CHARLES ALLEN BRUCE FNP-C
Prescription History 1740646421
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Sumrall, MS
What does Charles Bruce prescribe?
In 2024, Charles Bruce wrote 5,310 Medicare prescriptions for 119 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 249 prescriptions for 62 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 Charles Bruce prescribes.
Medications 119 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 249 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (185). Medicare paid $3.59 per fill, versus $4.61 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
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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 244 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $5.36 per fill, versus $9.61 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
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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 218 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $5.51 per fill, versus $7.58 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 206 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $7.08 per fill, versus $9.77 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 177 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $8.66 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 152 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $6.62 per fill, versus $9.29 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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 119 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $6.12 per fill, versus $8.01 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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 118 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $5.84 per fill, versus $11.50 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 117 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $21.60 per fill, versus $15.30 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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 116 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $12.63 per fill, versus $9.86 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 (hypertension).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 107 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $18.60 per fill, versus $23.20 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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 103 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $3.47 per fill, versus $8.19 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 102 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 76% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (134). Medicare paid $4.60 per fill, versus $8.08 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 91 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $8.01 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
Pravastatin 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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 88 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $7.60 per fill, versus $10.73 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 83 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $2.87 per fill, versus $3.55 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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 75 prescriptions for Jardiance, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $993.53 per fill, versus $927.13 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 73 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $5.53 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 72 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $3.78 per fill, versus $5.43 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 71 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 68% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $12.50 per fill, versus $17.46 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
Charles Bruce wrote 68 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.40 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 67 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $3.54 per fill, versus $5.29 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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 64 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.21 per fill, versus $19.72 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 61 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $8.74 per fill, versus $11.14 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
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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 56 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $11.28 per fill, versus $12.16 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 relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 56 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $11.18 per fill, versus $15.96 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 56 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $4.12 per fill, versus $5.51 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
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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 55 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $1.23 per fill, versus $4.15 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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 55 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1.26 per fill, versus $3.46 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 53 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $3.53 per fill, versus $6.52 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, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 52 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 78% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $8.80 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 52 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $4.78 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 depression.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 51 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $3.50 per fill, versus $7.66 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 50 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 62% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $1.55 per fill, versus $3.73 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 49 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 84% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $5.79 per fill, versus $7.14 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 48 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 78% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $3.74 per fill, versus $8.01 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 47 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $5.05 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 47 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 81% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $4.05 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 47 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $9.42 per fill, versus $11.28 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
Charles Bruce wrote 45 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $2.34 per fill, versus $6.17 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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 41 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.20 per fill, versus $9.44 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 40 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 80% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.79 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 40 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $1,348.15 per fill, versus $1,242.12 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 40 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.33 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.
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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 39 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $26.74 per fill, versus $32.76 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
Charles Bruce wrote 38 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.96 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 38 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 40% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $6.86 per fill, versus $6.24 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 38 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $6.47 per fill, versus $9.39 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 34 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 73% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $32.36 per fill, versus $21.31 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 32 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.55 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 31 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $8.10 per fill, versus $21.26 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 30 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $4.01 per fill, versus $9.26 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
Charles Bruce wrote 30 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $7.76 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 medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 29 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 65% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $8.06 per fill, versus $21.34 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 29 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $11.61 per fill, versus $18.04 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 29 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 71% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2.74 per fill, versus $7.02 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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 28 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 60% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $40.08 per fill, versus $69.36 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 28 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $886.37 per fill, versus $827.18 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 27 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1.49 per fill, versus $6.28 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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 27 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 88% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $5.75 per fill, versus $7.78 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 27 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $14.48 per fill, versus $9.42 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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 27 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1,016.49 per fill, versus $1,249.00 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 26 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.02 per fill, versus $5.17 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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 26 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 27% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $837.18 per fill, versus $717.76 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 26 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 84% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $16.44 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 26 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7.48 per fill, versus $10.48 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $8.51 per fill, versus $13.09 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 depression.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 23 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 42% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.78 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 22 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 70% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.26 per fill, versus $5.89 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 22 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 64% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $10.34 per fill, versus $16.66 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 22 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.79 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 22 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 68% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $18.09 per fill, versus $24.42 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 20 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $5.63 per fill, versus $6.37 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 bacterial infections.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 20 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $3.16 per fill, versus $6.27 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 20 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.97 per fill, versus $6.47 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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 20 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 31% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $1.88 per fill, versus $4.96 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 20 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 66% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.38 per fill, versus $7.85 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 along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 19 prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about 41% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.84 per fill, versus $4.23 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 19 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 34% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,008.34 per fill, versus $854.51 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
Charles Bruce wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $9.71 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
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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 18 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 32% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.92 per fill, versus $6.21 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 product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 17 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 61% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.77 per fill, versus $12.55 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 17 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $19.40 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 16 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.73 per fill, versus $9.58 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 prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 16 prescriptions for Colchicine, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.77 per fill, versus $44.93 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 16 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $7.70 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
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 16 prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.18 per fill, versus $22.75 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 skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 16 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 68% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $18.04 per fill, versus $30.32 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 16 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $6.85 per fill, versus $7.86 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 16 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $2.64 per fill, versus $4.05 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 16 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.43 per fill, versus $8.76 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 15 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.17 per fill, versus $5.08 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 15 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.62 per fill, versus $11.90 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 vaccine is used by adults to prevent zoster (shingles).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 15 prescriptions for Shingrix, about 9% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (170). Medicare paid $225.97 per fill, versus $199.99 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 14 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 22% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $14.28 per fill, versus $17.82 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 14 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 39% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $2.52 per fill, versus $7.13 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 14 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 29% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $20.40 per fill, versus $18.36 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 14 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $9.15 per fill, versus $15.00 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 14 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 38% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $7.09 per fill, versus $13.66 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 13 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 21% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $3.04 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 13 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 30% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $12.90 per fill, versus $38.01 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 13 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 39% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.61 per fill, versus $12.63 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 13 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 24% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.95 per fill, versus $11.00 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $3.74 per fill, versus $11.10 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
Insulin regular is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 13 prescriptions for Novolin R Flexpen, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $113.41 per fill, versus $38.18 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 12 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 25% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $13.82 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
Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 12 prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $131.63 per fill, versus $41.09 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 12 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 36% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $10.28 per fill, versus $15.43 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 12 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 35% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $90.90 per fill, versus $132.68 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 12 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 15% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $5.13 per fill, versus $23.04 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 12 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 39% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $9.55 per fill, versus $11.96 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 12 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 30% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $8.53 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
Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 11 prescriptions for Acetazolamide, about 31% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.46 per fill, versus $31.61 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 11 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 31% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.83 per fill, versus $5.35 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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 11 prescriptions for Diclofenac Potassium, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $11.31 per fill, versus $65.90 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 11 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 33% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $13.33 per fill, versus $36.93 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
Fenofibrate 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 Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 11 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 38% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $9.84 per fill, versus $21.19 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
Medroxyprogesterone is a type of hormone (progestin).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 11 prescriptions for Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $1.90 per fill, versus $17.48 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Charles Bruce wrote 11 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $15.51 per fill, versus $17.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Charles Bruce’s prescriptions
What does Charles Bruce prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Charles Bruce's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (249), Rosuvastatin Calcium (244) and Atorvastatin Calcium (218).
How does Charles Bruce's prescribing compare with other Mississippi prescribers?
Of the 119 medications with a state comparison, Charles Bruce prescribes 11 more often than the typical Mississippi prescriber, 30 about as often and 78 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Charles Bruce 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.
