DR. EMILY M LAMBERT MD
Prescription History 1487763421
Dermatology in Geneva, NY
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. EMILY M LAMBERT MD, an active Dermatology specialist practicing in Geneva, NY. Our medical registry currently tracks 53 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,455 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ketoconazole, which accounts for 306 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NY PrescribersVs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 306 | $31.08▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ketoconazole: This medication is used to control dandruff. Show more ▾ Use of this medication may help to relieve the flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Ketoconazole 2% shampoo is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 306 Medicare prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 5.6 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $31.08 per fill, versus $41.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 313.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,589 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clobetasol Propionate | 244 | $61.19▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clobetasol Propionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid. A derivative of PREDNISOLONE with high glucocorticoid activity and low mineralocorticoid activity. Absorbed through the skin faster than FLUOCINONIDE, it is used topically in treatment of PSORIASIS but may cause marked adrenocortical suppression. In 2023, this provider wrote 244 Medicare prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 6.1 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $61.19 per fill, versus $87.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 257.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,869 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 241 | $13.50▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾ Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. 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 2023, this provider wrote 241 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 5.7 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $13.50 per fill, versus $24.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 257.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,078 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MethotrexateMethotrexate Sodium | 105 | $20.49▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Methotrexate: Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) or to control severe psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis that has not responded to other treatments. Show more ▾ It may also be used to control juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and suppressing the immune system. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with more aggressive therapy such as methotrexate helps to reduce further joint damage and to preserve joint function. An antineoplastic antimetabolite with immunosuppressant properties. It is an inhibitor of TETRAHYDROFOLATE DEHYDROGENASE and prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolate, necessary for synthesis of thymidylate, an essential component of DNA. In 2023, this provider wrote 105 Medicare prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (88). Medicare paid an average of $20.49 per fill, versus $38.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 113.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,172 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 102 | $33.67 | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 102 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $33.67 per fill, versus $23.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 128 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,470 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluorouracil | 85 | $87.99▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluorouracil: Fluorouracil is used to treat various types of cancer. Show more ▾ It is a chemotherapy drug that is used to slow or stop cancer cell growth. A pyrimidine analog that is an antineoplastic antimetabolite. It interferes with DNA synthesis by blocking the THYMIDYLATE SYNTHETASE conversion of deoxyuridylic acid to thymidylic acid. In 2023, this provider wrote 85 Medicare prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $87.99 per fill, versus $100.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 85 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,433 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ammonium Lactate | 81 | $28.13 | ≈ Typical |
About Ammonium Lactate: This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions. Show more ▾ This medication works by increasing the moisture in the skin. A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed) In 2023, this provider wrote 81 Medicare prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (79). Medicare paid an average of $28.13 per fill, versus $28.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 83 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,328 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mupirocin | 80 | $7.94▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2023, this provider wrote 80 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $7.94 per fill, versus $10.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 80 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,763 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluocinonide | 78 | $60.43▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluocinonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Fluocinonide reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a strong corticosteroid. A topical glucocorticoid used in the treatment of ECZEMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $60.43 per fill, versus $88.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 78 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,072 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Desonide | 70 | $70.07▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Desonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Desonide reduces the swelling, itching and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. Desonide is a mild corticosteroid. A nonfluorinated corticosteroid anti-inflammatory agent used topically for DERMATOSES. In 2023, this provider wrote 70 Medicare prescriptions for Desonide, about 3 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $70.07 per fill, versus $82.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 72.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,002 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 62 | $17.83▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES. In 2023, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $17.83 per fill, versus $46.