DR. LAUREN BLACKBURN DNP. PMHNP-BC
Prescription History 1720769151
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Oxford, MS
What does Dr. Blackburn prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Blackburn wrote 617 Medicare prescriptions for 30 medications. The most prescribed was Clonazepam, with 59 prescriptions.
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 Dr. Blackburn prescribes.
Medications 30 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 Mississippi prescribers.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 59 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $4.02 per fill, versus $6.19 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 52 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.86 per fill, versus $10.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 41 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 62% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $5.49 per fill, versus $13.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 32 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 80% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $20.74 per fill, versus $18.89 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 32 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 23% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $14.79 per fill, versus $12.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 31 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $2.74 per fill, versus $7.95 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 combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 29 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $43.23 per fill, versus $28.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 25 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $10.76 per fill, versus $17.50 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 combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 21 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $47.05 per fill, versus $45.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 21 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $9.47 per fill, versus $7.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, episodes of depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 20 prescriptions for Caplyta, about 89% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1,546.78 per fill, versus $1,648.41 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 19 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $27.12 per fill, versus $40.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 17 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 28% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $6.64 per fill, versus $10.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 16 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $9.18 per fill, versus $10.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 15 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 19% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $4.07 per fill, versus $10.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 15 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $26.41 per fill, versus $11.51 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $10.81 per fill, versus $10.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 14 prescriptions for Dexmethylphenidate Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $52.52 per fill, versus $87.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 14 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 25% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $5.32 per fill, versus $13.94 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 13 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 22% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $6.63 per fill, versus $9.00 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 12 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 19% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1.62 per fill, versus $4.77 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 12 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 42% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $0.07 per fill, versus $10.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 12 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 18% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $6.68 per fill, versus $23.14 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
Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate, about 76% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $256.87 per fill, versus $216.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 12 prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $504.36 per fill, versus $200.08 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 12 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 30% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $8.80 per fill, versus $9.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 11 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $7.86 per fill, versus $32.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 11 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $3.98 per fill, versus $39.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 11 prescriptions for Rexulti, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2,052.86 per fill, versus $1,288.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Blackburn wrote 11 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 31% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $10.53 per fill, versus $15.73 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Blackburn’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Blackburn prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Blackburn's most prescribed medications were Clonazepam (59), Lamotrigine (52) and Quetiapine Fumarate (41).
How does Dr. Blackburn's prescribing compare with other Mississippi prescribers?
Of the 30 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Blackburn prescribes 1 more often than the typical Mississippi prescriber, 7 about as often and 22 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Blackburn 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 Mississippi 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.
