PENNY S BRUSO FNP
Prescription History 1518376607
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Shaftsbury, VT
What does Penny Bruso prescribe?
In 2024, Penny Bruso wrote 591 Medicare prescriptions for 20 medications. The most prescribed was Baclofen, with 102 prescriptions for 20 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Penny Bruso prescribes.
Medications 20 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Vermont prescribers.
What it is used for
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Penny Bruso wrote 102 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $17.15 per fill, versus $21.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Penny Bruso wrote 75 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $14.80 per fill, versus $18.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Penny Bruso wrote 53 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.32 per fill, versus $11.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dalfampridine is used to improve walking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Penny Bruso wrote 42 prescriptions for Dalfampridine Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $527.37 per fill, versus $447.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Penny Bruso wrote 40 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $15.61 per fill, versus $15.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Penny Bruso wrote 36 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $51.78 per fill, versus $20.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to prevent or treat migraine.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Penny Bruso wrote 30 prescriptions for Nurtec Odt, about as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,631.43 per fill, versus $1,379.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Penny Bruso wrote 30 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.22 per fill, versus $12.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Penny Bruso wrote 28 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $18.96 per fill, versus $28.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Modafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Penny Bruso wrote 25 prescriptions for Modafinil, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $95.72 per fill, versus $54.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pyridostigmine is used to improve muscle strength in patients with a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Penny Bruso wrote 22 prescriptions for Pyridostigmine Bromide, about 71% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $145.02 per fill, versus $89.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Penny Bruso wrote 13 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $0.96 per fill, versus $6.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Penny Bruso wrote 13 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $95.41 per fill, versus $55.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Penny Bruso wrote 12 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $62.03 per fill, versus $49.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
There are different types of botulinum toxin products (toxin A and B) with different uses (eye problems, muscle stiffness/spasms, migraines, cosmetic, overactive bladder).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Fewer than five Vermont prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Fewer than five Vermont prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This medication is used to strengthen the body's natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Fewer than five Vermont prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Penny Bruso wrote 12 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 61% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $16.66 per fill, versus $30.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Penny Bruso wrote 11 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $3.03 per fill, versus $4.94 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Penny Bruso wrote 11 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2.49 per fill, versus $8.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Penny Bruso’s prescriptions
What does Penny Bruso prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Penny Bruso's most prescribed medications were Baclofen (102), Gabapentin (75) and Donepezil Hcl (53).
How does Penny Bruso's prescribing compare with other Vermont prescribers?
Of the 17 medications with a state comparison, Penny Bruso prescribes 4 more often than the typical Vermont prescriber, 5 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Penny Bruso prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Vermont prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