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 70 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 956 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 61 | $50.46▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clindamycin Phosphate: This medication is used to treat a certain type of vaginal infection (bacterial vaginosis) in women who are not pregnant. Show more ▾ Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria. In 2023, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $50.46 per fill, versus $70.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,819 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocortisone | 54 | $26.40 | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydrocortisone: Hydrocortisone is a man-made version of a natural substance (cortisol) made by the adrenal gland. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat low cortisol levels caused by diseases of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency). Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $26.40 per fill, versus $19.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 61.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,697 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 54 | $4.53▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $4.53 per fill, versus $6.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 68.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,646 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metronidazole | 53 | $72.79 | ▲ More than typical |
About Metronidazole: This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain skin disorder known as rosacea, a type of adult acne. Show more ▾ It may help to decrease redness, swelling and the number of pimples caused by rosacea. This medication is an antibiotic. For the treatment of rosacea, metronidazole is believed to work by decreasing swelling (inflammation). Some brands of this medication also contain sunscreens (see also Notes section). A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $72.79 per fill, versus $18.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 53.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,478 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Minocycline Hcl | 45 | $21.16▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Minocycline Hcl: This medication is used to treat acne or rosacea. Show more ▾ Minocycline belongs to a class of drugs known as tetracycline antibiotics. However, it is not used to treat skin infections. It helps decrease pimples and red bumps that happen with acne or rosacea. A TETRACYCLINE analog, having a 7-dimethylamino and lacking the 5 methyl and hydroxyl groups, which is effective against tetracycline-resistant STAPHYLOCOCCUS infections. In 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Minocycline Hcl, about 2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $21.16 per fill, versus $36.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 51.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nystatin | 35 | $26.84 | ▲ More than typical |
About Nystatin: Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Nystatin, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $26.84 per fill, versus $25.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 921 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CiclopiroxCiclopirox Olamine | 32 | $45.35 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ciclopirox: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. Show more ▾ It is used as part of a treatment program that may include the removal of unattached, infected nails by a health care professional. Ciclopirox works by stopping the growth of fungus. A cyclohexane and pyridinone derivative that is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and nails, and for treatment of VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $45.35 per fill, versus $43.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 1,090 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OtezlaApremilast | 31 | $5,568.17 | ▲ More than typical |
About Otezla: This medication is used to treat a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis). Show more ▾ Apremilast is also used to treat a certain type of skin condition (moderate to severe plaque psoriasis). Apremilast belongs to a class of drugs known as phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitors. For the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, it decreases pain and swelling, and may help improve flexibility in the affected joints. For the treatment of plaque psoriasis, it may help to reduce the redness, thickening, and scaling of the skin that occurs with this condition. Apremilast is also used to treat mouth sores in people who have Behcet's disease. It helps to reduce the pain and improve the healing of these mouth sores. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Otezla, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $5,568.17 per fill, versus $4,989.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 31 | $38.62▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Betamethasone Dipropionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Betamethasone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a strong corticosteroid. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $38.62 per fill, versus $64.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 896 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluocinolone AcetonideFluocinolone/Shower Cap | 30 | $83.60▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluocinolone Acetonide: This shampoo is used to treat severe dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis). Show more ▾ Fluocinolone reduces the swelling, itching, flaking, and redness that can occur with dandruff. This medication is a low- to medium-strength corticosteroid. A glucocorticoid derivative used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. It is usually employed as a cream, gel, lotion, or ointment. It has also been used topically in the treatment of inflammatory eye, ear, and nose disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732) In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Fluocinolone Acetonide, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $83.60 per fill, versus $90.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 885 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 29 | $23.79 | ▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (78). Medicare paid an average of $23.79 per fill, versus $17.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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. 43.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,310 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Econazole Nitrate | 28 | $76.45 | ≈ Typical |
