DR. RUTH ELIZABETH BERGGREN M.D.
Prescription History 1780781237
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Lebanon, NH
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. RUTH ELIZABETH BERGGREN M.D., an active Infectious Disease specialist practicing in Lebanon, NH. Our medical registry currently tracks 3 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 52 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ceftriaxone, which accounts for 24 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NH PrescribersVs. NH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| CeftriaxoneCeftriaxone Sodium | 24 | $40.38▼ below NH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ceftriaxone: Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This drug is not recommended for use in newborns with high blood bilirubin levels and premature infants due to increased risk of side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic and cefotaxime derivative with a very long half-life and high penetrability to meninges, eyes and inner ears. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Ceftriaxone, about the same volume as the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $40.38 per fill, versus $99.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NH average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 165 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BiktarvyBictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala | 16 | $5,428.04 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Biktarvy: This combination product is used by itself to help control HIV infection. Show more ▾ It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. This product is a combination of 3 different drugs: bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide. Bictegravir is called an integrase strand transfer inhibitor-INSTI. Emtricitabine is called a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, while tenofovir alafenamide is called a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide are often called NRTIs. Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide is not a cure for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take all HIV medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Use an effective barrier method (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during sexual activity as directed by your doctor. Do not share personal items (such as needles/syringes, toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Biktarvy, about a third of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $5,428.04 per fill, versus $4,017.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cefazolin Sodium | 12 | $48.15▼ below NH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cefazolin Sodium: Cefazolin is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It may also be used before and during certain surgeries to help prevent infection. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. A semisynthetic cephalosporin analog with broad-spectrum antibiotic action due to inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. It attains high serum levels and is excreted quickly via the urine. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Cefazolin Sodium, about 63% of the volume of the typical New Hampshire prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $48.15 per fill, versus $56.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NH average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 82 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. RUTH ELIZABETH BERGGREN M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Infectious Disease prescribing approach at this Lebanon, NH practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among NH prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
