DR. ALINA DANIELA VRINCEANU-HAMM M.D.
Prescription History 1790729028
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Princeton, WV

NPI Status: Active since June 16, 2006

Contact Information

200 12TH STREET EXT
PRINCETON, WV
ZIP 24740
Phone: (304) 425-9541
Fax: (304) 425-1332

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. ALINA DANIELA VRINCEANU-HAMM M.D., an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Princeton, WV. Our medical registry currently tracks 60 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 4,993 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Clonazepam, which accounts for 283 claims alone.


Alprazolam

Generic Formulation: AlprazolamSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 153
30-Day Fills 153.0
Days Supply 4,465
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims90.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills95.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,690
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 70.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $970.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.23

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)

Therapeutic Applications

Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Amitriptyline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Amitriptyline HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 727
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,703
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 32.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $100.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.27

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain.

Aripiprazole

Generic Formulation: AripiprazoleSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 79
30-Day Fills 89.0
Days Supply 2,580
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills65.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,915
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 68.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,902.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$106.08

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression.

Therapeutic Applications

Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). 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. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur.

Benztropine Mesylate

Generic Formulation: Benztropine MesylateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 157
30-Day Fills 197.0
Days Supply 4,644
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims56.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills65.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,790
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 180.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,368.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.72

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.76

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A centrally active muscarinic antagonist that has been used in the symptomatic treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE. Benztropine also inhibits the uptake of dopamine.

Therapeutic Applications

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). Benztropine belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. Benztropine should not be used by children younger than 3 years.

Buprenorphine-Naloxone

Generic Formulation: Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 213
30-Day Fills 213.0
Days Supply 2,288
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims144.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills144.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,719
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 47.9% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $17,887.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$83.98

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$88.30

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. 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.

Bupropion Hcl Sr

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 82
30-Day Fills 100.0
Days Supply 3,000
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills48.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,414
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 182.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,367.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.75

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Bupropion is used to treat depression. 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.

Bupropion Xl

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 137
30-Day Fills 155.0
Days Supply 4,517
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills70.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,075
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 251.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,324.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.30

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Bupropion is used to treat depression. 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.

Buspirone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Buspirone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 280
30-Day Fills 326.0
Days Supply 9,211
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills81.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,354
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 438.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,274.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.70

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.66

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat anxiety. It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Carbamazepine

Generic Formulation: CarbamazepineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 700
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,023
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 38.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,127.16 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$70.45

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$57.44

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties.

Therapeutic Applications

Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity.

Citalopram Hbr

Generic Formulation: Citalopram HydrobromideSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 124
30-Day Fills 162.0
Days Supply 4,823
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills92.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,721
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 175.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $678.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.47

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.28

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia.

Therapeutic Applications

Citalopram is used to treat depression. It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Clonazepam

Generic Formulation: ClonazepamSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 283
30-Day Fills 283.0
Days Supply 8,427
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims66.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills69.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,971
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 328.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,959.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.07

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. 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.

Clonidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clonidine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 658
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,664
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 48.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $81.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.23

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Clozapine

Generic Formulation: ClozapineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 145
30-Day Fills 145.0
Days Supply 4,044
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims68.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,657
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 113.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $12,673.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$87.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$87.50

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. 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.

Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er

Generic Formulation: Desvenlafaxine SuccinateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,226
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $721.16 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$65.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$81.51

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A cyclohexanol and phenol derivative and metabolite of venlafaxine that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT.

Therapeutic Applications

Desvenlafaxine is used to treat depression. It may improve your mood, feelings of well-being, and energy level. Desvenlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er

Generic Formulation: Dextroamphetamine/AmphetamineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 647
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.1
Peer Average Days Supply743
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,725.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$78.45

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$60.34

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.

Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine

Generic Formulation: Dextroamphetamine/AmphetamineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 62
30-Day Fills 62.0
Days Supply 1,850
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,213
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 55.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,057.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$49.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.20

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.

Diazepam

Generic Formulation: DiazepamSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 80
30-Day Fills 80.0
Days Supply 2,343
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,197
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 90.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $522.10 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.49

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

Divalproex Sodium

Generic Formulation: Divalproex SodiumSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 61
30-Day Fills 63.5
Days Supply 973
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,530
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,505.06 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.07

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$46.43

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Divalproex Sodium Er

Generic Formulation: Divalproex SodiumSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 48
30-Day Fills 48.0
Days Supply 1,440
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,194
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 45.5% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $659.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$93.58

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Donepezil Hcl

Generic Formulation: Donepezil HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 930
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills84.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,400
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 78.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $114.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.38

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.17

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Doxepin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Doxepin HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 50
30-Day Fills 58.0
Days Supply 1,740
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,209
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 61.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $872.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.44

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$48.20

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression and anxiety. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 113
30-Day Fills 139.0
Days Supply 4,066
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims63.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills118.5
Peer Average Days Supply3,500
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 79.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,643.86 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.28

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Escitalopram Oxalate

Generic Formulation: Escitalopram OxalateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 116
30-Day Fills 140.1
Days Supply 4,092
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills99.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,903
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 123.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,087.02 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.37

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.27

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Therapeutic Applications

Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness.

Fluoxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Fluoxetine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 79
30-Day Fills 81.0
Days Supply 2,430
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills80.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,370
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 88.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $775.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.85

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants.

Therapeutic Applications

This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living.

Fluphenazine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Fluphenazine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 24.8
Days Supply 745
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.3
Peer Average Days Supply681
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,259.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$315.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$282.96

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A phenothiazine used in the treatment of PSYCHOSES. Its properties and uses are generally similar to those of CHLORPROMAZINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat symptoms of a certain type of mental/mood condition (schizophrenia). Fluphenazine belongs to a class of medications called phenothiazines and is also referred to as a neuroleptic. It works by affecting the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include reduced episodes of hallucinations, delusions, or bizarre behaviors that occur in patients with schizophrenia. This medication is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. Also, it should not be used to manage behavioral problems in patients with mental retardation.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 42
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 1,189
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims118.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills153.8
Peer Average Days Supply4,347
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 64.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $429.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.21

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Haloperidol

Generic Formulation: HaloperidolSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 44.0
Days Supply 1,300
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,065
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 45.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,026.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$51.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.38

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat SCHIZOPHRENIA and other PSYCHOSES. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, DELUSIONAL DISORDERS, ballism, and TOURETTE SYNDROME (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY and the chorea of HUNTINGTON DISEASE. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable HICCUPS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279)

Therapeutic Applications

Haloperidol is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to harm themselves. It also reduces aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can decrease negative thoughts and hallucinations. Haloperidol can also be used to treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words/sounds related to Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol is also used for severe behavior problems in hyperactive children when other treatments or medications have not worked. Haloperidol is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Hydroxyzine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Hydroxyzine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 87
30-Day Fills 87.0
Days Supply 2,599
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,152
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 180.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,671.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.83

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery.

Hydroxyzine Pamoate

Generic Formulation: Hydroxyzine PamoateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 208
30-Day Fills 220.0
Days Supply 6,317
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,200
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 511.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,454.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.61

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.78

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative.

Therapeutic Applications

Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery.

Ingrezza

Generic Formulation: Valbenazine TosylateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 420
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills17.9
Peer Average Days Supply492
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $112,417.10 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8,029.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7,347.79

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Valbenazine is used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia). This medication is thought to work by decreasing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain that affect how your nerves and muscles work (monoamines such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine).

Invega Sustenna

Generic Formulation: Paliperidone PalmitateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 752
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.3
Peer Average Days Supply999
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $94,833.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3,512.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,841.05

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Paliperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. 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. Paliperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This long-acting form of paliperidone is used only after you have received treatment with either the monthly injectable form of this drug for at least 4 months, or the every-3-month injectable form for at least 3 months.

Lamotrigine

Generic Formulation: LamotrigineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 283
30-Day Fills 303.0
Days Supply 8,851
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills74.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,176
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 454.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,440.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.21

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. 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).

Latuda

Generic Formulation: Lurasidone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 334
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.8
Peer Average Days Supply899
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 61.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $17,635.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,469.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,647.57

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A thiazole derivative and atypical ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST; SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST, serotonin 5-HT7 receptor antagonist, and antagonist of the adrenergic α2A and α2C receptors, as well as a partial SEROTONIN 5-HT1A RECEPTOR AGONIST. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder). Lurasidone helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). In addition, this medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Lurasidone is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Lithium Carbonate

Generic Formulation: Lithium CarbonateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.3
Days Supply 370
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.1
Peer Average Days Supply988
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $170.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.19

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.14

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes, such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors.

Lorazepam

Generic Formulation: LorazepamSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 149
30-Day Fills 151.0
Days Supply 4,353
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims67.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills70.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,876
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 122.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,597.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.72

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.91

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain.

Lurasidone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Lurasidone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 54
30-Day Fills 56.0
Days Supply 1,625
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims--
Peer Average 30-Day Fills--
Peer Average Days Supply--

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$305.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

--

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Methylphenidate Hcl

Generic Formulation: Methylphenidate HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 33
30-Day Fills 33.0
Days Supply 990
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.7
Peer Average Days Supply830
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $940.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.51

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.66

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills.

Mirtazapine

Generic Formulation: MirtazapineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 144
30-Day Fills 170.0
Days Supply 4,690
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills70.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,995
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 193.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,154.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.12

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Therapeutic Applications

Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Olanzapine

Generic Formulation: OlanzapineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 120
30-Day Fills 126.1
Days Supply 2,861
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,587
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 150.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,023.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.62

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Therapeutic Applications

Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section.

Olanzapine Odt

Generic Formulation: OlanzapineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 690
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.2
Peer Average Days Supply570
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,129.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$49.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$117.42

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Therapeutic Applications

Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section.

