DR. CAROLYN ANNE ORGAIN M.D.
Prescription History 1730448721
Otolaryngology in Burlington, VT
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. CAROLYN ANNE ORGAIN M.D., an active Otolaryngology specialist practicing in Burlington, VT. Our medical registry currently tracks 9 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 338 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ipratropium Bromide, which accounts for 77 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 | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other VT PrescribersVs. VT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 77 | $47.15▼ below VT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ipratropium Bromide: Ipratropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ 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. For preventing symptoms of lung disease, this medication must be used regularly to be effective. Use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) for wheezing or sudden shortness of breath unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Ipratropium does not work as fast as your quick-relief inhaler, but may sometimes be used to relieve symptoms of wheezing or sudden shortness of breath if so prescribed by your doctor. A muscarinic antagonist structurally related to ATROPINE but often considered safer and more effective for inhalation use. It is used for various bronchial disorders, in rhinitis, and as an antiarrhythmic. In 2023, this provider wrote 77 Medicare prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 3.9 times the volume of the typical Vermont prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $47.15 per fill, versus $49.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the VT average for this medication. 100.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,588 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mupirocin | 71 | $20.73 | ▲ More than typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2023, this provider wrote 71 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 3.4 times the volume of the typical Vermont prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $20.73 per fill, versus $11.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 90 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,422 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 46 | $15.52▼ below VT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Vermont prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $15.52 per fill, versus $16.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the VT average for this medication. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,710 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dupixent PenDupilumab | 34 | $4,521.87 | ▲ More than typical |
About Dupixent Pen: This medication is used to treat certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis). Show more ▾ It is also used along with other medications to help control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. In addition, dupilumab may be used to reduce symptoms caused by nasal polyps and the long-term swelling of the sinuses and nasal passage (chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis). Dupilumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking certain natural proteins in your body (interleukin-4 and interleukin-13) that may cause inflammation and swelling. This medication should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Vermont prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $4,521.87 per fill, versus $4,320.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,204 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Budesonide | 29 | $282.36 | ▲ More than typical |
About Budesonide: Budesonide is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. A glucocorticoid used in the management of ASTHMA, the treatment of various skin disorders, and allergic RHINITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Budesonide, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Vermont prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $282.36 per fill, versus $231.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,965 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azelastine Hcl | 28 | $26.43▼ below VT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Azelastine Hcl: This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions. Show more ▾ Azelastine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for nasal symptoms. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Vermont prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $26.43 per fill, versus $47.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the VT average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 867 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 22 | $4.95▼ below VT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 63% of the volume of the typical Vermont prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $4.95 per fill, versus $7.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the VT average for this medication. 22.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 271 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 16 | $10.90▼ below VT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 17% of the volume of the typical Vermont prescriber of this medication (95). Medicare paid an average of $10.90 per fill, versus $17.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the VT average for this medication. 24.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 741 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisolone Acetate | 15 | $102.01 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisolone Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 11% of the volume of the typical Vermont prescriber of this medication (141). Medicare paid an average of $102.01 per fill, versus $50.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 577 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. CAROLYN ANNE ORGAIN M.D. 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 Otolaryngology prescribing approach at this Burlington, VT 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 VT prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
