LAUREN JILL BIRKINSHAW NP
Prescription History 1750859310
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Lake Forest, CA
What does Lauren Birkinshaw prescribe?
In 2024, Lauren Birkinshaw wrote 95 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir), with 20 prescriptions for 20 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 Lauren Birkinshaw prescribes.
Medications 6 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 California prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with California prescribers
Lauren Birkinshaw wrote 20 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 83% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $71.47 per fill, versus $42.82 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Lauren Birkinshaw wrote 19 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.14 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Lauren Birkinshaw wrote 17 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $8.67 per fill, versus $13.21 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Lauren Birkinshaw wrote 16 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 42% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.58 per fill, versus $4.49 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 California prescribers
Lauren Birkinshaw wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $14.73 per fill, versus $15.10 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
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 California prescribers
Lauren Birkinshaw wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.11 per fill, versus $5.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Lauren Birkinshaw’s prescriptions
What does Lauren Birkinshaw prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Lauren Birkinshaw's most prescribed medications were Paxlovid (20), Amoxicillin (19) and Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (17).
How does Lauren Birkinshaw's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Lauren Birkinshaw prescribes 1 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Lauren Birkinshaw 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 California 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.
