CARRIE THOMPSON
Prescription History 1619678521
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Albuquerque, NM

Name: Medicare Part D prescriptions by Carrie Thompson (NPI 1619678521), 2023
Creator: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Active since March 16, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

10900 TOMATILLO LN SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87123(505) 259-2084 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for CARRIE THOMPSON, an active Gerontology specialist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Our medical registry currently tracks 101 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 4,018 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 284 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.

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Atorvastatin Calcium

Most Prescribed · 284 claims

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101 medications · 2023 Medicare Part D

Medicare Part D medications prescribed by CARRIE THOMPSON in 2023, with prescription volumes, average cost per fill, and NM state comparisons
Medication	Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023)	Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill	Vs. Other NM PrescribersVs. NM Avg
Atorvastatin Calcium	284	$56.32	▲ More than typical
About Atorvastatin Calcium: Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2023, this provider wrote 284 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (136). Medicare paid an average of $56.32 per fill, versus $15.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 284 NM average 136.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $56.32 NM average $15.13 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 284.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,777 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Losartan Potassium	171	$31.99	▲ More than typical
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2023, this provider wrote 171 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (87). Medicare paid an average of $31.99 per fill, versus $15.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 171 NM average 87.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $31.99 NM average $15.68 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 171.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,607 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Gabapentin	144	$42.57	▲ 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 2023, this provider wrote 144 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (93). Medicare paid an average of $42.57 per fill, versus $18.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 144 NM average 93.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $42.57 NM average $18.52 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 144.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Furosemide	137	$10.11	▲ 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 2023, this provider wrote 137 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $10.11 per fill, versus $7.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 137 NM average 58.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.11 NM average $7.34 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 137.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,523 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Levothyroxine Sodium	137	$15.49▼ below NM avg	≈ Typical
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2023, this provider wrote 137 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (140). Medicare paid an average of $15.49 per fill, versus $17.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 137 NM average 140.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $15.49 NM average $17.88 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 137.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,796 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Duloxetine Hcl	126	$92.56	▲ More than typical
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 126 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $92.56 per fill, versus $45.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 126 NM average 40.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $92.56 NM average $45.94 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 126.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,469 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lisinopril	124	$18.96	≈ Typical
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2023, this provider wrote 124 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (118). Medicare paid an average of $18.96 per fill, versus $9.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 124 NM average 118.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $18.96 NM average $9.39 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 124.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,359 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Pantoprazole Sodium	124	$159.38	▲ More than typical
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 124 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $159.38 per fill, versus $20.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 124 NM average 53.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $159.38 NM average $20.49 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 124 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,353 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Trazodone Hcl	123	$24.21	▲ More than typical
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 123 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $24.21 per fill, versus $14.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 123 NM average 57.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $24.21 NM average $14.58 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 123.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,326 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Amlodipine Besylate	121	$25.72	▲ More than typical
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 121 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (95). Medicare paid an average of $25.72 per fill, versus $9.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 121 NM average 95.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $25.72 NM average $9.36 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 121.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,166 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Tamsulosin Hcl	98	$63.97	▲ More than typical
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 98 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (67). Medicare paid an average of $63.97 per fill, versus $24.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 98 NM average 67.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $63.97 NM average $24.71 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 98 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,604 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen	98	$21.77	▲ More than typical
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 98 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $21.77 per fill, versus $19.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 98 NM average 64.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $21.77 NM average $19.54 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 98.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,969 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
EliquisApixaban	79	$548.06▼ below NM 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 79 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $548.06 per fill, versus $795.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 79 NM average 56.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $548.06 NM average $795.53 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 79 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,177 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Quetiapine Fumarate	78	$113.78	▲ More than typical
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) 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. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. 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 2023, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $113.78 per fill, versus $33.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 78 NM average 45.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $113.78 NM average $33.38 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 78.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,091 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Metoprolol Succinate	74	$19.65▼ below NM avg	≈ Typical
