MRS. LAURA ZUGER PHILLIPS PA C
Prescription History 1497716708
Physician Assistant - Medical in Chapel Hill, NC
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MRS. LAURA ZUGER PHILLIPS PA C, an active Medical specialist practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Our medical registry currently tracks 13 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 436 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Triamcinolone Acetonide, which accounts for 79 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NC PrescribersVs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 79 | $7.89▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Triamcinolone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium- to strong-potency corticosteroid. The potency depends on the strength and the form that you use. For details on the potency of your product, ask your pharmacist. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2024, this provider wrote 79 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (36.9). Medicare paid an average of $7.89 per fill, versus $9.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 81.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,167 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ketoconazole | 78 | $17.69▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ketoconazole: Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients. In 2024, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (50.4). Medicare paid an average of $17.69 per fill, versus $17.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 88.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,470 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluorouracil | 48 | $62.00▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Fluorouracil: This medication is used on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths. Show more ▾ Fluorouracil belongs to a class of medications known as anti-metabolites. It works by blocking the growth of abnormal cells that cause the skin condition. A pyrimidine analog that is an antineoplastic antimetabolite. It interferes with DNA synthesis by blocking the THYMIDYLATE SYNTHETASE conversion of deoxyuridylic acid to thymidylic acid. In 2024, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (44.4). Medicare paid an average of $62.00 per fill, versus $70.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 48.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,315 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mupirocin | 46 | $5.88▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (33.4). Medicare paid an average of $5.88 per fill, versus $7.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 926 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clobetasol Propionate | 37 | $30.11▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Clobetasol Propionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid. A derivative of PREDNISOLONE with high glucocorticoid activity and low mineralocorticoid activity. Absorbed through the skin faster than FLUOCINONIDE, it is used topically in treatment of PSORIASIS but may cause marked adrenocortical suppression. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 82% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (45.2). Medicare paid an average of $30.11 per fill, versus $40.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 929 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 31 | $33.86 | ≈ Typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (33.9). Medicare paid an average of $33.86 per fill, versus $12.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,056 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metronidazole | 26 | $38.89 | ≈ Typical |
About Metronidazole: Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria and parasites. This antibiotic treats only certain bacterial and parasitic 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. Metronidazole may also be used with other medications to treat certain stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by a bacteria (H. pylori). A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Metronidazole, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (24.6). Medicare paid an average of $38.89 per fill, versus $37.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 828 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Minoxidil | 18 | $5.51▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Minoxidil: Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Minoxidil works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (VASODILATOR AGENTS) that reduces peripheral resistance and produces a fall in BLOOD PRESSURE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p371) In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Minoxidil, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (31.6). Medicare paid an average of $5.51 per fill, versus $11.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 37.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,124 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nystatin | 17 | $13.54▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nystatin: Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Nystatin, about 70% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (24.2). Medicare paid an average of $13.54 per fill, versus $17.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 495 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluocinonide | 16 | $46.08 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluocinonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Fluocinonide reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a strong corticosteroid. A topical glucocorticoid used in the treatment of ECZEMA. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (28.9). Medicare paid an average of $46.08 per fill, versus $38.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 449 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 14 | $51.05 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (24.1). Medicare paid an average of $51.05 per fill, versus $35.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 532 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Acyclovir | 13 | $1.53▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Acyclovir: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (24.4). Medicare paid an average of $1.53 per fill, versus $13.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 65 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| OtezlaApremilast | 13 | $5,040.09 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Otezla: This medication is used to treat a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis). Show more ▾ Apremilast is also used to treat a certain type of skin condition (moderate to severe plaque psoriasis). Apremilast belongs to a class of drugs known as phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitors. For the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, it decreases pain and swelling, and may help improve flexibility in the affected joints. For the treatment of plaque psoriasis, it may help to reduce the redness, thickening, and scaling of the skin that occurs with this condition. Apremilast is also used to treat mouth sores in people who have Behcet's disease. It helps to reduce the pain and improve the healing of these mouth sores. A PDE4 inhibitor with anti-ulcer activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Otezla, about 64% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (20.3). Medicare paid an average of $5,040.09 per fill, versus $4,838.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MRS. LAURA ZUGER PHILLIPS PA C is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Medical prescribing approach at this Chapel Hill, NC practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among NC prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
