ANN CATHERINE RUSSELL PA-C
Prescription History 1700408317
Physician Assistant - Medical in Skowhegan, ME
What does Ann Russell prescribe?
In 2024, Ann Russell wrote 268 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Ondansetron Hcl, with 51 prescriptions for 50 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Ann Russell prescribes.
Medications 10 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Maine prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Ann Russell wrote 51 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $35.06 per fill, versus $30.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Ann Russell wrote 50 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $20.44 per fill, versus $13.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Ann Russell wrote 36 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $20.66 per fill, versus $15.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Ann Russell wrote 33 prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 62% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $26.12 per fill, versus $22.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Ann Russell wrote 21 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.73 per fill, versus $3.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Ann Russell wrote 17 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 24% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $570.31 per fill, versus $1,045.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Ann Russell wrote 16 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 12% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (132). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $10.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Ann Russell wrote 15 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 70% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $10.98 per fill, versus $19.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Ann Russell wrote 15 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 78% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $10.60 per fill, versus $7.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Ann Russell wrote 14 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 65% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $5.03 per fill, versus $4.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Ann Russell’s prescriptions
What does Ann Russell prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ann Russell's most prescribed medications were Ondansetron Hcl (51), Prochlorperazine Maleate (50) and Oxycodone Hcl (36).
How does Ann Russell's prescribing compare with other Maine prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Ann Russell prescribes 2 more often than the typical Maine prescriber, 2 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Ann Russell prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Maine prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
