JONATHAN CAHILL M.D.
Prescription History 1578780821
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Providence, RI
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JONATHAN CAHILL M.D., an active Neurology specialist practicing in Providence, RI. Our medical registry currently tracks 41 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,267 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 161 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other RI PrescribersVs. RI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 161 | $21.89 | ▲ More than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 161 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (78). Medicare paid an average of $21.89 per fill, versus $20.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 209.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,127 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dalfampridine ErDalfampridine | 86 | $414.37▼ below RI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dalfampridine Er: Dalfampridine is used to improve walking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is a potassium channel blocker. It is thought to work by improving nerve conduction. One of the POTASSIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS with secondary effect on calcium currents which is used mainly as a research tool and to characterize channel subtypes. In 2023, this provider wrote 86 Medicare prescriptions for Dalfampridine Er, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $414.37 per fill, versus $441.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 96 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,880 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 75 | $42.62 | ▲ More than typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $42.62 per fill, versus $40.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 137.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 63 | $29.05▼ below RI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 2 times the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $29.05 per fill, versus $46.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,866 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Baclofen | 62 | $38.66 | ▲ More than typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2023, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $38.66 per fill, versus $34.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 143 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Topiramate | 52 | $23.23 | ▲ More than typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $23.23 per fill, versus $17.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 93.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,772 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Modafinil | 48 | $62.98▼ below RI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Modafinil: Modafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea). Show more ▾ It is also used to help you stay awake during work hours if you have a work schedule that keeps you from having a normal sleep routine (shift work sleep disorder). This medication does not cure these sleep disorders and may not get rid of all your sleepiness. Modafinil does not take the place of getting enough sleep. It should not be used to treat tiredness or hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. It is not known how modafinil works to keep you awake. It is thought to work by affecting certain substances in the brain that control the sleep/wake cycle. A benzhydryl acetamide compound, central nervous system stimulant, and CYP3A4 inducing agent that is used in the treatment of NARCOLEPSY and SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Modafinil, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $62.98 per fill, versus $135.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 62 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,796 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 44 | $168.64 | ▲ More than typical |
About Sumatriptan Succinate: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines/headaches including sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. It does not prevent future migraines/headaches or reduce how often you may get a headache. Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $168.64 per fill, versus $36.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 47.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,102 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 42 | $13.32 | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 88% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $13.32 per fill, versus $5.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,421 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 42 | $16.76 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 65% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $16.76 per fill, versus $8.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,214 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-AmphetamineDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 33 | $31.03▼ below RI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 77% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $31.03 per fill, versus $38.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbamazepine | 31 | $24.55▼ below RI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbamazepine: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $24.55 per fill, versus $77.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,444 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 26 | $16.23▼ below RI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about the same volume as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $16.23 per fill, versus $21.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 52.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 26 | $10.22▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about half the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $10.22 per fill, versus $14.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| GlatopaGlatiramer Acetate | 26 | $3,925.47 | ≈ Typical |
About Glatopa: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is a protein that is thought to work by preventing your immune system from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This effect can decrease the number of periods of disease worsening (relapses) and prevent or delay disability. It is not a cure for MS. A random polymer of L-ALANINE, L-GLUTAMIC ACID, L-LYSINE, and L-TYROSINE that structurally resembles MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN. It is used in the treatment of RELAPSING-REMITTING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Glatopa, about the same volume as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $3,925.47 per fill, versus $1,698.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 728 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Phenytoin Sodium Extended | 25 | $16.74▼ below RI avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Phenytoin Sodium Extended, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $16.74 per fill, versus $40.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 724 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FingolimodFingolimod Hcl | 25 | $4,329.20 | – No State Data |
About Fingolimod: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis-MS. Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS but it is thought to help by preventing immune system cells (lymphocytes) from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. It helps decrease the number of episodes of worsening and may prevent or delay disability. A sphingosine-derivative and IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENT that blocks the migration and homing of LYMPHOCYTES to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM through its action on SPHINGOSINE 1-PHOSPHATE RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Fingolimod. Medicare paid an average of $4,329.20 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $4,329.20 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diazepam | 25 | $9.05 | ≈ Typical |
About Diazepam: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. Show more ▾ This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about 89% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $9.05 per fill, versus $8.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 24 | $18.00 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $18.00 per fill, versus $15.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,710 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nurtec OdtRimegepant Sulfate | 24 | $1,107.77▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nurtec Odt: This medication is used to prevent or treat migraine. Show more ▾ Rimegepant may work by changing the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Nurtec Odt, about 69% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $1,107.77 per fill, versus $1,308.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 23 | $27.22 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $27.22 per fill, versus $19.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 652 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NuedextaDextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine | 22 | $1,629.35 | ≈ Typical |
