TERESA SHU MD
Prescription History 1679109607
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Loma Linda, CA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for TERESA SHU MD, an active Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program specialist practicing in Loma Linda, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 150 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Trazodone Hcl, which accounts for 44 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 44 | 50.5 | 1,515 | $14.79 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 50.5 30-Day Fills 1,515 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Sertraline Hcl | 26 | 30.0 | 874 | $19.11 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 30.0 30-Day Fills 874 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Mirtazapine | 21 | 29.0 | 870 | $17.12▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 29.0 30-Day Fills 870 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Aripiprazole | 17 | 19.0 | 570 | $94.10▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 19.0 30-Day Fills 570 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 16 | 16.0 | 424 | $43.31▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 424 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 15 | 30.0 | 900 | $26.26▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 30.0 30-Day Fills 900 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Divalproex Sodium | 11 | 11.0 | 328 | $27.76▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 328 Days Supply 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. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for TERESA SHU 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 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program prescribing approach at this Loma Linda, CA 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 CA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
