STACEY PANASCI PA-C
Prescription History 1508048430
Physician Assistant in Springfield, MA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for STACEY PANASCI PA-C, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Springfield, MA. Our medical registry currently tracks 52 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,700 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 411 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 MA PrescribersVs. MA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 411 | $22.92 | ▲ More than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 411 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 5.2 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (79). Medicare paid an average of $22.92 per fill, versus $20.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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. 542.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 15,686 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Baclofen | 351 | $31.63▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2023, this provider wrote 351 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about 10 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $31.63 per fill, versus $34.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 618.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 18,269 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dalfampridine ErDalfampridine | 182 | $433.71▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dalfampridine Er: Dalfampridine is used to improve walking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is a potassium channel blocker. It is thought to work by improving nerve conduction. One of the POTASSIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS with secondary effect on calcium currents which is used mainly as a research tool and to characterize channel subtypes. In 2023, this provider wrote 182 Medicare prescriptions for Dalfampridine Er, about 4.7 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $433.71 per fill, versus $554.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 196 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,834 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 148 | $22.28 | ▲ More than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 148 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 4.6 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $22.28 per fill, versus $17.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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. 208 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,756 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Kesimpta PenOfatumumab | 136 | $9,215.09▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Kesimpta Pen: Ofatumumab is used to treat a certain type of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia - CLL). Show more ▾ Ofatumumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. This medication works by stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 136 Medicare prescriptions for Kesimpta Pen, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $9,215.09 per fill, versus $10,140.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 140 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,146 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 121 | $22.12▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 121 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 3 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $22.12 per fill, versus $61.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 221 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,622 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Modafinil | 93 | $112.02▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Modafinil: Modafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea). Show more ▾ It is also used to help you stay awake during work hours if you have a work schedule that keeps you from having a normal sleep routine (shift work sleep disorder). This medication does not cure these sleep disorders and may not get rid of all your sleepiness. Modafinil does not take the place of getting enough sleep. It should not be used to treat tiredness or hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. It is not known how modafinil works to keep you awake. It is thought to work by affecting certain substances in the brain that control the sleep/wake cycle. A benzhydryl acetamide compound, central nervous system stimulant, and CYP3A4 inducing agent that is used in the treatment of NARCOLEPSY and SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 93 Medicare prescriptions for Modafinil, about 4.4 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $112.02 per fill, versus $276.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 107 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,177 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 82 | $24.33▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 82 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $24.33 per fill, versus $54.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 91.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,727 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FingolimodFingolimod Hcl | 79 | $4,223.75 | – No State Data |
About Fingolimod: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis-MS. Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS but it is thought to help by preventing immune system cells (lymphocytes) from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. It helps decrease the number of episodes of worsening and may prevent or delay disability. A sphingosine-derivative and IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENT that blocks the migration and homing of LYMPHOCYTES to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM through its action on SPHINGOSINE 1-PHOSPHATE RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 79 Medicare prescriptions for Fingolimod. Medicare paid an average of $4,223.75 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $4,223.75 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 79 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CopaxoneGlatiramer Acetate | 77 | $6,119.59▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Copaxone: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is a protein that is thought to work by preventing your immune system from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This effect can decrease the number of periods of disease worsening (relapses) and prevent or delay disability. It is not a cure for MS. A random polymer of L-ALANINE, L-GLUTAMIC ACID, L-LYSINE, and L-TYROSINE that structurally resembles MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN. It is used in the treatment of RELAPSING-REMITTING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 77 Medicare prescriptions for Copaxone, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $6,119.59 per fill, versus $6,835.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 77 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,158 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-AmphetamineDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 74 | $18.43▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine: This combination 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. Amphetamine/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. In 2023, this provider wrote 74 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $18.43 per fill, versus $38.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 74 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,119 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 72 | $18.86▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sumatriptan Succinate: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Show more ▾ 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. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 3 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $18.86 per fill, versus $33.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 84 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,150 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 51 | $23.99▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than 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 51 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $23.99 per fill, versus $38.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,208 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dimethyl Fumarate | 47 | $1,481.31▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dimethyl Fumarate: Dimethyl fumarate is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS. It helps decrease the number of episodes of worsening MS. A fumarate derivative that is used as a DERMATOLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of PSORIASIS and SKIN DISEASES. It also may be used as an IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENT in the treatment of MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Dimethyl Fumarate, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $1,481.31 per fill, versus $1,950.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 42 | $22.58▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 89% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $22.58 per fill, versus $42.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 62 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,860 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Avonex PenInterferon Beta-1a | 39 | $7,699.37▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Avonex Pen: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ Interferon is not a cure for MS, but it may help to slow disease worsening and decrease flare-ups of symptoms (such as balance problems, numbness, or weakness). An interferon beta-1 subtype that has a methionine at position 1, a cysteine at position 17, and is glycosylated at position 80. It functions as an ANTI-VIRAL AGENT and IMMUNOMODULATOR and is used to manage the symptoms of RELAPSING-REMITTING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Avonex Pen, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $7,699.37 per fill, versus $8,449.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,092 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphet ErDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 36 | $76.81▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er: This combination 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. Amphetamine/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. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $76.81 per fill, versus $77.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,028 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 35 | $3.57▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $3.57 per fill, versus $7.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AubagioTeriflunomide | 31 | $10,499.47 | ≈ Typical |
