ERIK LONG M.D.
Prescription History 1609834621
Family Medicine in Twin Falls, ID
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for ERIK LONG M.D., an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in Twin Falls, ID. Our medical registry currently tracks 66 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,068 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Levothyroxine Sodium, which accounts for 110 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other ID PrescribersVs. ID Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 110 | $13.64▼ below ID avg | ≈ Typical |
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2023, this provider wrote 110 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 80% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (138). Medicare paid an average of $13.64 per fill, versus $18.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 174.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,196 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 109 | $8.23▼ below ID avg | ≈ Typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 109 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about the same volume as the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (101). Medicare paid an average of $8.23 per fill, versus $14.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 169.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,076 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 97 | $4.18▼ below ID avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2023, this provider wrote 97 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about the same volume as the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $4.18 per fill, versus $6.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 194.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,811 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 81 | $4.11▼ below ID avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 81 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 80% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (101). Medicare paid an average of $4.11 per fill, versus $6.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 139.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,145 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 80 | $12.31▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2023, this provider wrote 80 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (146). Medicare paid an average of $12.31 per fill, versus $13.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 155.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,589 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 66 | $7.67 | ≈ Typical |
About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $7.67 per fill, versus $7.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 138 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,094 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 60 | $10.84▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (102). Medicare paid an average of $10.84 per fill, versus $11.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 116 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,460 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 60 | $11.12▼ below ID avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $11.12 per fill, versus $18.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 81.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,434 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 55 | $9.68▼ below ID avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sumatriptan Succinate: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines/headaches including sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. It does not prevent future migraines/headaches or reduce how often you may get a headache. Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $9.68 per fill, versus $35.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 454 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 53 | $34.68 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 72% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $34.68 per fill, versus $21.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,059 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 53 | $5.39 | ≈ Typical |
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2023, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 84% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $5.39 per fill, versus $5.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 108 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,240 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 51 | $5.81▼ below ID avg | ≈ Typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $5.81 per fill, versus $7.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,062 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 49 | $5.05▼ below ID avg | ≈ Typical |
About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about the same volume as the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $5.05 per fill, versus $8.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 77.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,240 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 43 | $9.12▼ below ID avg | ≈ Typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 86% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $9.12 per fill, versus $11.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 43 | $6.27 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 65% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $6.27 per fill, versus $5.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,592 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 42 | $12.76▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 70% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $12.76 per fill, versus $12.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,618 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 41 | $69.89 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rosuvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 65% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $69.89 per fill, versus $43.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 104 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,120 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 41 | $17.52 | ≈ Typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 80% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $17.52 per fill, versus $16.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 78.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,288 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glipizide | 40 | $8.57 | ▲ More than typical |
About Glipizide: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $8.57 per fill, versus $7.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 73.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,138 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FarxigaDapagliflozin Propanediol | 40 | $1,197.10 | ▲ More than typical |
About Farxiga: Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Farxiga, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $1,197.10 per fill, versus $930.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 82 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,431 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 36 | $41.33 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (81). Medicare paid an average of $41.33 per fill, versus $22.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 59.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,699 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lovastatin | 35 | $13.79 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lovastatin: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus. The compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. It inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $13.79 per fill, versus $9.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 63.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,871 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 32 | $40.68▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 64% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $40.68 per fill, versus $51.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,380 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 32 | $8.26▼ below ID avg | ≈ Typical |
