DR. YVONNE MARIE AGIUS M.D.
Prescription History 1699724708
Family Medicine in Republic, MO
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. YVONNE MARIE AGIUS M.D., an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in Republic, MO. Our medical registry currently tracks 71 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,923 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Shingrix, which accounts for 81 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 MO PrescribersVs. MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShingrixVaricella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf | 81 | $202.88 | ▼ Less than typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 81 Medicare prescriptions for Shingrix, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (186). Medicare paid an average of $202.88 per fill, versus $198.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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. 91 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 961 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 76 | $13.21 | ≈ 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 76 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 85% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (89). Medicare paid an average of $13.21 per fill, versus $12.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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. 86 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,541 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 75 | $9.15▼ below MO 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 75 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (184). Medicare paid an average of $9.15 per fill, versus $14.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 141 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,230 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 73 | $16.65▼ below MO 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 73 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 68% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (108). Medicare paid an average of $16.65 per fill, versus $22.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 73 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,907 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 71 | $1.97▼ below MO avg | ▼ 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 71 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (161). Medicare paid an average of $1.97 per fill, versus $6.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 123 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,651 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 69 | $10.67▼ below MO avg | ▼ 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 69 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (211). Medicare paid an average of $10.67 per fill, versus $11.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 148.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 64 | $4.29▼ below MO avg | ▼ 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 64 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (154). Medicare paid an average of $4.29 per fill, versus $6.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 93 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,764 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 61 | $9.95▼ below MO avg | ▼ 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 61 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (118). Medicare paid an average of $9.95 per fill, versus $10.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 103 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,074 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 54 | $9.87▼ below MO 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 54 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 74% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (73). Medicare paid an average of $9.87 per fill, versus $18.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 98 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,922 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 53 | $22.38▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (115). Medicare paid an average of $22.38 per fill, versus $23.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 61 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,823 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 52 | $20.84▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (93). Medicare paid an average of $20.84 per fill, versus $27.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 52.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,551 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carvedilol | 47 | $6.06▼ below MO 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 47 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (91). Medicare paid an average of $6.06 per fill, versus $10.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 66.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,005 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 45 | $8.66▼ below MO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine 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. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $8.66 per fill, versus $19.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 95 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,850 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 43 | $24.71▼ below MO 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 43 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 61% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $24.71 per fill, versus $46.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 43.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 951 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 42 | $9.51▼ below MO 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 42 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (115). Medicare paid an average of $9.51 per fill, versus $17.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,920 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 39 | $18.44 | ▼ 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 39 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (124). Medicare paid an average of $18.44 per fill, versus $14.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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. 61 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,830 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lovastatin | 37 | $6.56▼ below MO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lovastatin: Lovastatin 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 fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus. The compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. It inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 88% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $6.56 per fill, versus $9.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,890 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 32 | $2.26▼ below MO avg | ▼ 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 32 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (87). Medicare paid an average of $2.26 per fill, versus $4.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Celecoxib | 30 | $24.25▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾ It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 73% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $24.25 per fill, versus $51.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 958 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SymbicortBudesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 29 | $425.06▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Symbicort: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It contains 2 medications: budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Formoterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. 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. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as formoterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. See also How to Use section. A pharmaceutical preparation of budesonide and formoterol fumarate that is used as an ANTI-ASTHMATIC AGENT and for the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Symbicort, about 74% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $425.06 per fill, versus $518.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 28 | $34.68 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone 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 28 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (82). Medicare paid an average of $34.68 per fill, versus $30.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 784 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glipizide | 26 | $2.96▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Glipizide: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. 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. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about 65% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $2.96 per fill, versus $7.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 25 | $16.20▼ below MO avg | ▼ 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 25 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $16.20 per fill, versus $39.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,149 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 24 | $5.50▼ below MO avg | ≈ 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 24 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 83% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $5.50 per fill, versus $9.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 694 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azithromycin | 24 | $5.88▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 65% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $5.88 per fill, versus $10.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 120 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 24 | $9.34 | ≈ Typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 89% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $9.34 per fill, versus $8.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 187 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 23 | $13.05▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $13.05 per fill, versus $29.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 22 | $6.02▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $6.02 per fill, versus $18.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 636 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ventolin HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 21 | $81.74 | ≈ Typical |
