MARY ANN CARLSON PA-C
Prescription History 1629011663
Physician Assistant in Mcpherson, KS
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MARY ANN CARLSON PA-C, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Mcpherson, KS. Our medical registry currently tracks 68 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 5,089 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Quetiapine Fumarate, which accounts for 348 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other KS PrescribersVs. KS Avg |
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| Quetiapine Fumarate | 348 | $17.25 | ▲ More than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 348 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 6 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (57.7). Medicare paid an average of $17.25 per fill, versus $16.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 360.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,638 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 317 | $84.23 | ▲ More than typical |
About Aripiprazole: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 317 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 7 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (45.5). Medicare paid an average of $84.23 per fill, versus $74.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 336.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,029 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 239 | $20.35▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also be used to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs each year at the same time (for example, during winter). Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 239 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 5.5 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (43.8). Medicare paid an average of $20.35 per fill, versus $23.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 279.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,645 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 223 | $13.68▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ Venlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenylethylamine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 223 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 5.8 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (38.4). Medicare paid an average of $13.68 per fill, versus $17.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 269 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,192 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 213 | $11.22 | ▲ More than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2024, this provider wrote 213 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (61.6). Medicare paid an average of $11.22 per fill, versus $10.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 229.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,280 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 208 | $7.49▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309) In 2024, this provider wrote 208 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (72.3). Medicare paid an average of $7.49 per fill, versus $7.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 271.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,605 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 187 | $6.35▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Sertraline belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 187 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (73.3). Medicare paid an average of $6.35 per fill, versus $7.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 220.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,425 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 184 | $15.83 | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain eating disorder (bulimia) and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Fluoxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2024, this provider wrote 184 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 4.6 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (40.4). Medicare paid an average of $15.83 per fill, versus $9.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 213.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,227 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonazepam | 168 | $6.53▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2024, this provider wrote 168 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (46.6). Medicare paid an average of $6.53 per fill, versus $7.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 176.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,729 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 162 | $16.94▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ It is also used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 162 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $16.94 per fill, versus $22.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 172.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,946 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 160 | $29.31▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2024, this provider wrote 160 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 3.1 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (51.5). Medicare paid an average of $29.31 per fill, versus $41.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 168.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,213 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Desvenlafaxine Succinate ErDesvenlafaxine Succinate | 154 | $37.85▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Desvenlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenol derivative and metabolite of venlafaxine that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 154 Medicare prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about 4.7 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (32.6). Medicare paid an average of $37.85 per fill, versus $52.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 175.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,208 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 148 | $10.52▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). An anxiolytic agent and serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the BENZODIAZAPINES, but it has an efficacy comparable to DIAZEPAM. In 2024, this provider wrote 148 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (50.5). Medicare paid an average of $10.52 per fill, versus $12.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 166.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,378 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 138 | $98.34 | ▲ More than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2024, this provider wrote 138 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $98.34 per fill, versus $65.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 138.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,923 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Olanzapine | 129 | $35.32 | ▲ More than typical |
About Olanzapine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2024, this provider wrote 129 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (48.8). Medicare paid an average of $35.32 per fill, versus $26.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 141.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,143 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 120 | $10.75▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mirtazapine: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Mirtazapine works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2024, this provider wrote 120 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (48.8). Medicare paid an average of $10.75 per fill, versus $16.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 150.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,845 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Risperidone | 113 | $15.94 | ▲ More than typical |
About Risperidone: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 113 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $15.94 per fill, versus $13.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 129.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,512 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 113 | $4.17▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Citalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A 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 2024, this provider wrote 113 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (45.7). Medicare paid an average of $4.17 per fill, versus $5.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 127.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,647 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Paliperidone ErPaliperidone | 87 | $337.88 | ▲ More than typical |
