JULIE A MCDONALD PA-C
Prescription History 1598711368
Physician Assistant in Marquette, MI
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JULIE A MCDONALD PA-C, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Marquette, MI. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 118 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Levothyroxine Sodium, which accounts for 39 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 MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 39 | 105.0 | 3,150 | $20.93 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MI prescriber Averages are among MI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MI average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 105.0 30-Day Fills 3,150 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. | |||||
| Furosemide | 16 | 42.0 | 1,260 | $7.90 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MI prescriber Averages are among MI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MI average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 42.0 30-Day Fills 1,260 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. | |||||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 15 | 45.0 | 1,350 | $30.32 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MI prescriber Averages are among MI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MI average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 45.0 30-Day Fills 1,350 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. | |||||
| Lisinopril | 13 | 39.0 | 1,170 | $12.55 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MI prescriber Averages are among MI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MI average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39.0 30-Day Fills 1,170 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 | 12 | 24.0 | 720 | $11.16▼ below MI avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MI prescriber Averages are among MI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MI average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MI average for this medication. 24.0 30-Day Fills 720 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. | |||||
| Simvastatin | 12 | 34.0 | 1,020 | $11.66▼ below MI avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MI prescriber Averages are among MI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MI average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MI average for this medication. 34.0 30-Day Fills 1,020 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. | |||||
| Propranolol Hcl ErPropranolol Hcl | 11 | 33.0 | 990 | $35.41▼ below MI avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MI prescriber Averages are among MI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MI average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MI average for this medication. 33.0 30-Day Fills 990 Days Supply About Propranolol Hcl Er: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for JULIE A MCDONALD PA-C is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Physician Assistant prescribing approach at this Marquette, MI 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 MI prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
