WILLIAM LYMAN
Prescription History 1760003321
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Carbondale, IL
What does William Lyman prescribe?
In 2024, William Lyman wrote 2,040 Medicare prescriptions for 41 medications. The most prescribed was Alprazolam, with 198 prescriptions for 31 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 William Lyman prescribes.
Medications 41 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 Illinois prescribers.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 198 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.49 per fill, versus $6.66 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 179 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7.09 per fill, versus $7.29 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 159 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $10.14 per fill, versus $8.47 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 107 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $18.04 per fill, versus $12.18 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 98 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $22.24 per fill, versus $23.87 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 87 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $84.66 per fill, versus $74.72 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 80 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $8.02 per fill, versus $21.99 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 78 prescriptions for Clozapine, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $47.61 per fill, versus $69.10 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
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 Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 75 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $29.51 per fill, versus $17.32 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 anxiety.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 63 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $9.10 per fill, versus $13.10 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
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 Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 60 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $12.07 per fill, versus $8.82 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 59 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $9.39 per fill, versus $11.13 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
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 57 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $16.84 per fill, versus $27.84 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 56 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $60.28 per fill, versus $53.96 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 56 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.90 per fill, versus $6.08 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 depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 50 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $28.35 per fill, versus $18.12 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 combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 44 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $41.10 per fill, versus $46.73 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 40 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 80% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $24.97 per fill, versus $12.11 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 38 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $13.71 per fill, versus $15.83 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 Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 35 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $23.94 per fill, versus $68.87 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 31 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $21.31 per fill, versus $16.82 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 30 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $28.44 per fill, versus $20.86 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 30 prescriptions for Risperidone, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $10.82 per fill, versus $12.77 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, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 30 prescriptions for Vraylar, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,611.39 per fill, versus $1,476.32 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 29 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $14.24 per fill, versus $11.73 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 depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 29 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 70% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $9.36 per fill, versus $6.81 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 used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 25 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $8.87 per fill, versus $22.66 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 anxiety.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 22 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $2.77 per fill, versus $6.59 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 Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 20 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about 72% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $35.75 per fill, versus $57.93 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
This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 19 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 40% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $54.33 per fill, versus $130.57 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 19 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $8.20 per fill, versus $18.92 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
This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 19 prescriptions for Ramelteon, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $119.72 per fill, versus $85.94 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 18 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $33.23 per fill, versus $30.45 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 Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 14 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $11.02 per fill, versus $11.52 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 depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 14 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.94 per fill, versus $11.98 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 Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 14 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 38% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $28.56 per fill, versus $17.70 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 Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 40% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $15.28 per fill, versus $11.66 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 combination medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 12 prescriptions for Lybalvi, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2,272.83 per fill, versus $1,487.34 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
Armodafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 11 prescriptions for Armodafinil, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $17.26 per fill, versus $67.24 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 11 prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3,359.12 per fill, versus $2,948.21 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 a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
William Lyman wrote 11 prescriptions for Quviviq, about 65% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $501.11 per fill, versus $521.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about William Lyman’s prescriptions
What does William Lyman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, William Lyman's most prescribed medications were Alprazolam (198), Clonazepam (179) and Trazodone Hcl (159).
How does William Lyman's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 41 medications with a state comparison, William Lyman prescribes 14 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 9 about as often and 18 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication William Lyman 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 Illinois 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.