ANN MARIE M PENDER PMHNP
Prescription History 1790186310
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Kennebunk, ME
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for ANN MARIE M PENDER PMHNP, an active Psychiatric/Mental Health specialist practicing in Kennebunk, ME. Our medical registry currently tracks 11 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 222 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Suboxone, which accounts for 41 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 ME PrescribersVs. ME Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| SuboxoneBuprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 41 | $185.23▼ below ME avg | ≈ Typical |
About Suboxone: This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. Show more ▾ It is used to treat opioid dependence/addiction. Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs called mixed opioid agonist-antagonists. Buprenorphine helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the effect of opioids and can cause severe opioid withdrawal when injected. It has little effect when taken by mouth or dissolved under the tongue. It is combined with buprenorphine to prevent abuse and misuse (injection) of this medication. This combination medication is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have other forms of naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Suboxone, about the same volume as the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $185.23 per fill, versus $255.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 329 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buprenorphine-NaloxoneBuprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 39 | $44.05▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Buprenorphine-Naloxone: This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. Show more ▾ It is used to treat opioid dependence/addiction. Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs called mixed opioid agonist-antagonists. Buprenorphine helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the effect of opioids and can cause severe opioid withdrawal when injected. It has little effect when taken by mouth or dissolved under the tongue. It is combined with buprenorphine to prevent abuse and misuse (injection) of this medication. This combination medication is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have other forms of naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (77). Medicare paid an average of $44.05 per fill, versus $116.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 322 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clozapine | 22 | $176.14 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clozapine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Clozapine is a psychiatric medication (anti-psychotic type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Clozapine decreases hallucinations and helps prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. A tricylic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It binds several types of central nervous system receptors, and displays a unique pharmacological profile. Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist, with strong binding to 5-HT 2A/2C receptor subtype. It also displays strong affinity to several dopaminergic receptors, but shows only weak antagonism at the dopamine D2 receptor, a receptor commonly thought to modulate neuroleptic activity. Agranulocytosis is a major adverse effect associated with administration of this agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Clozapine, about a third of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $176.14 per fill, versus $83.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 19 | $5.72▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $5.72 per fill, versus $10.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Risperidone | 18 | $19.69 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about a third of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $19.69 per fill, versus $16.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 17 | $84.71▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $84.71 per fill, versus $127.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 14 | $21.71▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about a third of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $21.71 per fill, versus $58.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 14 | $16.76▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about a third of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $16.76 per fill, versus $18.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 22.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 655 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 14 | $16.15▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about a third of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $16.15 per fill, versus $41.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 32.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 975 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion Hcl SrBupropion Hcl | 12 | $23.25▼ below ME avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Hcl Sr: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $23.25 per fill, versus $42.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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 ME average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 12 | $19.14 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Maine prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $19.14 per fill, versus $13.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ME 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. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for ANN MARIE M PENDER PMHNP 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 Psychiatric/Mental Health prescribing approach at this Kennebunk, ME 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 ME prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
