SUSAN J. GALLO MD
Prescription History 1619089687
Family Medicine in Miles City, MT
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for SUSAN J. GALLO MD, an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in Miles City, MT. Our medical registry currently tracks 95 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,969 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Levothyroxine Sodium, which accounts for 284 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 (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other MT PrescribersVs. MT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 284 | $6.54▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than 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 2024, this provider wrote 284 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (151.7). Medicare paid an average of $6.54 per fill, versus $9.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 640.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 18,352 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril | 179 | $2.99▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than 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 2024, this provider wrote 179 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (104.2). Medicare paid an average of $2.99 per fill, versus $6.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 342.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,752 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 166 | $3.72▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than 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 2024, this provider wrote 166 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (109). Medicare paid an average of $3.72 per fill, versus $5.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 344.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,787 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 154 | $9.28 | ▲ More 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 2024, this provider wrote 154 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (110.6). Medicare paid an average of $9.28 per fill, versus $9.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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. 402 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,060 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Simvastatin | 150 | $4.36▼ below MT avg | ▲ More 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 2024, this provider wrote 150 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (64.8). Medicare paid an average of $4.36 per fill, versus $7.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 295.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,668 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Omeprazole | 131 | $7.06▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than 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 2024, this provider wrote 131 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (97). Medicare paid an average of $7.06 per fill, versus $9.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 245 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,547 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 116 | $7.25▼ below MT 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 2024, this provider wrote 116 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 74% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (156.3). Medicare paid an average of $7.25 per fill, versus $9.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 325.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 106 | $3.64▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than 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 2024, this provider wrote 106 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (60.6). Medicare paid an average of $3.64 per fill, versus $7.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 201.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,531 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 103 | $5.80▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than 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 2024, this provider wrote 103 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (63.8). Medicare paid an average of $5.80 per fill, versus $11.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 176.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,644 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 99 | $16.33 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 99 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (80). Medicare paid an average of $16.33 per fill, versus $13.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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. 169 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,873 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 91 | $2.27▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than 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 2024, this provider wrote 91 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (61.4). Medicare paid an average of $2.27 per fill, versus $3.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 151 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,332 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 79 | $4.75▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Sertraline belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 79 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (54.1). Medicare paid an average of $4.75 per fill, versus $8.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 121 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 73 | $27.18 | ▲ More than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ It is also 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 belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It 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 2024, this provider wrote 73 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (52.5). Medicare paid an average of $27.18 per fill, versus $19.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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. 141.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,054 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 69 | $219.15▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Jardiance: Empagliflozin 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. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure and kidney disease. It helps to lower the risk of death from heart disease and reduces the need of going to a hospital to treat heart failure or kidney disease. It also helps to lower the risk of dialysis in people with kidney disease. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2024, this provider wrote 69 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (40.9). Medicare paid an average of $219.15 per fill, versus $959.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 75 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 732 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 69 | $11.60 | ▲ More than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2024, this provider wrote 69 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (47.6). Medicare paid an average of $11.60 per fill, versus $10.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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. 127.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Allopurinol | 65 | $5.72▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. In 2024, this provider wrote 65 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (46.8). Medicare paid an average of $5.72 per fill, versus $9.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 118.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,773 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 59 | $3.28▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Nortriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Nortriptyline belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A metabolite of AMITRIPTYLINE that is also used as an antidepressive agent. Nortriptyline is used in major depression, dysthymia, and atypical depressions. In 2024, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $3.28 per fill, versus $12.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 61 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 613 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lorazepam | 56 | $5.18▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). 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 2024, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (40.3). Medicare paid an average of $5.18 per fill, versus $5.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 53 | $7.11▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2024, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $7.11 per fill, versus $23.