DR. SUSAN LAUREN RUSNACK M.D.
Prescription History 1790957504
Urology in Los Angeles, CA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. SUSAN LAUREN RUSNACK M.D., an active Urology specialist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 28 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,233 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Myrbetriq, which accounts for 384 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other CA PrescribersVs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyrbetriqMirabegron | 384 | $702.55 | ▲ More than typical |
About Myrbetriq: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity. In 2023, this provider wrote 384 Medicare prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 7.5 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $702.55 per fill, versus $683.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 574 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 17,220 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Estradiol | 298 | $126.23 | ▲ More than typical |
About Estradiol: This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). Show more ▾ It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment. The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 298 Medicare prescriptions for Estradiol, about 9 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $126.23 per fill, versus $74.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 678.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 20,262 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| GemtesaVibegron | 205 | $685.38 | ▲ More than typical |
About Gemtesa: This medication is used to treat overactive bladder. Show more ▾ Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine that causes a sudden urge to urinate. The urge may be hard to control, and overactive bladder symptoms may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Vibegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder. In 2023, this provider wrote 205 Medicare prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 4.6 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $685.38 per fill, versus $653.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 278 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,317 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-MacroNitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 170 | $22.73▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses). In 2023, this provider wrote 170 Medicare prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 7.1 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $22.73 per fill, versus $23.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 181.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,932 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 166 | $11.14 | ▲ More than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 166 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 5.9 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $11.14 per fill, versus $9.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 228 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,974 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ImvexxyEstradiol | 94 | $260.56▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Imvexxy: This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). Show more ▾ It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment. The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 94 Medicare prescriptions for Imvexxy, about 4.3 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $260.56 per fill, versus $316.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 97.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,772 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methenamine Hippurate | 78 | $83.82▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Methenamine Hippurate: Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria. Show more ▾ It is not used to treat an active infection. Antibiotics must be used first to treat and cure the infection. Methenamine is a drug that stops the growth of bacteria in urine. This medication also contains an ingredient that helps to make the urine acidic. When the urine is acidic, methenamine turns into formaldehyde to kill the bacteria. This drug is effective only against bacterial infections in the urinary tract. It will not work for other types of bacterial infections (such as in the blood) or for viral infections (such as the common cold or flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibacterial drug can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2023, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $83.82 per fill, versus $106.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 124 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 76 | $23.53 | ≈ Typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 76 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about the same volume as the typical California prescriber of this medication (80). Medicare paid an average of $23.53 per fill, versus $19.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 136 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,060 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CefuroximeCefuroxime Axetil | 70 | $15.01▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Cefuroxime: Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A cephalosporin antibiotic. In 2023, this provider wrote 70 Medicare prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $15.01 per fill, versus $23.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 70 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 441 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NitrofurantoinNitrofurantoin Macrocrystal | 65 | $30.11▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Nitrofurantoin: Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent certain bladder infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses). A urinary anti-infective agent effective against most gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. Although sulfonamides and antibiotics are usually the agents of choice for urinary tract infections, nitrofurantoin is widely used for prophylaxis and long-term suppression. In 2023, this provider wrote 65 Medicare prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $30.11 per fill, versus $48.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 82 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,150 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EstringEstradiol | 63 | $557.79▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Estring: This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). Show more ▾ It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment. The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Estring, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $557.79 per fill, versus $559.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 187.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,622 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Solifenacin Succinate | 63 | $191.12 | ▲ More than typical |
About Solifenacin Succinate: Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾ By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, solifenacin improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics. A quinuclidine and tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative and selective M3 MUSCARINIC ANTAGONIST. It is used as a UROLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE. In 2023, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $191.12 per fill, versus $116.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 137 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trospium Chloride | 56 | $27.71▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Trospium Chloride: This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾ By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, trospium improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. Trospium belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. It is also known as an antimuscarinic. In 2023, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Trospium Chloride, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $27.71 per fill, versus $59.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 91.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,732 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 55 | $6.54▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $6.54 per fill, versus $7.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 478 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 52 | $7.22 | ▲ More than typical |
