MS. KRISTEN WHITNEY APRN
Prescription History 1619603321
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Orono, ME
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MS. KRISTEN WHITNEY APRN, an active Gerontology specialist practicing in Orono, ME. Our medical registry currently tracks 94 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,606 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Levothyroxine Sodium, which accounts for 228 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 ME PrescribersVs. ME Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 228 | $11.92 | ▲ 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 228 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (131.9). Medicare paid an average of $11.92 per fill, versus $10.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 228 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,573 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Furosemide | 189 | $6.33 | ▲ More 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 189 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 3 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (63.5). Medicare paid an average of $6.33 per fill, versus $5.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 189 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,868 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 171 | $12.34 | ≈ 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 171 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (170.8). Medicare paid an average of $12.34 per fill, versus $10.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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. 171 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,198 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 148 | $282.76▼ below ME avg | ▲ More 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 148 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (70.6). Medicare paid an average of $282.76 per fill, versus $1,045.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 148 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,007 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 122 | $24.21 | ▲ More than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 122 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (69.4). Medicare paid an average of $24.21 per fill, versus $19.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 122 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,892 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 122 | $31.28 | ▲ More 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 122 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 3 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (40.9). Medicare paid an average of $31.28 per fill, versus $27.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 122 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,873 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Warfarin Sodium | 77 | $6.64▼ below ME avg | ▲ More 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 77 Medicare prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 2 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (37.6). Medicare paid an average of $6.64 per fill, versus $8.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 77 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 379 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 73 | $24.30▼ below ME avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: 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. It 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 73 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $24.30 per fill, versus $30.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 73 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 686 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 72 | $31.63▼ below ME avg | ▲ 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 72 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (43.6). Medicare paid an average of $31.63 per fill, versus $35.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,980 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 71 | $10.80 | ▼ Less 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 71 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 67% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (105.2). Medicare paid an average of $10.80 per fill, versus $6.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,729 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 71 | $14.77 | ≈ 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 71 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (67.7). Medicare paid an average of $14.77 per fill, versus $10.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,835 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 70 | $11.75 | ▲ More than 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 70 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (37.7). Medicare paid an average of $11.75 per fill, versus $8.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 70 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,576 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Omeprazole | 59 | $9.89▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less 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 59 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 66% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (89). Medicare paid an average of $9.89 per fill, versus $13.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,395 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 59 | $17.25 | ≈ 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 59 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (53.6). Medicare paid an average of $17.25 per fill, versus $9.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,589 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 56 | $11.65▼ below ME avg | ▲ 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 56 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (41.5). Medicare paid an average of $11.65 per fill, versus $15.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,405 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Baclofen | 56 | $84.35 | ▲ More than typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2024, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (29.8). Medicare paid an average of $84.35 per fill, versus $29.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,429 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 56 | $15.29▼ below ME avg | ▲ More 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 56 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $15.29 per fill, versus $17.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,594 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ipratropium-AlbuterolIpratropium/Albuterol Sulfate | 54 | $32.05▼ below ME avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ipratropium-Albuterol: This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ This product contains 2 medications: ipratropium and albuterol (also known as salbutamol). Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. In 2024, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (33.4). Medicare paid an average of $32.05 per fill, versus $34.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 571 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| MyrbetriqMirabegron | 54 | $239.34▼ below ME avg | ▲ More 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 54 Medicare prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (39.4). Medicare paid an average of $239.34 per fill, versus $663.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 795 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 52 | $12.91▼ below ME 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 52 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (90.7). Medicare paid an average of $12.91 per fill, versus $14.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,202 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 51 | $26.23 | ▲ More than 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 51 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (36.1). Medicare paid an average of $26.23 per fill, versus $22.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,326 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pregabalin | 51 | $34.49▼ below ME avg | ▲ More 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 51 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (33.9). Medicare paid an average of $34.49 per fill, versus $44.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,476 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 51 | $8.80 | ≈ 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 51 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (56.4). Medicare paid an average of $8.80 per fill, versus $6.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,093 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 48 | $31.77 | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2024, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (25.5). Medicare paid an average of $31.77 per fill, versus $19.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,061 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 47 | $25.29 | ▲ More than 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 47 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $25.29 per fill, versus $16.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 48.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,400 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 46 | $18.83 | ▲ More than typical |
