MRS. BETHANIE M SIMMONS BECIL PMHNP
Prescription History 1497058879
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Jacksonville, FL
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MRS. BETHANIE M SIMMONS BECIL PMHNP, an active Psychiatric/Mental Health specialist practicing in Jacksonville, FL. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 85 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Vraylar, which accounts for 23 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 FL PrescribersVs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| VraylarCariprazine Hcl | 23 | $1,591.41 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vraylar: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Cariprazine 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Vraylar, about 69% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (33.6). Medicare paid an average of $1,591.41 per fill, versus $1,508.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 682 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Alprazolam | 18 | $3.98▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 19% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (94.6). Medicare paid an average of $3.98 per fill, versus $5.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonazepam | 18 | $6.83▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (64.9). Medicare paid an average of $6.83 per fill, versus $8.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 508 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 15 | $40.39 | ▼ Less than 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 19% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (80.2). Medicare paid an average of $40.39 per fill, versus $8.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 11 | $3.45▼ below FL 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (40.2). Medicare paid an average of $3.45 per fill, versus $10.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MRS. BETHANIE M SIMMONS BECIL PMHNP 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 Psychiatric/Mental Health prescribing approach at this Jacksonville, FL 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 FL 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.