About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 74 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $19.65 per fill, versus $22.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 74 NM average 75.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $19.65 NM average $22.22 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 74 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,952 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Metformin Hcl	72	$29.38	≈ Typical
About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 87% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (83). Medicare paid an average of $29.38 per fill, versus $10.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 72 NM average 83.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $29.38 NM average $10.27 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 72.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,999 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Sertraline Hcl	67	$61.45	▲ More than typical
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $61.45 per fill, versus $13.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 67 NM average 48.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $61.45 NM average $13.53 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,827 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Buspirone Hcl	60	$38.74	▲ 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). In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $38.74 per fill, versus $21.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 60 NM average 37.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $38.74 NM average $21.58 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 60.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,625 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Metoprolol Tartrate	60	$13.63	▲ More than typical
About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $13.63 per fill, versus $9.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 60 NM average 45.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $13.63 NM average $9.52 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,567 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Finasteride	58	$35.65	▲ More than typical
About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $35.65 per fill, versus $19.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 58 NM average 42.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $35.65 NM average $19.65 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,553 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Omeprazole	54	$54.21	▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 73% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $54.21 per fill, versus $17.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 54 NM average 74.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $54.21 NM average $17.68 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 54.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,463 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Simvastatin	50	$39.01	≈ Typical
About Simvastatin: Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. In 2023, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 77% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $39.01 per fill, versus $12.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 50 NM average 65.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $39.01 NM average $12.03 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 50.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,371 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Carvedilol	47	$40.86	≈ Typical
About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $40.86 per fill, versus $14.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 47 NM average 52.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $40.86 NM average $14.65 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 47.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,214 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Potassium Chloride	46	$14.95▼ below NM avg	≈ Typical
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $14.95 per fill, versus $30.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 46 NM average 50.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.95 NM average $30.65 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 46.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,015 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Mirtazapine	46	$31.94	≈ Typical
About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) 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 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $31.94 per fill, versus $27.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 46 NM average 40.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $31.94 NM average $27.91 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,242 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Tramadol Hcl	44	$25.80	≈ Typical
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $25.80 per fill, versus $7.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 44 NM average 45.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $25.80 NM average $7.96 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 927 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Hydralazine Hcl	41	$20.53▼ below NM avg	▲ More than typical
About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $20.53 per fill, versus $24.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 41 NM average 29.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $20.53 NM average $24.25 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,025 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride	39	$57.86	▲ More than typical
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $57.86 per fill, versus $43.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 39 NM average 30.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $57.86 NM average $43.22 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,083 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Famotidine	38	$39.94	≈ Typical
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 81% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $39.94 per fill, versus $19.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 38 NM average 47.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $39.94 NM average $19.44 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 38.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,069 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Oxycodone Hcl	37	$21.76▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 66% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $21.76 per fill, versus $22.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 37 NM average 56.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $21.76 NM average $22.55 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 745 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide	36	$29.57	≈ Typical
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $29.57 per fill, versus $10.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 36 NM average 34.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $29.57 NM average $10.93 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 972 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog	34	$461.98▼ below NM 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-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $461.98 per fill, versus $679.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 34 NM average 32.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $461.98 NM average $679.04 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 39.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,177 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Oxybutynin Chloride	32	$25.25▼ below NM avg	▲ More than typical
About Oxybutynin Chloride: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $25.25 per fill, versus $27.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 32 NM average 25.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $25.25 NM average $27.45 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 32.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 856 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate	31	$69.16	▼ Less than 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 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 74% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $69.16 per fill, versus $20.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 31 NM average 42.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $69.16 NM average $20.25 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 855 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Escitalopram Oxalate	30	$47.81	≈ Typical
