per fill, versus $17.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 522 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 35 | $2.34▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the 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 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (68.5). Medicare paid an average of $2.34 per fill, versus $5.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 955 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 35 | $10.07▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (128.8). Medicare paid an average of $10.07 per fill, versus $12.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 906 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Haloperidol | 35 | $22.24▼ below LA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Haloperidol: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Show more ▾ Haloperidol is also used to treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words/sounds related to Tourette's syndrome. It is also used by hyperactive children for severe behavior problems when other treatments or medication have not worked. Haloperidol belongs to a class of drugs known as antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat SCHIZOPHRENIA and other PSYCHOSES. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, DELUSIONAL DISORDERS, ballism, and TOURETTE SYNDROME (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY and the chorea of HUNTINGTON DISEASE. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable HICCUPS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279) In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Haloperidol, about the same volume as the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $22.24 per fill, versus $29.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Memantine Hcl | 34 | $16.10▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. AMANTADINE derivative that has some dopaminergic effects. It has been proposed as an antiparkinson agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (65.8). Medicare paid an average of $16.10 per fill, versus $26.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 966 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| RexultiBrexpiprazole | 33 | $805.19▼ below LA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Rexulti: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression). Show more ▾ Brexpiprazole is also used to treat agitation that may occur with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. Brexpiprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A serotonin agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Rexulti, about the same volume as the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (34.3). Medicare paid an average of $805.19 per fill, versus $1,143.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 507 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 33 | $524.68▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than 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. An antithrombotic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (104.3). Medicare paid an average of $524.68 per fill, versus $758.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 927 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 33 | $7.96 | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 19% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (176.5). Medicare paid an average of $7.96 per fill, versus $5.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 926 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 32 | $14.09 | ≈ 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about the same volume as the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (28.6). Medicare paid an average of $14.09 per fill, versus $10.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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 234 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Basaglar Kwikpen U-100Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 32 | $194.59▼ below LA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Basaglar Kwikpen U-100: Insulin glargine 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 glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. 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. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-aglr, and insulin glargine-yfgn. In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (20.3). Medicare paid an average of $194.59 per fill, versus $368.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 594 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Famotidine | 31 | $5.63▼ below LA 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 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (54.4). Medicare paid an average of $5.63 per fill, versus $12.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 807 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 31 | $3.07▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (88.9). Medicare paid an average of $3.07 per fill, versus $3.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 899 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 30 | $59.93▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lantus Solostar: Insulin glargine 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 glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. 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. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-aglr, and insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 71% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (42.3). Medicare paid an average of $59.93 per fill, versus $120.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 833 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 28 | $9.23▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. An indan and piperidine derivative that acts as a selective and reversible inhibitor of ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE. Donepezil is highly selective for the central nervous system and is used in the management of mild to moderate DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (63.6). Medicare paid an average of $9.23 per fill, versus $10.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 703 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Carvedilol | 28 | $4.91▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (78.4). Medicare paid an average of $4.91 per fill, versus $7.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lacosamide | 28 | $69.51▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lacosamide: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Lacosamide, about 68% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (41.1). Medicare paid an average of $69.51 per fill, versus $82.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 499 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 27 | $12.20▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing. Show more ▾ It can also help relieve allergy eye symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works in your nose to block the effects of substances that cause allergies (such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold) and to reduce swelling. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (64.5). Medicare paid an average of $12.20 per fill, versus $13.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,022 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ShingrixVaricella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf | 27 | $211.40 | ≈ Typical |
