DANIEL H DONOVAN MD
Prescription History 1629068994
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Cookeville, TN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DANIEL H DONOVAN MD, an active Neurology specialist practicing in Cookeville, TN. Our medical registry currently tracks 115 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 5,968 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 453 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other TN PrescribersVs. TN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 453 | $17.13 | ▲ More than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 453 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (131). Medicare paid an average of $17.13 per fill, versus $17.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 537.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 15,875 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 342 | $19.41 | ▲ 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 2023, this provider wrote 342 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 6.8 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $19.41 per fill, versus $16.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 490.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 14,499 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Memantine Hcl | 320 | $42.33 | ▲ More than typical |
About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 320 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 5.3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $42.33 per fill, versus $38.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 539.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 16,119 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 235 | $8.82▼ below TN avg | ▲ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 235 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 7.3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $8.82 per fill, versus $9.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 329.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,792 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 172 | $34.71▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 172 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $34.71 per fill, versus $37.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 269.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,025 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 155 | $17.32 | ▲ More than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 155 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (76). Medicare paid an average of $17.32 per fill, versus $13.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 259.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,756 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 147 | $17.06 | ▲ More than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 147 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $17.06 per fill, versus $16.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 219.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,581 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 139 | $29.47▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 139 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $29.47 per fill, versus $36.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 231 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,898 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 128 | $9.99▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 128 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $9.99 per fill, versus $10.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 202.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,015 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 127 | $33.41 | ▲ More than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 127 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 2 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $33.41 per fill, versus $26.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 212.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,258 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 118 | $41.55 | ▲ More than typical |
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 118 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (67). Medicare paid an average of $41.55 per fill, versus $13.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 253.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,565 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbidopa-LevodopaCarbidopa/Levodopa | 117 | $53.17 | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 117 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $53.17 per fill, versus $38.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 238.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,138 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine | 112 | $166.09 | ▲ More than typical |
About Clonidine: 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 2023, this provider wrote 112 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine, about 5.3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $166.09 per fill, versus $160.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 165.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,793 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olanzapine | 105 | $26.12▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Olanzapine: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2023, this provider wrote 105 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 2 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $26.12 per fill, versus $29.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 133.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,998 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Primidone | 104 | $25.38▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Primidone: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾ Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. A barbiturate derivative that acts as a GABA modulator and anti-epileptic agent. It is partly metabolized to PHENOBARBITAL in the body and owes some of its actions to this metabolite. In 2023, this provider wrote 104 Medicare prescriptions for Primidone, about 3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $25.38 per fill, versus $27.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 173.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,194 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 87 | $9.94 | ▲ 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 2023, this provider wrote 87 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $9.94 per fill, versus $7.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 87 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,586 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Temazepam | 76 | $11.80 | ▲ More than 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 2023, this provider wrote 76 Medicare prescriptions for Temazepam, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $11.80 per fill, versus $11.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 76.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,285 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dalfampridine ErDalfampridine | 74 | $853.33 | ▲ More than typical |