About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $7.22 per fill, versus $5.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 62 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 771 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride | 49 | $38.92▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $38.92 per fill, versus $45.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 91 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,730 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Finasteride | 45 | $13.78▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Finasteride: Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. Show more ▾ It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Finasteride, about 83% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $13.78 per fill, versus $17.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 75 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,250 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| YuvafemEstradiol | 37 | $164.96▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Yuvafem: This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). Show more ▾ It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment. The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Yuvafem, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $164.96 per fill, versus $174.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 74.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,206 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| PremarinEstrogens, Conjugated | 33 | $466.91 | ▲ More than typical |
About Premarin: This medication is a female hormone. Show more ▾ It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment. Certain estrogen products may also be used by men and women to treat cancers (certain types of prostate cancer, breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body) and by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). A pharmaceutical preparation containing a mixture of water-soluble, conjugated estrogens derived wholly or in part from URINE of pregnant mares or synthetically from ESTRONE and EQUILIN. It contains a sodium-salt mixture of estrone sulfate (52-62%) and equilin sulfate (22-30%) with a total of the two between 80-88%. Other concomitant conjugates include 17-alpha-dihydroequilin, 17-alpha-estradiol, and 17-beta-dihydroequilin. The potency of the preparation is expressed in terms of an equivalent quantity of sodium estrone sulfate. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Premarin, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $466.91 per fill, versus $421.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 73.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bethanechol Chloride | 31 | $36.34▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Bethanechol Chloride: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems such as the inability to urinate or empty the bladder completely due to certain causes (such as surgery, bladder muscle problems). Show more ▾ It works by helping the bladder muscle to squeeze better, thereby improving your ability to urinate. A slowly hydrolyzing muscarinic agonist with no nicotinic effects. Bethanechol is generally used to increase smooth muscle tone, as in the GI tract following abdominal surgery or in urinary retention in the absence of obstruction. It may cause hypotension, HEART RATE changes, and BRONCHIAL SPASM. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Bethanechol Chloride, about the same volume as the typical California prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $36.34 per fill, versus $68.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluconazole | 30 | $5.38▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluconazole: Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $5.38 per fill, versus $26.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 147 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trimethoprim | 21 | $59.99 | ≈ Typical |
About Trimethoprim: Trimethoprim is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A pyrimidine inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase, it is an antibacterial related to PYRIMETHAMINE. It is potentiated by SULFONAMIDES and the TRIMETHOPRIM, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE DRUG COMBINATION is the form most often used. It is sometimes used alone as an antimalarial. TRIMETHOPRIM RESISTANCE has been reported. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Trimethoprim, about 88% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $59.99 per fill, versus $49.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 787 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alfuzosin Hcl ErAlfuzosin Hcl | 21 | $38.73 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alfuzosin Hcl Er: Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Alfuzosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $38.73 per fill, versus $30.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 19 | $9.71▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 83% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $9.71 per fill, versus $13.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 107 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Imipramine Hcl | 17 | $15.12▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Imipramine Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also used with other therapies for the treatment of nighttime bed-wetting (enuresis) in children. Using this medication to treat depression may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. Imipramine can help your child control nighttime bed-wetting. Imipramine belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine) in the brain. For bed-wetting, this medication may work by blocking the effect of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) on the bladder. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Imipramine Hcl, about 85% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $15.12 per fill, versus $18.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fosfomycin Tromethamine | 12 | $80.90▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fosfomycin Tromethamine: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (such as acute cystitis or lower urinary tract infections) in women. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Fosfomycin should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (such as kidney infections). An antibiotic produced by Streptomyces fradiae. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Fosfomycin Tromethamine, about 60% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $80.90 per fill, versus $241.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 50 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 12 | $35.58▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cefpodoxime Proxetil: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A prodrug of its active metabolite CEFPODOXIME. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Cefpodoxime Proxetil, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $35.58 per fill, versus $42.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 76 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bicalutamide | 11 | $35.92▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bicalutamide: Bicalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer. Show more ▾ This medication works by blocking the action of male hormones in the prostate, slowing the growth of cancer cells. This medication should not be used in women and children. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Bicalutamide, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $35.92 per fill, versus $38.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. SUSAN LAUREN RUSNACK M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Urology prescribing approach at this Los Angeles, CA practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among CA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