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. 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 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 79% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $47.81 per fill, versus $16.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 30 NM average 38.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $47.81 NM average $16.06 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 30.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 845 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Donepezil Hcl	29	$80.41	▼ Less than typical
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 67% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $80.41 per fill, versus $20.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 29 NM average 43.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $80.41 NM average $20.97 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 789 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Pravastatin Sodium	29	$38.48	≈ Typical
About Pravastatin Sodium: Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES). In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 76% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $38.48 per fill, versus $21.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 29 NM average 38.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $38.48 NM average $21.57 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 818 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Risperidone	28	$84.10	▼ Less than typical
About Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about 67% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $84.10 per fill, versus $16.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 28 NM average 42.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $84.10 NM average $16.46 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 742 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Aripiprazole	28	$283.19	▼ Less than typical
About Aripiprazole: Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 72% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $283.19 per fill, versus $130.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 28 NM average 39.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $283.19 NM average $130.67 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate	27	$510.38▼ below NM avg	≈ Typical
About Januvia: Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Januvia, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $510.38 per fill, versus $1,037.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 27 NM average 29.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $510.38 NM average $1,037.92 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 727 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
XareltoRivaroxaban	26	$486.85▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about 62% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $486.85 per fill, versus $901.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 26 NM average 42.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $486.85 NM average $901.52 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 26.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 674 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Autoshield Duo Pen NeedlePen Needle,dual Safety,diabetc	25	$114.87	≈ Typical
In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Autoshield Duo Pen Needle, about 81% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $114.87 per fill, versus $95.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 25 NM average 31.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $114.87 NM average $95.67 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 42.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,225 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate	24	$58.49	▼ Less than typical
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $58.49 per fill, versus $47.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 24 NM average 49.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $58.49 NM average $47.18 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 30.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 765 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Memantine Hcl	24	$96.11	▼ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $96.11 per fill, versus $51.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 24 NM average 41.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $96.11 NM average $51.47 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 636 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Latanoprost	24	$35.86	▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 17% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (144). Medicare paid an average of $35.86 per fill, versus $29.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 24 NM average 144.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $35.86 NM average $29.24 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Memantine Hcl ErMemantine Hcl	24	$146.16▼ below NM avg	≈ Typical
About Memantine Hcl Er: 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl Er, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $146.16 per fill, versus $158.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 24 NM average 23.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $146.16 NM average $158.92 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 672 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Ibuprofen	23	$19.88	▼ Less than typical
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾ When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 64% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $19.88 per fill, versus $11.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 23 NM average 36.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $19.88 NM average $11.02 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Isosorbide Mononitrate ErIsosorbide Mononitrate	23	$17.61▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Isosorbide Mononitrate Er: Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 70% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $17.61 per fill, versus $20.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 23 NM average 33.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $17.61 NM average $20.01 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 23.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 581 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Prednisone	23	$6.92	▼ Less than typical
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $6.92 per fill, versus $6.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 23 NM average 39.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.92 NM average $6.34 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 293 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Sucralfate	22	$337.18	≈ Typical
About Sucralfate: This medication is used to treat ulcers in the intestines. Show more ▾ Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly. A basic aluminum complex of sulfated sucrose. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 88% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $337.18 per fill, versus $71.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 22 NM average 25.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $337.18 NM average $71.12 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 634 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Budesonide-Formoterol FumarateBudesonide/Formoterol Fumarate	22	$352.13	≈ Typical
About Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate: 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. A pharmaceutical preparation of budesonide and formoterol fumarate that is used as an ANTI-ASTHMATIC AGENT and for the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $352.13 per fill, versus $336.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 22 NM average 21.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $352.13 NM average $336.36 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 645 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Propranolol Hcl ErPropranolol Hcl	21	$28.67▼ below NM avg	≈ Typical
About Propranolol Hcl Er: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $28.67 per fill, versus $83.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 21 NM average 19.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $28.67 NM average $83.09 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 21.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 569 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Propranolol Hcl	21	$17.23▼ below NM avg	≈ Typical