About Dalfampridine Er: Dalfampridine is used to improve walking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is a potassium channel blocker. It is thought to work by improving nerve conduction. One of the POTASSIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS with secondary effect on calcium currents which is used mainly as a research tool and to characterize channel subtypes. In 2023, this provider wrote 74 Medicare prescriptions for Dalfampridine Er, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $853.33 per fill, versus $706.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 80 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,400 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 72 | $10.54▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Paroxetine Hcl: Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $10.54 per fill, versus $14.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 133.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,975 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbidopa-Levodopa ErCarbidopa/Levodopa | 72 | $109.28 | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa Er: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $109.28 per fill, versus $72.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 150.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,490 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 64 | $48.08▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $48.08 per fill, versus $48.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 84 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,520 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 63 | $102.14 | ▲ More than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $102.14 per fill, versus $77.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 97.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,883 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl | 59 | $22.34▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Propranolol Hcl: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $22.34 per fill, versus $25.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 87.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,547 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 59 | $19.38▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $19.38 per fill, versus $21.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 94.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,825 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zonisamide | 57 | $53.64 | ▲ More than typical |
About Zonisamide: Zonisamide is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ Zonisamide is a sulfonamide anticonvulsant and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is unknown how zonisamide works to prevent seizures. A benzisoxazole and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a CALCIUM CHANNEL blocker. It is used primarily as an adjunctive antiepileptic agent for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES, with or without secondary generalization. In 2023, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Zonisamide, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $53.64 per fill, versus $41.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 97.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,913 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 55 | $13.11▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sumatriptan Succinate: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines/headaches including sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. It does not prevent future migraines/headaches or reduce how often you may get a headache. Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $13.11 per fill, versus $37.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,492 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Memantine Hcl ErMemantine Hcl | 55 | $194.92 | ▲ More than typical |
About Memantine Hcl Er: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl Er, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $194.92 per fill, versus $114.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 85.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,555 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 53 | $7.32 | ≈ Typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $7.32 per fill, versus $7.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 2,011 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 52 | $8.67 | ≈ Typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $8.67 per fill, versus $7.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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. 52.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,270 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Entacapone | 51 | $233.37 | ▲ More than typical |
About Entacapone: This medication is used with other medications (levodopa/carbidopa) to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Entacapone belongs to a class of drugs known as COMT inhibitors. Many people taking levodopa for Parkinson's have problems with the effects of the levodopa wearing off between scheduled doses, causing symptoms to return or worsen. Entacapone blocks a certain natural substance (COMT enzyme) that breaks down the levodopa in the body. This effect allows the levodopa to last longer in the system so that it doesn't wear off before the next dose. In 2023, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Entacapone, about 2 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $233.37 per fill, versus $198.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 101 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,030 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Modafinil | 50 | $106.89▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Modafinil: Modafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea). Show more ▾ It is also used to help you stay awake during work hours if you have a work schedule that keeps you from having a normal sleep routine (shift work sleep disorder). This medication does not cure these sleep disorders and may not get rid of all your sleepiness. Modafinil does not take the place of getting enough sleep. It should not be used to treat tiredness or hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. It is not known how modafinil works to keep you awake. It is thought to work by affecting certain substances in the brain that control the sleep/wake cycle. A benzhydryl acetamide compound, central nervous system stimulant, and CYP3A4 inducing agent that is used in the treatment of NARCOLEPSY and SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Modafinil, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $106.89 per fill, versus $137.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,335 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Baclofen | 50 | $26.67 | ≈ Typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2023, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $26.67 per fill, versus $25.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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. 84.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,548 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 49 | $53.91▼ below TN 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 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $53.91 per fill, versus $60.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 63.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,882 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-AmphetamineDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 48 | $62.55 | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $62.55 per fill, versus $40.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Topiramate | 48 | $12.76▼ below TN avg | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $12.76 per fill, versus $18.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 78 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,310 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alprazolam | 48 | $8.51 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (95). Medicare paid an average of $8.51 per fill, versus $7.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,287 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prazosin Hcl | 48 | $56.11 | ▲ 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 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $56.11 per fill, versus $33.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 74.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,245 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pramipexole DihydrochloridePramipexole Di-Hcl | 46 | $34.29 | ▲ More than typical |
