JAMES D SULLIVAN MD
Prescription History 1730179607
Emergency Medicine in Taunton, MA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JAMES D SULLIVAN MD, an active Emergency Medicine specialist practicing in Taunton, MA. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 234 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Methocarbamol, which accounts for 83 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs MA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methocarbamol | 83 | 83.0 | 651 | $11.78▼ below MA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 83.0 30-Day Fills 651 Days Supply About Methocarbamol: Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles. A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206) | |||||
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 77 | 77.0 | 560 | $7.82▼ below MA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 77.0 30-Day Fills 560 Days Supply About Hydroxyzine Pamoate: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ 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. 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. | |||||
| Naloxone Hcl | 31 | 31.0 | 187 | $78.75▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 31.0 30-Day Fills 187 Days Supply About Naloxone Hcl: This medication is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Show more ▾ Serious opioid overdose symptoms may include unusual sleepiness, unusual difficulty waking up, or breathing problems (ranging from slow/shallow breathing to no breathing). Other symptoms of overdose may include very small pinpoint pupils, slow heartbeat, or low blood pressure. If someone has serious overdose symptoms but you are not sure if the symptoms are due to overdose, give this medication right away anyway, since lasting slow/shallow breathing may cause permanent damage to the brain or death. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid antagonists. It works by blocking the effects of the opioid in the brain. This medication may not work as well to block the effects of certain types of opioids (mixed agonist/antagonists such as buprenorphine, pentazocine). With these types of opioids, blocking may be incomplete or you may need a higher dose of naloxone. The effects of naloxone will not last as long as the effects of the opioid. Since treatment with this medication is not long lasting, be sure to get medical help right away after giving the first dose of naloxone. Treatment of opioid overdose should also include breathing treatment (such as oxygen given through tubes in the nose, mechanical ventilation, artificial respiration). A specific opiate antagonist that has no agonist activity. It is a competitive antagonist at mu, delta, and kappa opioid receptors. | |||||
| Gabapentin | 18 | 18.0 | 255 | $16.59▼ below MA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 18.0 30-Day Fills 255 Days Supply About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. | |||||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 14 | 14.0 | 366 | $33.50▼ below MA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 366 Days Supply About Quetiapine Fumarate: 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). Show more ▾ 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. 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. | |||||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 11 | 11.0 | 135 | $34.19▼ below MA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 135 Days Supply About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for JAMES D SULLIVAN MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Emergency Medicine prescribing approach at this Taunton, MA practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among MA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