About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. A leukotriene D4 receptor antagonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (35.2). Medicare paid an average of $18.83 per fill, versus $18.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,293 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 45 | $15.66 | ▼ 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 45 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 67% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (66.7). Medicare paid an average of $15.66 per fill, versus $14.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,031 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prednisone | 42 | $5.61 | ≈ 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 42 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (42.4). Medicare paid an average of $5.61 per fill, versus $3.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 442 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 39 | $97.99 | ▲ More 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 39 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $97.99 per fill, versus $60.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,117 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Allopurinol | 38 | $10.62 | ≈ 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 38 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (38.4). Medicare paid an average of $10.62 per fill, versus $10.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 808 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril | 38 | $7.09 | ▼ Less 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 38 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about a third of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (119.6). Medicare paid an average of $7.09 per fill, versus $5.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| EntrestoSacubitril/Valsartan | 37 | $431.21▼ below ME avg | ≈ Typical |
About Entresto: This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure. Show more ▾ It may help you live longer and lower your chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. This product contains 2 medications: sacubitril and valsartan. Sacubitril belongs to a class of drugs called neprilysin inhibitors and valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). They work by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily, which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood to your body. An angiotensin II receptor antagonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Entresto, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (32.4). Medicare paid an average of $431.21 per fill, versus $1,233.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 655 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 36 | $23.95 | ▼ Less 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 36 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (63.1). Medicare paid an average of $23.95 per fill, versus $15.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 892 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-MacroNitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 35 | $25.09 | ▲ More than typical |
About Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). 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. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses). In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (20.3). Medicare paid an average of $25.09 per fill, versus $15.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 339 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 33 | $31.84 | ▲ More 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 33 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (22.2). Medicare paid an average of $31.84 per fill, versus $10.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 211 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 31 | $15.56 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 71% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (43.7). Medicare paid an average of $15.56 per fill, versus $15.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 574 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| LantusInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 31 | $71.34▼ below ME avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lantus: 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 31 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (24.5). Medicare paid an average of $71.34 per fill, versus $109.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 31.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 30 | $7.74▼ below ME avg | ≈ 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 30 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (24.9). Medicare paid an average of $7.74 per fill, versus $19.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 280 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonazepam | 29 | $18.36 | ▼ 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 29 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 70% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (41.6). Medicare paid an average of $18.36 per fill, versus $8.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 791 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Enbrel SureclickEtanercept | 29 | $1,994.23▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Enbrel Sureclick: This medication is used alone or in combination with an immunosuppressant (such as methotrexate) to treat certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, and ankylosing spondylitis). Show more ▾ Some brands of this medication are also used to treat a skin condition called psoriasis. These conditions are caused by an overactive immune system (autoimmune disease). The immune system attacks the body's own healthy cells, causing inflammation in the joints and skin. Etanercept controls your body's defensive response by blocking the action of a certain natural substance (TNF) that is used by the immune system. Treatment decreases redness, itching and scaly patches in psoriasis as well as the pain, swelling and stiffness of joints in arthritis. This medication can stop the progression of disease and joint damage, resulting in improved daily functioning and quality of life. This medication treats but does not cure autoimmune diseases. Symptoms usually return within 1 month of stopping the medication. A recombinant version of soluble human TNF receptor fused to an IgG FC fragment that binds specifically to TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR and inhibits its binding with endogenous TNF receptors. It prevents the inflammatory effect of TNF and is used to treat RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Enbrel Sureclick, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (58.9). Medicare paid an average of $1,994.23 per fill, versus $7,771.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 203 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 29 | $44.54 | ≈ 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 29 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (31.2). Medicare paid an average of $44.54 per fill, versus $26.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 499 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Risperidone | 29 | $18.99 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Risperidone: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ Risperidone 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 selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about 70% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (41.7). Medicare paid an average of $18.99 per fill, versus $15.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 742 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 27 | $43.40▼ below ME avg | ≈ 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 27 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (28.9). Medicare paid an average of $43.40 per fill, versus $140.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 27.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 490 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Phenobarbital | 27 | $31.00 | ≈ 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 27 Medicare prescriptions for Phenobarbital, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (22.5). Medicare paid an average of $31.00 per fill, versus $27.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 783 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lacosamide | 26 | $105.66▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lacosamide: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Lacosamide, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (44.7). Medicare paid an average of $105.66 per fill, versus $142.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 665 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 25 | $20.54 | ≈ Typical |
