MARY ALICE RANTALA
Prescription History 1720174881
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Duluth, MN
What does Mary Rantala prescribe?
In 2024, Mary Rantala wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for 2 medications. The most prescribed was Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir), with 19 prescriptions for 19 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Mary Rantala prescribes.
Medications 2 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Minnesota prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Mary Rantala wrote 19 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 89% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $73.49 per fill, versus $36.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Mary Rantala wrote 14 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 65% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $10.32 per fill, versus $14.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Mary Rantala’s prescriptions
What does Mary Rantala prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Mary Rantala's most prescribed medications were Paxlovid (19) and Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (14).
How does Mary Rantala's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 2 medications with a state comparison, Mary Rantala prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Minnesota prescriber and 1 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Mary Rantala prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Minnesota prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
