ERIC BRUCE COHEN MD
Prescription History 1497828784
Psychiatry & Neurology - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Plainville, CT
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for ERIC BRUCE COHEN MD, an active Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist practicing in Plainville, CT. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 30 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Methylphenidate Hcl, which accounts for 18 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other CT PrescribersVs. CT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 18 | $30.53▼ below CT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Methylphenidate Hcl: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $30.53 per fill, versus $44.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CT 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 CT average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine Sulfate | 12 | $66.32▼ below CT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dextroamphetamine Sulfate: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. The d-form of AMPHETAMINE. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a sympathomimetic. It has also been used in the treatment of narcolepsy and of attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children. Dextroamphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulating release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. It is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, about 67% of the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $66.32 per fill, versus $135.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CT 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 CT average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for ERIC BRUCE COHEN MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Child & Adolescent Psychiatry prescribing approach at this Plainville, CT practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among CT prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