About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. A direct-acting vasodilator that is used as an antihypertensive agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $20.54 per fill, versus $14.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 559 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 25 | $31.78 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $31.78 per fill, versus $21.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 396 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 24 | $16.52 | ≈ Typical |
About Clopidogrel: Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 75% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $16.52 per fill, versus $11.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 533 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 23 | $10.18 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (92.3). Medicare paid an average of $10.18 per fill, versus $8.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 515 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 22 | $20.43▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than 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 22 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (40.9). Medicare paid an average of $20.43 per fill, versus $21.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 469 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| VyvanseLisdexamfetamine Dimesylate | 22 | $195.59▼ below ME avg | ≈ Typical |
About Vyvanse: Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, stay focused, and stop fidgeting. Lisdexamfetamine may also be used to treat binge eating disorder (BED). It may help to reduce the number of binge eating days. This medication is a stimulant. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication is not recommended for use for weight loss due to the risk of serious side effects. A dextroamphetamine drug precursor that also functions as a CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANT and DOPAMINE UPTAKE INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Vyvanse, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (22.3). Medicare paid an average of $195.59 per fill, versus $383.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 310 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nystatin | 22 | $26.28 | ≈ Typical |
About Nystatin: Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Nystatin, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (20.8). Medicare paid an average of $26.28 per fill, versus $20.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 359 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 22 | $9.79▼ below ME 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 22 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (81.5). Medicare paid an average of $9.79 per fill, versus $21.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 22 | $23.01▼ below ME avg | ≈ Typical |
About Enoxaparin Sodium: Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots. Show more ▾ This helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. This medication helps keep your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the activity of clotting proteins in the blood. Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant, also known as a "blood thinner." It is a type of heparin. Conditions which increase your risk of developing blood clots include certain types of surgeries (such as knee/hip replacement, abdominal), long periods of being immobile, certain types of heart attack, and a specific type of chest pain called unstable angina. For some medical conditions, enoxaparin may be used in combination with other "blood thinners." Low-molecular-weight fragment of heparin, having a 4-enopyranosuronate sodium structure at the non-reducing end of the chain. It is prepared by depolymerization of the benzylic ester of porcine mucosal heparin. Therapeutically, it is used as an antithrombotic agent. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Enoxaparin Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (21.5). Medicare paid an average of $23.01 per fill, versus $144.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 50 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 22 | $9.35 | ▼ Less 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 22 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (59.5). Medicare paid an average of $9.35 per fill, versus $7.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 501 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 21 | $37.25 | ▼ 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 21 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 67% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (31.3). Medicare paid an average of $37.25 per fill, versus $9.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 564 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 21 | $95.12 | ≈ Typical |
About Doxycycline Monohydrate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. 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. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 82% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (25.6). Medicare paid an average of $95.12 per fill, versus $14.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 439 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Carvedilol | 21 | $14.96 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (36.4). Medicare paid an average of $14.96 per fill, versus $8.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 516 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrocortisone | 21 | $28.09 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocortisone: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching). Show more ▾ Hydrocortisone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a mild corticosteroid. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 74% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (28.5). Medicare paid an average of $28.09 per fill, versus $19.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 374 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Latanoprost | 20 | $34.31 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Latanoprost: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 19% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (104.7). Medicare paid an average of $34.31 per fill, versus $14.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 545 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 20 | $42.59▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aripiprazole: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole 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. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (36.2). Medicare paid an average of $42.59 per fill, versus $84.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 531 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diazepam | 20 | $123.81 | ≈ Typical |
About Diazepam: Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about 84% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (23.9). Medicare paid an average of $123.81 per fill, versus $11.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 294 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lorazepam | 19 | $12.74 | ▼ Less 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 19 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (41.9). Medicare paid an average of $12.74 per fill, versus $6.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 19.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 421 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| CreonLipase/Protease/Amylase | 18 | $244.36▼ below ME avg | ≈ Typical |