About Pramipexole Dihydrochloride: Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and can 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). Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $34.29 per fill, versus $16.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 88 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,640 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NuedextaDextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine | 46 | $1,465.26 | ≈ Typical |
About Nuedexta: This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (pseudobulbar affect). Show more ▾ This disorder may occur due to various conditions that affect the brain (such as stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-ALS, multiple sclerosis). This medication may help decrease sudden outbursts of uncontrollable/inappropriate laughing and/or crying. This medication is a combination of 2 ingredients: dextromethorphan and quinidine. Dextromethorphan works in the brain, though it is not known exactly how it helps treat pseudobulbar affect. Quinidine is added to this medication to increase the effect of dextromethorphan. In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Nuedexta, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $1,465.26 per fill, versus $726.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 46.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,296 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 45 | $23.67▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 78% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $23.67 per fill, versus $37.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 92 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,745 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VyvanseLisdexamfetamine Dimesylate | 44 | $391.48▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Vyvanse: Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, stay focused, and stop fidgeting. Lisdexamfetamine may also be used to treat binge eating disorder (BED). It may help to reduce the number of binge eating days. This medication is a stimulant. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication is not recommended for use for weight loss due to the risk of serious side effects. A dextroamphetamine drug precursor that also functions as a CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANT and DOPAMINE UPTAKE INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Vyvanse, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $391.48 per fill, versus $405.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,304 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbidopa-Levodopa-EntacaponeCarbidopa/Levodopa/Entacapone | 44 | $467.30 | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa-Entacapone: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa and entacapone prevent the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa-Entacapone, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $467.30 per fill, versus $363.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 105 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,150 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RizatriptanRizatriptan Benzoate | 44 | $30.54▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Rizatriptan: Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Rizatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Rizatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Rizatriptan, about 2 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $30.54 per fill, versus $31.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,298 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AptiomEslicarbazepine Acetate | 44 | $1,083.27▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Aptiom: Eslicarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat a certain type of seizure disorder (focal seizures). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Eslicarbazepine may reduce the number of seizures you have. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Aptiom, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $1,083.27 per fill, versus $1,408.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 44.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,118 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diazepam | 41 | $9.28 | ≈ Typical |
About Diazepam: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. Show more ▾ This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It 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 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $9.28 per fill, versus $7.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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. 41.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,232 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VraylarCariprazine Hcl | 40 | $1,585.91 | ▲ More than typical |
About Vraylar: Cariprazine is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, bipolar 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. This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Vraylar, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $1,585.91 per fill, versus $1,412.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 40.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NuplazidPimavanserin Tartrate | 38 | $4,220.83 | ≈ Typical |
About Nuplazid: Pimavanserin is used to treat the symptoms of a certain mental/mood disorder (psychosis) that might occur with Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It helps lessen symptoms such as seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations) and false beliefs (delusions). Pimavanserin belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics, though it works differently from most other drugs in this class. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Nuplazid, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $4,220.83 per fill, versus $3,330.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 38 | $29.67▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $29.67 per fill, versus $35.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 60.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,805 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VumerityDiroximel Fumarate | 36 | $8,532.05▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Vumerity: Diroximel fumarate is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS. It helps decrease the number of episodes of worsening MS. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Vumerity, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $8,532.05 per fill, versus $8,696.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lacosamide | 36 | $119.19▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lacosamide: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Lacosamide, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $119.19 per fill, versus $304.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,181 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glycopyrrolate | 36 | $51.11 | ▲ More than typical |
About Glycopyrrolate: Glycopyrrolate solution is used to reduce excessive drooling caused by medical conditions (such as cerebral palsy). Show more ▾ This medication works by decreasing the amount of saliva you make. Glycopyrrolate belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. A muscarinic antagonist used as an antispasmodic, in some disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, and to reduce salivation with some anesthetics. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Glycopyrrolate, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $51.11 per fill, versus $34.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 54.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,627 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Chlorpromazine Hcl | 36 | $532.69 | ▲ More than typical |