About Propranolol Hcl: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $17.23 per fill, versus $28.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 21 NM average 23.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $17.23 NM average $28.94 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 587 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Prazosin Hcl	21	$22.74▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Prazosin Hcl: Prazosin 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. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 68% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $22.74 per fill, versus $44.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 21 NM average 31.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $22.74 NM average $44.74 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 567 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
OxycontinOxycodone Hcl	21	$334.76▼ below NM avg	≈ Typical
About Oxycontin: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). 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. The higher strengths of this drug (more than 40 milligrams per tablet) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of oxycodone 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 semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycontin, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $334.76 per fill, versus $778.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 21 NM average 21.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $334.76 NM average $778.53 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 492 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Divalproex Sodium	21	$75.23	▼ Less than typical
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $75.23 per fill, versus $50.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 21 NM average 39.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $75.23 NM average $50.13 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 578 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Pioglitazone Hcl	20	$94.16	▼ Less than typical
About Pioglitazone Hcl: Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called glitazones) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. 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. Pioglitazone is used either alone or in combination with other diabetes medications (such as metformin or a sulfonylurea such as glyburide). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of pioglitazone. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $94.16 per fill, versus $22.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 NM average 34.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $94.16 NM average $22.89 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 544 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Fluoxetine Hcl	20	$44.86	▼ Less than typical
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $44.86 per fill, versus $19.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 NM average 35.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $44.86 NM average $19.08 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 569 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Glipizide	20	$12.88	▼ Less than typical
About Glipizide: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about 61% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $12.88 per fill, versus $11.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 NM average 33.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.88 NM average $11.07 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 561 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Tizanidine Hcl	20	$46.81	▼ Less than typical
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $46.81 per fill, versus $16.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 NM average 39.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $46.81 NM average $16.63 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 523 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Trelegy ElliptaFluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter	19	$660.54▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Trelegy Ellipta: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of breathing problems helps you stay active. This inhaler contains 3 medications: fluticasone, umeclidinium, and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics and vilanterol is a LABA medication. Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Both drugs are also known as bronchodilators. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination products containing both an inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with two asthma-control medications (such as inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden breathing problems occur, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $660.54 per fill, versus $836.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 19 NM average 38.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $660.54 NM average $836.66 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl	19	$49.72	▼ Less than typical
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $49.72 per fill, versus $42.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 19 NM average 32.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $49.72 NM average $42.17 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 485 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Levetiracetam	19	$110.42	▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $110.42 per fill, versus $49.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 19 NM average 38.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $110.42 NM average $49.06 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 532 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Alendronate Sodium	18	$34.55	▼ Less than typical
About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $34.55 per fill, versus $15.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 18 NM average 43.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $34.55 NM average $15.78 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 497 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Hydroxyzine Hcl	18	$22.51	▼ Less than typical
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 64% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $22.51 per fill, versus $19.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 18 NM average 28.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $22.51 NM average $19.88 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 431 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Glimepiride	18	$14.55▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Glimepiride: Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. Alkaloids derived from TYRAMINE combined with 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde via a norbelladine pathway, including GALANTAMINE, lycorine and crinine. They are found in the AMARYLLIDACEAE plant family. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 62% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $14.55 per fill, versus $16.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 18 NM average 29.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.55 NM average $16.23 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 460 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Metformin Er OsmoticMetformin Hcl	18	$478.16	▼ Less than typical
About Metformin Er Osmotic: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Er Osmotic, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $478.16 per fill, versus $404.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 18 NM average 39.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $478.16 NM average $404.71 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 504 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Dicyclomine Hcl	18	$24.77	≈ Typical
In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 86% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $24.77 per fill, versus $22.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 18 NM average 21.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $24.77 NM average $22.47 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 498 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Atenolol	17	$19.81	▼ Less than typical
About Atenolol: Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Atenolol, about 63% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $19.81 per fill, versus $11.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 17 NM average 27.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $19.81 NM average $11.66 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 476 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl	17	$14.01▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $14.01 per fill, versus $16.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 17 NM average 43.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.01 NM average $16.56 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 434 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
