BRIDGETTE DEFRANCE AGPCNP-BC
Prescription History 1801341821
Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care in Westland, MI
What does Bridgette Defrance prescribe?
In 2024, Bridgette Defrance wrote 2,542 Medicare prescriptions for 78 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 122 prescriptions for 44 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Bridgette Defrance prescribes.
Medications 78 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Michigan prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 122 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 63% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (194). Medicare paid $12.39 per fill, versus $13.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 107 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $12.66 per fill, versus $14.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 102 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 66% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $12.23 per fill, versus $12.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 100 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $2.86 per fill, versus $4.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 88 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 65% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $8.25 per fill, versus $7.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 79 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $4.10 per fill, versus $5.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 70 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $23.20 per fill, versus $35.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 64 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $6.43 per fill, versus $8.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 63 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 83% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $9.12 per fill, versus $10.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 61 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $11.16 per fill, versus $15.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 53 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.33 per fill, versus $5.19 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 50 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $64.40 per fill, versus $27.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 49 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $15.77 per fill, versus $14.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 49 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $10.68 per fill, versus $10.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 46 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 40% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $14.21 per fill, versus $12.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 46 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 79% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $731.30 per fill, versus $882.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 44 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 68% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $16.33 per fill, versus $16.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 44 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.59 per fill, versus $11.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 42 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.17 per fill, versus $4.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 41 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 61% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $2.47 per fill, versus $5.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 38 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 36% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $19.77 per fill, versus $14.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 36 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 74% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,015.84 per fill, versus $1,328.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 35 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.69 per fill, versus $5.19 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 35 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 32% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $8.39 per fill, versus $17.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 32 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 84% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $26.20 per fill, versus $26.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 32 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $10.76 per fill, versus $8.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 32 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 68% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1,123.84 per fill, versus $1,238.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 32 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 72% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $74.44 per fill, versus $22.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 31 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $10.09 per fill, versus $10.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 30 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.70 per fill, versus $6.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 30 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 77% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $10.57 per fill, versus $12.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 30 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $1.30 per fill, versus $4.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 29 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 30% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $20.53 per fill, versus $18.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 28 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 78% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $35.18 per fill, versus $31.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 28 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $15.48 per fill, versus $19.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 26 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 67% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.73 per fill, versus $8.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 26 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $6.23 per fill, versus $8.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 26 prescriptions for Januvia, about 77% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $767.29 per fill, versus $958.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 26 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 72% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $4.01 per fill, versus $9.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 25 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 72% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.62 per fill, versus $7.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 25 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 71% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.54 per fill, versus $5.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 24 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 83% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $2.51 per fill, versus $5.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 24 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 62% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.19 per fill, versus $11.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 23 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $961.43 per fill, versus $1,053.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 22 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 36% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $7.82 per fill, versus $12.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 22 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 68% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $18.63 per fill, versus $27.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 20 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $4.14 per fill, versus $6.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 19 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 26% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $7.89 per fill, versus $5.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 19 prescriptions for Gemfibrozil, about 86% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $42.02 per fill, versus $20.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 19 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.96 per fill, versus $7.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 18 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.45 per fill, versus $7.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 17 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $9.90 per fill, versus $20.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 17 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 30% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $6.03 per fill, versus $16.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 16 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 64% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $5.05 per fill, versus $8.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 16 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 37% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.62 per fill, versus $7.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 16 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $20.80 per fill, versus $25.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 16 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.25 per fill, versus $11.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 16 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 75% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $18.90 per fill, versus $33.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 15 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 39% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $10.85 per fill, versus $18.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 15 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $639.39 per fill, versus $778.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 15 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 39% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $20.29 per fill, versus $44.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 15 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $19.84 per fill, versus $14.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 14 prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about 38% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $51.63 per fill, versus $44.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 14 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $5.39 per fill, versus $7.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 14 prescriptions for Nystatin, about 62% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $12.26 per fill, versus $17.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 14 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $22.58 per fill, versus $17.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 14 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $12.55 per fill, versus $17.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 13 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 27% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $16.25 per fill, versus $12.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 13 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 37% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.05 per fill, versus $26.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 13 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 15% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $1,012.43 per fill, versus $945.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 13 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 29% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $19.56 per fill, versus $24.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 13 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 41% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $12.73 per fill, versus $18.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 13 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 24% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $9.40 per fill, versus $14.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 12 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $10.92 per fill, versus $20.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 12 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $17.57 per fill, versus $27.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 12 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 30% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $964.24 per fill, versus $1,304.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 11 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $16.88 per fill, versus $17.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Bridgette Defrance wrote 11 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 33% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.11 per fill, versus $14.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Bridgette Defrance’s prescriptions
What does Bridgette Defrance prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Bridgette Defrance's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (122), Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (107) and Levothyroxine Sodium (102).
How does Bridgette Defrance's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 78 medications with a state comparison, Bridgette Defrance prescribes 3 more often than the typical Michigan prescriber, 18 about as often and 57 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Bridgette Defrance prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Michigan prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