About Econazole Nitrate: Econazole is used to treat a variety of fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Econazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. An imidazole derivative that is commonly used as a topical antifungal agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Econazole Nitrate, about 80% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $76.45 per fill, versus $65.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 762 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciclopirox | 28 | $38.86▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ciclopirox: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. Show more ▾ It is used as part of a treatment program that may include the removal of unattached, infected nails by a health care professional. Ciclopirox works by stopping the growth of fungus. A cyclohexane and pyridinone derivative that is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and nails, and for treatment of VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $38.86 per fill, versus $43.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 952 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Spironolactone | 27 | $16.71 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 73% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $16.71 per fill, versus $12.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 965 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluocinolone Acetonide | 26 | $94.76 | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluocinolone Acetonide: This shampoo is used to treat severe dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis). Show more ▾ Fluocinolone reduces the swelling, itching, flaking, and redness that can occur with dandruff. This medication is a low- to medium-strength corticosteroid. A glucocorticoid derivative used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. It is usually employed as a cream, gel, lotion, or ointment. It has also been used topically in the treatment of inflammatory eye, ear, and nose disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732) In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Fluocinolone Acetonide, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $94.76 per fill, versus $90.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 828 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens)Secukinumab | 25 | $10,682.49 | – No State Data |
About Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens): This medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (such as arthritis of the spine, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, enthesitis-related arthritis). Show more ▾ Secukinumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking a certain natural protein in your body (interleukin-17A) that may cause inflammation and swelling. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens). Medicare paid an average of $10,682.49 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $10,682.49 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 716 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 25 | $7.51▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 89% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $7.51 per fill, versus $20.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 27.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 747 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glycopyrrolate | 22 | $29.99▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Glycopyrrolate: Glycopyrrolate solution is used to reduce excessive drooling caused by medical conditions (such as cerebral palsy). Show more ▾ This medication works by decreasing the amount of saliva you make. Glycopyrrolate belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. A muscarinic antagonist used as an antispasmodic, in some disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, and to reduce salivation with some anesthetics. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Glycopyrrolate, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $29.99 per fill, versus $38.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TremfyaGuselkumab | 22 | $13,780.03 | ▲ More than typical |
About Tremfya: This medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Show more ▾ Guselkumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking a certain natural substance in your body (interleukin-23) that may cause inflammation and swelling. Guselkumab can help lessen the red, scaly, itchy patches of skin caused by plaque psoriasis and lessen the pain and swelling in the joints caused by psoriatic arthritis. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Tremfya, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $13,780.03 per fill, versus $13,378.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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. 41.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,232 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 22 | $19.78▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 81% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $19.78 per fill, versus $20.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| StelaraUstekinumab | 22 | $22,186.17▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Stelara: Ustekinumab is used to treat plaque psoriasis, a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis), or certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis). Show more ▾ It works by blocking certain natural proteins in your body (interleukin-12 and interleukin-23) that cause inflammation (swelling) in these conditions. Ustekinumab does not cure these diseases, but helps to lessen symptoms of the disease. It can help to decrease the amount of plaques in plaque psoriasis, decrease the number of swollen/painful joints in psoriatic arthritis, and decrease symptoms such as abdominal pain/cramping and diarrhea in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. A humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to IL-12 and IL-23 and is used as a DERMATOLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of patients with plaque PSORIASIS who have not responded to other therapies. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Stelara, about 88% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $22,186.17 per fill, versus $25,283.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 56.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,686 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dupixent PenDupilumab | 22 | $3,800.03▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Dupixent Pen: This medication is used to treat certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis). Show more ▾ It is also used along with other medications to help control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. In addition, dupilumab may be used to reduce symptoms caused by nasal polyps and the long-term swelling of the sinuses and nasal passage (chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis). Dupilumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking certain natural proteins in your body (interleukin-4 and interleukin-13) that may cause inflammation and swelling. This medication should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $3,800.03 per fill, versus $3,802.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tacrolimus | 22 | $201.72▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tacrolimus: Tacrolimus is used with other medications to prevent rejection of a kidney transplant. