ARLENE L DIXON FAMILY NURSE PRACTIT
Prescription History 1649045113
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Hartford, CT
What does Arlene Dixon prescribe?
In 2024, Arlene Dixon wrote 1,887 Medicare prescriptions for 62 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 124 prescriptions for 33 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Arlene Dixon prescribes.
Medications 62 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Connecticut prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 124 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 63% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (198). Medicare paid $20.68 per fill, versus $9.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 96 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 66% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (145). Medicare paid $14.19 per fill, versus $6.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 90 prescriptions for Eliquis, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $319.14 per fill, versus $932.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 79 prescriptions for Furosemide, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $6.23 per fill, versus $5.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 72 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $14.06 per fill, versus $9.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 66 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 88% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $20.76 per fill, versus $15.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 65 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $13.49 per fill, versus $10.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 65 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $19.37 per fill, versus $7.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 64 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $27.75 per fill, versus $8.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 56 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $22.37 per fill, versus $13.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 54 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $38.26 per fill, versus $125.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 49 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 83% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $24.70 per fill, versus $11.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 48 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $20.51 per fill, versus $8.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 38 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 73% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $22.06 per fill, versus $9.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 37 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 90% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $13.55 per fill, versus $7.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 36 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $36.35 per fill, versus $12.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 33 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $16.75 per fill, versus $9.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 32 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $57.53 per fill, versus $90.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 30 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $45.60 per fill, versus $30.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 30 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $18.43 per fill, versus $14.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 30 prescriptions for Risperidone, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $29.62 per fill, versus $15.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Perampanel is used to treat certain types of seizures (including focal and generalized tonic-clonic seizures).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 25 prescriptions for Fycompa, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $890.62 per fill, versus $1,236.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 25 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $27.87 per fill, versus $19.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 23 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 35% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $21.53 per fill, versus $12.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 22 prescriptions for Ceftriaxone, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $15.98 per fill, versus $69.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 22 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 34% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $8.40 per fill, versus $7.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 22 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (134). Medicare paid $13.82 per fill, versus $12.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 21 prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $30.86 per fill, versus $27.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 21 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 16% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $24.59 per fill, versus $11.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 21 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $91.61 per fill, versus $28.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 21 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 42% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $337.22 per fill, versus $988.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 20 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 18% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $10.39 per fill, versus $6.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 20 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 41% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $77.82 per fill, versus $32.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 20 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 26% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $17.23 per fill, versus $15.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 20 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 41% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $10.24 per fill, versus $4.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 20 prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about 61% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $40.37 per fill, versus $55.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 18 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $18.06 per fill, versus $27.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 18 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 36% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $285.98 per fill, versus $670.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 18 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 40% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $14.21 per fill, versus $22.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 17 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 24% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $21.98 per fill, versus $11.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 17 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about 63% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $45.87 per fill, versus $186.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 17 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 29% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $21.27 per fill, versus $17.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 16 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 61% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $161.31 per fill, versus $354.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 16 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about 61% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $12.83 per fill, versus $9.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 15 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 19% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $28.57 per fill, versus $27.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 15 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 36% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $412.12 per fill, versus $1,012.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 14 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $34.88 per fill, versus $37.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 19% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $7.19 per fill, versus $4.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $16.23 per fill, versus $16.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 14 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 37% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $34.60 per fill, versus $13.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 14 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $29.53 per fill, versus $13.94 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 14 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 63% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $49.76 per fill, versus $33.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 13 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $12.00 per fill, versus $15.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 13 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 28% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $10.62 per fill, versus $20.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $24.89 per fill, versus $8.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 12 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 26% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $29.01 per fill, versus $11.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 12 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 22% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $21.82 per fill, versus $28.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 12 prescriptions for Nystatin, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $20.53 per fill, versus $16.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 12 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.55 per fill, versus $5.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 11 prescriptions for Insulin Glargine-Yfgn, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $26.68 per fill, versus $54.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 11 prescriptions for Lacosamide, about 30% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $226.03 per fill, versus $104.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Arlene Dixon wrote 11 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 12% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $12.90 per fill, versus $14.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Arlene Dixon’s prescriptions
What does Arlene Dixon prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Arlene Dixon's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (124), Amlodipine Besylate (96) and Eliquis (90).
How does Arlene Dixon's prescribing compare with other Connecticut prescribers?
Of the 62 medications with a state comparison, Arlene Dixon prescribes 3 more often than the typical Connecticut prescriber, 9 about as often and 50 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Arlene Dixon prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Connecticut prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
