PAMELA LOONEY
Prescription History 1548829021
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Grundy, VA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for PAMELA LOONEY, an active Family specialist practicing in Grundy, VA. Our medical registry currently tracks 108 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 5,432 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 409 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs VA Avg |
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| Gabapentin | 409 | 421.8 | 12,421 | $14.33▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 421.8 30-Day Fills 12,421 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 398 | 398.0 | 11,596 | $25.27 | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 398.0 30-Day Fills 11,596 Days Supply About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. | |||||
| Lisinopril | 191 | 412.0 | 12,344 | $6.19▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 412.0 30-Day Fills 12,344 Days Supply About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. | |||||
| Omeprazole | 181 | 349.3 | 10,480 | $12.03▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 349.3 30-Day Fills 10,480 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 164 | 173.5 | 4,384 | $30.75▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 173.5 30-Day Fills 4,384 Days Supply About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. | |||||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 158 | 366.7 | 11,000 | $10.75▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 366.7 30-Day Fills 11,000 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Metformin Hcl | 145 | 317.3 | 9,495 | $6.42▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 317.3 30-Day Fills 9,495 Days Supply About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) | |||||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 138 | 155.0 | 4,166 | $9.24▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 155.0 30-Day Fills 4,166 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 127 | 282.0 | 8,435 | $16.66 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 282.0 30-Day Fills 8,435 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Prednisone | 116 | 119.0 | 803 | $2.73▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 119.0 30-Day Fills 803 Days Supply About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. | |||||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 115 | 115.0 | 3,288 | $30.50 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 115.0 30-Day Fills 3,288 Days Supply About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. | |||||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 109 | 221.0 | 6,630 | $10.65▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 221.0 30-Day Fills 6,630 Days Supply About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. | |||||
| Montelukast Sodium | 107 | 205.0 | 6,150 | $11.95▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 205.0 30-Day Fills 6,150 Days Supply About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. | |||||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 94 | 198.0 | 5,940 | $6.41▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 198.0 30-Day Fills 5,940 Days Supply About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. | |||||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 88 | 88.0 | 2,468 | $19.09▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 88.0 30-Day Fills 2,468 Days Supply About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. | |||||
| Losartan Potassium | 88 | 211.7 | 6,350 | $13.59 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 211.7 30-Day Fills 6,350 Days Supply About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. | |||||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 84 | 200.7 | 6,020 | $17.77▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 200.7 30-Day Fills 6,020 Days Supply About Rosuvastatin Calcium: Rosuvastatin 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 to 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. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. | |||||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 81 | 208.8 | 6,240 | $4.57▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 208.8 30-Day Fills 6,240 Days Supply About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. | |||||
| Pregabalin | 75 | 75.0 | 2,188 | $29.44▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 75.0 30-Day Fills 2,188 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 71 | 88.0 | 2,635 | $11.65▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 88.0 30-Day Fills 2,635 Days Supply About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. | |||||
| Clonazepam | 71 | 71.0 | 2,059 | $6.84▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 71.0 30-Day Fills 2,059 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 68 | 170.0 | 5,100 | $21.94 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 170.0 30-Day Fills 5,100 Days Supply About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. | |||||
| Amoxicillin | 67 | 67.0 | 698 | $3.26▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 67.0 30-Day Fills 698 Days Supply About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. | |||||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 66 | 84.0 | 2,465 | $8.22▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 84.0 30-Day Fills 2,465 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| SymbicortBudesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 65 | 80.0 | 2,400 | $506.59▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 80.0 30-Day Fills 2,400 Days Supply About Symbicort: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It contains 2 medications: budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Formoterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as formoterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. See also How to Use section. A pharmaceutical preparation of budesonide and formoterol fumarate that is used as an ANTI-ASTHMATIC AGENT and for the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. | |||||
