CAITLIN ANN GILLOOLY MD
Prescription History 1497275465
Family Medicine in West Warwick, RI

NPI Status: Active since June 21, 2017

Contact Information

186 PROVIDENCE ST
WEST WARWICK, RI
ZIP 02893
Phone: (401) 615-2800
Fax: (401) 152-8056

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for CAITLIN ANN GILLOOLY MD, an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in West Warwick, RI. Our medical registry currently tracks 56 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,812 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 148 claims alone.


Albuterol Sulfate Hfa

Generic Formulation: Albuterol SulfateSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 73
30-Day Fills 75.0
Days Supply 1,933
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills66.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,660
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 25.9% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,124.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.11

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.28

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.

Therapeutic Applications

Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

Alendronate Sodium

Generic Formulation: Alendronate SodiumSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 35.0
Days Supply 1,020
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills86.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,557
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 43.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $176.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.04

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.53

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis.

Therapeutic Applications

Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates.

Allopurinol

Generic Formulation: AllopurinolSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 37.0
Days Supply 1,084
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills109.4
Peer Average Days Supply3,251
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $333.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.88

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.47

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems.

Amlodipine Besylate

Generic Formulation: Amlodipine BesylateSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 55
30-Day Fills 143.3
Days Supply 4,300
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims133.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills316.0
Peer Average Days Supply9,406
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $509.76 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.49

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. 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.

Anoro Ellipta

Generic Formulation: Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol TrSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 28.0
Days Supply 840
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,023
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $13,718.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$489.95

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$515.61

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Controlling symptoms of breathing problems helps you stay active. This inhaler contains 2 medications: umeclidinium and vilanterol. Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Vilanterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists (LABAs). Both drugs are also known as bronchodilators. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden breathing problems occur, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. Umeclidinium/vilanterol is not approved to treat asthma. People with asthma using long-acting inhaled beta agonists (such as vilanterol) without also using an inhaled corticosteroid may have an increased risk of serious (sometimes fatal) breathing problems.

Atenolol

Generic Formulation: AtenololSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 49.0
Days Supply 1,450
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims56.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills141.6
Peer Average Days Supply4,222
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $167.97 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.25

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect.

Therapeutic Applications

Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). 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. Atenolol 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.

Atorvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Atorvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 148
30-Day Fills 350.0
Days Supply 10,444
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims199.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills476.4
Peer Average Days Supply14,178
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 25.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,018.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.92

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

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. 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.

Buprenorphine-Naloxone

Generic Formulation: Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone HclSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 879
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims81.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills81.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,806
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,816.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$260.54

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$197.90

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. It is used to treat opioid dependence/addiction. Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs called mixed opioid agonist-antagonists. Buprenorphine helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the effect of opioids and can cause severe opioid withdrawal when injected. It has little effect when taken by mouth or dissolved under the tongue. It is combined with buprenorphine to prevent abuse and misuse (injection) of this medication. This combination medication is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have other forms of naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it.

Carvedilol

Generic Formulation: CarvedilolSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills90.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,659
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $24.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.78

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. 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.

Cyclobenzaprine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Cyclobenzaprine HclSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 884
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.3
Peer Average Days Supply717
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $385.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.03

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 405
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.6
Peer Average Days Supply861
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $412.31 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.45

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.40

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain.

Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)

Generic Formulation: Diltiazem HclSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 340
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills83.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,477
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $263.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.98

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.63

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood.

Doxycycline Hyclate

Generic Formulation: Doxycycline HyclateSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 99
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.1
Peer Average Days Supply459
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $76.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.68

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. 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.

Enalapril Maleate

Generic Formulation: Enalapril MaleateSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 930
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,801
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 56.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $191.39 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.23

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor that is used to treat HYPERTENSION and HEART FAILURE.

Therapeutic Applications

Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to help prevent people with a certain heart problem (left ventricular dysfunction) from developing heart failure. Enalapril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Ezetimibe

Generic Formulation: EzetimibeSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 1,170
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills97.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,895
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $900.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$69.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$56.29

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as statins or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks.

