DR. RAJESH PAREKH M.D.
Prescription History 1710045992
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Norwich, CT

NPI Status: Active since December 04, 2006

Contact Information

47 TOWN ST
NORWICH, CT
ZIP 06360
Phone: (860) 892-7042

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. RAJESH PAREKH M.D., an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Norwich, CT. Our medical registry currently tracks 58 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,203 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Trazodone Hcl, which accounts for 318 claims alone.


Alprazolam

Generic Formulation: AlprazolamSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 84
30-Day Fills 84.0
Days Supply 2,240
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims59.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,811
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 42.4% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,306.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.87

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)

Therapeutic Applications

Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Aripiprazole

Generic Formulation: AripiprazoleSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 170
30-Day Fills 191.0
Days Supply 5,531
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,788
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 286.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $13,527.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$79.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$154.73

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression.

Therapeutic Applications

Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur.

Austedo

Generic Formulation: DeutetrabenazineSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 364
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.7
Peer Average Days Supply555
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 38.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $163,715.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12,593.51

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5,874.78

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Deutetrabenazine is used to decrease involuntary movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease. It is also used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia). However, it is not a cure for the Huntington's disease or tardive dyskinesia. Reducing involuntary movements will help you take part in more of your normal daily activities. This medication is thought to work by decreasing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain that affect how your nerves and muscles work (monoamines such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine).

Benztropine Mesylate

Generic Formulation: Benztropine MesylateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 116
30-Day Fills 132.0
Days Supply 3,728
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,686
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 127.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,328.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.45

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.04

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A centrally active muscarinic antagonist that has been used in the symptomatic treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE. Benztropine also inhibits the uptake of dopamine.

Therapeutic Applications

Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Benztropine belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. Benztropine should not be used by children younger than 3 years.

Buprenorphine-Naloxone

Generic Formulation: Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 670
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims53.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills53.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,152
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 45.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,481.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$223.51

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$203.22

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. It is used to treat opioid dependence/addiction. Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs called mixed opioid agonist-antagonists. Buprenorphine helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the effect of opioids and can cause severe opioid withdrawal when injected. It has little effect when taken by mouth or dissolved under the tongue. It is combined with buprenorphine to prevent abuse and misuse (injection) of this medication. This combination medication is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have other forms of naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it.

Bupropion Hcl Sr

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 1,020
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,124
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 27.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $648.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.94

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Bupropion is used to treat depression. 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.

Bupropion Xl

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 196
30-Day Fills 252.2
Days Supply 7,324
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills77.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,288
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 390.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,013.39 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.58

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.70

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Bupropion is used to treat depression. 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.

Buspirone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Buspirone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 94
30-Day Fills 108.0
Days Supply 3,130
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,522
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 161.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,193.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.45

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat anxiety. 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).

Caplyta

Generic Formulation: Lumateperone TosylateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 918
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills18.9
Peer Average Days Supply541
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 50.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $50,748.20 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,879.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,569.33

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Lumateperone is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, episodes of depression associated with bipolar disorder). This medication helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Lumateperone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Citalopram Hbr

Generic Formulation: Citalopram HydrobromideSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 51
30-Day Fills 69.0
Days Supply 1,980
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,877
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 64.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $556.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.56

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia.

Therapeutic Applications

Citalopram is used to treat depression. It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Clonazepam

Generic Formulation: ClonazepamSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 199
30-Day Fills 205.3
Days Supply 4,932
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,693
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 282.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,550.74 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.19

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.

Therapeutic Applications

Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.

Clonidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clonidine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 538
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,087
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $203.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.15

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). 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.

Clozapine

Generic Formulation: ClozapineSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 37.0
Days Supply 533
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims63.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,548
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 41.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,428.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.61

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$79.88

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A tricylic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It binds several types of central nervous system receptors, and displays a unique pharmacological profile. Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist, with strong binding to 5-HT 2A/2C receptor subtype. It also displays strong affinity to several dopaminergic receptors, but shows only weak antagonism at the dopamine D2 receptor, a receptor commonly thought to modulate neuroleptic activity. Agranulocytosis is a major adverse effect associated with administration of this agent.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Clozapine is a psychiatric medication (anti-psychotic type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Clozapine decreases hallucinations and helps prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life.

Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er

Generic Formulation: Desvenlafaxine SuccinateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 61
30-Day Fills 75.0
Days Supply 2,224
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,248
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 125.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,868.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$112.60

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$122.77

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A cyclohexanol and phenol derivative and metabolite of venlafaxine that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT.

Therapeutic Applications

Desvenlafaxine is used to treat depression. It may improve your mood, feelings of well-being, and energy level. Desvenlafaxine 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.

Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er

Generic Formulation: Dextroamphetamine/AmphetamineSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 33.0
Days Supply 970
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.7
Peer Average Days Supply784
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 34.8% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,390.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$77.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$76.15

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.

Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine

Generic Formulation: Dextroamphetamine/AmphetamineSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 420
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,010
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 56.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $386.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.00

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.