About Ventolin 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 21 Medicare prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about 75% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $81.74 per fill, versus $74.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 502 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 21 | $5.62▼ below MO 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 21 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (90). Medicare paid an average of $5.62 per fill, versus $7.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)Diltiazem Hcl | 20 | $37.29▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd): Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $37.29 per fill, versus $37.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Armour ThyroidThyroid,pork | 20 | $54.23▼ below MO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Armour Thyroid: Thyroid hormone is used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It is a natural product made from animal thyroid glands (usually a pig's). 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 certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer) and also to test for thyroid function. This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Armour Thyroid, about the same volume as the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $54.23 per fill, versus $64.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Vitamin D2Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) | 19 | $6.20▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vitamin D2: Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus. Show more ▾ Having the right amount of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus is important for building and keeping strong bones. Vitamin D is used to treat and prevent bone disorders (such as rickets, osteomalacia). Vitamin D is made by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight. Sunscreen, protective clothing, limited exposure to sunlight, dark skin, and age may prevent getting enough vitamin D from the sun. Vitamin D with calcium is used to treat or prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). Vitamin D is also used with other medications to treat low levels of calcium or phosphate caused by certain disorders (such as hypoparathyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism, familial hypophosphatemia). It may be used in kidney disease to keep calcium levels normal and allow normal bone growth. Vitamin D drops (or other supplements) are given to breast-fed infants because breast milk usually has low levels of vitamin D. Derivatives of ERGOSTEROL formed by ULTRAVIOLET RAYS breaking of the C9-C10 bond. They differ from CHOLECALCIFEROL in having a double bond between C22 and C23 and a methyl group at C24. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 63% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $6.20 per fill, versus $6.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 31.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 918 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cefdinir | 19 | $21.14▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cefdinir: Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 66% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $21.14 per fill, versus $21.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 156 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 19 | $2.74▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $2.74 per fill, versus $8.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 532 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Liothyronine Sodium | 19 | $24.58▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Liothyronine Sodium: Liothyronine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally made by the thyroid gland. Liothyronine is a man-made form of thyroid hormone. 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 helps you stay healthy. For children, having enough thyroid hormone helps them grow and learn normally. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid problems (such as certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer). It can also be used to test for certain types of thyroid disease. This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. A T3 thyroid hormone normally synthesized and secreted by the thyroid gland in much smaller quantities than thyroxine (T4). Most T3 is derived from peripheral monodeiodination of T4 at the 5' position of the outer ring of the iodothyronine nucleus. The hormone finally delivered and used by the tissues is mainly T3. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Liothyronine Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $24.58 per fill, versus $60.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate | 19 | $582.29▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Januvia: Sitagliptin 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 people 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. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Januvia, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $582.29 per fill, versus $784.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 19 | $9.76▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than 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 19 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $9.76 per fill, versus $16.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 18 | $15.14 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 67% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $15.14 per fill, versus $14.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 355 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 18 | $944.18 | ▼ 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 18 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 19% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (97). Medicare paid an average of $944.18 per fill, versus $722.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Warfarin Sodium | 17 | $12.32▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Warfarin Sodium: This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Show more ▾ Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a blood thinner, but the more correct term is anticoagulant. It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood. An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $12.32 per fill, versus $12.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 38.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,156 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 17 | $9.60▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $9.60 per fill, versus $24.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 128 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 17 | $18.60▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $18.60 per fill, versus $19.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 17 | $8.70▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $8.70 per fill, versus $15.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 | $8.96 | ▼ 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 18% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (92). Medicare paid an average of $8.96 per fill, versus $8.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 398 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 17 | $9.57▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $9.57 per fill, versus $21.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 16 | $5.27▼ below MO 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $5.27 per fill, versus $14.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride | 16 | $14.70▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $14.70 per fill, versus $38.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CefuroximeCefuroxime Axetil | 15 | $15.23▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cefuroxime: Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A cephalosporin antibiotic. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $15.23 per fill, versus $29.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 132 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion Hcl SrBupropion Hcl | 15 | $12.03▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Hcl Sr: 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $12.03 per fill, versus $29.