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 462 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 53 | $19.99 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 87% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $19.99 per fill, versus $16.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 1,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 53 | $5.31▼ below MT 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 2024, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (45.4). Medicare paid an average of $5.31 per fill, versus $6.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,601 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 52 | $2.98▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Doxazosin Mesylate: Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Doxazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of 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). Doxazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. A prazosin-related compound that is a selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocker. In 2024, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 2 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (25.9). Medicare paid an average of $2.98 per fill, versus $15.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 362 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 51 | $31.05▼ below MT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. It is a quick-relief drug. 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 2024, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (42.5). Medicare paid an average of $31.05 per fill, versus $34.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 56.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,348 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 50 | $7.03▼ below MT avg | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 63% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (78.9). Medicare paid an average of $7.03 per fill, versus $11.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 121.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,525 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 47 | $7.70▼ below MT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about the same volume as the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (51.3). Medicare paid an average of $7.70 per fill, versus $14.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 942 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pravastatin Sodium | 46 | $7.95▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Pravastatin Sodium: Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. 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. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES). In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (35.5). Medicare paid an average of $7.95 per fill, versus $12.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 111.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,030 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 46 | $10.32▼ below MT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ropinirole Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move ("on-off syndrome"). Ropinirole is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). It may improve your sleep by decreasing the urge to move your legs and decreasing uncomfortable/unpleasant feelings in the legs. This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $10.32 per fill, versus $14.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 73 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,010 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Spironolactone | 45 | $4.37▼ below MT avg | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about the same volume as the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (47.7). Medicare paid an average of $4.37 per fill, versus $8.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 105 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,150 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 44 | $5.38▼ below MT avg | ≈ 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. A leukotriene D4 receptor antagonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (41.7). Medicare paid an average of $5.38 per fill, versus $9.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 100 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,000 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Carvedilol | 43 | $2.78▼ below MT avg | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 85% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (50.4). Medicare paid an average of $2.78 per fill, versus $7.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 103 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,075 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Furosemide | 42 | $2.37▼ below MT avg | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 62% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (67.9). Medicare paid an average of $2.37 per fill, versus $4.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 93 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,790 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 39 | $5.58▼ below MT 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 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 82% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (47.9). Medicare paid an average of $5.58 per fill, versus $6.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 89 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,670 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 39 | $4.09▼ below MT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain eating disorder (bulimia) and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Fluoxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. 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 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (40.3). Medicare paid an average of $4.09 per fill, versus $9.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 69 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,024 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 37 | $15.63 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 85% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (43.7). Medicare paid an average of $15.63 per fill, versus $12.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 974 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 36 | $987.80 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. An antithrombotic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (69.9). Medicare paid an average of $987.80 per fill, versus $856.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,740 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 35 | $9.77▼ below MT avg | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about a third of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (95.8). Medicare paid an average of $9.77 per fill, versus $13.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 104.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,125 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 35 | $9.65 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309) In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 62% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (56.8). Medicare paid an average of $9.65 per fill, versus $8.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 75.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,250 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 35 | $15.91▼ below MT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Mirtazapine: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Mirtazapine works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about the same volume as the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (38.3). Medicare paid an average of $15.91 per fill, versus $18.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,211 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 34 | $919.28▼ below MT avg | ≈ 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. A glucagon-like peptide and GLP-1 agonist used to enhance glycemic control of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS, and for OBESITY MANAGEMENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about 79% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (43.2). Medicare paid an average of $919.28 per fill, versus $1,155.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 36.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,036 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 29 | $35.92 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (68.3). Medicare paid an average of $35.92 per fill, versus $20.