Famotidine

Generic Formulation: FamotidineSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 93
30-Day Fills 175.0
Days Supply 5,199
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims50.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.0
Peer Average Days Supply348
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 86.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,688.44 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.39

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion.

Therapeutic Applications

Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. 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.

Farxiga

Generic Formulation: Dapagliflozin PropanediolSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 660
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,126
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 48.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $11,796.76 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$842.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$790.31

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Flovent Hfa

Generic Formulation: Fluticasone PropionateSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 450
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.2
Peer Average Days Supply965
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 34.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,771.06 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$318.07

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$404.04

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. 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.

Fluticasone Propionate

Generic Formulation: Fluticasone PropionateSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 38.0
Days Supply 1,140
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims53.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills100.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,994
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 62.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $273.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.32

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. 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.

Furosemide

Generic Formulation: FurosemideSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 44
30-Day Fills 65.0
Days Supply 1,857
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims87.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills161.1
Peer Average Days Supply4,506
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 49.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $216.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.20

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Therapeutic Applications

Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. 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.

Glimepiride

Generic Formulation: GlimepirideSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 490
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills113.5
Peer Average Days Supply3,382
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $117.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.02

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

Alkaloids derived from TYRAMINE combined with 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde via a norbelladine pathway, including GALANTAMINE, lycorine and crinine. They are found in the AMARYLLIDACEAE plant family.

Therapeutic Applications

Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin.

Glipizide Er

Generic Formulation: GlipizideSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 750
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills86.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,585
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 69.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $323.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.83

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized.

Therapeutic Applications

Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin.

Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic Formulation: HydrochlorothiazideSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 80.0
Days Supply 2,400
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims78.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills201.3
Peer Average Days Supply6,015
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 64.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $112.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.13

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. 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.

Ibuprofen

Generic Formulation: IbuprofenSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,044
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.8
Peer Average Days Supply973
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $311.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.17

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.67

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties

Therapeutic Applications

Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever.

Jardiance

Generic Formulation: EmpagliflozinSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 63.0
Days Supply 1,890
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,744
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $37,303.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,008.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$824.26

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Lantus Solostar

Generic Formulation: Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.AnlogSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 23.2
Days Supply 690
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,601
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $9,966.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$766.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$586.21

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with 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. 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-yfgn.

Levothyroxine Sodium

Generic Formulation: Levothyroxine SodiumSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 57
30-Day Fills 129.2
Days Supply 3,863
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims134.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills292.8
Peer Average Days Supply8,497
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $639.48 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.76

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). 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.

Lisinopril

Generic Formulation: LisinoprilSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 94
30-Day Fills 182.0
Days Supply 5,380
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims129.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills312.3
Peer Average Days Supply9,297
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 27.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $829.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.82

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.27

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Therapeutic Applications

Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. 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.

Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic Formulation: Lisinopril/HydrochlorothiazideSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 47.8
Days Supply 1,434
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills93.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,783
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $381.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.82

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.60

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not continue taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication.

Losartan Potassium

Generic Formulation: Losartan PotassiumSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 55
30-Day Fills 137.0
Days Supply 4,081
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims108.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills263.7
Peer Average Days Supply7,862
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 49.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $716.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.87

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.

Therapeutic Applications

Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. 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.

Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic Formulation: Losartan/HydrochlorothiazideSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 1,260
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills69.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,080
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 46.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $241.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.87

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water.

Meclizine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Meclizine HclSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 285
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.3
Peer Average Days Supply620
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $205.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.47

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It may also be used to reduce dizziness and loss of balance (vertigo) caused by inner ear problems.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 19.1
Days Supply 556
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims59.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills82.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,368
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 71.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $85.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.06

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain.

Metformin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Metformin HclSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 46
30-Day Fills 94.0
Days Supply 2,804
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims82.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills187.6
Peer Average Days Supply5,567
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 43.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $593.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.75

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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)

Therapeutic Applications

Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. 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.

Metformin Hcl Er

Generic Formulation: Metformin HclSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 88
30-Day Fills 166.2
Days Supply 4,932
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills124.4
Peer Average Days Supply3,708
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 72.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,749.29 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.88

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.19

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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)

Therapeutic Applications

Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. 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.

