KELSEY JANEL WERTZLER MD
Prescription History 1659782829
Family Medicine in Boise, ID
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for KELSEY JANEL WERTZLER MD, an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in Boise, ID. Our medical registry currently tracks 39 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,062 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 93 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 ID PrescribersVs. ID Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 93 | $13.68 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2023, this provider wrote 93 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 64% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (146). Medicare paid an average of $13.68 per fill, versus $13.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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. 220.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,592 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 67 | $9.37 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2023, this provider wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 65% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $9.37 per fill, versus $6.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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. 182.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,485 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 61 | $6.80 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 60% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (101). Medicare paid an average of $6.80 per fill, versus $6.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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. 127.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,793 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 54 | $16.59 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (102). Medicare paid an average of $16.59 per fill, versus $11.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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. 131.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,950 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 52 | $17.47▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (138). Medicare paid an average of $17.47 per fill, versus $18.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 144.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,342 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 42 | $24.62 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (81). Medicare paid an average of $24.62 per fill, versus $22.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 2,551 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 38 | $15.84 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (101). Medicare paid an average of $15.84 per fill, versus $14.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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. 87.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,551 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 37 | $14.76▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $14.76 per fill, versus $21.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 862 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 37 | $7.50 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $7.50 per fill, versus $5.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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. 109 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,270 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 35 | $59.47 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rosuvastatin Calcium: Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $59.47 per fill, versus $43.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 32 | $9.70 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $9.70 per fill, versus $7.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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. 94 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,820 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 30 | $18.66 | ≈ Typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 81% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $18.66 per fill, versus $16.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID 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. 63.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,864 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 28 | $22.02 | ≈ Typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 88% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $22.02 per fill, versus $13.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID 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. 28.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 699 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 28 | $57.63 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $57.63 per fill, versus $51.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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. 79 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,370 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 26 | $40.57 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 68% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $40.57 per fill, versus $36.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 42.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,242 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 26 | $15.33▼ below ID 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 63% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $15.33 per fill, versus $16.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 34.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,032 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 25 | $19.05▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $19.05 per fill, versus $45.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 610 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 23 | $20.46▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less 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 23 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $20.46 per fill, versus $26.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 23.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 656 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 22 | $19.98▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (81). Medicare paid an average of $19.98 per fill, versus $23.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 58.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,762 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 21 | $17.22 | ▼ 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 21 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $17.22 per fill, versus $16.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 20 | $6.44 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $6.44 per fill, versus $5.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 891 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carvedilol | 20 | $9.23▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $9.23 per fill, versus $11.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 36.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,100 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 19 | $830.16▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $830.16 per fill, versus $855.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 19 | $25.14▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less 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 19 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $25.14 per fill, versus $55.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 22.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 646 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Simvastatin | 18 | $15.78 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Simvastatin: Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $15.78 per fill, versus $7.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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. 50.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Chlorthalidone | 18 | $15.93▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Chlorthalidone: Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to reduce extra salt and water in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Decreasing extra salt and water in the body helps to decrease swelling (edema) and breathing problems caused by fluid in the lungs. Chlorthalidone is a water pill (diuretic). It increases the amount of urine you make, especially when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A benzenesulfonamide-phthalimidine that tautomerizes to a BENZOPHENONES form. It is considered a thiazide-like diuretic. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 72% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $15.93 per fill, versus $27.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 17 | $970.51▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ozempic: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $970.51 per fill, versus $1,233.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 22.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 658 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 16 | $10.01▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $10.01 per fill, versus $12.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,001 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buprenorphine-NaloxoneBuprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 16 | $207.83 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Buprenorphine-Naloxone: This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. Show more ▾ It is used to treat opioid dependence/addiction. Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs called mixed opioid agonist-antagonists. Buprenorphine helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the effect of opioids and can cause severe opioid withdrawal when injected. It has little effect when taken by mouth or dissolved under the tongue. It is combined with buprenorphine to prevent abuse and misuse (injection) of this medication. This combination medication is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have other forms of naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $207.83 per fill, versus $178.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 332 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Promethazine Hcl | 14 | $15.76 | ▼ Less than 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about 64% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $15.76 per fill, versus $13.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 379 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 14 | $3.45▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $3.45 per fill, versus $7.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 16.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 339 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 13 | $16.85▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $16.85 per fill, versus $18.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 27.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 808 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NexiumEsomeprazole Magnesium | 12 | $268.46▼ below ID avg | ≈ Typical |
About Nexium: Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter esomeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. The S-isomer of omeprazole. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Nexium, about the same volume as the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (13). Medicare paid an average of $268.46 per fill, versus $487.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 12.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 337 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 12 | $7.02▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $7.02 per fill, versus $8.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 12.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 341 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 12 | $10.60 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $10.60 per fill, versus $7.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 331 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 12 | $6.73▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less 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 12 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $6.73 per fill, versus $8.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 11 | $8.71▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 19% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $8.71 per fill, versus $10.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 23.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 693 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 11 | $4.56▼ below ID 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $4.56 per fill, versus $6.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 555 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 11 | $18.83▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $18.83 per fill, versus $29.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for KELSEY JANEL WERTZLER 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 Family Medicine prescribing approach at this Boise, ID 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 ID prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
