HEATHER LYNN COLLINS
Prescription History 1730828310
Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care in Temple, TX
What does Heather Collins prescribe?
In 2024, Heather Collins wrote 1,482 Medicare prescriptions for 55 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 88 prescriptions for 39 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 Heather Collins prescribes.
Medications 55 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 Texas prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 88 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $13.29 per fill, versus $9.48 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 66 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $11.98 per fill, versus $10.05 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 65 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 84% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $3.81 per fill, versus $5.09 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 53 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $5.82 per fill, versus $6.07 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 52 prescriptions for Jardiance, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $887.63 per fill, versus $1,092.03 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 Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 50 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $35.11 per fill, versus $15.87 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 50 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 78% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $3.10 per fill, versus $4.50 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 42 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $13.84 per fill, versus $9.74 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 41 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 72% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $39.54 per fill, versus $28.56 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 41 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 61% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $1,193.27 per fill, versus $1,293.82 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 39 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 71% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $30.71 per fill, versus $15.72 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 chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 39 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 39% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $10.27 per fill, versus $14.00 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 38 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $13.33 per fill, versus $7.09 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 Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 37 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $16.99 per fill, versus $23.99 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 37 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 67% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $13.38 per fill, versus $9.50 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 36 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $18.24 per fill, versus $14.93 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 35 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 75% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.42 per fill, versus $3.54 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 depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 34 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $8.45 per fill, versus $8.61 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 29 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $1,078.99 per fill, versus $870.72 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
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 28 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.88 per fill, versus $8.39 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 Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 26 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $12.86 per fill, versus $10.58 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 25 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $27.49 per fill, versus $29.04 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 Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 25 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $11.22 per fill, versus $9.11 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 24 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $11.90 per fill, versus $10.85 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 23 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 61% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $15.04 per fill, versus $7.96 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 22 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $8.16 per fill, versus $15.80 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 22 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $19.52 per fill, versus $14.87 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 21 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $5.89 per fill, versus $7.22 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 20 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.37 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 19 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $30.31 per fill, versus $11.71 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 19 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.59 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 18 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 60% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.41 per fill, versus $9.53 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 17 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.04 per fill, versus $14.43 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
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 17 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $18.77 per fill, versus $13.19 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 16 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $30.96 per fill, versus $14.51 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 Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $17.00 per fill, versus $17.41 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 16 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $12.06 per fill, versus $17.68 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 16 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $10.48 per fill, versus $14.12 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 16 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $4.74 per fill, versus $10.81 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 15 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $17.88 per fill, versus $26.25 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 15 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $9.64 per fill, versus $6.73 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 Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 15 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $39.31 per fill, versus $23.06 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 61% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $2.97 per fill, versus $10.82 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 14 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1,136.97 per fill, versus $1,267.11 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 13 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 18% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $6.96 per fill, versus $8.22 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.93 per fill, versus $17.89 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 13 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 28% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $18.85 per fill, versus $13.92 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 13 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $791.02 per fill, versus $706.11 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 12 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.18 per fill, versus $17.96 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 12 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $14.13 per fill, versus $13.32 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 11 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.44 per fill, versus $7.88 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.35 per fill, versus $12.44 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 11 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 22% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $14.34 per fill, versus $16.68 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 11 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 19% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $0.98 per fill, versus $4.11 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 improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs/arms (intermittent claudication due to occlusive artery disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Heather Collins wrote 11 prescriptions for Pentoxifylline, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $58.08 per fill, versus $30.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Heather Collins’s prescriptions
What does Heather Collins prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Heather Collins's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (88), Levothyroxine Sodium (66) and Furosemide (65).
How does Heather Collins's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 55 medications with a state comparison, Heather Collins prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Texas prescriber and 52 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Heather Collins 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 Texas 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.
