JAMES FARRELL MD
Prescription History 1609222421
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Greenville, SC
What does Dr. Farrell prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Farrell wrote 268 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, with 88 prescriptions for 46 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. Farrell prescribes.
Medications 8 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 South Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Farrell wrote 88 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $3.95 per fill, versus $7.64 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Farrell wrote 50 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $9.60 per fill, versus $15.01 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Farrell wrote 39 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $5.29 per fill, versus $18.99 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Farrell wrote 38 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $2.81 per fill, versus $6.50 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Farrell wrote 17 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 21% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $1.12 per fill, versus $5.04 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Farrell wrote 13 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $223.56 per fill, versus $9.98 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Farrell wrote 12 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 30% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.76 per fill, versus $6.14 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Farrell wrote 11 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 33% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.13 per fill, versus $7.98 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. Farrell’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Farrell prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Farrell's most prescribed medications were Cyclobenzaprine Hcl (88), Gabapentin (50) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (39).
How does Dr. Farrell's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Farrell prescribes 1 more often than the typical South Carolina prescriber and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Farrell 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 South Carolina 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.