About Shingrix: This vaccine is used by adults to prevent zoster (shingles). Show more ▾ Zoster is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you have been infected with chickenpox (usually in childhood), the virus can live in your body's nerve roots in an inactive form. For reasons that are not fully understood, the virus may become active again. This causes shingles with symptoms of rash, blisters, and pain. This vaccine works by boosting the body's natural defense (immunity) against the zoster virus so that symptoms of shingles do not develop. It should not be used for treating active shingles, nerve pain caused by shingles, or for the prevention of chickenpox. Vaccines may not fully protect everyone who receives them. This vaccine should not be used by children. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Shingrix, about 84% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (32.1). Medicare paid an average of $211.40 per fill, versus $190.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 27 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 27 | $10.21▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (47.9). Medicare paid an average of $10.21 per fill, versus $28.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 596 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Finasteride | 26 | $13.80 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (64.2). Medicare paid an average of $13.80 per fill, versus $11.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 635 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ipratropium-AlbuterolIpratropium/Albuterol Sulfate | 26 | $40.55 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ipratropium-Albuterol: This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ This product contains 2 medications: ipratropium and albuterol (also known as salbutamol). Both drugs work 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about 67% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (38.9). Medicare paid an average of $40.55 per fill, versus $31.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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. 26.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 497 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Azithromycin | 26 | $5.75 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide-type 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 semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 66% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (39.7). Medicare paid an average of $5.75 per fill, versus $5.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 25 | $9.34 | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $9.34 per fill, versus $5.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 23 | $5.67▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than 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. A leukotriene D4 receptor antagonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (75.8). Medicare paid an average of $5.67 per fill, versus $9.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril | 23 | $4.51▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (102.6). Medicare paid an average of $4.51 per fill, versus $5.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 610 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 23 | $7.73▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. 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 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (65.4). Medicare paid an average of $7.73 per fill, versus $10.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 515 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| BriviactBrivaracetam | 22 | $1,661.89 | ≈ Typical |
About Briviact: Brivaracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A pyrrolidinone compound that is used to treat partial onset seizures in adult patients. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Briviact, about 76% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (28.9). Medicare paid an average of $1,661.89 per fill, versus $1,537.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Warfarin Sodium | 22 | $2.81▼ below LA avg | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (39.2). Medicare paid an average of $2.81 per fill, versus $7.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 296 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prednisone | 21 | $3.62 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (52.8). Medicare paid an average of $3.62 per fill, versus $3.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 363 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 21 | $23.85 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ It is also 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 belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It 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 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (64.8). Medicare paid an average of $23.85 per fill, versus $18.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 454 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 | $12.45 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (34.5). Medicare paid an average of $12.45 per fill, versus $10.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 147 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Celecoxib | 19 | $16.95▼ below LA 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 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (50.9). Medicare paid an average of $16.95 per fill, versus $20.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 538 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 19 | $4.20▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 19% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (101.4). Medicare paid an average of $4.20 per fill, versus $6.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 554 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 19 | $3.96▼ below LA avg | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (88.3). Medicare paid an average of $3.96 per fill, versus $9.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 561 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-MacroNitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 18 | $22.06 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). 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. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses). In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (30.5). Medicare paid an average of $22.06 per fill, versus $18.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 253 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Desvenlafaxine Succinate ErDesvenlafaxine Succinate | 18 | $33.78▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Desvenlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenol derivative and metabolite of venlafaxine that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about 71% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (25.2). Medicare paid an average of $33.78 per fill, versus $45.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 524 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cephalexin | 18 | $11.18 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 62% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (28.9). Medicare paid an average of $11.18 per fill, versus $6.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 123 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sodium Chloride0.9 % Sodium Chloride | 18 | $11.68 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sodium Chloride: This solution is used to supply water and salt (sodium chloride) to the body. Show more ▾ Sodium chloride solution may also be mixed with other medications given by injection into a vein. A ubiquitous sodium salt that is commonly used to season food. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Sodium Chloride, about 67% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (26.9). Medicare paid an average of $11.68 per fill, versus $11.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 31 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 17 | $20.14 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mirtazapine: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Mirtazapine works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (52.8). Medicare paid an average of $20.14 per fill, versus $16.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 494 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 17 | $6.39▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 12% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (145.9). Medicare paid an average of $6.39 per fill, versus $11.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Phenytoin | 17 | $23.46▼ below LA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Phenytoin: Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An anticonvulsant that is used to treat a wide variety of seizures. It is also an anti-arrhythmic and a muscle relaxant. The mechanism of therapeutic action is not clear, although several cellular actions have been described including effects on ion channels, active transport, and general membrane stabilization. The mechanism of its muscle relaxant effect appears to involve a reduction in the sensitivity of muscle spindles to stretch. Phenytoin has been proposed for several other therapeutic uses, but its use has been limited by its many adverse effects and interactions with other drugs. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Phenytoin, about the same volume as the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (16.8). Medicare paid an average of $23.46 per fill, versus $32.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 468 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 17 | $3.02▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain eating disorder (bulimia) and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Fluoxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. 