FarxigaDapagliflozin Propanediol	17	$554.19▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Farxiga: Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Farxiga, about 61% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $554.19 per fill, versus $954.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 17 NM average 28.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $554.19 NM average $954.28 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 17.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 482 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Morphine Sulfate ErMorphine Sulfate	16	$17.50▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Morphine Sulfate Er: This medication is used to treat 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 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $17.50 per fill, versus $35.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 16 NM average 32.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $17.50 NM average $35.21 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 16.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 332 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
LoperamideLoperamide Hcl	16	$38.23	≈ Typical
About Loperamide: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to treat sudden diarrhea (including traveler's diarrhea). It works by slowing down the movement of the gut. This decreases the number of bowel movements and makes the stool less watery. Loperamide is also used to reduce the amount of discharge in patients who have undergone an ileostomy. It is also used to treat on-going diarrhea in people with inflammatory bowel disease. Loperamide treats only the symptoms, not the cause of the diarrhea (such as infection). Treatment of other symptoms and the cause of the diarrhea should be determined by your doctor. One of the long-acting synthetic ANTIDIARRHEALS; it is not significantly absorbed from the gut, and has no effect on the adrenergic system or central nervous system, but may antagonize histamine and interfere with acetylcholine release locally. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Loperamide, about 89% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $38.23 per fill, versus $29.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 16 NM average 18.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $38.23 NM average $29.66 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 237 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Midodrine Hcl	16	$161.34	≈ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 80% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $161.34 per fill, versus $106.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 16 NM average 20.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $161.34 NM average $106.52 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 451 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Wixela InhubFluticasone Propion/Salmeterol	16	$161.18▼ below NM avg	≈ Typical
About Wixela Inhub: 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about 84% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $161.18 per fill, versus $300.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 16 NM average 19.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $161.18 NM average $300.05 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Olanzapine	15	$163.26	▼ Less than typical
About Olanzapine: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $163.26 per fill, versus $44.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 NM average 38.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $163.26 NM average $44.25 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 421 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100Insulin Lispro	14	$171.55▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100: Insulin lispro 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 lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about 70% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $171.55 per fill, versus $209.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 NM average 20.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $171.55 NM average $209.41 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 14.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 436 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Baclofen	14	$54.76	▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $54.76 per fill, versus $26.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 NM average 38.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $54.76 NM average $26.20 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 375 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
InvokanaCanagliflozin	14	$555.82▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Invokana: Canagliflozin 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. Canagliflozin is also used by people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Canagliflozin is also used by people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease to lower the risk of dialysis, death from heart disease, and the need to go to the hospital for heart failure. Canagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. A glucoside-derived SODIUM-GLUCOSE TRANSPORTER 2 inhibitor that stimulates urinary excretion of glucose by suppressing renal glucose reabsorption. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Invokana, about 70% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $555.82 per fill, versus $928.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 NM average 20.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $555.82 NM average $928.81 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 376 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Brimonidine Tartrate-TimololBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol	14	$197.64▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol: This combination medication 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 ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details. A pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $197.64 per fill, versus $263.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 NM average 25.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $197.64 NM average $263.78 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 371 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lactulose	14	$52.87	▼ Less than typical
About Lactulose: This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days you have a bowel movement. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier that works by increasing stool water content and softening the stool. It is a man-made sugar solution. A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887) In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Lactulose, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $52.87 per fill, versus $32.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 NM average 24.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $52.87 NM average $32.30 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 365 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Fosfomycin Tromethamine	14	$245.81	≈ Typical
About Fosfomycin Tromethamine: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (such as acute cystitis or lower urinary tract infections) in women. 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. Fosfomycin should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (such as kidney infections). An antibiotic produced by Streptomyces fradiae. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Fosfomycin Tromethamine, about 88% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $245.81 per fill, versus $180.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 NM average 16.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $245.81 NM average $180.40 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Clotrimazole	14	$24.31	≈ Typical
About Clotrimazole: Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. An imidazole derivative with a broad spectrum of antimycotic activity. It inhibits biosynthesis of the sterol ergostol, an important component of fungal CELL MEMBRANES. Its action leads to increased membrane permeability and apparent disruption of enzyme systems bound to the membrane. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $24.31 per fill, versus $21.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 NM average 15.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $24.31 NM average $21.72 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 136 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Combivent RespimatIpratropium/Albuterol Sulfate	14	$493.84▼ below NM avg	≈ Typical
About Combivent Respimat: This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ This product contains 2 medications: ipratropium and albuterol (also known as salbutamol). Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that the airways open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Combivent Respimat, about 82% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $493.84 per fill, versus $659.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 NM average 17.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $493.84 NM average $659.75 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide	14	$39.78	▼ Less than typical
About Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. 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. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $39.78 per fill, versus $24.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 NM average 28.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $39.78 NM average $24.46 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Ondansetron OdtOndansetron	14	$270.39	▼ Less than typical
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 61% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $270.39 per fill, versus $22.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 NM average 23.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $270.39 NM average $22.91 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 245 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Fluticasone Propionate	13	$37.07	▼ Less than typical
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $37.07 per fill, versus $19.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 NM average 46.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $37.07 NM average $19.47 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lovastatin	13	$33.40	▼ Less than typical
About Lovastatin: Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus. The compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. It inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Lovastatin, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $33.40 per fill, versus $17.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 NM average 35.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $33.40 NM average $17.46 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Clonazepam	12	$31.33	▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $31.33 per fill, versus $8.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 NM average 42.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $31.33 NM average $8.50 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 324 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Celecoxib	12	$79.97	▼ Less than typical
About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾ It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $79.97 per fill, versus $55.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 NM average 30.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $79.97 NM average $55.39 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 398 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Sevelamer Carbonate	12	$89.62▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Sevelamer Carbonate: Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Show more ▾ Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Sevelamer works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body. A polymeric amine that binds phosphate and is used to treat HYPERPHOSPHATEMIA in patients with kidney disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $89.62 per fill, versus $410.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 NM average 46.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $89.62 NM average $410.53 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 321 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
TrulicityDulaglutide	12	$958.75▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Trulicity: Dulaglutide 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. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Trulicity, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $958.75 per fill, versus $1,336.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 NM average 41.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $958.75 NM average $1,336.10 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lamotrigine	12	$69.36	▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $69.36 per fill, versus $19.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 NM average 46.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $69.36 NM average $19.03 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl	12	$33.30	▼ Less than typical
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $33.30 per fill, versus $15.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 NM average 28.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $33.30 NM average $15.07 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 276 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
LumiganBimatoprost	11	$253.55▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Lumigan: Bimatoprost 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 ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure. A cloprostenol-derived amide that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Lumigan, about 15% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $253.55 per fill, versus $423.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 NM average 74.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $253.55 NM average $423.08 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 275 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Cephalexin	11	$6.94▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $6.94 per fill, versus $9.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 NM average 26.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.94 NM average $9.00 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 78 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Doxycycline Hyclate	11	$22.14▼ below NM avg	▼ 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 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $22.14 per fill, versus $24.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 NM average 24.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $22.14 NM average $24.61 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 101 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Spironolactone	11	$13.13▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $13.13 per fill, versus $16.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 NM average 36.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $13.13 NM average $16.66 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen	11	$31.77	▼ Less than typical
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $31.77 per fill, versus $29.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 NM average 47.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $31.77 NM average $29.97 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 223 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Hydrochlorothiazide	11	$8.15	▼ Less than typical
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 18% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $8.15 per fill, versus $6.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 NM average 62.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $8.15 NM average $6.13 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 267 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate	11	$69.18▼ below NM avg	▼ Less than typical
About Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. Show more ▾ The United States Center for Disease Control provides updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of the world. Discuss the most recent information with your doctor before traveling to areas where malaria occurs. This medication is also used to treat certain auto-immune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). It belongs to a class of medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It can reduce skin problems in lupus and prevent swelling/pain in arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is not recommended for coronavirus infection, also known as COVID-19, unless you are enrolled in a study. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits. A chemotherapeutic agent that acts against erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites. Hydroxychloroquine appears to concentrate in food vacuoles of affected protozoa. It inhibits plasmodial heme polymerase. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p970) In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 15% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $69.18 per fill, versus $76.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 NM average 74.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $69.18 NM average $76.40 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023

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About this data. The prescription history for CARRIE THOMPSON is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Gerontology prescribing approach at this Albuquerque, NM practice.

Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among NM prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.