About Creon: This medication contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food. Show more ▾ It is used in conditions where the pancreas cannot make or does not release enough digestive enzymes into the small intestines to digest the food (conditions such as chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, cancer of the pancreas, post-pancreatectomy, post-gastrointestinal bypass surgery). A preparation of hog pancreatic enzymes standardized for lipase content. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Creon, about 88% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (20.5). Medicare paid an average of $244.36 per fill, versus $2,227.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 214 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| JantovenWarfarin Sodium | 18 | $5.07▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Jantoven: 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 18 Medicare prescriptions for Jantoven, about 69% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (26.1). Medicare paid an average of $5.07 per fill, versus $7.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 44 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fentanyl | 18 | $99.43▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fentanyl: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Show more ▾ Fentanyl 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 the patch form of fentanyl to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use. A potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078) In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Fentanyl, about 71% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (25.3). Medicare paid an average of $99.43 per fill, versus $123.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Memantine Hcl | 18 | $28.30▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe 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 perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. AMANTADINE derivative that has some dopaminergic effects. It has been proposed as an antiparkinson agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (33.8). Medicare paid an average of $28.30 per fill, versus $41.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 506 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amiodarone Hcl | 17 | $14.99▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amiodarone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). Show more ▾ It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. An antianginal and class III antiarrhythmic drug. It increases the duration of ventricular and atrial muscle action by inhibiting POTASSIUM CHANNELS and VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. There is a resulting decrease in heart rate and in vascular resistance. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 61% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (27.8). Medicare paid an average of $14.99 per fill, versus $26.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 317 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 17 | $44.56 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (37.3). Medicare paid an average of $44.56 per fill, versus $38.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 449 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bumetanide | 17 | $65.38 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bumetanide: Bumetanide 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. Bumetanide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A sulfamyl diuretic. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 60% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (28.3). Medicare paid an average of $65.38 per fill, versus $52.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 437 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| CefuroximeCefuroxime Axetil | 16 | $28.34 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cefuroxime: Cefuroxime 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 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. Broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic resistant to beta-lactamase. It has been proposed for infections with gram-negative and gram-positive organisms, GONORRHEA, and HAEMOPHILUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about 65% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (24.5). Medicare paid an average of $28.34 per fill, versus $18.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 92 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluconazole | 16 | $16.72 | ≈ Typical |
About Fluconazole: Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 87% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (18.3). Medicare paid an average of $16.72 per fill, versus $9.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 52 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 14 | $35.87 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. 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. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (24.7). Medicare paid an average of $35.87 per fill, versus $12.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 166 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 14 | $10.63▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about a third of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (43.4). Medicare paid an average of $10.63 per fill, versus $13.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 368 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atropine Sulfate | 14 | $46.10 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atropine Sulfate: This medication is used before eye examinations (such as refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (such as uveitis). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Atropine works by widening (dilating) the pupil of the eye. An alkaloid, originally from Atropa belladonna, but found in other plants, mainly SOLANACEAE. Hyoscyamine is the 3(S)-endo isomer of atropine. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Atropine Sulfate, about 65% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (21.5). Medicare paid an average of $46.10 per fill, versus $42.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 179 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methocarbamol | 14 | $52.72 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methocarbamol: Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles. A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206) In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 64% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (21.9). Medicare paid an average of $52.72 per fill, versus $14.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 334 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluticasone-SalmeterolFluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 14 | $113.15▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluticasone-Salmeterol: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It contains 2 medications: fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Salmeterol belongs to the 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. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as salmeterol) 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. A drug combination of fluticasone and salmeterol that is used as an inhaler formulation to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA and CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 63% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (22.1). Medicare paid an average of $113.15 per fill, versus $145.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 14 | $21.93▼ below ME avg | ▼ 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about a third of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (39.5). Medicare paid an average of $21.93 per fill, versus $33.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 333 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Basaglar Kwikpen U-100Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 13 | $182.13▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Basaglar Kwikpen U-100: 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $182.13 per fill, versus $437.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 132 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Acyclovir | 13 | $15.50▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Acyclovir: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 61% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (21.5). Medicare paid an average of $15.50 per fill, versus $19.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 346 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Morphine Sulfate | 13 | $15.93▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Morphine Sulfate: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Morphine 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. The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (27.1). Medicare paid an average of $15.93 per fill, versus $20.