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 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (46.5). Medicare paid an average of $3.02 per fill, versus $8.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 487 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amiodarone Hcl | 17 | $6.81▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amiodarone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). Show more ▾ It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. An antianginal and class III antiarrhythmic drug. It increases the duration of ventricular and atrial muscle action by inhibiting POTASSIUM CHANNELS and VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. There is a resulting decrease in heart rate and in vascular resistance. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $6.81 per fill, versus $19.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 494 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ErIsosorbide Mononitrate | 16 | $5.28▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Isosorbide Mononitrate Er: Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details. For prevention of angina pectoris; a Russian drug. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (53.3). Medicare paid an average of $5.28 per fill, versus $10.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sucralfate | 16 | $27.88▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sucralfate: This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines. Show more ▾ Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly. A basic aluminum complex of sulfated sucrose. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Sucralfate, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (35.5). Medicare paid an average of $27.88 per fill, versus $48.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 16 | $7.69 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Citalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It 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 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (44.4). Medicare paid an average of $7.69 per fill, versus $6.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 416 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Rivastigmine | 15 | $92.60▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rivastigmine: Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (26.9). Medicare paid an average of $92.60 per fill, versus $158.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride | 15 | $20.08 | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (38.3). Medicare paid an average of $20.08 per fill, versus $16.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 338 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lidocaine Hcl | 14 | $3.83▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lidocaine Hcl: A local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used as an antiarrhythmia agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Lidocaine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $3.83 per fill, versus $7.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 114 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluconazole | 14 | $10.80 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluconazole: Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (28.0). Medicare paid an average of $10.80 per fill, versus $8.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 125 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 14 | $8.06▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: 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. It 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 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (31.4). Medicare paid an average of $8.06 per fill, versus $9.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 148 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| CeftriaxoneCeftriaxone Sodium | 13 | $21.96▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ceftriaxone: Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This drug is not recommended for use in newborns with high blood bilirubin levels and premature infants due to increased risk of side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic and cefotaxime derivative with a very long half-life and high penetrability to meninges, eyes and inner ears. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Ceftriaxone, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (27.9). Medicare paid an average of $21.96 per fill, versus $42.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 51 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Benztropine Mesylate | 13 | $2.37▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Benztropine Mesylate: Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Show more ▾ Benztropine belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. Benztropine should not be used by children younger than 3 years. A centrally active muscarinic antagonist that has been used in the symptomatic treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE. Benztropine also inhibits the uptake of dopamine. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (43.6). Medicare paid an average of $2.37 per fill, versus $12.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nifedipine ErNifedipine | 13 | $11.32▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nifedipine Er: Nifedipine is used alone or in combination 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 is also used for certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of chest pain attacks. It should not be used to treat chest pain when it occurs. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. This medication is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (47.7). Medicare paid an average of $11.32 per fill, versus $19.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 374 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| MounjaroTirzepatide | 13 | $1,114.84▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mounjaro: Tirzepatide 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. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. An analog of GASTRIC INHIBITORY POLYPEPTIDE and agonist of GLUCOSE-DEPENDENT INSULINOTROPIC POLYPEPTIDE RECEPTOR and GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 RECEPTOR used to enhance glycemic control of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 18% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (72.5). Medicare paid an average of $1,114.84 per fill, versus $1,212.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Simvastatin | 13 | $5.70▼ below LA avg | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (61.3). Medicare paid an average of $5.70 per fill, versus $7.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Scopolamine | 13 | $49.46▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Scopolamine: This skin patch is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness or recovery from anesthesia and surgery. Show more ▾ This medication works by correcting the imbalance of natural substances (acetylcholine and norepinephrine) that can occur in motion sickness. It also blocks certain signals to the brain that can cause nausea and vomiting. This medication is not recommended for use in children. An alkaloid from SOLANACEAE, especially DATURA and SCOPOLIA. Scopolamine and its quaternary derivatives act as antimuscarinics like ATROPINE, but may have more central nervous system effects. Its many uses include an anesthetic premedication, the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE and MOTION SICKNESS, an antispasmodic, and a mydriatic and cycloplegic. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Scopolamine, about 66% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (19.8). Medicare paid an average of $49.46 per fill, versus $96.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 157 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Megestrol Acetate | 12 | $76.58 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Megestrol Acetate: Megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with AIDS. Show more ▾ Improving your appetite and gaining weight may help you feel better and be more active. Megestrol is similar to a natural substance made by the body called progesterone. Megestrol acetate is a progestogen with actions and uses similar to those of the progestogens in general. It also has anti-androgenic properties. It is given by mouth in the palliative treatment or as an adjunct to other therapy in endometrial carcinoma and in breast cancer. Megestrol acetate has been approved to treat anorexia and cachexia. (From Reynolds JEF(Ed): Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia (electronic version). Micromedex, Inc, Englewood, CO, 1995) In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Megestrol Acetate, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (25.7). Medicare paid an average of $76.58 per fill, versus $50.