About Paliperidone Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder). Show more ▾ Paliperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 87 Medicare prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (34.5). Medicare paid an average of $337.88 per fill, versus $246.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 90.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,663 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Alprazolam | 82 | $5.52▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2024, this provider wrote 82 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (60.4). Medicare paid an average of $5.52 per fill, versus $5.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 82 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,686 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 78 | $8.85▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (51.4). Medicare paid an average of $8.85 per fill, versus $12.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 114.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,369 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate ErQuetiapine Fumarate | 77 | $115.32 | ▲ More than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used with other medications to treat depression. Quetiapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 77 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (27.4). Medicare paid an average of $115.32 per fill, versus $79.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 78.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,194 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| VraylarCariprazine Hcl | 77 | $1,520.66 | ▲ More than typical |
About Vraylar: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Cariprazine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. In 2024, this provider wrote 77 Medicare prescriptions for Vraylar, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (35.2). Medicare paid an average of $1,520.66 per fill, versus $1,379.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 77.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,316 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lorazepam | 75 | $6.81 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (42.8). Medicare paid an average of $6.81 per fill, versus $6.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 75 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,683 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Benztropine Mesylate | 74 | $15.51 | ▲ More than typical |
About Benztropine Mesylate: Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Show more ▾ Benztropine belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. Benztropine should not be used by children younger than 3 years. A centrally active muscarinic antagonist that has been used in the symptomatic treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE. Benztropine also inhibits the uptake of dopamine. In 2024, this provider wrote 74 Medicare prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (47.4). Medicare paid an average of $15.51 per fill, versus $12.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 100.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,944 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 68 | $15.74▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2024, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 2 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (33.6). Medicare paid an average of $15.74 per fill, versus $16.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 68.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,899 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 66 | $5.74▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Amitriptyline belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Tricyclic antidepressant with anticholinergic and sedative properties. It appears to prevent the re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at nerve terminals, thus potentiating the action of these neurotransmitters. Amitriptyline also appears to antagonize cholinergic and alpha-1 adrenergic responses to bioactive amines. In 2024, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (29.4). Medicare paid an average of $5.74 per fill, versus $13.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 66.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,971 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 59 | $54.17▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2024, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (35.4). Medicare paid an average of $54.17 per fill, versus $54.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 61.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 54 | $12.36▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Pamoate: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2024, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (28.7). Medicare paid an average of $12.36 per fill, versus $13.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,519 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ziprasidone Hcl | 53 | $36.25▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ziprasidone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Ziprasidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A benzisothiazoylpiperazine derivative; has combined dopamine and serotonin receptor antagonist activity; structurally related to tiospirone. In 2024, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Ziprasidone Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (30.8). Medicare paid an average of $36.25 per fill, versus $73.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 69.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,034 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl | 51 | $15.61▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Propranolol Hcl: This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions. Show more ▾ It is used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches and chest pain (angina). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Preventing chest pain can help improve your ability to exercise. 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 effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol has been used for MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; ARRHYTHMIA; ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; HYPERTHYROIDISM; MIGRAINE; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; and ANXIETY but adverse effects instigate replacement by newer drugs. In 2024, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (27.3). Medicare paid an average of $15.61 per fill, versus $15.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 65.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,842 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxepin Hcl | 48 | $48.90 | ▲ More than typical |
About Doxepin Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Doxepin belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzoxepin tricyclic compound. It displays a range of pharmacological actions including maintaining adrenergic innervation. Its mechanism of action is not fully understood, but it appears to block reuptake of monoaminergic neurotransmitters into presynaptic terminals. It also possesses anticholinergic activity and modulates antagonism of histamine H(1)- and H(2)-receptors. In 2024, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (22.7). Medicare paid an average of $48.90 per fill, versus $35.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 52.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Abilify MaintenaAripiprazole | 48 | $2,581.62▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Abilify Maintena: This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Some brands of this medication are also used to treat bipolar disorder. Extended-release aripiprazole injection is a long-acting form of aripiprazole. Aripiprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Abilify Maintena, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (25.2). Medicare paid an average of $2,581.62 per fill, versus $2,821.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,348 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 47 | $7.41 | ▲ More than typical |
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (27.4). Medicare paid an average of $7.41 per fill, versus $5.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,518 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| RexultiBrexpiprazole | 44 | $1,419.96 | ▲ More than typical |