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 444 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 15 | $4.17▼ below MO avg | ▼ 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 14% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (110). Medicare paid an average of $4.17 per fill, versus $7.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acyclovir | 14 | $25.01 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Acyclovir: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $25.01 per fill, versus $23.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 368 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lansoprazole | 13 | $8.88▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lansoprazole: Lansoprazole 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. Lansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter lansoprazole 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. Lansoprazole is not recommended for use in children younger than 1 year due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxypyridyl derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. Lansoprazole is a racemic mixture of (R)- and (S)-isomers. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 62% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $8.88 per fill, versus $46.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Irbesartan | 13 | $51.13 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Irbesartan: Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Irbesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A spiro compound, biphenyl and tetrazole derivative that acts as an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of HYPERTENSION, and in the treatment of kidney disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Irbesartan, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $51.13 per fill, versus $25.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 13 | $12.32 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 16% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (80). Medicare paid an average of $12.32 per fill, versus $10.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 12 | $16.90▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. 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. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $16.90 per fill, versus $17.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Allopurinol | 12 | $16.73 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $16.73 per fill, versus $14.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine-AtorvastatinAmlodipine/Atorvastatin | 12 | $144.69 | ≈ Typical |
About Amlodipine-Atorvastatin: This product contains 2 medications: amlodipine and atorvastatin. Show more ▾ Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and is used to treat high blood pressure or prevent chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily and the heart does not need to work so hard. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Preventing chest pain can help improve your ability to exercise. 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine-Atorvastatin, about the same volume as the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (13). Medicare paid an average of $144.69 per fill, versus $138.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl | 12 | $5.31▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl: 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 12 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $5.31 per fill, versus $30.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bumetanide | 12 | $52.94▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bumetanide: Bumetanide 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. Bumetanide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A sulfamyl diuretic. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Bumetanide, about a third of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $52.94 per fill, versus $55.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cilostazol | 12 | $38.59 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cilostazol: Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication). Show more ▾ Cilostazol can decrease the muscle pain/cramps that occur during exercise/walking. Claudication pain is caused by too little oxygen getting to the muscles. Cilostazol can increase blood flow and the amount of oxygen that gets to the muscles. Cilostazol is an antiplatelet drug and a vasodilator. It works by stopping blood cells called platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It also widens blood vessels in the legs. Cilostazol helps the blood to move more easily and keeps blood flowing smoothly in your body. A quinoline and tetrazole derivative that acts as a phosphodiesterase type 3 inhibitor, with anti-platelet and vasodilating activity. It is used in the treatment of PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASES; ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE; and in the prevention of stroke. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Cilostazol, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $38.59 per fill, versus $29.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Combivent RespimatIpratropium/Albuterol Sulfate | 12 | $508.25▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Combivent Respimat: 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). Show more ▾ This product contains 2 medications: ipratropium and albuterol (also known as salbutamol). Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that the airways open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Combivent Respimat, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $508.25 per fill, versus $599.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 12 | $14.56▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 12% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (97). Medicare paid an average of $14.56 per fill, versus $15.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 12 | $1,104.62▼ below MO 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 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $1,104.62 per fill, versus $1,286.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 13.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 12 | $8.08▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Esomeprazole Magnesium: 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 Esomeprazole Magnesium, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $8.08 per fill, versus $72.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluconazole | 12 | $12.06▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluconazole: Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $12.06 per fill, versus $13.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 113 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone-SalmeterolFluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 12 | $313.83 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluticasone-Salmeterol: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It contains 2 medications: fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Salmeterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. 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. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as salmeterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with one asthma-control medication (such as inhaled corticosteroid) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $313.83 per fill, versus $246.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Morphine Sulfate ErMorphine Sulfate | 12 | $31.60▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Morphine Sulfate Er: This medication is used to treat severe pain. Show more ▾ Morphine 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. The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $31.60 per fill, versus $45.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glimepiride | 12 | $29.91 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Glimepiride: Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. 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. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. Alkaloids derived from TYRAMINE combined with 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde via a norbelladine pathway, including GALANTAMINE, lycorine and crinine. They are found in the AMARYLLIDACEAE plant family. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Glimepiride, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $29.91 per fill, versus $10.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Boostrix TdapDiphth,pertuss(Acell),tet Vac | 11 | $51.59▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Boostrix Tdap, about 11% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (104). Medicare paid an average of $51.59 per fill, versus $64.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 11 | $10.90▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $10.90 per fill, versus $14.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO 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 MO average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 93 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. YVONNE MARIE AGIUS M.D. 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 Republic, MO 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 MO prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