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. A macrolide isolated from the culture broth of a strain of Streptomyces tsukubaensis that has strong immunosuppressive activity in vivo and prevents the activation of T-lymphocytes in response to antigenic or mitogenic stimulation in vitro. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $201.72 per fill, versus $284.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 613 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 18 | $6.66▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $6.66 per fill, versus $17.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Humira(Cf) PenAdalimumab | 17 | $15,386.85 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Humira(Cf) Pen: Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain skin disorders (such as plaque-type psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa). It works by blocking a protein (tumor necrosis factor or TNF) found in the body's immune system that causes joint swelling and damage in arthritis as well as red scaly patches in psoriasis. Adalimumab belongs to a class of drugs known as TNF blockers. By reducing joint swelling, this medication helps to reduce further joint damage and preserve joint function. Adalimumab is also used to treat certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) and a certain eye disease (uveitis). A humanized monoclonal antibody that binds specifically to TNF-ALPHA and blocks its interaction with endogenous TNF RECEPTORS to modulate INFLAMMATION. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS; CROHN'S DISEASE and ULCERATIVE COLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $15,386.85 per fill, versus $8,487.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 476 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Halobetasol Propionate | 16 | $67.63▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Halobetasol Propionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, rash). Show more ▾ Halobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high potency) corticosteroid. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Halobetasol Propionate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $67.63 per fill, versus $117.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 460 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 15 | $8.47▼ below NY 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $8.47 per fill, versus $15.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 15 | $59.76▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mycophenolate Mofetil: Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. Compound derived from Penicillium stoloniferum and related species. It blocks de novo biosynthesis of purine nucleotides by inhibition of the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMP DEHYDROGENASE). Mycophenolic acid exerts selective effects on the immune system in which it prevents the proliferation of T-CELLS, LYMPHOCYTES, and the formation of antibodies from B-CELLS. It may also inhibit recruitment of LEUKOCYTES to sites of INFLAMMATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $59.76 per fill, versus $148.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 435 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Folic Acid | 15 | $4.84▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Folic Acid: Folic acid is the man-made form of folate. Show more ▾ Folate is a B-vitamin naturally found in some foods. It is needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells. Folic acid supplements may come in different forms (such as L-methylfolate, levomefolate, methyltetrahydrofolate). They are used to treat or prevent low folate levels. Low folate levels can lead to certain types of anemia. Conditions that can cause low folate levels include poor diet, pregnancy, alcoholism, liver disease, certain stomach/intestinal problems, kidney dialysis, among others. Women of childbearing age should receive adequate amounts of folic acid either through their diet or supplements to prevent infant spinal cord birth defects. A member of the vitamin B family that stimulates the hematopoietic system. It is present in the liver and kidney and is found in mushrooms, spinach, yeast, green leaves, and grasses (POACEAE). Folic acid is used in the treatment and prevention of folate deficiencies and megaloblastic anemia. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Folic Acid, about 65% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $4.84 per fill, versus $5.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 42.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,280 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 15 | $34.72 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $34.72 per fill, versus $15.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 430 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Taltz SyringeIxekizumab | 14 | $7,249.35 | ≈ Typical |
About Taltz Syringe: This medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis). Show more ▾ Ixekizumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking a certain natural protein in your body (interleukin-17A) that may cause inflammation and swelling. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Taltz Syringe, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $7,249.35 per fill, versus $7,162.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acyclovir | 13 | $115.90 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Acyclovir: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $115.90 per fill, versus $49.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 348 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XolairOmalizumab | 13 | $2,751.30▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xolair: Omalizumab is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma that is due to year-round allergens. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and cuts down on time lost from work or school. Omalizumab may also be used to treat nasal polyps or to treat hives from an unknown cause (chronic idiopathic urticaria-CIU). This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, salbutamol) as prescribed. An anti-IgE, recombinant, humanized monoclonal antibody which specifically binds to the C epsilon3 domain of IMMUNOGLOBULIN E, the site of high-affinity IgE receptor binding. It inhibits the binding of IgE to MAST CELLS and BASOPHILS to reduce the severity of the allergic response and is used in the management of persistent allergic ASTHMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Xolair, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $2,751.30 per fill, versus $2,913.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mometasone Furoate | 12 | $22.26▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mometasone Furoate: Mometasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. Mometasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A pregnadienediol derivative ANTI-ALLERGIC AGENT and ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENT that is used in the management of ASTHMA and ALLERGIC RHINITIS. It is also used as a topical treatment for skin disorders. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $22.26 per fill, versus $62.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 12.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 325 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Enbrel SureclickEtanercept | 12 | $6,695.46▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Enbrel Sureclick: This medication is used alone or in combination with an immunosuppressant (such as methotrexate) to treat certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, and ankylosing spondylitis). Show more ▾ Some brands of this medication are also used to treat a skin condition called psoriasis. These conditions are caused by an overactive immune system (autoimmune disease). The immune system attacks the body's own healthy cells, causing inflammation in the joints and skin. Etanercept controls your body's defensive response by blocking the action of a certain natural substance (TNF) that is used by the immune system. Treatment decreases redness, itching and scaly patches in psoriasis as well as the pain, swelling and stiffness of joints in arthritis. This medication can stop the progression of disease and joint damage, resulting in improved daily functioning and quality of life. This medication treats but does not cure autoimmune diseases. Symptoms usually return within 1 month of stopping the medication. A recombinant version of soluble human TNF receptor fused to an IgG FC fragment that binds specifically to TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR and inhibits its binding with endogenous TNF receptors. It prevents the inflammatory effect of TNF and is used to treat RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Enbrel Sureclick, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $6,695.46 per fill, versus $7,791.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Desoximetasone | 12 | $129.19▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Desoximetasone: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Desoximetasone reduces the swelling, itching and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a strong corticosteroid. A topical anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used in DERMATOSES, skin allergies, PSORIASIS, etc. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Desoximetasone, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $129.19 per fill, versus $335.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 15.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 454 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tretinoin | 12 | $231.71 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tretinoin: This medication is used to treat acne. Show more ▾ It may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop. Tretinoin belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of skin cells. An important regulator of GENE EXPRESSION during growth and development, and in NEOPLASMS. Tretinoin, also known as retinoic acid and derived from maternal VITAMIN A, is essential for normal GROWTH; and EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT. An excess of tretinoin can be teratogenic. It is used in the treatment of PSORIASIS; ACNE VULGARIS; and several other SKIN DISEASES. It has also been approved for use in promyelocytic leukemia (LEUKEMIA, PROMYELOCYTIC, ACUTE). In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Tretinoin, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $231.71 per fill, versus $101.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azelaic Acid | 12 | $181.08▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azelaic Acid: This medication is used to treat a certain skin condition called rosacea. Show more ▾ It helps to reduce the number of inflamed skin lesions. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Azelaic Acid, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $181.08 per fill, versus $184.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 340 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Naltrexone Hcl | 11 | $23.60▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Naltrexone Hcl: This medication is used to prevent people who have been addicted to certain drugs (opiates) from taking them again. Show more ▾ It is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). This medication must not be used in people currently taking opiates, including methadone. Doing so can cause sudden withdrawal symptoms. Naltrexone belongs to a class of drugs known as opiate antagonists. It works in the brain to prevent opiate effects (such as feelings of well-being, pain relief). It also decreases the desire to take opiates. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it. This medication is also used to treat alcohol abuse. It can help people drink less alcohol or stop drinking altogether. It also decreases the desire to drink alcohol when used with a treatment program that includes counseling, support, and lifestyle changes. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Naltrexone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $23.60 per fill, versus $56.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 11 | $23.87 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $23.87 per fill, versus $4.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 300 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Taltz AutoinjectorIxekizumab | 11 | $6,821.75▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Taltz Autoinjector: This medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis). Show more ▾ Ixekizumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking a certain natural protein in your body (interleukin-17A) that may cause inflammation and swelling. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Taltz Autoinjector, about 65% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $6,821.75 per fill, versus $7,932.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clotrimazole-BetamethasoneClotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 11 | $17.72▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clotrimazole-Betamethasone: This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Show more ▾ This product contains 2 medications. Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Betamethasone is a strong corticosteroid that works by reducing the swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the skin infection. This medication is not recommended for children younger than 17 years or for diaper rash. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $17.72 per fill, versus $38.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 315 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. EMILY M LAMBERT MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Dermatology prescribing approach at this Geneva, NY practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among NY prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
