KELSEY J FRAME PA-C
Prescription History 1831751908
Physician Assistant in Newton, IA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for KELSEY J FRAME PA-C, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Newton, IA. Our medical registry currently tracks 54 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 4,269 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Buspirone Hcl, which accounts for 298 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 IA PrescribersVs. IA Avg |
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| Buspirone Hcl | 298 | $22.31 | ▲ More than typical |
About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ 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). In 2023, this provider wrote 298 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 6.1 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $22.31 per fill, versus $17.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 331.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,811 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 291 | $20.49▼ below IA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 291 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 4.9 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $20.49 per fill, versus $44.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 365.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,812 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 271 | $18.63 | ▲ More than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: 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). Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 271 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (76). Medicare paid an average of $18.63 per fill, versus $10.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 310.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,808 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 243 | $15.79 | ▲ More than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 243 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (69). Medicare paid an average of $15.79 per fill, versus $11.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 303.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,039 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 218 | $102.49▼ below IA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Aripiprazole: Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 218 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 4.2 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $102.49 per fill, versus $120.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 245.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,242 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 214 | $10.85 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 214 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 3.8 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $10.85 per fill, versus $7.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 214.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,946 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 212 | $15.12▼ below IA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 212 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 4.5 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $15.12 per fill, versus $37.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 218.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,464 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 201 | $9.08 | ▲ More than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2023, this provider wrote 201 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 3.9 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $9.08 per fill, versus $8.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 201.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,413 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alprazolam | 176 | $7.90▼ below IA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ 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). 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) In 2023, this provider wrote 176 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 3.1 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $7.90 per fill, versus $10.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 176.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,878 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 173 | $23.48▼ below IA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 173 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $23.48 per fill, versus $31.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 194.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,714 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olanzapine | 130 | $36.46 | ▲ More than typical |
About Olanzapine: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 130 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $36.46 per fill, versus $36.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 149.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,457 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 120 | $17.19▼ below IA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 120 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $17.19 per fill, versus $21.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 140.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,186 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 115 | $15.69 | ▲ More than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ 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. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 115 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $15.69 per fill, versus $15.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 137.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,056 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VraylarCariprazine Hcl | 108 | $1,489.15 | ▲ More than typical |
About Vraylar: Cariprazine is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, bipolar depression, schizophrenia). Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 108 Medicare prescriptions for Vraylar, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $1,489.15 per fill, versus $1,296.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 110 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,276 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Benztropine Mesylate | 104 | $16.77 | ▲ More than typical |
About Benztropine Mesylate: 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). Show more ▾ 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. A centrally active muscarinic antagonist that has been used in the symptomatic treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE. Benztropine also inhibits the uptake of dopamine. In 2023, this provider wrote 104 Medicare prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $16.77 per fill, versus $13.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 107.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 104 | $27.61 | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 104 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $27.61 per fill, versus $19.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 114.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,270 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Risperidone | 93 | $20.68 | ▲ More than typical |
About Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 93 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $20.68 per fill, versus $12.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 108.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,158 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 87 | $9.37▼ below IA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 87 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $9.37 per fill, versus $14.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 105 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,150 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 76 | $13.10 | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: 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. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 76 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $13.10 per fill, versus $11.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 101.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,955 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 64 | $14.13 | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Pamoate: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $14.13 per fill, versus $13.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 64.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,887 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 62 | $18.95▼ below IA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $18.95 per fill, versus $24.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,973 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Vilazodone Hcl | 60 | $55.31▼ below IA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Vilazodone Hcl: Vilazodone is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Vilazodone Hcl, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $55.31 per fill, versus $183.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 60.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,781 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl | 58 | $17.09▼ below IA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Propranolol Hcl: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $17.09 per fill, versus $26.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 59.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,705 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 55 | $13.72 | ▲ More than typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ 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. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $13.72 per fill, versus $9.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,627 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prazosin Hcl | 55 | $39.09 | ▲ More than typical |
About Prazosin Hcl: Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ 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. A selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $39.09 per fill, versus $36.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,598 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lithium Carbonate | 47 | $13.45 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lithium Carbonate: This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $13.45 per fill, versus $7.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 47.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,332 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TrintellixVortioxetine Hydrobromide | 39 | $506.53 | ≈ Typical |
About Trintellix: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Trintellix, about the same volume as the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $506.53 per fill, versus $493.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 37 | $42.59▼ below IA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $42.59 per fill, versus $60.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 37.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,125 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ziprasidone Hcl | 37 | $85.73▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ziprasidone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Ziprasidone Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $85.73 per fill, versus $91.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 39.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,152 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-AmphetamineDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 37 | $51.39 | ▲ More than typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $51.39 per fill, versus $40.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,096 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Desvenlafaxine Succinate ErDesvenlafaxine Succinate | 33 | $84.24▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er: Desvenlafaxine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about the same volume as the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $84.24 per fill, versus $90.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Haloperidol | 32 | $25.58▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Haloperidol: Haloperidol is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Show more ▾ 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). 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) In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 89% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $25.58 per fill, versus $39.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 32.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 814 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RexultiBrexpiprazole | 31 | $1,453.77 | ≈ Typical |