About Aubagio: This medication is used by adults to treat multiple sclerosis-MS. Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS but is thought to work by decreasing certain immune system cells (lymphocytes) which can attack the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This helps decrease the number of flare-ups (relapses) and may help slow down physical problems caused by MS. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Aubagio, about 82% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $10,499.47 per fill, versus $10,116.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 31 | $16.73▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $16.73 per fill, versus $17.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 672 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AmantadineAmantadine Hcl | 29 | $61.72▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amantadine: Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions. Show more ▾ In these cases, this medication may help to improve your range of motion and ability to exercise. For the treatment of these conditions, amantadine is believed to work by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Amantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu (influenza A). If you have been infected with the flu, this medication may help make your symptoms less severe and shorten the time it will take you to get better. Taking amantadine if you have been or will be exposed to the flu may help to prevent you from getting the flu. This medication is an antiviral that is believed to work by stopping growth of the flu virus. This medication is not a vaccine. To increase the chance that you will not get the flu, it is important to get a flu shot once a year at the beginning of every flu season, if possible. Based on the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the US, amantadine should not be used to treat or prevent influenza A because the current influenza A virus in the United States and Canada is resistant to this medication. For more details, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. An antiviral that is used in the prophylactic or symptomatic treatment of influenza A. It is also used as an antiparkinsonian agent, to treat extrapyramidal reactions, and for postherpetic neuralgia. The mechanisms of its effects in movement disorders are not well understood but probably reflect an increase in synthesis and release of dopamine, with perhaps some inhibition of dopamine uptake. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Amantadine, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $61.72 per fill, versus $68.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,060 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 28 | $25.58▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 80% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $25.58 per fill, versus $44.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,740 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 26 | $9.19 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $9.19 per fill, versus $9.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glatiramer Acetate | 24 | $4,396.28 | ▲ More than typical |
About Glatiramer Acetate: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is a protein that is thought to work by preventing your immune system from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This effect can decrease the number of periods of disease worsening (relapses) and prevent or delay disability. It is not a cure for MS. A random polymer of L-ALANINE, L-GLUTAMIC ACID, L-LYSINE, and L-TYROSINE that structurally resembles MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN. It is used in the treatment of RELAPSING-REMITTING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Glatiramer Acetate, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $4,396.28 per fill, versus $4,003.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 682 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Topiramate | 23 | $39.66 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about 66% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $39.66 per fill, versus $20.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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. 45.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,357 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AvonexInterferon Beta-1a | 23 | $8,612.06 | ≈ Typical |
About Avonex: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ Interferon is not a cure for MS, but it may help to slow disease worsening and decrease flare-ups of symptoms (such as balance problems, numbness, or weakness). An interferon beta-1 subtype that has a methionine at position 1, a cysteine at position 17, and is glycosylated at position 80. It functions as an ANTI-VIRAL AGENT and IMMUNOMODULATOR and is used to manage the symptoms of RELAPSING-REMITTING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Avonex, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $8,612.06 per fill, versus $8,138.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 644 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 21 | $53.45▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $53.45 per fill, versus $63.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 41.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,199 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 21 | $17.75 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $17.75 per fill, versus $11.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride | 21 | $42.96▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ 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). In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 64% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $42.96 per fill, versus $50.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| GilenyaFingolimod Hcl | 20 | $11,400.23 | ≈ Typical |
About Gilenya: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis-MS. Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS but it is thought to help by preventing immune system cells (lymphocytes) from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. It helps decrease the number of episodes of worsening and may prevent or delay disability. A sphingosine-derivative and IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENT that blocks the migration and homing of LYMPHOCYTES to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM through its action on SPHINGOSINE 1-PHOSPHATE RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Gilenya, about 80% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $11,400.23 per fill, versus $10,436.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MayzentSiponimod | 20 | $9,347.15▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Mayzent: This medication is used to treat a certain type of multiple sclerosis (relapsing multiple sclerosis-MS). Show more ▾ Siponimod is not a cure for MS but it is thought to help by preventing immune system cells (lymphocytes) from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. It helps decrease the number of episodes of disease worsening (relapses) and may prevent or delay disability. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Mayzent, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $9,347.15 per fill, versus $9,913.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VumerityDiroximel Fumarate | 19 | $9,767.06 | ≈ Typical |