About Rexulti: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression). Show more ▾ Brexpiprazole is also used to treat agitation that may occur with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. Brexpiprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A serotonin agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Rexulti, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (29.1). Medicare paid an average of $1,419.96 per fill, versus $1,335.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,250 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prazosin Hcl | 44 | $8.68▼ below KS avg | ▲ More 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 2024, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (31.4). Medicare paid an average of $8.68 per fill, versus $18.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 44.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,059 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 41 | $5.70▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. An indan and piperidine derivative that acts as a selective and reversible inhibitor of ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE. Donepezil is highly selective for the central nervous system and is used in the management of mild to moderate DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 67% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (61.4). Medicare paid an average of $5.70 per fill, versus $10.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 49.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,447 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 39 | $10.46▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Paroxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder). Show more ▾ Paroxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is effective in the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (26.1). Medicare paid an average of $10.46 per fill, versus $10.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 47.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,426 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Invega SustennaPaliperidone Palmitate | 37 | $3,039.63▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Invega Sustenna: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder). Show more ▾ Paliperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (40.6). Medicare paid an average of $3,039.63 per fill, versus $3,136.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,038 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion Hcl SrBupropion Hcl | 31 | $23.52 | ▲ More than typical |
About Bupropion Hcl Sr: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $23.52 per fill, versus $18.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,096 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluvoxamine Maleate | 30 | $37.12▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Fluvoxamine Maleate: This medication is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Show more ▾ Fluvoxamine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of DEPRESSION and a variety of ANXIETY DISORDERS. In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (25.8). Medicare paid an average of $37.12 per fill, versus $37.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 30.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 816 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methylphenidate ErMethylphenidate Hcl | 26 | $60.30▼ below KS avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Methylphenidate Er: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Er, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (17.6). Medicare paid an average of $60.30 per fill, versus $114.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 26 | $37.24 | ▲ More than typical |
About Methylphenidate Hcl: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This medication is also used to treat a certain sleep disorder (narcolepsy). A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (20.6). Medicare paid an average of $37.24 per fill, versus $27.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lithium Carbonate ErLithium Carbonate | 26 | $16.53 | ≈ Typical |
About Lithium Carbonate Er: This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors. A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (22.4). Medicare paid an average of $16.53 per fill, versus $14.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 25 | $4.37▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ropinirole Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move ("on-off syndrome"). Ropinirole is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). It may improve your sleep by decreasing the urge to move your legs and decreasing uncomfortable/unpleasant feelings in the legs. This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 74% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (33.8). Medicare paid an average of $4.37 per fill, versus $14.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| TrintellixVortioxetine Hydrobromide | 23 | $397.53▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Trintellix: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Vortioxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A piperazine derivative that acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, and 5-HT1A receptor agonist. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Trintellix, about 89% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (25.9). Medicare paid an average of $397.53 per fill, versus $513.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 502 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| UzedyRisperidone | 21 | $3,091.48 | ≈ Typical |
About Uzedy: This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Uzedy, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (19.4). Medicare paid an average of $3,091.48 per fill, versus $2,631.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 588 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Topiramate | 21 | $1.03▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (35.6). Medicare paid an average of $1.03 per fill, versus $11.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 21.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 633 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Temazepam | 21 | $4.51▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Temazepam: This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Show more ▾ It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Temazepam belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment. A benzodiazepine that acts as a GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID modulator and anti-anxiety agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Temazepam, about 89% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (23.7). Medicare paid an average of $4.51 per fill, versus $12.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Haloperidol Decanoate | 20 | $33.11▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Haloperidol Decanoate: This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Haloperidol decanoate is a long-acting form of haloperidol. It may be used by people who have trouble remembering to take medication every day. Haloperidol belongs to a class of drugs known as antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat SCHIZOPHRENIA and other PSYCHOSES. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, DELUSIONAL DISORDERS, ballism, and TOURETTE SYNDROME (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY and the chorea of HUNTINGTON DISEASE. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable HICCUPS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279) In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Haloperidol Decanoate, about 66% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (30.5). Medicare paid an average of $33.11 per fill, versus $48.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 280 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine DrFluoxetine Hcl | 20 | $121.28 | – No State Data |
About Fluoxetine Dr: 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 belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Dr. Medicare paid an average of $121.28 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $121.28 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lithium Carbonate | 16 | $9.72 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lithium Carbonate: This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes, such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors. A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (29.6). Medicare paid an average of $9.72 per fill, versus $8.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 599 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Vilazodone Hcl | 16 | $95.35 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vilazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Vilazodone belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A benzofuran, indole, and piperazine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN UPTAKE INHIBITOR and partial SEROTONIN 5-HT1 RECEPTOR AGONIST. It is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Vilazodone Hcl, about 73% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (21.9). Medicare paid an average of $95.35 per fill, versus $89.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 15 | $2.03▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 15% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (99.2). Medicare paid an average of $2.03 per fill, versus $15.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Imipramine Hcl | 15 | $36.11 | ≈ Typical |
