KALEB OWEN MERRICK
Prescription History 1508560822
General Practice in Ontario, OR
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for KALEB OWEN MERRICK, an active General Practice specialist practicing in Ontario, OR. Our medical registry currently tracks 12 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 201 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 26 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 OR PrescribersVs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 26 | $12.01▼ below OR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 15% of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (168.4). Medicare paid an average of $12.01 per fill, versus $12.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OR 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 OR average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,262 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 26 | $18.96 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). An anxiolytic agent and serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the BENZODIAZAPINES, but it has an efficacy comparable to DIAZEPAM. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 75% of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (34.8). Medicare paid an average of $18.96 per fill, versus $16.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OR 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 716 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 24 | $15.94▼ below OR avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a third of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (76.7). Medicare paid an average of $15.94 per fill, versus $20.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OR 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 OR average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 19 | $6.34▼ below OR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (72.3). Medicare paid an average of $6.34 per fill, versus $17.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OR 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 OR average for this medication. 25.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 741 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 17 | $11.11▼ below OR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Sertraline belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (50.9). Medicare paid an average of $11.11 per fill, versus $12.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OR 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 OR average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 486 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Omeprazole | 16 | $15.74▼ below OR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 19% of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (82.8). Medicare paid an average of $15.74 per fill, versus $15.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OR 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 OR average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 567 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 15 | $17.33 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309) In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (64.4). Medicare paid an average of $17.33 per fill, versus $11.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OR 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. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 13 | $13.92 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 10% of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (129.6). Medicare paid an average of $13.92 per fill, versus $12.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OR 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. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,042 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Famotidine | 12 | $2.30▼ below OR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about a third of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $2.30 per fill, versus $16.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OR 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 OR average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 11 | $14.62▼ below OR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing. Show more ▾ It can also help relieve allergy eye symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works in your nose to block the effects of substances that cause allergies (such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold) and to reduce swelling. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about a third of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (32.9). Medicare paid an average of $14.62 per fill, versus $17.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OR 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 OR average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| JunelNorethindrone Ac/Eth Estradiol | 11 | $24.46 | – No State Data |
About Junel: This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. Show more ▾ It contains 2 hormones: a progestin and an estrogen. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, decrease your risk of ovarian cysts, and also treat acne. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia). In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Junel. Medicare paid an average of $24.46 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 $24.46 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 231 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Spiriva RespimatTiotropium Bromide | 11 | $540.72▼ below OR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Spiriva Respimat: Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema). Show more ▾ It must be used regularly to prevent wheezing and shortness of breath. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Tiotropium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. If wheezing or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A scopolamine derivative and CHOLINERGIC ANTAGONIST that functions as a BRONCHODILATOR AGENT. It is used in the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about a third of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (31.4). Medicare paid an average of $540.72 per fill, versus $664.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OR 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 OR average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for KALEB OWEN MERRICK 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 General Practice prescribing approach at this Ontario, OR 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 OR 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.