About Vumerity: Diroximel fumarate is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS. It helps decrease the number of episodes of worsening MS. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Vumerity, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $9,767.06 per fill, versus $8,839.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 19 | $25.50 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $25.50 per fill, versus $15.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 19 | $9.98 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $9.98 per fill, versus $9.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Armodafinil | 18 | $51.66▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Armodafinil: Armodafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea). Show more ▾ It is also used to help you stay awake during work hours if you have a work schedule that keeps you from having a normal sleep routine (shift work sleep disorder). This medication does not cure these sleep disorders and may not get rid of all your sleepiness. Armodafinil does not take the place of getting enough sleep. It should not be used to treat tiredness or hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. It is not known how armodafinil works to keep you awake. It is thought to work by affecting certain substances in the brain that control the sleep/wake cycle. A benzhydryl acetamide compound, central nervous system stimulant, and CYP3A4 inducing agent that is used in the treatment of NARCOLEPSY and SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Armodafinil, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $51.66 per fill, versus $126.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diazepam | 18 | $1.37▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diazepam: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. Show more ▾ This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about 67% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $1.37 per fill, versus $8.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 247 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 17 | $4.59▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $4.59 per fill, versus $16.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 664 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Teriflunomide | 16 | $4,067.94 | – No State Data |
About Teriflunomide: This medication is used by adults to treat multiple sclerosis-MS. Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS but is thought to work by decreasing certain immune system cells (lymphocytes) which can attack the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This helps decrease the number of flare-ups (relapses) and may help slow down physical problems caused by MS. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Teriflunomide. Medicare paid an average of $4,067.94 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $4,067.94 Cost 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 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MyrbetriqMirabegron | 15 | $653.09 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Myrbetriq: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $653.09 per fill, versus $561.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pramipexole DihydrochloridePramipexole Di-Hcl | 15 | $52.85 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pramipexole Dihydrochloride: Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and can decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 71% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $52.85 per fill, versus $22.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 737 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 15 | $29.92 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ropinirole Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 60% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $29.92 per fill, versus $21.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbamazepine ErCarbamazepine | 14 | $124.95▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carbamazepine Er: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine Er, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $124.95 per fill, versus $156.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 645 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 13 | $8.78 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $8.78 per fill, versus $6.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 105 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 13 | $19.07▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $19.07 per fill, versus $22.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 782 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BetaseronInterferon Beta-1b | 13 | $9,936.86 | ≈ Typical |
About Betaseron: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ Interferon is not a cure for MS, but it may help to slow disease worsening and decrease flare-ups of symptoms (such as balance problems, numbness, or weakness). A non-glycosylated form of interferon beta-1 that has a serine at position 17. It is used in the treatment of both RELAPSING-REMITTING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS and CHRONIC PROGRESSIVE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Betaseron, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $9,936.86 per fill, versus $9,431.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Primidone | 12 | $17.75▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Primidone: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾ Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. A barbiturate derivative that acts as a GABA modulator and anti-epileptic agent. It is partly metabolized to PHENOBARBITAL in the body and owes some of its actions to this metabolite. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Primidone, about a third of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $17.75 per fill, versus $29.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sumatriptan | 12 | $590.82 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sumatriptan: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines. Show more ▾ 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. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Sumatriptan, about 71% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $590.82 per fill, versus $314.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| GlatopaGlatiramer Acetate | 12 | $3,743.73▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Glatopa: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is a protein that is thought to work by preventing your immune system from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This effect can decrease the number of periods of disease worsening (relapses) and prevent or delay disability. It is not a cure for MS. A random polymer of L-ALANINE, L-GLUTAMIC ACID, L-LYSINE, and L-TYROSINE that structurally resembles MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN. It is used in the treatment of RELAPSING-REMITTING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Glatopa, about 67% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $3,743.73 per fill, versus $4,049.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 352 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AmpyraDalfampridine | 12 | $3,831.85▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ampyra: Dalfampridine is used to improve walking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is a potassium channel blocker. It is thought to work by improving nerve conduction. One of the POTASSIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS with secondary effect on calcium currents which is used mainly as a research tool and to characterize channel subtypes. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ampyra, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $3,831.85 per fill, versus $4,223.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Vitamin D2Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) | 12 | $7.99 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vitamin D2: Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus. Show more ▾ Having the right amount of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus is important for building and keeping strong bones. Vitamin D is used to treat and prevent bone disorders (such as rickets, osteomalacia). Vitamin D is made by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight. Sunscreen, protective clothing, limited exposure to sunlight, dark skin, and age may prevent getting enough vitamin D from the sun. Vitamin D with calcium is used to treat or prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). Vitamin D is also used with other medications to treat low levels of calcium or phosphate caused by certain disorders (such as hypoparathyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism, familial hypophosphatemia). It may be used in kidney disease to keep calcium levels normal and allow normal bone growth. Vitamin D drops (or other supplements) are given to breast-fed infants because breast milk usually has low levels of vitamin D. Derivatives of ERGOSTEROL formed by ULTRAVIOLET RAYS breaking of the C9-C10 bond. They differ from CHOLECALCIFEROL in having a double bond between C22 and C23 and a methyl group at C24. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 63% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $7.99 per fill, versus $6.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,008 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 11 | $11.71▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methylprednisolone: Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about a third of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $11.71 per fill, versus $14.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 66 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carisoprodol | 11 | $6.86▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carisoprodol: Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatments. It works by helping to relax the muscles. A centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant whose mechanism of action is not completely understood but may be related to its sedative actions. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1202) In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Carisoprodol, about 61% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $6.86 per fill, versus $21.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for STACEY PANASCI PA-C 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 Physician Assistant prescribing approach at this Springfield, MA 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 MA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