Diazepam

Generic Formulation: DiazepamSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 345
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.2
Peer Average Days Supply693
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 53.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $16.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.35

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

Divalproex Sodium Er

Generic Formulation: Divalproex SodiumSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 510
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,318
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 51.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $481.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$99.47

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Doxepin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Doxepin HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 270
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.0
Peer Average Days Supply863
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $137.08 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$66.81

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression and anxiety. 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) in the brain.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 35
30-Day Fills 36.1
Days Supply 1,030
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills79.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,333
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,068.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.52

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$54.29

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. 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.

Escitalopram Oxalate

Generic Formulation: Escitalopram OxalateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 207
30-Day Fills 245.0
Days Supply 7,143
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims64.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills122.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,583
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 223.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,352.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.19

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.97

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Therapeutic Applications

Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. 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.

Fluoxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Fluoxetine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 56
30-Day Fills 70.0
Days Supply 2,086
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills66.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,970
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 60.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $459.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.15

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

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. 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.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 123
30-Day Fills 149.2
Days Supply 4,301
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims70.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills105.6
Peer Average Days Supply3,058
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 75.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,578.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.37

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. 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.

Glycopyrrolate

Generic Formulation: GlycopyrrolateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills20.6
Peer Average Days Supply552
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 36.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $818.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$68.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.44

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A muscarinic antagonist used as an antispasmodic, in some disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, and to reduce salivation with some anesthetics.

Therapeutic Applications

Glycopyrrolate solution is used to reduce excessive drooling caused by medical conditions (such as cerebral palsy). This medication works by decreasing the amount of saliva you make. Glycopyrrolate belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics.

Hydroxyzine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Hydroxyzine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 42
30-Day Fills 49.0
Days Supply 1,384
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.3
Peer Average Days Supply890
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 55.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,207.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.67

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery.

Hydroxyzine Pamoate

Generic Formulation: Hydroxyzine PamoateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 40
30-Day Fills 50.0
Days Supply 1,486
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.0
Peer Average Days Supply977
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 33.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $685.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.90

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative.

Therapeutic Applications

Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery.

Ingrezza

Generic Formulation: Valbenazine TosylateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 480
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills20.3
Peer Average Days Supply576
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $129,978.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8,123.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7,739.91

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Valbenazine is used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia). This medication is thought to work by decreasing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain that affect how your nerves and muscles work (monoamines such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine).

Lamotrigine

Generic Formulation: LamotrigineSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 188
30-Day Fills 230.1
Days Supply 6,800
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills74.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,156
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 300.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,954.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.71

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.61

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections).

Latuda

Generic Formulation: Lurasidone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 472
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.4
Peer Average Days Supply905
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 46.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $18,200.44 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,137.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,629.89

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A thiazole derivative and atypical ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST; SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST, serotonin 5-HT7 receptor antagonist, and antagonist of the adrenergic α2A and α2C receptors, as well as a partial SEROTONIN 5-HT1A RECEPTOR AGONIST. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder). Lurasidone helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). In addition, this medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Lurasidone is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Lithium Carbonate Er

Generic Formulation: Lithium CarbonateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.6
Peer Average Days Supply944
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $256.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.28

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes, such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors.

Lorazepam

Generic Formulation: LorazepamSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 94
30-Day Fills 94.0
Days Supply 2,306
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills53.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,381
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 100.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,065.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.66

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). 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.

Lurasidone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Lurasidone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims--
Peer Average 30-Day Fills--
Peer Average Days Supply--

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$207.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

--

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Lybalvi

Generic Formulation: Olanzapine/Samidorphan MalateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 629
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims14.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills15.8
Peer Average Days Supply451
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 64.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $32,327.11 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,405.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,616.42

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This product is a combination of 2 medications: olanzapine and samidorphan. It is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). This product can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Samidorphan belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid antagonists. It reduces the risk of weight gain caused by olanzapine.

Methylphenidate Hcl

Generic Formulation: Methylphenidate HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 780
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.8
Peer Average Days Supply663
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 30.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,074.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.49

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills.

Mirtazapine

Generic Formulation: MirtazapineSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 50
30-Day Fills 62.0
Days Supply 1,835
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills71.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,021
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $966.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.32

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Therapeutic Applications

Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Olanzapine

Generic Formulation: OlanzapineSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 690
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims50.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,736
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 56.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $766.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.27

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Therapeutic Applications

Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section.

Paliperidone Er

Generic Formulation: PaliperidoneSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 450
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.5
Peer Average Days Supply826
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 30.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,160.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$453.37

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$458.48

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder). This medication can decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Paliperidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Paroxetine Er

Generic Formulation: Paroxetine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 295
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims15.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.0
Peer Average Days Supply621
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $820.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$74.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$178.97

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). 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. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression.

Paroxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Paroxetine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 41
30-Day Fills 47.0
Days Supply 1,404
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,494
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 57.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,149.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.69

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). 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. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression.

