KATHERINE WESTRA MD
Prescription History 1609197722
Family Medicine in Grove City, OH
What does Dr. Westra prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Westra wrote 6,088 Medicare prescriptions for 122 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 448 prescriptions for 133 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Westra prescribes.
Medications 122 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 448 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (224). Medicare paid $12.37 per fill, versus $9.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 243 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (173). Medicare paid $7.97 per fill, versus $9.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 240 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $5.14 per fill, versus $5.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 204 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $11.51 per fill, versus $11.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 200 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $14.88 per fill, versus $13.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 160 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $14.50 per fill, versus $14.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 160 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $15.33 per fill, versus $13.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 144 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $9.70 per fill, versus $8.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 143 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $5.03 per fill, versus $5.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 135 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $29.09 per fill, versus $26.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 116 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $3.48 per fill, versus $3.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 105 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $2.54 per fill, versus $3.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 104 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,225.13 per fill, versus $1,253.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 97 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $12.89 per fill, versus $7.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 93 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.13 per fill, versus $6.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 86 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $3.55 per fill, versus $5.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 85 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $8.27 per fill, versus $7.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 84 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $36.69 per fill, versus $23.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 83 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $22.08 per fill, versus $22.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 78 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $3.52 per fill, versus $6.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 77 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $13.34 per fill, versus $8.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 75 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $10.07 per fill, versus $10.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 74 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $10.51 per fill, versus $8.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 72 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $9.76 per fill, versus $6.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 68 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $13.05 per fill, versus $11.73 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 66 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $9.07 per fill, versus $8.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 65 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 70% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $2.91 per fill, versus $4.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 64 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $21.50 per fill, versus $13.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 63 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $13.63 per fill, versus $7.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 63 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $20.90 per fill, versus $15.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 63 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $6.20 per fill, versus $4.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 62 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $8.28 per fill, versus $6.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 61 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $21.32 per fill, versus $13.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 60 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $14.39 per fill, versus $13.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 55 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.04 per fill, versus $7.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 55 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $18.77 per fill, versus $20.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 51 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 83% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $14.63 per fill, versus $8.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 49 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 65% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $11.64 per fill, versus $20.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 48 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $13.30 per fill, versus $13.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 48 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 80% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $35.06 per fill, versus $10.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 45 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $36.70 per fill, versus $30.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 45 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 88% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $11.29 per fill, versus $10.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 44 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 86% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $11.46 per fill, versus $8.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 43 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $7.44 per fill, versus $14.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 43 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $16.46 per fill, versus $23.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 43 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $889.88 per fill, versus $838.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 43 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.17 per fill, versus $6.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 42 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.59 per fill, versus $4.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 41 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $17.83 per fill, versus $8.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 40 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 73% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1,452.49 per fill, versus $991.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 38 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $7.69 per fill, versus $10.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 36 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $24.74 per fill, versus $16.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 35 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $8.79 per fill, versus $6.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 35 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 64% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $19.90 per fill, versus $11.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 34 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 62% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $11.70 per fill, versus $8.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 32 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 86% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $68.64 per fill, versus $38.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 32 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $11.15 per fill, versus $10.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 31 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $23.83 per fill, versus $18.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 31 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.86 per fill, versus $11.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 30 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 36% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $10.59 per fill, versus $6.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 29 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.26 per fill, versus $14.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 29 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 65% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $5.53 per fill, versus $6.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 29 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.76 per fill, versus $12.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 27 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 25% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $12.56 per fill, versus $13.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 27 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $24.34 per fill, versus $8.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 26 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 82% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $609.76 per fill, versus $573.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 26 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $55.31 per fill, versus $27.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 25 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,047.30 per fill, versus $1,233.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 25 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.33 per fill, versus $14.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 24 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $23.49 per fill, versus $45.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 23 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 31% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $26.87 per fill, versus $20.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 22 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 65% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $8.80 per fill, versus $10.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 22 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $17.49 per fill, versus $23.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 21 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 78% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.50 per fill, versus $8.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 21 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $634.58 per fill, versus $777.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 21 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.89 per fill, versus $9.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 21 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $17.09 per fill, versus $11.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 20 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 61% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $32.57 per fill, versus $30.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 19 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $8.64 per fill, versus $12.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 19 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $14.57 per fill, versus $11.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 19 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 35% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $8.87 per fill, versus $19.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 18 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 71% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $22.75 per fill, versus $16.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 18 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5.48 per fill, versus $8.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 18 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.78 per fill, versus $6.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 18 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $7.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 18 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 30% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $24.17 per fill, versus $17.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 17 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $23.25 per fill, versus $28.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $8.61 per fill, versus $13.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a hormone.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 16 prescriptions for Estradiol, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $55.75 per fill, versus $52.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 16 prescriptions for Glipizide, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.63 per fill, versus $8.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 41% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $10.72 per fill, versus $11.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 16 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $1,361.57 per fill, versus $890.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 16 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $69.83 per fill, versus $33.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 16 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.25 per fill, versus $6.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 16 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 89% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $89.31 per fill, versus $75.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 16 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $40.72 per fill, versus $25.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 15 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $19.94 per fill, versus $14.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 15 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 66% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $28.82 per fill, versus $16.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 15 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $28.51 per fill, versus $20.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 14 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $339.57 per fill, versus $406.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 14 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 29% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $186.86 per fill, versus $121.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lovastatin 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.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 14 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $14.96 per fill, versus $8.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 14 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 37% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.73 per fill, versus $11.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 14 prescriptions for Xtampza Er, about 40% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $935.70 per fill, versus $665.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 13 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about 61% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $11.63 per fill, versus $20.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 13 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.72 per fill, versus $6.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 13 prescriptions for Dilantin, about 64% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $143.61 per fill, versus $173.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 13 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 28% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $14.95 per fill, versus $24.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 13 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 24% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $20.68 per fill, versus $12.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 13 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.26 per fill, versus $19.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 13 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.54 per fill, versus $5.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 13 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 61% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $27.80 per fill, versus $31.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 12 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 28% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $3.63 per fill, versus $20.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 12 prescriptions for Klor-Con M20, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $16.64 per fill, versus $19.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 11 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $34.82 per fill, versus $14.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 11 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $18.82 per fill, versus $20.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 11 prescriptions for Dropsafe Prep Pads, about 74% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $2.49 per fill, versus $3.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fenofibrate 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.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 11 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $30.30 per fill, versus $25.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 11 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.11 per fill, versus $8.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 11 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $22.35 per fill, versus $26.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 11 prescriptions for Rizatriptan, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $25.24 per fill, versus $19.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Westra wrote 11 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about 40% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $20.39 per fill, versus $34.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Westra’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Westra prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Westra's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (448), Levothyroxine Sodium (243) and Amlodipine Besylate (240).
How does Dr. Westra's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 122 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Westra prescribes 27 more often than the typical Ohio prescriber, 30 about as often and 65 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Westra prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Ohio prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