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 85 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,550 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 29 | $4.27▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metformin Hcl Er: 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 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 61% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (47.4). Medicare paid an average of $4.27 per fill, versus $8.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 65 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,950 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Olanzapine | 27 | $17.22▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Olanzapine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs known as 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 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $17.22 per fill, versus $19.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 468 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Warfarin Sodium | 27 | $7.57▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Warfarin Sodium: This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Show more ▾ Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a "blood thinner," but the more correct term is "anticoagulant." It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood. An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 67% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (40.6). Medicare paid an average of $7.57 per fill, versus $8.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 76.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,265 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Carbamazepine | 27 | $37.09 | ≈ Typical |
About Carbamazepine: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about the same volume as the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $37.09 per fill, versus $35.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 27 | $24.52 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also be used to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs each year at the same time (for example, during winter). Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 71% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (38.2). Medicare paid an average of $24.52 per fill, versus $21.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 57.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,730 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 27 | $3.78▼ below MT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 85% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (31.8). Medicare paid an average of $3.78 per fill, versus $10.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 26 | $11.03▼ below MT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing. Show more ▾ It can also help relieve allergy eye symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works in your nose to block the effects of substances that cause allergies (such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold) and to reduce swelling. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 82% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (31.8). Medicare paid an average of $11.03 per fill, versus $13.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 25 | $14.63▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ Venlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenylethylamine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 72% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (34.9). Medicare paid an average of $14.63 per fill, versus $15.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,090 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pregabalin | 25 | $24.71 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 63% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (39.6). Medicare paid an average of $24.71 per fill, versus $18.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 935 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 23 | $12.06▼ below MT avg | ▼ 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. A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (77.2). Medicare paid an average of $12.06 per fill, versus $14.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,850 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonazepam | 23 | $3.40▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $3.40 per fill, versus $5.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 809 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Topiramate | 22 | $11.03 | ≈ Typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about 80% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (27.5). Medicare paid an average of $11.03 per fill, versus $10.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Breo ElliptaFluticasone/Vilanterol | 22 | $302.70▼ below MT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Breo Ellipta: This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ This inhaler contains 2 medications: fluticasone and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Vilanterol belongs to a class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (like vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with one asthma-control medication (such as inhaled corticosteroid) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. 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. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 84% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (26.2). Medicare paid an average of $302.70 per fill, versus $497.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Phenobarbital | 22 | $20.25▼ below MT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Phenobarbital: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾ Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Phenobarbital belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants/hypnotics. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. This medication is also used for a short time (usually no more than 2 weeks) to help calm you or help you sleep during periods of anxiety. It works by affecting certain parts of the brain to cause calming. A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It potentiates GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID action on GABA-A RECEPTORS, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Phenobarbital, about the same volume as the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (21.8). Medicare paid an average of $20.25 per fill, versus $26.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Estradiol | 22 | $38.65▼ below MT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Estradiol: This medication is a hormone. Show more ▾ It is used by women to help reduce vaginal symptoms of menopause (such as vaginal dryness/burning/itching). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. When treating only vaginal symptoms of menopause, products applied directly inside the vagina (such as this medication) should be used first. Estrogens that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected may have greater risks of side effects due to more estrogen being absorbed. The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Estradiol, about 76% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $38.65 per fill, versus $48.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,920 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dutasteride | 22 | $38.92 | ≈ Typical |
About Dutasteride: This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the size of the enlarged prostate. 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). It may also reduce the need for surgery to treat BPH. Dutasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. This medication should not be used by women or children. A 5-ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR that is reported to inhibit both type-1 and type2 isoforms of the enzyme and is used to treat BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Dutasteride, about the same volume as the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (22.9). Medicare paid an average of $38.92 per fill, versus $27.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 21 | $3.84▼ below MT 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 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (38.2). Medicare paid an average of $3.84 per fill, versus $5.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 716 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Famotidine | 20 | $8.23▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (37.6). Medicare paid an average of $8.23 per fill, versus $10.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,203 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prednisone | 20 | $8.00 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $8.00 per fill, versus $4.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate | 19 | $1,256.65 | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Januvia, about 64% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (29.5). Medicare paid an average of $1,256.65 per fill, versus $776.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 19 | $980.74 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $980.74 per fill, versus $921.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 1,032 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ultra-Fine Mini Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic | 19 | $61.15▼ below MT avg | ≈ Typical |