About Chlorpromazine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, manic phase of bipolar disorder, severe behavioral problems in children). Show more ▾ Chlorpromazine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can reduce aggressive behavior and the desire to hurt yourself/others. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). Chlorpromazine is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called phenothiazine antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Chlorpromazine is also used to control nausea/vomiting, relieve prolonged hiccups, relieve restlessness/anxiety before surgery, and help treat tetanus. The prototypical phenothiazine antipsychotic drug. Like the other drugs in this class chlorpromazine's antipsychotic actions are thought to be due to long-term adaptation by the brain to blocking DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. Chlorpromazine has several other actions and therapeutic uses, including as an antiemetic and in the treatment of intractable hiccup. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorpromazine Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $532.69 per fill, versus $395.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 44.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,305 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 35 | $26.60▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $26.60 per fill, versus $27.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Promethazine Hcl | 34 | $5.27▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Promethazine Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as motion sickness, or before/after surgery). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose. It may be used to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery or to help certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) work better. The suppository form is used when medications cannot be taken by mouth. Promethazine is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its other effects (such as anti-nausea, calming, pain relief) may work by affecting other natural substances (such as acetylcholine) and by acting directly on certain parts of the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $5.27 per fill, versus $9.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 282 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 32 | $11.27▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $11.27 per fill, versus $17.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 31 | $14.30▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $14.30 per fill, versus $19.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,235 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Risperidone | 30 | $22.83 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $22.83 per fill, versus $13.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 30.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 872 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ziprasidone Hcl | 30 | $64.84▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ziprasidone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Ziprasidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Ziprasidone Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $64.84 per fill, versus $87.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 38.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,144 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nurtec OdtRimegepant Sulfate | 29 | $1,467.72 | ≈ Typical |
About Nurtec Odt: This medication is used to prevent or treat migraine. Show more ▾ Rimegepant may work by changing the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Nurtec Odt, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $1,467.72 per fill, versus $1,267.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 856 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Thioridazine Hcl | 29 | $57.95 | ▲ More than typical |
About Thioridazine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia). Show more ▾ This medication helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also help prevent suicide in people likely to harm themselves and reduce aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can help decrease your negative thoughts and hallucinations. Thioridazine belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines. A phenothiazine antipsychotic used in the management of PHYCOSES, including SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Thioridazine Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $57.95 per fill, versus $46.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 856 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl ErPropranolol Hcl | 28 | $104.59 | ▲ More than typical |
About Propranolol Hcl Er: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $104.59 per fill, versus $77.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 82 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,460 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Armodafinil | 27 | $94.26 | ▲ More than typical |
About Armodafinil: Armodafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea). Show more ▾ It is also used to help you stay awake during work hours if you have a work schedule that keeps you from having a normal sleep routine (shift work sleep disorder). This medication does not cure these sleep disorders and may not get rid of all your sleepiness. Armodafinil does not take the place of getting enough sleep. It should not be used to treat tiredness or hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. It is not known how armodafinil works to keep you awake. It is thought to work by affecting certain substances in the brain that control the sleep/wake cycle. A benzhydryl acetamide compound, central nervous system stimulant, and CYP3A4 inducing agent that is used in the treatment of NARCOLEPSY and SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Armodafinil, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $94.26 per fill, versus $81.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,034 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atomoxetine Hcl | 26 | $129.65▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Atomoxetine Hcl: Atomoxetine 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, concentrate, stay focused, and stop fidgeting. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A propylamine derivative and selective ADRENERGIC UPTAKE INHIBITOR that is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Atomoxetine Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $129.65 per fill, versus $153.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,168 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AmantadineAmantadine Hcl | 26 | $46.94▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amantadine: Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions. Show more ▾ In these cases, this medication may help to improve your range of motion and ability to exercise. For the treatment of these conditions, amantadine is believed to work by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Amantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu (influenza A). If you have been infected with the flu, this medication may help make your symptoms less severe and shorten the time it will take you to get better. Taking amantadine if you have been or will be exposed to the flu may help to prevent you from getting the flu. This medication is an antiviral that is believed to work by stopping growth of the flu virus. This medication is not a vaccine. To increase the chance that you will not get the flu, it is important to get a flu shot once a year at the beginning of every flu season, if possible. Based on the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the US, amantadine should not be used to treat or prevent influenza A because the current influenza A virus in the United States and Canada is resistant to this medication. For more details, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. An antiviral that is used in the prophylactic or symptomatic treatment of influenza A. It is also used as an antiparkinsonian agent, to treat extrapyramidal reactions, and for postherpetic neuralgia. The mechanisms of its effects in movement disorders are not well understood but probably reflect an increase in synthesis and release of dopamine, with perhaps some inhibition of dopamine uptake. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Amantadine, about 90% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $46.94 per fill, versus $62.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,021 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aimovig AutoinjectorErenumab-Aooe | 26 | $988.29 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aimovig Autoinjector: This medication is used to help prevent migraine. Show more ▾ This medication may work by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Erenumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. Preventing frequent migraine attacks can help improve your ability to concentrate and do your usual tasks. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Aimovig Autoinjector, about 74% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $988.29 per fill, versus $900.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 940 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 26 | $11.77▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 60% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $11.77 per fill, versus $14.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,770 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LamictalLamotrigine | 26 | $885.00▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lamictal: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Lamictal, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $885.00 per fill, versus $1,916.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 26.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 788 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Guanfacine Hcl | 26 | $45.79 | ▲ More than typical |
About Guanfacine 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. Guanfacine acts in the brain. It decreases certain nerve signals from the brain to the blood vessels and the heart. This causes the blood vessels to relax so that blood can flow more easily and also slows the heart rate. These effects help to lower blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Guanfacine Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $45.79 per fill, versus $41.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Selegiline Hcl | 25 | $201.83 | ≈ Typical |
About Selegiline Hcl: This medication is used to treat movement disorders caused by Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Parkinson's disease, but it may improve shakiness (tremor), muscle stiffness, loss of normal movement as your dose of other Parkinson's medication wears off (end-of-dose failure), and sudden switching between normal movement and stiffness (on-off problems). It may improve your range of motion and ability to walk, dress, and exercise. Selegiline is usually used in combination with other medicines (such as levodopa, carbidopa). Selegiline is an enzyme blocker (MAO inhibitor) that works by slowing the breakdown of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin). A selective, irreversible inhibitor of Type B monoamine oxidase that is used for the treatment of newly diagnosed patients with PARKINSON DISEASE, and for the treatment of depressive disorders. The compound without isomeric designation is Deprenyl. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Selegiline Hcl, about 86% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $201.83 per fill, versus $120.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,635 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Asenapine Maleate | 25 | $178.67▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Asenapine Maleate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Asenapine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there) and prevent severe mood swings. Asenapine is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Asenapine Maleate, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $178.67 per fill, versus $379.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Midodrine Hcl | 25 | $79.16 | ≈ Typical |
About Midodrine Hcl: This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing. Show more ▾ This condition is also known as orthostatic hypotension. Midodrine is used in people whose daily activities are severely affected by this condition, even after other treatments are used (such as support stockings). It is known as a sympathomimetic (alpha receptor agonist) that acts on the blood vessels to raise blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 81% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $79.16 per fill, versus $70.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 34.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,023 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fludrocortisone Acetate | 24 | $40.51 | ▲ More than typical |
About Fludrocortisone Acetate: Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body. Show more ▾ It is used along with other medications (such as hydrocortisone) to treat low glucocorticoid levels caused by disease of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome). Glucocorticoids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. They are also needed to break down carbohydrates in your diet. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Fludrocortisone Acetate, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $40.51 per fill, versus $26.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 30.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 911 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Benztropine Mesylate | 24 | $12.57▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $12.57 per fill, versus $13.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 24.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 667 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pyridostigmine Bromide | 24 | $62.03▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Pyridostigmine Bromide: Pyridostigmine is used to improve muscle strength in patients with a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). Show more ▾ It works by preventing the breakdown of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) in your body. Acetylcholine is needed for normal muscle function. A cholinesterase inhibitor with a slightly longer duration of action than NEOSTIGMINE. It is used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis and to reverse the actions of muscle relaxants. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Pyridostigmine Bromide, about 80% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $62.03 per fill, versus $111.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 49.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,485 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 24 | $71.99▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aripiprazole: Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $71.99 per fill, versus $92.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Desvenlafaxine Succinate ErDesvenlafaxine Succinate | 24 | $77.74▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er: Desvenlafaxine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your mood, feelings of well-being, and energy level. Desvenlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. 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 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $77.74 per fill, versus $101.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,447 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 24 | $19.41▼ below TN avg | ≈ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $19.41 per fill, versus $36.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 697 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbamazepine | 23 | $81.37 | ≈ Typical |