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $8.26 per fill, versus $8.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 32 | $12.81 | ≈ Typical |
About Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not continue taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about the same volume as the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $12.81 per fill, versus $7.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 91 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,730 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 31 | $17.77▼ below ID avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $17.77 per fill, versus $22.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 27 | $34.72 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $34.72 per fill, versus $28.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 46.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,359 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carvedilol | 26 | $7.98▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $7.98 per fill, versus $11.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 28.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 817 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 25 | $171.44 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aripiprazole: Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 66% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $171.44 per fill, versus $135.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 967 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alendronate Sodium | 25 | $13.13 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 61% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $13.13 per fill, versus $11.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 45.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,359 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 24 | $6.57▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 63% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $6.57 per fill, versus $6.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 586 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bydureon BciseExenatide Microspheres | 23 | $1,262.22 | ≈ Typical |
About Bydureon Bcise: Exenatide is used either alone or with other medications, and with a proper diet and exercise program, to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Exenatide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Exenatide is not a substitute for insulin if you require insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Bydureon Bcise, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $1,262.22 per fill, versus $1,017.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,022 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 22 | $3.29▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $3.29 per fill, versus $8.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 30.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 879 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alprazolam | 21 | $7.55 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $7.55 per fill, versus $6.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 21 | $3.16▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $3.16 per fill, versus $16.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 29.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 875 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate | 19 | $1,070.65 | ≈ Typical |
About Januvia: Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Januvia, about 83% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $1,070.65 per fill, versus $883.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 35.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,060 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Celecoxib | 19 | $117.30 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾ It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 63% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $117.30 per fill, versus $73.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 18 | $29.55▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $29.55 per fill, versus $45.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 18.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 490 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 18 | $34.55 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (71). Medicare paid an average of $34.55 per fill, versus $20.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 969 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buprenorphine-NaloxoneBuprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 18 | $123.72▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Buprenorphine-Naloxone: This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. Show more ▾ It is used to treat opioid dependence/addiction. Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs called mixed opioid agonist-antagonists. Buprenorphine helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the effect of opioids and can cause severe opioid withdrawal when injected. It has little effect when taken by mouth or dissolved under the tongue. It is combined with buprenorphine to prevent abuse and misuse (injection) of this medication. This combination medication is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have other forms of naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $123.72 per fill, versus $178.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 445 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Colchicine | 18 | $49.68▼ below ID avg | ≈ Typical |
About Colchicine: This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares). Show more ▾ Usually gout symptoms develop suddenly and involve only one or a few joints. The big toe, knee, or ankle joints are most often affected. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. When uric acid levels in the blood are too high, the uric acid may form hard crystals in your joints. Colchicine works by decreasing swelling and lessening the build up of uric acid crystals that cause pain in the affected joint(s). This medication is also used to prevent attacks of pain in the abdomen, chest, or joints caused by a certain inherited disease (familial Mediterranean fever). It is thought to work by decreasing your body's production of a certain protein (amyloid A) that builds up in people with familial Mediterranean fever. Colchicine is not a pain medication and should not be used to relieve other causes of pain. A major alkaloid from Colchicum autumnale L. and found also in other Colchicum species. Its primary therapeutic use is in the treatment of gout, but it has been used also in the therapy of familial Mediterranean fever (PERIODIC DISEASE). In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Colchicine, about the same volume as the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $49.68 per fill, versus $94.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 296 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Combivent RespimatIpratropium/Albuterol Sulfate | 18 | $456.74▼ below ID avg | ≈ Typical |