In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle, about 89% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (21.3). Medicare paid an average of $61.15 per fill, versus $81.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 865 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion Hcl SrBupropion Hcl | 19 | $28.26 | ≈ Typical |
About Bupropion Hcl Sr: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about 89% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (21.4). Medicare paid an average of $28.26 per fill, versus $18.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride | 19 | $17.99▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 61% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (31.1). Medicare paid an average of $17.99 per fill, versus $18.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Acetaminophen-CodeineAcetaminophen With Codeine | 18 | $24.60 | ≈ Typical |
About Acetaminophen-Codeine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 81% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (22.3). Medicare paid an average of $24.60 per fill, versus $19.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Celecoxib | 18 | $56.46 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (41.3). Medicare paid an average of $56.46 per fill, versus $27.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 811 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)Diltiazem Hcl | 18 | $15.62▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd): Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. When used regularly, diltiazem can decrease the number and severity of episodes of chest pain from angina. It may help increase your ability to exercise. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart so blood can flow more easily. Diltiazem also lowers your heart rate. These effects help the heart work less hard and lower blood pressure. A benzothiazepine derivative with vasodilating action due to its antagonism of the actions of CALCIUM ion on membrane functions. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 64% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (28.2). Medicare paid an average of $15.62 per fill, versus $21.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Temazepam | 17 | $5.33▼ below MT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Temazepam: This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Show more ▾ It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Temazepam belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment. A benzodiazepine that acts as a GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID modulator and anti-anxiety agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Temazepam, about 79% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (21.5). Medicare paid an average of $5.33 per fill, versus $10.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 214 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 17 | $6.76▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than 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 keep taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (30.2). Medicare paid an average of $6.76 per fill, versus $7.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,530 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| MyrbetriqMirabegron | 17 | $584.02 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Myrbetriq: 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). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity. A beta3-adrenergic receptor agonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (36.3). Medicare paid an average of $584.02 per fill, versus $565.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 695 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 16 | $10.10▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. An indan and piperidine derivative that acts as a selective and reversible inhibitor of ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE. Donepezil is highly selective for the central nervous system and is used in the management of mild to moderate DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (45.9). Medicare paid an average of $10.10 per fill, versus $10.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 27.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 814 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| SynthroidLevothyroxine Sodium | 15 | $118.66 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Synthroid: 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 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Synthroid, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (26.2). Medicare paid an average of $118.66 per fill, versus $55.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Alendronate Sodium | 15 | $8.53 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (42.3). Medicare paid an average of $8.53 per fill, versus $7.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Azithromycin | 15 | $6.77▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 60% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (24.8). Medicare paid an average of $6.77 per fill, versus $7.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 75 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 14 | $113.43▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lantus Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with 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. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-aglr, and insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (30.8). Medicare paid an average of $113.43 per fill, versus $127.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,081 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 13 | $4.96▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $4.96 per fill, versus $29.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lidocaine | 13 | $71.83▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lidocaine: This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). Show more ▾ It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch. A local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used as an antiarrhythmia agent. Its actions are more intense and its effects more prolonged than those of PROCAINE but its duration of action is shorter than that of BUPIVACAINE or PRILOCAINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 65% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $71.83 per fill, versus $97.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trelegy ElliptaFluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 13 | $687.06▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trelegy Ellipta: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of breathing problems helps you stay active. This inhaler contains 3 medications: fluticasone, umeclidinium, and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics and vilanterol is a LABA medication. Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Both drugs are also known as bronchodilators. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination products containing both an inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with two asthma-control medications (such as inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden breathing problems occur, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about a third of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (37.1). Medicare paid an average of $687.06 per fill, versus $831.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| DottiEstradiol | 13 | $28.10▼ below MT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Dotti: This medication is a hormone (estrogen). Show more ▾ It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment. The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Dotti, about 89% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (14.6). Medicare paid an average of $28.10 per fill, versus $94.