About Nuedexta: This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (pseudobulbar affect). Show more ▾ This disorder may occur due to various conditions that affect the brain (such as stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-ALS, multiple sclerosis). This medication may help decrease sudden outbursts of uncontrollable/inappropriate laughing and/or crying. This medication is a combination of 2 ingredients: dextromethorphan and quinidine. Dextromethorphan works in the brain, though it is not known exactly how it helps treat pseudobulbar affect. Quinidine is added to this medication to increase the effect of dextromethorphan. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Nuedexta, about the same volume as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $1,629.35 per fill, versus $1,079.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gammagard LiquidImmun Glob G(Igg)/Gly/Iga Ov50 | 20 | $2,067.00▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gammagard Liquid: This medication is used to strengthen the body's natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system. Show more ▾ This medication is made from healthy human blood that has a high level of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections. It is also used to increase the blood count (platelets) in persons with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura-ITP). Platelets are needed to stop bleeding and form blood clots. Some immune globulin products may also be used to treat certain types of muscle weakness problem (multifocal motor neuropathy, dermatomyositis) or a certain nerve disorder (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy-CIDP). Some products may also be used to prevent certain blood vessel disorders in people with Kawasaki syndrome. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Gammagard Liquid, about half the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $2,067.00 per fill, versus $8,346.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphet ErDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 20 | $101.86 | ≈ Typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 77% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $101.86 per fill, versus $71.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 20 | $5.94▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $5.94 per fill, versus $18.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 18 | $24.96 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 62% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $24.96 per fill, versus $15.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 997 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 18 | $54.65 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 72% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $54.65 per fill, versus $21.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 18 | $4.18▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $4.18 per fill, versus $7.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 519 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AubagioTeriflunomide | 17 | $6,838.05▼ below RI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Aubagio: This medication is used by adults to treat multiple sclerosis-MS. Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS but is thought to work by decreasing certain immune system cells (lymphocytes) which can attack the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This helps decrease the number of flare-ups (relapses) and may help slow down physical problems caused by MS. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Aubagio, about the same volume as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $6,838.05 per fill, versus $8,501.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 16 | $12.77▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $12.77 per fill, versus $19.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Teriflunomide | 13 | $3,006.24 | – No State Data |
About Teriflunomide: This medication is used by adults to treat multiple sclerosis-MS. Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS but is thought to work by decreasing certain immune system cells (lymphocytes) which can attack the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This helps decrease the number of flare-ups (relapses) and may help slow down physical problems caused by MS. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Teriflunomide. Medicare paid an average of $3,006.24 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $3,006.24 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 13 | $7.77▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 17% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (76). Medicare paid an average of $7.77 per fill, versus $13.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aimovig AutoinjectorErenumab-Aooe | 13 | $699.99▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aimovig Autoinjector: This medication is used to help prevent migraine. Show more ▾ This medication may work by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Erenumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. Preventing frequent migraine attacks can help improve your ability to concentrate and do your usual tasks. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Aimovig Autoinjector, about a third of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $699.99 per fill, versus $957.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 376 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AmpyraDalfampridine | 13 | $4,179.61 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ampyra: Dalfampridine is used to improve walking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is a potassium channel blocker. It is thought to work by improving nerve conduction. One of the POTASSIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS with secondary effect on calcium currents which is used mainly as a research tool and to characterize channel subtypes. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Ampyra, about 62% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $4,179.61 per fill, versus $4,041.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 13 | $26.49▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about a third of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $26.49 per fill, versus $63.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glatiramer Acetate | 12 | $4,405.09 | ≈ Typical |
About Glatiramer Acetate: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is a protein that is thought to work by preventing your immune system from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This effect can decrease the number of periods of disease worsening (relapses) and prevent or delay disability. It is not a cure for MS. A random polymer of L-ALANINE, L-GLUTAMIC ACID, L-LYSINE, and L-TYROSINE that structurally resembles MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN. It is used in the treatment of RELAPSING-REMITTING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Glatiramer Acetate, about 75% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $4,405.09 per fill, versus $4,088.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| GilenyaFingolimod Hcl | 12 | $10,056.10 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gilenya: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis-MS. Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS but it is thought to help by preventing immune system cells (lymphocytes) from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. It helps decrease the number of episodes of worsening and may prevent or delay disability. A sphingosine-derivative and IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENT that blocks the migration and homing of LYMPHOCYTES to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM through its action on SPHINGOSINE 1-PHOSPHATE RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Gilenya, about a third of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $10,056.10 per fill, versus $9,249.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Avonex PenInterferon Beta-1a | 12 | $8,630.35 | ≈ Typical |
About Avonex Pen: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ Interferon is not a cure for MS, but it may help to slow disease worsening and decrease flare-ups of symptoms (such as balance problems, numbness, or weakness). An interferon beta-1 subtype that has a methionine at position 1, a cysteine at position 17, and is glycosylated at position 80. It functions as an ANTI-VIRAL AGENT and IMMUNOMODULATOR and is used to manage the symptoms of RELAPSING-REMITTING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Avonex Pen, about the same volume as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (12). Medicare paid an average of $8,630.35 per fill, versus $7,975.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VumerityDiroximel Fumarate | 12 | $8,041.86 | ≈ Typical |
About Vumerity: Diroximel fumarate is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS. It helps decrease the number of episodes of worsening MS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Vumerity, about the same volume as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (11). Medicare paid an average of $8,041.86 per fill, versus $7,665.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lacosamide | 11 | $4.22▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lacosamide: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Lacosamide, about a third of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $4.22 per fill, versus $296.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 307 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 11 | $7.02▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $7.02 per fill, versus $12.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for JONATHAN CAHILL M.D. 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 Neurology prescribing approach at this Providence, RI 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 RI prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