Oxcarbazepine

Generic Formulation: OxcarbazepineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 720
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,264
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $727.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$50.51

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4.

Therapeutic Applications

Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).

Paliperidone Er

Generic Formulation: PaliperidoneSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 340
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.9
Peer Average Days Supply789
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,270.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$105.88

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$455.74

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder). This medication can decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Paliperidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Paroxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Paroxetine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 58
30-Day Fills 72.0
Days Supply 2,116
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,770
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 87.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $830.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.95

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression.

Prazosin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Prazosin HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 750
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,329
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $435.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.47

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Propranolol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Propranolol HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 50
30-Day Fills 56.0
Days Supply 911
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,239
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 108.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $606.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.64

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers.

Quetiapine Fumarate

Generic Formulation: Quetiapine FumarateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 236
30-Day Fills 268.0
Days Supply 7,816
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims60.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills80.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,279
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 293.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,603.74 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.48

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

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). 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.

Ramelteon

Generic Formulation: RamelteonSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims15.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills18.0
Peer Average Days Supply476
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,385.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$106.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$97.09

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). It helps you fall asleep faster so you can get a full night's rest. Sleep is important for your ability to function, think clearly, and remain alert. Lack of sleep can cause problems such as depression, heart disease and accidents. Getting enough sleep allows your mind and body to repair itself and increases your energy throughout the day. Ramelteon works like a natural substance called melatonin that is produced by your body. It helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm).

Risperidone

Generic Formulation: RisperidoneSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 103
30-Day Fills 131.0
Days Supply 3,829
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,556
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 119.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,660.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.97

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. 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.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 186
30-Day Fills 210.0
Days Supply 5,808
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims65.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills125.4
Peer Average Days Supply3,674
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 186.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,018.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.28

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Suboxone

Generic Formulation: Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 63
30-Day Fills 63.0
Days Supply 457
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims65.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills65.5
Peer Average Days Supply835
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,692.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$137.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$221.03

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. 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.

Topiramate

Generic Formulation: TopiramateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 870
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills55.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,645
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 36.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $364.32 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.80

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss.

Therapeutic Applications

Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 222
30-Day Fills 259.0
Days Supply 6,840
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims65.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills113.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,315
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 241.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,209.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.95

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.93

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat depression. 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.

Trifluoperazine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trifluoperazine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 41
30-Day Fills 41.0
Days Supply 365
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.0
Peer Average Days Supply339
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 95.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,436.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.04

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.76

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A phenothiazine with actions similar to CHLORPROMAZINE. It is used as an antipsychotic and an antiemetic.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, psychotic disorders). Trifluoperazine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can reduce aggressive behavior and the desire to hurt yourself/others. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). Trifluoperazine is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called phenothiazine antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This medication has also been used for the short-term treatment of anxiety. However, there are safer drugs to treat anxiety that should be used first before trifluoperazine.

Trintellix

Generic Formulation: Vortioxetine HydrobromideSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 613
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.1
Peer Average Days Supply945
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $10,296.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$468.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$583.29

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A piperazine derivative that acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, and 5-HT1A receptor agonist. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat depression. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Vortioxetine is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and serotonin receptor modulator. This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living.

Venlafaxine Hcl Er

Generic Formulation: Venlafaxine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 43
30-Day Fills 59.0
Days Supply 1,720
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills71.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,109
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $726.54 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.90

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.60

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Vilazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Vilazodone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 600
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.4
Peer Average Days Supply676
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,217.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$60.88

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$181.15

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzofuran, indole, and piperazine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN UPTAKE INHIBITOR and partial SEROTONIN 5-HT1 RECEPTOR AGONIST. It is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT.

Therapeutic Applications

Vilazodone is used to treat depression. It is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and partial serotonin receptor agonist. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living.

Vraylar

Generic Formulation: Cariprazine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 388
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.8
Peer Average Days Supply889
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 51.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $18,460.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,318.60

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,432.07

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Cariprazine is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, bipolar depression, schizophrenia). Cariprazine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. 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.

Vyvanse

Generic Formulation: Lisdexamfetamine DimesylateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 480
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills20.6
Peer Average Days Supply607
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,162.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$447.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$389.09

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A dextroamphetamine drug precursor that also functions as a CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANT and DOPAMINE UPTAKE INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, stay focused, and stop fidgeting. Lisdexamfetamine may also be used to treat binge eating disorder (BED). It may help to reduce the number of binge eating days. This medication is a stimulant. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication is not recommended for use for weight loss due to the risk of serious side effects.

Ziprasidone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ziprasidone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 104
30-Day Fills 104.0
Days Supply 3,044
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,307
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 173.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,324.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$80.04

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$89.80

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). This medication can decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Ziprasidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Zolpidem Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Zolpidem TartrateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 116
30-Day Fills 116.0
Days Supply 3,457
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,664
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 146.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $679.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.31

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like DR. ALINA DANIELA VRINCEANU-HAMM M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Princeton, WV.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Psychiatry** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.