About Imipramine Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat nighttime bed-wetting (enuresis) in children. Imipramine belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. For bed-wetting, this medication may work by blocking the effect of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) on the bladder. The prototypical tricyclic antidepressant. It has been used in major depression, dysthymia, bipolar depression, attention-deficit disorders, agoraphobia, and panic disorders. It has less sedative effect than some other members of this therapeutic group. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Imipramine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (15.3). Medicare paid an average of $36.11 per fill, versus $16.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 449 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diazepam | 14 | $5.50▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diazepam: Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (26.5). Medicare paid an average of $5.50 per fill, versus $6.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 14.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 426 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zaleplon | 14 | $19.17▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Zaleplon: This medication is used for a short time to treat people who have trouble falling asleep. Show more ▾ If you have other sleep problems such as not being able to sleep through the night, this medication may not be right for you. Zaleplon is known as a hypnotic. It works on certain centers in the brain to relax you and help you fall asleep faster. An azabicyclo(4.3.0)nonane; a nonbenzodiazepine; one of the so-called of Z drugs (zopiclone, eszopiclone, zolpidem, and zaleplon) for which there is some correlation with tumors; a hypnotic with less marked effect on psychomotor functions compared to lorazepam. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Zaleplon, about 76% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (18.4). Medicare paid an average of $19.17 per fill, versus $22.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pimozide | 14 | $91.30▼ below KS avg | ≈ Typical |
About Pimozide: This medication is used to reduce uncontrolled movements (motor tics) or outbursts of words/sounds (vocal tics) caused by Tourette syndrome. Show more ▾ Pimozide is a medication that works by decreasing the activity of a natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. Pimozide should not be used for mild symptoms. It should only be used if symptoms cause severe problems in everyday life and other medicines or treatments have not been effective. A diphenylbutylpiperidine that is effective as an antipsychotic agent and as an alternative to HALOPERIDOL for the suppression of vocal and motor tics in patients with Tourette syndrome. Although the precise mechanism of action is unknown, blockade of postsynaptic dopamine receptors has been postulated. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p403) In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Pimozide, about the same volume as the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (13.8). Medicare paid an average of $91.30 per fill, versus $102.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| FanaptIloperidone | 13 | $2,067.38 | ≈ Typical |
About Fanapt: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Iloperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. An atypical, negative symptom antipsychotic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Fanapt, about 78% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (16.7). Medicare paid an average of $2,067.38 per fill, versus $1,869.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 389 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Eszopiclone | 13 | $25.96 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Eszopiclone: This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Show more ▾ It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Eszopiclone belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment. A pyridine, pyrazine, and piperazine derivative that is used as a HYPNOTIC AND SEDATIVE in the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about 64% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (20.3). Medicare paid an average of $25.96 per fill, versus $22.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clozapine | 13 | $33.87▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clozapine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Clozapine may also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. Clozapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A tricylic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It binds several types of central nervous system receptors, and displays a unique pharmacological profile. Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist, with strong binding to 5-HT 2A/2C receptor subtype. It also displays strong affinity to several dopaminergic receptors, but shows only weak antagonism at the dopamine D2 receptor, a receptor commonly thought to modulate neuroleptic activity. Agranulocytosis is a major adverse effect associated with administration of this agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Clozapine, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (58.2). Medicare paid an average of $33.87 per fill, versus $67.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 339 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| RivastigmineRivastigmine Tartrate | 13 | $18.55▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rivastigmine: Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (29.6). Medicare paid an average of $18.55 per fill, versus $59.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 182 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Risperdal ConstaRisperidone Microspheres | 13 | $1,186.74 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Risperdal Consta: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Risperdal Consta, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (24.9). Medicare paid an average of $1,186.74 per fill, versus $1,153.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 210 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Asenapine Maleate | 12 | $88.63▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Asenapine Maleate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Asenapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Asenapine Maleate, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (21.5). Medicare paid an average of $88.63 per fill, versus $250.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Guanfacine Hcl ErGuanfacine Hcl | 12 | $75.00 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Guanfacine Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as part of a total treatment plan including psychological, educational, and social measures. Show more ▾ Unlike other drugs used to treat ADHD, guanfacine is not a stimulant. The exact way that guanfacine works to treat ADHD is unknown. Guanfacine is thought to affect receptors in the parts of the brain that lead to strengthening working memory, reducing distraction, and improving attention and impulse control. Guanfacine may help lessen ADHD symptoms such as being disruptive, inattentive, hyperactive, impulsive, and arguing with adults or losing one's temper. A centrally acting antihypertensive agent with specificity towards ADRENERGIC ALPHA-2 RECEPTORS. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Guanfacine Hcl Er, about half the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (22.5). Medicare paid an average of $75.00 per fill, versus $48.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 366 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate | 11 | $233.30 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate: Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, stay focused, and stop fidgeting. Lisdexamfetamine may also be used to treat binge eating disorder (BED). It may help to reduce the number of binge eating days. This medication is a stimulant. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication is not recommended for use for weight loss due to the risk of serious side effects. A dextroamphetamine drug precursor that also functions as a CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANT and DOPAMINE UPTAKE INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate, about 60% of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (18.3). Medicare paid an average of $233.30 per fill, versus $231.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| NuplazidPimavanserin Tartrate | 11 | $4,103.65▼ below KS avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nuplazid: This medication is used to treat the symptoms of a certain mental/mood disorder (psychosis) that might occur with Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Pimavanserin belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A 5-HT(2A) inverse agonist. It is used to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with PARKINSON DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Nuplazid, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (31.3). Medicare paid an average of $4,103.65 per fill, versus $4,935.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the KS average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 251 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-AmphetamineDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 11 | $36.50 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about a third of the volume of the typical Kansas prescriber of this medication (30.6). Medicare paid an average of $36.50 per fill, versus $32.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KS prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MARY ANN CARLSON PA-C is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Physician Assistant prescribing approach at this Mcpherson, KS practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among KS prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