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 91 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Chlorpromazine Hcl | 12 | $251.64 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Chlorpromazine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, manic phase of bipolar disorder, severe behavioral problems in children). Show more ▾ Chlorpromazine belongs to a class of drugs known as antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Chlorpromazine is also used to control nausea/vomiting, relieve prolonged hiccups, relieve restlessness/anxiety before surgery, and help treat tetanus. The prototypical phenothiazine antipsychotic drug. Like the other drugs in this class chlorpromazine's antipsychotic actions are thought to be due to long-term adaptation by the brain to blocking DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. Chlorpromazine has several other actions and therapeutic uses, including as an antiemetic and in the treatment of intractable hiccup. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorpromazine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (25.8). Medicare paid an average of $251.64 per fill, versus $194.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| PaxlovidNirmatrelvir/Ritonavir | 12 | $0.00▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Paxlovid: This combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications. Show more ▾ It helps people who have COVID-19 to stay out of the hospital. It is not for use by people who are hospitalized due to COVID-19. Nirmatrelvir is a SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor. It works by preventing the growth of the virus that causes COVID-19. Ritonavir increases ("boosts") the levels of nirmatrelvir. This helps nirmatrelvir work better. This medication works by stopping the coronavirus from growing. It cannot be used to prevent COVID-19. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 63% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (19.1). How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 60 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| RexultiBrexpiprazole | 12 | $701.54▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rexulti: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression). Show more ▾ Brexpiprazole is also used to treat agitation that may occur with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. Brexpiprazole 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 serotonin agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Rexulti, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (22.1). Medicare paid an average of $701.54 per fill, versus $1,539.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 162 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 12 | $20.37▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (25.4). Medicare paid an average of $20.37 per fill, versus $70.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| BreynaBudesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 12 | $228.52 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Breyna: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It contains 2 medications: budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Formoterol belongs to the 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. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as formoterol) 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. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. See also How to Use section. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Breyna, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (22.1). Medicare paid an average of $228.52 per fill, versus $185.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| MethotrexateMethotrexate Sodium | 12 | $6.73▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methotrexate: Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis. Show more ▾ It may also be used to treat a certain type of arthritis in children (polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis - pJIA). Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and blocking the immune system from attacking healthy tissue. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with methotrexate helps to reduce further joint damage and to preserve joint function. An antineoplastic antimetabolite with immunosuppressant properties. It is an inhibitor of TETRAHYDROFOLATE DEHYDROGENASE and prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolate, necessary for synthesis of thymidylate, an essential component of DNA. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 12% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (99.6). Medicare paid an average of $6.73 per fill, versus $23.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 342 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 12 | $289.70▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less 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 12 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about a third of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (42.3). Medicare paid an average of $289.70 per fill, versus $1,138.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 167 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| NitrofurantoinNitrofurantoin Macrocrystal | 12 | $25.84▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nitrofurantoin: This medication is used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections. Show more ▾ This medication is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. Nitrofurantoin should not be used by children less than one month of age due to the risk of a certain blood problem (hemolytic anemia). A urinary anti-infective agent effective against most gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. Although sulfonamides and antibiotics are usually the agents of choice for urinary tract infections, nitrofurantoin is widely used for prophylaxis and long-term suppression. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin, about 69% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (17.4). Medicare paid an average of $25.84 per fill, versus $46.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 173 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion Hcl | 11 | $77.60 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Hcl: 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl, about 61% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (18.2). Medicare paid an average of $77.60 per fill, versus $27.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clobazam | 11 | $44.18▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clobazam: This medication is used with other medications to help control seizures. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A benzodiazepine derivative that is a long-acting GABA-A RECEPTOR agonist. It is used as an antiepileptic in the treatment of SEIZURES, including seizures associated with LENNOX-GASTAUT SYNDROME. It is also used as an anxiolytic, for the short-term treatment of acute ANXIETY. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Clobazam, about a third of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (33.7). Medicare paid an average of $44.18 per fill, versus $106.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| NuplazidPimavanserin Tartrate | 11 | $2,425.98▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nuplazid: This medication is used to treat the symptoms of a certain mental/mood disorder (psychosis) that might occur with Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Pimavanserin 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 5-HT(2A) inverse agonist. It is used to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with PARKINSON DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Nuplazid, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (25.4). Medicare paid an average of $2,425.98 per fill, versus $4,623.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 154 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 11 | $37.79 | ▼ Less than 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 18% of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (62.5). Medicare paid an average of $37.79 per fill, versus $32.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Midodrine Hcl | 11 | $94.16 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Midodrine Hcl: This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing. Show more ▾ This condition is also known as orthostatic hypotension. Midodrine is used in people whose daily activities are severely affected by this condition, even after other treatments are used (such as support stockings). It is known as a sympathomimetic (alpha receptor agonist) that acts on the blood vessels to raise blood pressure. An ethanolamine derivative that is an adrenergic alpha-1 agonist. It is used as a vasoconstrictor agent in the treatment of HYPOTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (24.8). Medicare paid an average of $94.16 per fill, versus $80.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 279 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MS. KRISTEN WHITNEY APRN 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 Gerontology prescribing approach at this Orono, ME 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 ME 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.