Prazosin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Prazosin HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 61
30-Day Fills 64.2
Days Supply 1,841
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,207
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 96.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,184.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.69

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Propranolol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Propranolol HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 310
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,117
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $60.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.05

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers.

Quetiapine Fumarate

Generic Formulation: Quetiapine FumarateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 65
30-Day Fills 81.0
Days Supply 2,349
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims57.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills75.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,132
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,434.88 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.08

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.68

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur.

Quetiapine Fumarate Er

Generic Formulation: Quetiapine FumarateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 58
30-Day Fills 58.0
Days Supply 1,637
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.3
Peer Average Days Supply872
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 141.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,723.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$64.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$155.23

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur.

Risperdal Consta

Generic Formulation: Risperidone MicrospheresSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 364
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.4
Peer Average Days Supply529
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,025.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$309.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,391.39

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Risperidone is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). This medication can help you to think clearly and take part in everyday life. Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Risperidone

Generic Formulation: RisperidoneSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 53
30-Day Fills 62.0
Days Supply 1,744
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,743
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $581.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.70

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Ropinirole Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ropinirole HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 630
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,264
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 29.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $316.97 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.65

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.33

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 41
30-Day Fills 51.0
Days Supply 1,442
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims56.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills104.3
Peer Average Days Supply3,057
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $419.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.12

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

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). 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.

Spravato

Generic Formulation: Esketamine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 45
30-Day Fills 45.0
Days Supply 157
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims78.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills78.2
Peer Average Days Supply337
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 42.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $50,527.44 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,122.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,156.05

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used along with an antidepressant taken by mouth to treat depression in adults. It may improve your mood and restore your interest in daily living.

Topiramate

Generic Formulation: TopiramateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 734
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills54.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,601
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 45.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $196.76 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.03

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss.

Therapeutic Applications

Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 318
30-Day Fills 370.0
Days Supply 10,552
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims73.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills109.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,071
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 335.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,181.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.44

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.38

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat depression. 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.

Trintellix

Generic Formulation: Vortioxetine HydrobromideSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 630
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.1
Peer Average Days Supply957
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $10,089.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$480.45

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$637.99

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A piperazine derivative that acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, and 5-HT1A receptor agonist. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat depression. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Vortioxetine is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and serotonin receptor modulator. This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living.

Venlafaxine Hcl Er

Generic Formulation: Venlafaxine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 33
30-Day Fills 59.2
Days Supply 1,762
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,807
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $882.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.75

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.12

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). 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.

Viibryd

Generic Formulation: Vilazodone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 615
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.1
Peer Average Days Supply758
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,365.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$566.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$383.28

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzofuran, indole, and piperazine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN UPTAKE INHIBITOR and partial SEROTONIN 5-HT1 RECEPTOR AGONIST. It is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT.

Therapeutic Applications

Vilazodone is used to treat depression. It is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and partial serotonin receptor agonist. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living.

Vivitrol

Generic Formulation: Naltrexone MicrospheresSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 354
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims13.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills13.7
Peer Average Days Supply371
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $19,945.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,662.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,631.02

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat alcohol abuse. It is used only in people who have been able to stop drinking for some time before starting treatment with naltrexone. You should not be drinking when you start naltrexone. It can help people drink less alcohol or stop drinking altogether. Naltrexone works in the brain to decrease the desire to drink. It does not work like some other treatments for alcohol abuse (such as disulfiram). It will not make you sick when taken with alcohol. This medication is also used to prevent relapse to opioid abuse, after opioid detoxification. It works by blocking the action of opioids. This medication must not be used in people currently taking opiates, including methadone. Doing so can cause sudden withdrawal symptoms. Naltrexone belongs to a class of drugs known as opiate antagonists. It is used as part of a complete treatment program for alcohol or opioid abuse (such as counseling, 12-step program, lifestyle changes). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it.

Vraylar

Generic Formulation: Cariprazine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 61
30-Day Fills 61.0
Days Supply 1,724
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.6
Peer Average Days Supply882
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 110.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $84,820.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,390.50

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,417.85

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Cariprazine is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, bipolar depression, schizophrenia). Cariprazine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life.

Vyvanse

Generic Formulation: Lisdexamfetamine DimesylateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 528
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.4
Peer Average Days Supply687
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,825.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$359.23

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$447.44

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A dextroamphetamine drug precursor that also functions as a CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANT and DOPAMINE UPTAKE INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, stay focused, and stop fidgeting. Lisdexamfetamine may also be used to treat binge eating disorder (BED). It may help to reduce the number of binge eating days. This medication is a stimulant. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication is not recommended for use for weight loss due to the risk of serious side effects.

Ziprasidone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ziprasidone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 60
30-Day Fills 60.0
Days Supply 1,777
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.1
Peer Average Days Supply909
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 140.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,738.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$78.98

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$104.59

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). This medication can decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Ziprasidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Zolpidem Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Zolpidem TartrateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 33
30-Day Fills 33.0
Days Supply 925
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,528
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $364.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.05

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.22

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like DR. RAJESH PAREKH M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Norwich, CT.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Psychiatry** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.