About Rexulti: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression). Show more ▾ Brexpiprazole 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. Brexpiprazole 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Rexulti, about the same volume as the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $1,453.77 per fill, versus $1,418.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 882 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FetzimaLevomilnacipran Hcl | 28 | $521.02 | ▲ More than typical |
About Fetzima: Levomilnacipran is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. Levomilnacipran belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It may improve your mood, sleep, and appetite and may help restore your interest in daily living. The (1S,2R)-isomer of milnacipran that is used for the treatment of MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Fetzima, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $521.02 per fill, versus $515.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 825 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Topiramate | 27 | $9.77▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about 79% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $9.77 per fill, versus $17.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 778 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion Hcl SrBupropion Hcl | 25 | $30.03▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Bupropion Hcl Sr: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about the same volume as the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $30.03 per fill, versus $32.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 24 | $33.59▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 77% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $33.59 per fill, versus $64.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 24.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 730 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Eszopiclone | 23 | $40.46▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Eszopiclone: This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Show more ▾ It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Eszopiclone belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment. A pyridine, pyrazine, and piperazine derivative that is used as a HYPNOTIC AND SEDATIVE in the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $40.46 per fill, versus $55.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 686 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Effexor XrVenlafaxine Hcl | 22 | $612.52▼ below IA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Effexor Xr: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Effexor Xr, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $612.52 per fill, versus $1,114.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diazepam | 21 | $4.05▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Diazepam: 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. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about 88% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $4.05 per fill, versus $8.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 607 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 19 | $22.21 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Paroxetine Hcl: Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 68% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $22.21 per fill, versus $13.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 688 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 19 | $52.42▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $52.42 per fill, versus $105.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 21.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 632 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate ErZolpidem Tartrate | 19 | $19.95▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate Er: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ 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. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate Er, about the same volume as the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $19.95 per fill, versus $50.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 555 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lurasidone Hcl | 18 | $301.68 | – No State Data |
In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl. Medicare paid an average of $301.68 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $301.68 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 525 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LatudaLurasidone Hcl | 18 | $1,458.44▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Latuda: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Latuda, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $1,458.44 per fill, versus $1,568.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 521 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 17 | $58.51 | ≈ Typical |
About Methylphenidate Hcl: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about 81% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $58.51 per fill, versus $41.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylphenidate ErMethylphenidate Hcl | 17 | $175.97 | ≈ Typical |
About Methylphenidate Er: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Er, about 85% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $175.97 per fill, versus $163.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 17 | $25.34 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 63% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $25.34 per fill, versus $24.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clozapine | 14 | $56.57▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clozapine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Clozapine is a psychiatric medication (anti-psychotic type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Clozapine decreases hallucinations and helps prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. A tricylic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It binds several types of central nervous system receptors, and displays a unique pharmacological profile. Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist, with strong binding to 5-HT 2A/2C receptor subtype. It also displays strong affinity to several dopaminergic receptors, but shows only weak antagonism at the dopamine D2 receptor, a receptor commonly thought to modulate neuroleptic activity. Agranulocytosis is a major adverse effect associated with administration of this agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Clozapine, about 19% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $56.57 per fill, versus $88.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 414 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ClozarilClozapine | 13 | $1,382.53▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Clozaril: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Clozapine is a psychiatric medication (anti-psychotic type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Clozapine decreases hallucinations and helps prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. A tricylic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It binds several types of central nervous system receptors, and displays a unique pharmacological profile. Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist, with strong binding to 5-HT 2A/2C receptor subtype. It also displays strong affinity to several dopaminergic receptors, but shows only weak antagonism at the dopamine D2 receptor, a receptor commonly thought to modulate neuroleptic activity. Agranulocytosis is a major adverse effect associated with administration of this agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Clozaril, about 87% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $1,382.53 per fill, versus $1,643.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 13 | $16.03▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ 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. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 14% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (93). Medicare paid an average of $16.03 per fill, versus $26.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AmantadineAmantadine Hcl | 12 | $70.29 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amantadine: Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions. Show more ▾ In these cases, this medication may help to improve your range of motion and ability to exercise. For the treatment of these conditions, amantadine is believed to work by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Amantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu (influenza A). If you have been infected with the flu, this medication may help make your symptoms less severe and shorten the time it will take you to get better. Taking amantadine if you have been or will be exposed to the flu may help to prevent you from getting the flu. This medication is an antiviral that is believed to work by stopping growth of the flu virus. This medication is not a vaccine. To increase the chance that you will not get the flu, it is important to get a flu shot once a year at the beginning of every flu season, if possible. Based on the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the US, amantadine should not be used to treat or prevent influenza A because the current influenza A virus in the United States and Canada is resistant to this medication. For more details, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. An antiviral that is used in the prophylactic or symptomatic treatment of influenza A. It is also used as an antiparkinsonian agent, to treat extrapyramidal reactions, and for postherpetic neuralgia. The mechanisms of its effects in movement disorders are not well understood but probably reflect an increase in synthesis and release of dopamine, with perhaps some inhibition of dopamine uptake. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Amantadine, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $70.29 per fill, versus $67.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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. 12.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 365 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 11 | $19.46 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 5% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (209). Medicare paid an average of $19.46 per fill, versus $10.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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. 11.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 334 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Guanfacine Hcl | 11 | $50.52 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Guanfacine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Guanfacine acts in the brain. It decreases certain nerve signals from the brain to the blood vessels and the heart. This causes the blood vessels to relax so that blood can flow more easily and also slows the heart rate. These effects help to lower blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Guanfacine Hcl, about 61% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $50.52 per fill, versus $38.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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. 11.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 334 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for KELSEY J FRAME PA-C 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 Physician Assistant prescribing approach at this Newton, IA 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 IA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