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 13 | $8.52▼ below MT avg | ▼ 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). An anxiolytic agent and serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the BENZODIAZAPINES, but it has an efficacy comparable to DIAZEPAM. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $8.52 per fill, versus $11.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Meloxicam | 13 | $4.21▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. Show more ▾ It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). 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. 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 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (46.7). Medicare paid an average of $4.21 per fill, versus $4.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 13 | $16.38▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sumatriptan Succinate: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Sumatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Sumatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 62% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (21.1). Medicare paid an average of $16.38 per fill, versus $19.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 194 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cephalexin | 13 | $15.54 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (27.9). Medicare paid an average of $15.54 per fill, versus $7.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 634 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 13 | $6.43▼ below MT 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. Lisseril is synonymous for HCl; structure. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (31.9). Medicare paid an average of $6.43 per fill, versus $6.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 229 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| DilantinPhenytoin Sodium Extended | 13 | $146.05▼ below MT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Dilantin: Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An anticonvulsant that is used to treat a wide variety of seizures. It is also an anti-arrhythmic and a muscle relaxant. The mechanism of therapeutic action is not clear, although several cellular actions have been described including effects on ion channels, active transport, and general membrane stabilization. The mechanism of its muscle relaxant effect appears to involve a reduction in the sensitivity of muscle spindles to stretch. Phenytoin has been proposed for several other therapeutic uses, but its use has been limited by its many adverse effects and interactions with other drugs. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Dilantin, about the same volume as the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (14.2). Medicare paid an average of $146.05 per fill, versus $200.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 13 | $6.84▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methylprednisolone: Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (23.8). Medicare paid an average of $6.84 per fill, versus $7.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 78 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 12 | $17.45▼ below MT 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 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 16% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (73.5). Medicare paid an average of $17.45 per fill, versus $35.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 415 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bisoprolol-HydrochlorothiazideBisoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide | 12 | $8.20▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide: This combination medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications. Bisoprolol is a beta blocker that works by blocking the effect of certain natural chemicals (such as epinephrine) on the heart and blood vessels. This slows your heartbeat, lowers blood pressure, and reduces strain on the heart. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that works by increasing the amount of urine that you make. This causes your body to get rid of extra salt and water, which probably helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. These two drugs are used together when one medication is not controlling your blood pressure. Using these two drugs together can also reduce the amount of each drug you must take, thereby decreasing the chances of side effects. A combination of the beta-blocker bisoprolol fumarate and a very low dose (6.25mg) of the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide; used for treatment of hypertension. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (25.7). Medicare paid an average of $8.20 per fill, versus $24.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 11 | $6.82▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (23.5). Medicare paid an average of $6.82 per fill, versus $12.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 52 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Finasteride | 11 | $9.22▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (44.9). Medicare paid an average of $9.22 per fill, versus $11.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 824 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tresiba Flextouch U-100Insulin Degludec | 11 | $684.98 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tresiba Flextouch U-100: Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with 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. Insulin degludec is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin degludec may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about a third of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (28.4). Medicare paid an average of $684.98 per fill, versus $657.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 11.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 303 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Novolin 70-30 FlexpenInsulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm | 11 | $87.40▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Novolin 70-30 Flexpen: Combination isophane/regular insulin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with 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 man-made insulin product is the same as human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It is a mixture of 70% intermediate-acting insulin (isophane) and 30% short-acting insulin (regular). It starts to work as quickly as regular insulin but lasts longer. This insulin product works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This product may be used alone or with other oral diabetes drugs (such as metformin). In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Novolin 70-30 Flexpen, about 65% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (16.9). Medicare paid an average of $87.40 per fill, versus $114.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 165 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 11 | $5.67▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (22.8). Medicare paid an average of $5.67 per fill, versus $10.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 86 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate HfaFluticasone Propionate | 11 | $241.36▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate Hfa: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. 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. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate Hfa, about 61% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $241.36 per fill, versus $289.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methadone Hcl | 11 | $50.83 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methadone Hcl: This medication is used to treat severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Show more ▾ Methadone 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. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days (such as pain from surgery). This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use. This medication is also used to treat opioid use disorder as part of an approved treatment program. It helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. A synthetic opioid that is used as the hydrochloride. It is an opioid analgesic that is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. It has actions and uses similar to those of MORPHINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1082-3) In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $50.83 per fill, versus $15.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for SUSAN J. GALLO MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Miles City, MT 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 among MT prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