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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. 12.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 292 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Meclizine Hcl | 12 | $9.41 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meclizine Hcl: Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Show more ▾ It may also be used to reduce dizziness and loss of balance (vertigo) caused by inner ear problems. A histamine H1 antagonist used in the treatment of motion sickness, vertigo, and nausea during pregnancy and radiation sickness. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (26.9). Medicare paid an average of $9.41 per fill, versus $9.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 344 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lactulose | 12 | $24.01 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lactulose: This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days you have a bowel movement. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier that works by increasing stool water content and softening the stool. It is a man-made sugar solution. A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887) In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lactulose, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (27.7). Medicare paid an average of $24.01 per fill, versus $20.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 179 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxepin Hcl | 12 | $76.65 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxepin Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Doxepin belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzoxepin tricyclic compound. It displays a range of pharmacological actions including maintaining adrenergic innervation. Its mechanism of action is not fully understood, but it appears to block reuptake of monoaminergic neurotransmitters into presynaptic terminals. It also possesses anticholinergic activity and modulates antagonism of histamine H(1)- and H(2)-receptors. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (28.5). Medicare paid an average of $76.65 per fill, versus $27.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 344 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Olanzapine | 12 | $17.43▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Olanzapine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (45.2). Medicare paid an average of $17.43 per fill, versus $19.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 353 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)Diltiazem Hcl | 12 | $8.51▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd): Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. When used regularly, diltiazem can decrease the number and severity of episodes of chest pain from angina. It may help increase your ability to exercise. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart so blood can flow more easily. Diltiazem also lowers your heart rate. These effects help the heart work less hard and lower blood pressure. A benzothiazepine derivative with vasodilating action due to its antagonism of the actions of CALCIUM ion on membrane functions. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (39.2). Medicare paid an average of $8.51 per fill, versus $21.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyproheptadine Hcl | 11 | $25.32 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyproheptadine Hcl: Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. Show more ▾ It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. This medication also blocks another natural substance in your body (serotonin). This medication should not be used in newborn or premature infants. A serotonin antagonist and a histamine H1 blocker used as antipruritic, appetite stimulant, antiallergic, and for the post-gastrectomy dumping syndrome, etc. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Cyproheptadine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (25.5). Medicare paid an average of $25.32 per fill, versus $19.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 250 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| SpsSodium Polystyrene Sulfon/Sorb | 11 | $54.48▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sps: This medication is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood. Show more ▾ Too much potassium in your blood can sometimes cause heart rhythm problems. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate works by helping your body get rid of extra potassium. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Sps, about 63% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (17.5). Medicare paid an average of $54.48 per fill, versus $224.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 15 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lovastatin | 11 | $2.23▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lovastatin: Lovastatin 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 fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus. The compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. It inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Lovastatin, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (31.2). Medicare paid an average of $2.23 per fill, versus $8.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 11 | $6.00▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aripiprazole: This medication 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 belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. 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 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (42.8). Medicare paid an average of $6.00 per fill, versus $37.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 261 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 11 | $77.27 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Triamcinolone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium- to strong-potency corticosteroid. The potency depends on the strength and the form that you use. For details on the potency of your product, ask your pharmacist. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (39.8). Medicare paid an average of $77.27 per fill, versus $9.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 112 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Promethazine Hcl | 11 | $4.13▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Promethazine Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as before/after surgery, motion sickness). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose. It may be used to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery or to help certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) work better. It may also be used for a short time to treat a runny nose due to the common cold. Promethazine is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its other effects (such as anti-nausea, calming, pain relief) may work by affecting other natural substances (such as acetylcholine) and by acting directly on certain parts of the brain. Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Some products (such as long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely. These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray). A phenothiazine derivative with histamine H1-blocking, antimuscarinic, and sedative properties. It is used as an antiallergic, in pruritus, for motion sickness and sedation, and also in animals. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (29.1). Medicare paid an average of $4.13 per fill, versus $8.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 45 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 11 | $5.02▼ below LA avg | ▼ 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. Lisseril is synonymous for HCl; structure. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (48.2). Medicare paid an average of $5.02 per fill, versus $6.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 143 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for ASHLEY DAVIS NP is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Family prescribing approach at this Monroe, LA practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among LA prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