About Carbamazepine: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about 85% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $81.37 per fill, versus $56.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 656 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 22 | $23.44 | ▼ 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 works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 63% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $23.44 per fill, versus $18.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,454 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxepin Hcl | 22 | $32.18▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Doxepin Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 79% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $32.18 per fill, versus $43.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 22 | $26.83 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $26.83 per fill, versus $18.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 30.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 849 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| UbrelvyUbrogepant | 21 | $1,354.92 | ≈ Typical |
About Ubrelvy: This medication is used to treat migraine. Show more ▾ Ubrogepant may work by changing the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. This medication is not used to prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraines. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Ubrelvy, about 78% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $1,354.92 per fill, versus $1,210.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Perphenazine | 20 | $38.61▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Perphenazine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder). Show more ▾ This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can reduce aggressive behavior and the desire to hurt yourself/others. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (such as hearing/seeing things that are not there). Perphenazine is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (such as dopamine) in the brain. An antipsychotic phenothiazine derivative with actions and uses similar to those of CHLORPROMAZINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Perphenazine, about 87% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $38.61 per fill, versus $67.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sodium Oxybate | 20 | $18,544.57 | – No State Data |
About Sodium Oxybate: This medication is used to treat narcolepsy, a condition that causes severe daytime sleepiness. Show more ▾ Sodium oxybate can decrease daytime sleepiness and also reduce the number of sudden short attacks of weak/paralyzed muscles (known as cataplexy) that can occur in patients with narcolepsy. Sodium oxybate is a central nervous system depressant. It is also known as gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB). The sodium salt of 4-hydroxybutyric acid. It is used for both induction and maintenance of ANESTHESIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Sodium Oxybate. Medicare paid an average of $18,544.57 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 $18,544.57 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 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BotoxOnabotulinumtoxina | 20 | $1,535.36 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Botox: There are different types of botulinum toxin products (toxin A and B) with different uses (eye problems, muscle stiffness/spasms, migraines, cosmetic, overactive bladder). Show more ▾ Different brands of this medication deliver different amounts of medication. Your doctor will choose the correct product for you. Botulinum toxin is used to treat certain eye disorders such as crossed eyes (strabismus) and uncontrolled blinking (blepharospasm), to treat muscle stiffness/spasms or movement disorders (such as cervical dystonia, torticollis), and to reduce the cosmetic appearance of wrinkles. It is also used to prevent headaches in people with very frequent migraines. Botulinum toxin relaxes muscle by blocking the release of a chemical called acetylcholine. Botulinum toxin is also used to treat overactive bladder by patients who do not respond to or who cannot tolerate the side effects of other medications. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feeling of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. It is also used to treat severe underarm sweating and drooling/excess saliva. Botulinum toxin works by blocking the chemicals that turn on the sweat and salivary glands. Botulinum toxin is not a cure, and your symptoms will gradually return as the medication wears off. A serotype of botulinum toxins that has specificity for cleavage of SYNAPTOSOMAL-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN 25. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Botox, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $1,535.36 per fill, versus $1,485.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 57.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,728 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 19 | $2.32▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $2.32 per fill, versus $7.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 667 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TecfideraDimethyl Fumarate | 18 | $9,526.29 | ≈ Typical |
About Tecfidera: Dimethyl fumarate is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS. It helps decrease the number of episodes of worsening MS. A fumarate derivative that is used as a DERMATOLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of PSORIASIS and SKIN DISEASES. It also may be used as an IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENT in the treatment of MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Tecfidera, about 75% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $9,526.29 per fill, versus $8,861.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Galantamine Hbr | 18 | $69.62 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Galantamine Hbr: Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Galantamine Hbr, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $69.62 per fill, versus $57.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AustedoDeutetrabenazine | 17 | $11,903.43 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Austedo: Deutetrabenazine is used to decrease involuntary movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia). However, it is not a cure for the Huntington's disease or tardive dyskinesia. Reducing involuntary movements will help you take part in more of your normal daily activities. This medication is thought to work by decreasing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain that affect how your nerves and muscles work (monoamines such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine). In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Austedo, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $11,903.43 per fill, versus $6,512.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levocarnitine | 17 | $94.33▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Levocarnitine: This medication is used to prevent and treat low blood levels of carnitine. Show more ▾ Carnitine is a substance made in the body from meat and dairy products. It helps the body use certain chemicals (long-chain fatty acids) for energy and to keep you in good health. Low blood levels of carnitine may occur in people whose bodies cannot properly use carnitine from their diets, people on dialysis due to serious kidney disease, and people being treated with certain drugs (such as valproic acid, zidovudine). Carnitine levels that are too low can cause liver, heart, and muscle problems. The injectable form of this drug is recommended if you have serious kidney disease (such as ESRD/dialysis) because high doses of the form taken by mouth may increase the risk of serious side effects. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. An acetic acid ester of CARNITINE that facilitates movement of ACETYL COA into the matrices of mammalian MITOCHONDRIA during the oxidation of FATTY ACIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Levocarnitine, about 85% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $94.33 per fill, versus $101.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 509 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 17 | $27.04 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $27.04 per fill, versus $13.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clozapine | 17 | $153.39 | ▼ 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 is a psychiatric medication (anti-psychotic type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Clozapine decreases hallucinations and helps prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. 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 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Clozapine, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $153.39 per fill, versus $90.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 461 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TrintellixVortioxetine Hydrobromide | 17 | $674.63 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trintellix: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Vortioxetine is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and serotonin receptor modulator. This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. 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 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Trintellix, about 71% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $674.63 per fill, versus $577.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 749 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EvrysdiRisdiplam | 16 | $25,877.61 | ≈ Typical |
About Evrysdi: This medication is used to treat a certain muscle disorder (spinal muscular atrophy - SMA). In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Evrysdi, about 89% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $25,877.61 per fill, versus $24,487.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 384 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dimethyl Fumarate | 16 | $3,539.61 | ≈ Typical |
About Dimethyl Fumarate: Dimethyl fumarate is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS. It helps decrease the number of episodes of worsening MS. A fumarate derivative that is used as a DERMATOLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of PSORIASIS and SKIN DISEASES. It also may be used as an IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENT in the treatment of MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Dimethyl Fumarate, about 76% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $3,539.61 per fill, versus $2,217.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 16 | $14.66▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clopidogrel: Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $14.66 per fill, versus $15.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MethotrexateMethotrexate Sodium | 15 | $9.31▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methotrexate: Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) or to control severe psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis that has not responded to other treatments. Show more ▾ It may also be used to control juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and suppressing the immune system. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with more aggressive therapy such as methotrexate helps to reduce further joint damage and to preserve joint function. An antineoplastic antimetabolite with immunosuppressant properties. It is an inhibitor of TETRAHYDROFOLATE DEHYDROGENASE and prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolate, necessary for synthesis of thymidylate, an essential component of DNA. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 16% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (92). Medicare paid an average of $9.31 per fill, versus $37.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 18.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 495 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 15 | $3.17▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $3.17 per fill, versus $6.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lidocaine | 15 | $122.68▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lidocaine: This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). Show more ▾ It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch. A local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used as an antiarrhythmia agent. Its actions are more intense and its effects more prolonged than those of PROCAINE but its duration of action is shorter than that of BUPIVACAINE or PRILOCAINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Lidocaine, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $122.68 per fill, versus $127.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FanaptIloperidone | 15 | $3,595.37 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fanapt: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Iloperidone helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). Iloperidone is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Fanapt, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $3,595.37 per fill, versus $2,302.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 434 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acetazolamide | 14 | $120.44 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Acetazolamide: Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease headache, tiredness, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath that can occur when you climb quickly to high altitudes (generally above 10,000 feet/3,048 meters). It is particularly useful in situations when you cannot make a slow ascent. The best ways to prevent altitude sickness are climbing slowly, stopping for 24 hours during the climb to allow the body to adjust to the new height, and taking it easy the first 1 to 2 days. This medication is also used with other medications to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain types of glaucoma. Acetazolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It works by decreasing the production of fluid inside the eye. It is also used to decrease a buildup of body fluids (edema) caused by heart failure or certain medications. Acetazolamide can work less well over time, so it is usually used only for a short period. It has also been used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (petit mal and unlocalized seizures). One of the CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITORS that is sometimes effective against absence seizures. It is sometimes useful also as an adjunct in the treatment of tonic-clonic, myoclonic, and atonic seizures, particularly in women whose seizures occur or are exacerbated at specific times in the menstrual cycle. However, its usefulness is transient often because of rapid development of tolerance. Its antiepileptic effect may be due to its inhibitory effect on brain carbonic anhydrase, which leads to an increased transneuronal chloride gradient, increased chloride current, and increased inhibition. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1991, p337) In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Acetazolamide, about 67% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $120.44 per fill, versus $82.