MS. KRISTI THANE KING FNP
Prescription History 1841525607
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Bozeman, MT
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MS. KRISTI THANE KING FNP, an active Family specialist practicing in Bozeman, MT. Our medical registry currently tracks 26 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 660 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 91 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 MT PrescribersVs. MT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 91 | $11.58▼ below MT avg | ▼ 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 91 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 65% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (140). Medicare paid an average of $11.58 per fill, versus $11.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 175 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,953 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 88 | $9.98 | ≈ Typical |
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2023, this provider wrote 88 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 83% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (106). Medicare paid an average of $9.98 per fill, versus $7.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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. 168 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,745 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 52 | $5.75▼ below MT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 78% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (67). Medicare paid an average of $5.75 per fill, versus $7.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,924 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 42 | $11.67 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine 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. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about a third of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (101). Medicare paid an average of $11.67 per fill, versus $6.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 98 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,916 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 37 | $21.69 | ▼ 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 37 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (77). Medicare paid an average of $21.69 per fill, versus $17.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,730 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 37 | $3.87▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $3.87 per fill, versus $4.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 74 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,186 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 30 | $16.37 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about a third of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $16.37 per fill, versus $11.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 78 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,340 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 27 | $10.17▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 69% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $10.17 per fill, versus $13.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 53.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,409 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 23 | $9.64▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 16% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (142). Medicare paid an average of $9.64 per fill, versus $14.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 70 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,100 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 19 | $7.38▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (93). Medicare paid an average of $7.38 per fill, versus $11.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 830 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SymbicortBudesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 18 | $460.97▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Symbicort: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It contains 2 medications: budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Formoterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as formoterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. See also How to Use section. A pharmaceutical preparation of budesonide and formoterol fumarate that is used as an ANTI-ASTHMATIC AGENT and for the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Symbicort, about 64% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $460.97 per fill, versus $539.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 18 | $9.42▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (88). Medicare paid an average of $9.42 per fill, versus $17.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 17 | $883.93 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $883.93 per fill, versus $880.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 786 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 14 | $3.63▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about a third of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $3.63 per fill, versus $11.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 278 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 14 | $13.35▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $13.35 per fill, versus $37.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 14 | $15.01▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $15.01 per fill, versus $20.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 14 | $22.19 | ▼ 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $22.19 per fill, versus $20.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 12 | $9.52▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 20% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $9.52 per fill, versus $19.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 12 | $8.37 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 18% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $8.37 per fill, versus $5.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 328 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 12 | $1.29▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $1.29 per fill, versus $14.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 13.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 265 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 12 | $25.52 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rosuvastatin Calcium: 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. 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 to 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. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $25.52 per fill, versus $24.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 31.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 956 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 12 | $38.61 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about a third of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $38.61 per fill, versus $37.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 12 | $5.93▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 16% of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (73). Medicare paid an average of $5.93 per fill, versus $16.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 11 | $5.41▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $5.41 per fill, versus $9.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 25.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 759 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 11 | $5.98▼ below MT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $5.98 per fill, versus $7.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT 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 MT average for this medication. 27.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 820 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 11 | $12.96 | ▼ 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Montana prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $12.96 per fill, versus $11.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MT prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 808 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MS. KRISTI THANE KING FNP 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 Family prescribing approach at this Bozeman, MT 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 MT prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