| Potassium Chloride | 64 | 88.0 | 2,472 | $22.71▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 88.0 30-Day Fills 2,472 Days Supply About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. | |||||
| Azithromycin | 64 | 64.0 | 319 | $4.75▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 64.0 30-Day Fills 319 Days Supply About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that 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 misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. | |||||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 63 | 105.0 | 3,135 | $28.25▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 105.0 30-Day Fills 3,135 Days Supply About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. | |||||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 57 | 57.0 | 645 | $18.12▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 57.0 30-Day Fills 645 Days Supply About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. | |||||
| Simvastatin | 54 | 128.0 | 3,840 | $7.14▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 128.0 30-Day Fills 3,840 Days Supply About Simvastatin: Simvastatin 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 derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. | |||||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 53 | 97.0 | 2,910 | $5.03▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 97.0 30-Day Fills 2,910 Days Supply About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. | |||||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 52 | 76.0 | 2,280 | $23.45 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 76.0 30-Day Fills 2,280 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Lorazepam | 52 | 52.0 | 1,393 | $5.82▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 52.0 30-Day Fills 1,393 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Furosemide | 51 | 85.0 | 2,543 | $3.71▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 85.0 30-Day Fills 2,543 Days Supply About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. | |||||
| Trazodone Hcl | 51 | 97.3 | 2,895 | $11.37▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 97.3 30-Day Fills 2,895 Days Supply About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. | |||||
| Buspirone Hcl | 50 | 64.0 | 1,920 | $15.25▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 64.0 30-Day Fills 1,920 Days Supply 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). | |||||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 48 | 100.3 | 3,002 | $15.39▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 100.3 30-Day Fills 3,002 Days Supply About Clopidogrel: Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. | |||||
| Alprazolam | 45 | 45.0 | 1,274 | $4.93▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 45.0 30-Day Fills 1,274 Days Supply About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) | |||||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 44 | 100.0 | 3,000 | $12.27▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 100.0 30-Day Fills 3,000 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Atenolol | 43 | 73.8 | 2,155 | $5.24▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 73.8 30-Day Fills 2,155 Days Supply About Atenolol: Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect. | |||||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 40 | 94.0 | 2,820 | $15.84 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 94.0 30-Day Fills 2,820 Days Supply About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. | |||||
| Ibuprofen | 40 | 52.0 | 1,560 | $6.30▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 52.0 30-Day Fills 1,560 Days Supply About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾ When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties | |||||
| Sertraline Hcl | 39 | 73.0 | 2,165 | $7.23▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 73.0 30-Day Fills 2,165 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| EliquisApixaban | 39 | 49.0 | 1,455 | $717.53▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 49.0 30-Day Fills 1,455 Days Supply About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. | |||||
| Carvedilol | 38 | 72.0 | 2,160 | $9.22▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 72.0 30-Day Fills 2,160 Days Supply About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. | |||||
| Alendronate Sodium | 37 | 62.4 | 1,826 | $6.48▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 62.4 30-Day Fills 1,826 Days Supply About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. | |||||
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 36 | 72.0 | 2,160 | $16.30▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 72.0 30-Day Fills 2,160 Days Supply About Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride: Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve itching and hives. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Levocetirizine does not prevent hives or prevent/treat a serious allergic reaction (such as anaphylaxis). If your doctor has prescribed epinephrine to treat allergic reactions, always carry your epinephrine injector with you. Do not use levocetirizine in place of your epinephrine. | |||||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 34 | 54.0 | 1,620 | $12.97▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 54.0 30-Day Fills 1,620 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Mirtazapine | 33 | 52.0 | 1,560 | $14.52▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 52.0 30-Day Fills 1,560 Days Supply About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. | |||||