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rebif RebidoseInterferon Beta-1a/Albumin | 14 | $9,811.07▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Rebif Rebidose: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ Interferon is not a cure for MS, but it may help to slow disease worsening and decrease flare-ups of symptoms (such as balance problems, numbness, or weakness). An interferon beta-1 subtype that has a methionine at position 1, a cysteine at position 17, and is glycosylated at position 80. It functions as an ANTI-VIRAL AGENT and IMMUNOMODULATOR and is used to manage the symptoms of RELAPSING-REMITTING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Rebif Rebidose, about 82% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $9,811.07 per fill, versus $10,576.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 404 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| QuliptaAtogepant | 14 | $1,103.22▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Qulipta: This medication is used to prevent migraines. Show more ▾ Atogepant may work by blocking the effects of a certain natural substance in the brain that causes migraines (calcitonin gene-related peptide - CGRP). In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Qulipta, about 70% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $1,103.22 per fill, versus $1,137.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AubagioTeriflunomide | 14 | $9,877.68▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aubagio: This medication is used by adults to treat multiple sclerosis-MS. Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS but is thought to work by decreasing certain immune system cells (lymphocytes) which can attack the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This helps decrease the number of flare-ups (relapses) and may help slow down physical problems caused by MS. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Aubagio, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $9,877.68 per fill, versus $9,995.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Naratriptan Hcl | 14 | $54.94 | ≈ Typical |
About Naratriptan Hcl: This medication is used to treat migraines. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve headaches, pain and other symptoms of migraines, including sensitivity to light/sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Naratriptan does not prevent future migraines or reduce how often you may get a headache. Naratriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Naratriptan Hcl, about 82% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $54.94 per fill, versus $47.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam ErLevetiracetam | 14 | $103.66▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levetiracetam Er: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam Er, about 64% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $103.66 per fill, versus $118.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 13 | $7.29▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 14% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (94). Medicare paid an average of $7.29 per fill, versus $16.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glatiramer Acetate | 13 | $5,033.25 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Glatiramer Acetate: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is a protein that is thought to work by preventing your immune system from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This effect can decrease the number of periods of disease worsening (relapses) and prevent or delay disability. It is not a cure for MS. A random polymer of L-ALANINE, L-GLUTAMIC ACID, L-LYSINE, and L-TYROSINE that structurally resembles MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN. It is used in the treatment of RELAPSING-REMITTING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Glatiramer Acetate, about 65% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $5,033.25 per fill, versus $3,755.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Spironolactone | 12 | $37.23 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $37.23 per fill, versus $13.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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. 12.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 366 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tiagabine Hcl | 12 | $1,133.13 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tiagabine Hcl: Tiagabine is used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. When tiagabine has been used for conditions other than epilepsy, serious reactions (including seizures in people who have never had them) have occurred. Talk to your doctor for more details. A nipecotic acid derivative that acts as a GABA uptake inhibitor and anticonvulsant agent. It is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY, for refractory PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Tiagabine Hcl, about 63% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $1,133.13 per fill, versus $361.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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. 12.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 357 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lithium Carbonate ErLithium Carbonate | 12 | $17.83▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than 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 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $17.83 per fill, versus $18.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Keppra XrLevetiracetam | 12 | $2,180.15 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Keppra Xr: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Keppra Xr, about 63% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $2,180.15 per fill, versus $1,517.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 584 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clobazam | 12 | $120.21▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clobazam: This medication is used with other medications to help control seizures. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A benzodiazepine derivative that is a long-acting GABA-A RECEPTOR agonist. It is used as an antiepileptic in the treatment of SEIZURES, including seizures associated with LENNOX-GASTAUT SYNDROME. It is also used as an anxiolytic, for the short-term treatment of acute ANXIETY. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Clobazam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $120.21 per fill, versus $176.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 12.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 362 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Kesimpta PenOfatumumab | 11 | $10,414.55 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Kesimpta Pen: Ofatumumab is used to treat a certain type of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia - CLL). Show more ▾ Ofatumumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. This medication works by stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Kesimpta Pen, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $10,414.55 per fill, versus $9,234.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 314 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BriviactBrivaracetam | 11 | $1,278.96▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Briviact: Brivaracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Briviact, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $1,278.96 per fill, versus $1,424.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 298 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DANIEL H DONOVAN MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Neurology prescribing approach at this Cookeville, TN practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among TN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
