LAQUITA BALMER NP
Prescription History 1609658665
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Jackson, NC
What does Laquita Balmer prescribe?
In 2024, Laquita Balmer wrote 2,669 Medicare prescriptions for 69 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 193 prescriptions for 78 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 Laquita Balmer prescribes.
Medications 69 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 North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 193 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $5.24 per fill, versus $5.92 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 154 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.9 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $2.64 per fill, versus $4.14 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 150 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 84% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $6.53 per fill, versus $9.41 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 93 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 86% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $6.38 per fill, versus $9.16 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 93 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $9.12 per fill, versus $12.87 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 86 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 86% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $12.43 per fill, versus $15.37 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 76 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $4.07 per fill, versus $6.24 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 73 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 88% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $3.12 per fill, versus $4.73 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 73 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $12.72 per fill, versus $17.71 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 70 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $28.96 per fill, versus $28.29 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 70 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $5.80 per fill, versus $9.86 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 67 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 61% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $4.47 per fill, versus $6.57 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 66 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $3.08 per fill, versus $7.15 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 61 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $8.94 per fill, versus $12.24 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 60 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $17.93 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 59 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 63% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $33.11 per fill, versus $60.31 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 52 prescriptions for Famotidine, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $16.49 per fill, versus $14.12 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 51 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 81% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.46 per fill, versus $8.42 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 49 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $30.68 per fill, versus $11.22 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 48 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $7.67 per fill, versus $17.30 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 41 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 65% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $5.00 per fill, versus $9.52 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 39 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $5.75 per fill, versus $7.76 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 38 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 67% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $20.06 per fill, versus $15.33 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 37 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.63 per fill, versus $9.06 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 37 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $6.71 per fill, versus $11.79 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 35 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $118.47 per fill, versus $118.49 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 34 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 82% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.27 per fill, versus $7.65 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 33 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 87% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $17.64 per fill, versus $23.08 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 31 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $17.64 per fill, versus $12.84 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 30 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $4.81 per fill, versus $8.65 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 28 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $12.05 per fill, versus $9.40 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 26 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $831.99 per fill, versus $835.47 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 26 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1.85 per fill, versus $4.07 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 26 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 70% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $15.46 per fill, versus $9.97 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 25 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $6.56 per fill, versus $8.90 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 25 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $17.67 per fill, versus $9.06 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 32% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $12.21 per fill, versus $21.45 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 22 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 88% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.73 per fill, versus $8.57 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 22 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $5.45 per fill, versus $7.30 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 21 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.91 per fill, versus $10.33 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 20 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $8.44 per fill, versus $21.02 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 20 prescriptions for Januvia, about 64% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,430.99 per fill, versus $879.54 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 19 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $11.70 per fill, versus $8.09 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 19 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $16.22 per fill, versus $16.42 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 18 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $8.94 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 17 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 30% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,529.07 per fill, versus $973.00 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 asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 17 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 29% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $1,321.95 per fill, versus $813.28 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
This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 16 prescriptions for Colchicine, about 72% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $9.71 per fill, versus $47.35 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 16 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $612.27 per fill, versus $660.09 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 15 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.13 per fill, versus $7.93 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 15 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.08 per fill, versus $7.96 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 15 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $12.65 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 15 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $7.19 per fill, versus $9.21 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 15 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $8.35 per fill, versus $10.90 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 14 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $4.64 per fill, versus $10.58 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 14 prescriptions for Linzess, about 41% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $774.31 per fill, versus $783.57 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 14 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.55 per fill, versus $6.60 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 14 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 23% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $1,478.20 per fill, versus $1,259.98 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 14 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $9.43 per fill, versus $20.88 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 13 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $2.98 per fill, versus $5.72 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 12 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $6.01 per fill, versus $8.27 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 North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 12 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.40 per fill, versus $7.29 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 12 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $15.00 per fill, versus $28.91 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 12 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $14.88 per fill, versus $34.77 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 12 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 26% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.96 per fill, versus $11.13 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 12 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $7.97 per fill, versus $7.79 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 12 prescriptions for Toujeo Solostar, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $382.09 per fill, versus $673.33 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 11 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $33.39 per fill, versus $29.66 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Laquita Balmer wrote 11 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $19.75 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.
Questions about Laquita Balmer’s prescriptions
What does Laquita Balmer prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Laquita Balmer's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (193), Hydrochlorothiazide (154) and Atorvastatin Calcium (150).
How does Laquita Balmer's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 69 medications with a state comparison, Laquita Balmer prescribes 4 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 17 about as often and 48 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Laquita Balmer 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 North 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.