| Pravastatin Sodium | 32 | 80.3 | 2,410 | $17.03▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 80.3 30-Day Fills 2,410 Days Supply About Pravastatin Sodium: Pravastatin 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. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES). | |||||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 32 | 70.0 | 2,100 | $19.72▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 70.0 30-Day Fills 2,100 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Glipizide | 31 | 77.0 | 2,310 | $6.74▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 77.0 30-Day Fills 2,310 Days Supply About Glipizide: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. | |||||
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 29 | 39.0 | 1,050 | $11.39▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 39.0 30-Day Fills 1,050 Days Supply About Hydroxyzine Pamoate: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. | |||||
| Meloxicam | 29 | 49.0 | 1,470 | $4.32▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 49.0 30-Day Fills 1,470 Days Supply About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. | |||||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 27 | 27.0 | 228 | $8.72▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 27.0 30-Day Fills 228 Days Supply About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. | |||||
| Allopurinol | 26 | 68.3 | 2,050 | $11.15▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 68.3 30-Day Fills 2,050 Days Supply About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. | |||||
| Vitamin D2Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) | 25 | 56.9 | 1,695 | $9.80 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 56.9 30-Day Fills 1,695 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 24 | 34.0 | 951 | $30.14▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 34.0 30-Day Fills 951 Days Supply About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. | |||||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 24 | 40.0 | 1,200 | $18.14▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 40.0 30-Day Fills 1,200 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 24 | 24.0 | 244 | $10.92▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 24.0 30-Day Fills 244 Days Supply About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. | |||||
| Ranolazine ErRanolazine | 23 | 25.0 | 750 | $48.82▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 25.0 30-Day Fills 750 Days Supply About Ranolazine Er: Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina). Show more ▾ It decreases how often you may get chest pain and may help to increase your ability to exercise. Ranolazine works differently than other drugs for angina, so it can be used with your other angina medications (including nitrates, calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine, beta blockers such as metoprolol). It is thought to work by improving how well the heart uses oxygen so that it can do more work with less oxygen. An acetanilide and piperazine derivative that functions as a SODIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and prevents the release of enzymes during MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA. It is used in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS. | |||||
| Tramadol Hcl | 21 | 21.0 | 582 | $4.77▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 21.0 30-Day Fills 582 Days Supply About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. | |||||
| MounjaroTirzepatide | 21 | 22.8 | 650 | $1,461.29 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22.8 30-Day Fills 650 Days Supply About Mounjaro: Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. A glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and Glucose-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist to enhance glycemic control in adults with TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. | |||||
| Famotidine | 20 | 34.0 | 1,020 | $17.59 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 34.0 30-Day Fills 1,020 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Benazepril Hcl | 20 | 40.0 | 1,200 | $16.74 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 40.0 30-Day Fills 1,200 Days Supply About Benazepril Hcl: Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. | |||||
| Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 20 | 38.0 | 1,140 | $8.03▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 38.0 30-Day Fills 1,140 Days Supply About Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not continue taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication. | |||||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 | 20.0 | 200 | $19.77▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 20.0 30-Day Fills 200 Days Supply About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. | |||||
| Sucralfate | 20 | 26.0 | 780 | $30.06▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 26.0 30-Day Fills 780 Days Supply About Sucralfate: This medication is used to treat ulcers in the intestines. Show more ▾ Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly. A basic aluminum complex of sulfated sucrose. | |||||
| Fluconazole | 19 | 19.0 | 44 | $6.38▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 19.0 30-Day Fills 44 Days Supply About Fluconazole: Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS. | |||||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 18 | 26.0 | 780 | $11.71▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 26.0 30-Day Fills 780 Days Supply About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. | |||||
| Levetiracetam | 18 | 28.0 | 830 | $22.72▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 28.0 30-Day Fills 830 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 18 | 36.0 | 1,075 | $85.74▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 36.0 30-Day Fills 1,075 Days Supply About Esomeprazole Magnesium: Esomeprazole 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. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter esomeprazole 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. The S-isomer of omeprazole. | |||||