Metoprolol Succinate

Generic Formulation: Metoprolol SuccinateSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 45
30-Day Fills 123.1
Days Supply 3,694
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims99.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills232.6
Peer Average Days Supply6,913
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $627.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.79

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. 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.

Metoprolol Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Metoprolol TartrateSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 28.0
Days Supply 824
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims78.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills168.6
Peer Average Days Supply4,979
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 82.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $90.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.65

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). 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.

Montelukast Sodium

Generic Formulation: Montelukast SodiumSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 426
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills116.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,453
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $89.54 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.37

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). 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.

Naproxen

Generic Formulation: NaproxenSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 674
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.5
Peer Average Days Supply844
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $132.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.10

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout.

Therapeutic Applications

Naproxen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from various conditions. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. 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 form of naproxen is absorbed slowly and should not be used for pain that needs quick relief (such as during a gout attack). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using a different form of this drug or other medications for quick relief of pain.

Omeprazole

Generic Formulation: OmeprazoleSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 84
30-Day Fills 157.7
Days Supply 4,676
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims120.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills271.0
Peer Average Days Supply8,031
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 30.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $936.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.70

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). 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.

Oxybutynin Chloride Er

Generic Formulation: Oxybutynin ChlorideSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 998
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,805
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $613.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.54

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.27

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. 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).

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 32.0
Days Supply 704
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.7
Peer Average Days Supply656
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $790.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.71

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.93

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

Pantoprazole Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pantoprazole SodiumSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 67.0
Days Supply 2,010
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims63.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills130.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,841
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $291.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.36

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

Therapeutic Applications

Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). 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).

Pravastatin Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pravastatin SodiumSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 730
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills127.5
Peer Average Days Supply3,797
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $216.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.66

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES).

Therapeutic Applications

Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. 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.

Rosuvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Rosuvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 86
30-Day Fills 186.0
Days Supply 5,554
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims77.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills195.0
Peer Average Days Supply5,823
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,607.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.07

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

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. 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.

Rybelsus

Generic Formulation: SemaglutideSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 570
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.8
Peer Average Days Supply918
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $18,942.20 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,722.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,252.27

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment.

Simvastatin

Generic Formulation: SimvastatinSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 55.0
Days Supply 1,632
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims78.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills198.6
Peer Average Days Supply5,921
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $225.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.04

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.55

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

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. 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.

Sumatriptan

Generic Formulation: SumatriptanSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 365
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims11.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills13.2
Peer Average Days Supply396
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,035.50 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$233.50

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$313.26

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS.

Therapeutic Applications

Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Sumatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Sumatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks.

Sumatriptan Succinate

Generic Formulation: Sumatriptan SuccinateSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 420
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.3
Peer Average Days Supply744
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 44.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $104.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.43

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.09

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS.

Therapeutic Applications

Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. It helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines/headaches including sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. It does not prevent future migraines/headaches or reduce how often you may get a headache. Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain.

Tamsulosin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tamsulosin HclSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 35
30-Day Fills 37.0
Days Supply 1,076
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims76.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills166.6
Peer Average Days Supply4,936
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 53.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $438.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.54

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.53

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and 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.

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tizanidine HclSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 704
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.9
Peer Average Days Supply989
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 48.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $284.50 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.12

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 493
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.9
Peer Average Days Supply796
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 51.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $88.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.43

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 708
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims76.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills123.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,566
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 81.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $77.27 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.52

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.41

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

Trulicity

Generic Formulation: DulaglutideSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 42
30-Day Fills 49.2
Days Supply 1,400
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills47.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,350
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $48,661.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,158.61

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,132.68

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment.

Valsartan

Generic Formulation: ValsartanSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 50.0
Days Supply 1,476
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills84.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,533
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 28.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $674.08 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.76

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A tetrazole derivative and ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to treat HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.

Warfarin Sodium

Generic Formulation: Warfarin SodiumSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 619
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills109.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,756
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $197.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.44

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

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. 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.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like CAITLIN ANN GILLOOLY MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within West Warwick, RI.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Family Medicine** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.