About Combivent Respimat: This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ This product contains 2 medications: ipratropium and albuterol (also known as salbutamol). Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that the airways open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Combivent Respimat, about the same volume as the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $456.74 per fill, versus $568.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Risperidone | 16 | $13.36▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $13.36 per fill, versus $14.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 17.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 522 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 16 | $27.51 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 20% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (81). Medicare paid an average of $27.51 per fill, versus $23.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 16 | $53.17 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $53.17 per fill, versus $18.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olanzapine | 16 | $41.99 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Olanzapine: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $41.99 per fill, versus $28.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Spironolactone | 14 | $34.91 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $34.91 per fill, versus $13.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 14 | $9.13▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $9.13 per fill, versus $19.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 14.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 397 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 14 | $949.45▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ozempic: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $949.45 per fill, versus $1,233.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 14.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 406 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 14 | $63.20▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. Show more ▾ The United States Center for Disease Control provides updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of the world. Discuss the most recent information with your doctor before traveling to areas where malaria occurs. This medication is also used to treat certain auto-immune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). It belongs to a class of medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It can reduce skin problems in lupus and prevent swelling/pain in arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is not recommended for coronavirus infection, also known as COVID-19, unless you are enrolled in a study. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits. A chemotherapeutic agent that acts against erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites. Hydroxychloroquine appears to concentrate in food vacuoles of affected protozoa. It inhibits plasmodial heme polymerase. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p970) In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (69). Medicare paid an average of $63.20 per fill, versus $101.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 14 | $2.46▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $2.46 per fill, versus $7.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 317 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ezetimibe | 13 | $12.96▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ezetimibe: Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as statins or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks. An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $12.96 per fill, versus $66.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 13 | $33.64 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $33.64 per fill, versus $23.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 270 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 13 | $7.46▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $7.46 per fill, versus $29.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 13 | $28.64▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $28.64 per fill, versus $55.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aimovig AutoinjectorErenumab-Aooe | 12 | $789.81▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aimovig Autoinjector: This medication is used to help prevent migraine. Show more ▾ This medication may work by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Erenumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. Preventing frequent migraine attacks can help improve your ability to concentrate and do your usual tasks. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Aimovig Autoinjector, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $789.81 per fill, versus $824.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Niacin ErNiacin | 12 | $89.50▼ below ID avg | ≈ Typical |
About Niacin Er: Niacin (nicotinic acid) is used to prevent and treat niacin deficiency (pellagra). Show more ▾ Niacin deficiency may result from certain medical conditions (such as alcohol abuse, malabsorption syndrome, Hartnup disease), poor diet, or long-term use of certain medications (such as isoniazid). Niacin deficiency can cause diarrhea, confusion (dementia), tongue redness/swelling, and peeling red skin. Niacin is also known as vitamin B3, one of the B-complex vitamins. Vitamins help to support the body's ability to make and break down natural compounds (metabolism) needed for good health. Niacinamide (nicotinamide) is a different form of vitamin B3 and does not work the same as niacin. Do not substitute unless directed by your doctor. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A water-soluble vitamin of the B complex occurring in various animal and plant tissues. It is required by the body for the formation of coenzymes NAD and NADP. It has PELLAGRA-curative, vasodilating, and antilipemic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Niacin Er, about 75% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $89.50 per fill, versus $126.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 12.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 363 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 12 | $2.44▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $2.44 per fill, versus $6.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Medroxyprogesterone Acetate | 12 | $10.43▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Medroxyprogesterone Acetate: This medication is used to prevent pregnancy. Show more ▾ Medroxyprogesterone is like a natural hormone made by the body. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia). A synthetic progestin that is derived from 17-hydroxyprogesterone. It is a long-acting contraceptive that is effective both orally or by intramuscular injection and has also been used to treat breast and endometrial neoplasms. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, about 67% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $10.43 per fill, versus $20.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 12.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 365 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glipizide ErGlipizide | 12 | $27.31 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Glipizide Er: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $27.31 per fill, versus $18.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atenolol | 12 | $3.27▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atenolol: Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Atenolol, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $3.27 per fill, versus $9.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 12 | $1.66▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $1.66 per fill, versus $7.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Simvastatin | 11 | $28.87 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Simvastatin: Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 18% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $28.87 per fill, versus $7.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fesoterodine Fumarate ErFesoterodine Fumarate | 11 | $77.15▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fesoterodine Fumarate Er: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, fesoterodine improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Fesoterodine Fumarate Er, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $77.15 per fill, versus $201.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 11.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 332 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 11 | $7.90▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $7.90 per fill, versus $13.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ID average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 215 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 11 | $29.77 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $29.77 per fill, versus $20.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for ERIK LONG M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Family Medicine prescribing approach at this Twin Falls, ID practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among ID prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