| Methimazole | 17 | 27.0 | 810 | $12.33▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 27.0 30-Day Fills 810 Days Supply About Methimazole: Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Show more ▾ It works by stopping the thyroid gland from making too much thyroid hormone. A thioureylene antithyroid agent that inhibits the formation of thyroid hormones by interfering with the incorporation of iodine into tyrosyl residues of thyroglobulin. This is done by interfering with the oxidation of iodide ion and iodotyrosyl groups through inhibition of the peroxidase enzyme. | |||||
| Spironolactone | 17 | 25.0 | 750 | $8.11▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 25.0 30-Day Fills 750 Days Supply About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) | |||||
| Indomethacin | 17 | 25.0 | 730 | $18.88 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25.0 30-Day Fills 730 Days Supply About Indomethacin: Indomethacin is used to relieve pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, gout, bursitis, and tendonitis. Show more ▾ Reducing these symptoms helps you do more of your normal daily activities. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) that inhibits CYCLOOXYGENASE, which is necessary for the formation of PROSTAGLANDINS and other AUTACOIDS. It also inhibits the motility of POLYMORPHONUCLEAR LEUKOCYTES. | |||||
| Ventolin HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 17 | 17.0 | 435 | $79.67 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 17.0 30-Day Fills 435 Days Supply About Ventolin Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. | |||||
| TrulicityDulaglutide | 16 | 16.0 | 450 | $1,000.39▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 450 Days Supply About Trulicity: Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment. | |||||
| Butalbital-Acetaminophen-CaffeButalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine | 16 | 16.0 | 341 | $34.73▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 341 Days Supply About Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe: This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Show more ▾ Acetaminophen helps to decrease the pain from the headache. Caffeine helps increase the effects of acetaminophen. Butalbital is a sedative that helps to decrease anxiety and cause sleepiness and relaxation. | |||||
| Baclofen | 16 | 16.0 | 480 | $6.17▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 480 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 15 | 15.0 | 450 | $3.55▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 15.0 30-Day Fills 450 Days Supply About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. | |||||
| Lansoprazole | 15 | 17.0 | 447 | $15.57▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 17.0 30-Day Fills 447 Days Supply About Lansoprazole: Lansoprazole 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. Lansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter lansoprazole 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. Lansoprazole is not recommended for use in children younger than 1 year due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxypyridyl derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. Lansoprazole is a racemic mixture of (R)- and (S)-isomers. | |||||
| Glipizide ErGlipizide | 15 | 41.0 | 1,230 | $16.44▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 41.0 30-Day Fills 1,230 Days Supply About Glipizide Er: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. | |||||
| Levofloxacin | 15 | 15.0 | 120 | $4.85▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 15.0 30-Day Fills 120 Days Supply About Levofloxacin: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. The L-isomer of Ofloxacin. | |||||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 14 | 14.0 | 140 | $8.67 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14.0 30-Day Fills 140 Days Supply About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS. | |||||
| Captopril | 14 | 22.0 | 660 | $182.62 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22.0 30-Day Fills 660 Days Supply About Captopril: Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure, protect the kidneys from harm due to diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack. Captopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A potent and specific inhibitor of PEPTIDYL-DIPEPTIDASE A. It blocks the conversion of ANGIOTENSIN I to ANGIOTENSIN II, a vasoconstrictor and important regulator of arterial blood pressure. Captopril acts to suppress the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM and inhibits pressure responses to exogenous angiotensin. | |||||
| Promethazine Hcl | 14 | 14.0 | 137 | $3.17▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 137 Days Supply About Promethazine Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as motion sickness, or before/after surgery). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose. It may be used to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery or to help certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) work better. The suppository form is used when medications cannot be taken by mouth. Promethazine is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its other effects (such as anti-nausea, calming, pain relief) may work by affecting other natural substances (such as acetylcholine) and by acting directly on certain parts of the brain. | |||||
| Topiramate | 14 | 30.0 | 900 | $9.55▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 30.0 30-Day Fills 900 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| LinzessLinaclotide | 14 | 14.0 | 420 | $556.94▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 420 Days Supply About Linzess: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Linaclotide is used to treat certain types of bowel problems (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, chronic idiopathic constipation). It works by increasing fluid in your intestines and helping speed up movement of food through the gut. Linaclotide may improve stool texture and lessen symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain/discomfort, straining, and feelings of incomplete bowel movements. | |||||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 13 | 17.0 | 510 | $9.63▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 17.0 30-Day Fills 510 Days Supply About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) | |||||
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ErIsosorbide Mononitrate | 13 | 21.0 | 630 | $14.71▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 21.0 30-Day Fills 630 Days Supply About Isosorbide Mononitrate Er: Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details. | |||||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 13 | 33.0 | 990 | $17.53 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33.0 30-Day Fills 990 Days Supply About Paroxetine Hcl: Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). 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. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. | |||||
| Valsartan | 13 | 37.0 | 1,110 | $43.08 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 37.0 30-Day Fills 1,110 Days Supply About Valsartan: Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. A tetrazole derivative and ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to treat HYPERTENSION. | |||||
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)Diltiazem Hcl | 13 | 29.0 | 850 | $25.39▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 29.0 30-Day Fills 850 Days Supply About Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd): Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood. | |||||
| Mupirocin | 13 | 13.0 | 174 | $8.24▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 174 Days Supply About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. | |||||
| Ezetimibe | 13 | 25.0 | 750 | $35.94▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 25.0 30-Day Fills 750 Days Supply About Ezetimibe: Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as statins or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks. An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS. | |||||
| Chlordiazepoxide Hcl | 13 | 13.0 | 390 | $14.28 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13.0 30-Day Fills 390 Days Supply About Chlordiazepoxide Hcl: Chlordiazepoxide is used to treat anxiety and acute alcohol withdrawal. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve fear and anxiety before surgery. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). | |||||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 12 | 18.0 | 540 | $41.65 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18.0 30-Day Fills 540 Days Supply About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. | |||||
| Meclizine Hcl | 12 | 16.0 | 480 | $11.80 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16.0 30-Day Fills 480 Days Supply About Meclizine Hcl: Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Show more ▾ It may also be used to reduce dizziness and loss of balance (vertigo) caused by inner ear problems. | |||||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 12 | 30.6 | 917 | $515.35▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 30.6 30-Day Fills 917 Days Supply About Lantus Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. | |||||
| Quetiapine Fumarate ErQuetiapine Fumarate | 12 | 12.0 | 335 | $44.24▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 335 Days Supply About Quetiapine Fumarate Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. | |||||
| JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate | 12 | 24.0 | 720 | $1,093.85 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24.0 30-Day Fills 720 Days Supply About Januvia: Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES. | |||||
| Methocarbamol | 12 | 12.0 | 345 | $2.39▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 345 Days Supply About Methocarbamol: Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles. A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. 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, p1206) | |||||
| Warfarin Sodium | 11 | 15.0 | 450 | $9.81▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 15.0 30-Day Fills 450 Days Supply About Warfarin Sodium: This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Show more ▾ Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a blood thinner, but the more correct term is anticoagulant. It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood. An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide. | |||||
| Phenytoin Sodium Extended | 11 | 11.0 | 330 | $23.89▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 330 Days Supply About Phenytoin Sodium Extended: Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. | |||||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 11 | 25.0 | 750 | $5.82▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 25.0 30-Day Fills 750 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 11 | 11.0 | 110 | $7.92 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11.0 30-Day Fills 110 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 11 | 11.0 | 314 | $1,001.45▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 314 Days Supply About Ozempic: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. | |||||
| Nitroglycerin | 11 | 11.0 | 210 | $12.91▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 210 Days Supply About Nitroglycerin: Nitroglycerin ointment is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in people with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. This drug works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. It is also not intended to be used just before physical activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be needed in these situations. Consult your doctor for more details. A volatile vasodilator which relieves ANGINA PECTORIS by stimulating GUANYLATE CYCLASE and lowering cytosolic calcium. It is also sometimes used for TOCOLYSIS and explosives. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for PAMELA LOONEY 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 Family prescribing approach at this Grundy, VA 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 VA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.