MRS. BRANDI NICOLE COVIL MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Prescription History 1841713708
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Virginia Beach, VA

Active since July 24, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
3750 SENTARA WAY, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452(757) 306-2700 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 10, 2021, Jul 13, 2021, Feb 27, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MRS. BRANDI NICOLE COVIL MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, an active Family specialist practicing in Virginia Beach, VA. Our medical registry currently tracks 80 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,848 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 254 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.

80
Medications
2,848
Total Claims
2,857
30-Day Fills
Gabapentin
Most Prescribed · 254 claims
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80 medications · 2023 Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D medications prescribed by MRS. BRANDI NICOLE COVIL MSN, APRN, FNP-BC in 2023, with claim volumes, costs, and VA state comparisons
Medication Claims 30-Day Fills Days Supply Cost / Claim Utilization vs VA Avg

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
254
VA average
89.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$13.65
VA average
$19.87

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

254.0
30-Day Fills
3,418
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
151
VA average
130.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$11.28
VA average
$7.73

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

151.0
30-Day Fills
4,509
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
132
VA average
160.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$17.06
VA average
$13.13

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

132.0
30-Day Fills
3,557
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
96
VA average
121.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$16.47
VA average
$16.48

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

96.0
30-Day Fills
2,792
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
90
VA average
73.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$313.30
VA average
$843.98

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

90.0
30-Day Fills
1,413
Days Supply

About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾

With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
88
VA average
39.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$9.85
VA average
$12.33

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

88.0
30-Day Fills
1,197
Days Supply

About Warfarin Sodium: This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Show more ▾

Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a blood thinner, but the more correct term is anticoagulant. It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood. An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
82
VA average
37.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$23.97
VA average
$19.91

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

82.1
30-Day Fills
2,234
Days Supply

About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine 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. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
80
VA average
43.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$34.59
VA average
$44.42

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

80.0
30-Day Fills
2,182
Days Supply

About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾

It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
79
VA average
77.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$8.65
VA average
$6.04

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

79.0
30-Day Fills
2,307
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
75
VA average
60.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$18.80
VA average
$12.68

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

75.0
30-Day Fills
2,172
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
73
VA average
104.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$14.02
VA average
$7.24

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

73.0
30-Day Fills
2,182
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
69
VA average
62.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$16.57
VA average
$11.62

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

71.0
30-Day Fills
2,120
Days Supply

About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾

It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
63
VA average
64.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$8.97
VA average
$7.96

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

65.0
30-Day Fills
1,836
Days Supply

About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the 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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
58
VA average
48.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$19.99
VA average
$16.56

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

58.0
30-Day Fills
1,714
Days Supply

About Clopidogrel: Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Show more ▾

It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
51
VA average
31.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$39.59
VA average
$57.15

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

51.9
30-Day Fills
1,467
Days Supply

About Bumetanide: Bumetanide 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. Bumetanide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A sulfamyl diuretic.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
51
VA average
56.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$15.12
VA average
$11.85

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

52.0
30-Day Fills
1,560
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
49
VA average
54.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$10.68
VA average
$26.16

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

49.0
30-Day Fills
362
Days Supply

About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
47
VA average
65.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$15.40
VA average
$20.01

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

47.0
30-Day Fills
379
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
44
VA average
86.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$13.84
VA average
$8.11

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

44.0
30-Day Fills
1,297
Days Supply

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)

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
44
VA average
72.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$18.70
VA average
$19.15

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

44.0
30-Day Fills
1,301
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
41
VA average
43.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$355.25
VA average
$1,271.61

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

41.0
30-Day Fills
413
Days Supply

About Trulicity: Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
40
VA average
38.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$97.25
VA average
$669.30

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

40.4
30-Day Fills
487
Days Supply

About Lantus Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾

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. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
38
VA average
24.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$39.29
VA average
$96.80

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

38.0
30-Day Fills
1,013
Days Supply

About Midodrine Hcl: This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing. Show more ▾

This condition is also known as orthostatic hypotension. Midodrine is used in people whose daily activities are severely affected by this condition, even after other treatments are used (such as support stockings). It is known as a sympathomimetic (alpha receptor agonist) that acts on the blood vessels to raise blood pressure.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
34
VA average
67.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$20.18
VA average
$16.80

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

34.0
30-Day Fills
1,020
Days Supply

About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾

It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
33
VA average
24.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$10.32
VA average
$5.94

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

33.0
30-Day Fills
480
Days Supply

About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾

It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
32
VA average
49.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$5.14
VA average
$7.70

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

32.0
30-Day Fills
289
Days Supply

About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
31
VA average
56.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$11.03
VA average
$25.37

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

31.0
30-Day Fills
273
Days Supply

About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
31
VA average
96.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$16.42
VA average
$11.72

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

31.0
30-Day Fills
884
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
30
VA average
46.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$16.86
VA average
$14.76

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

30.0
30-Day Fills
823
Days Supply

About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾

It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
28
VA average
41.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$31.14
VA average
$24.49

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

28.0
30-Day Fills
728
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
28
VA average
47.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$96.88
VA average
$43.90

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

28.0
30-Day Fills
811
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
28
VA average
45.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$11.08
VA average
$7.65

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

28.0
30-Day Fills
434
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
25
VA average
89.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$19.88
VA average
$14.57

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

25.0
30-Day Fills
717
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
25
VA average
57.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$37.85
VA average
$46.67

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

25.7
30-Day Fills
484
Days Supply

About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾

It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. 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. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
24
VA average
140.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$38.16
VA average
$21.86

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

24.0
30-Day Fills
635
Days Supply

About Latanoprost: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾

It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
24
VA average
31.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$13.08
VA average
$20.83

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

24.0
30-Day Fills
370
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
24
VA average
36.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$309.54
VA average
$1,046.48

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

24.0
30-Day Fills
352
Days Supply

About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
23
VA average
21.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$69.96
VA average
$84.80

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

23.0
30-Day Fills
690
Days Supply

About Isosorbide Dinitrate: Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾

This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. It is also not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be needed in these situations. Consult your doctor for more details. A vasodilator used in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS. Its actions are similar to NITROGLYCERIN but with a slower onset of action.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
23
VA average
29.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$17.56
VA average
$18.17

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

23.0
30-Day Fills
601
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
23
VA average
85.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$14.08
VA average
$19.03

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

23.0
30-Day Fills
690
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
22
VA average
27.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$36.58
VA average
$170.63

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

22.0
30-Day Fills
116
Days Supply

About Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100: Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾

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. Insulin lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
21
VA average
49.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$6.05
VA average
$6.05

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

21.0
30-Day Fills
630
Days Supply

About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
21
VA average
39.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$13.57
VA average
$13.44

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

22.0
30-Day Fills
502
Days Supply

About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
19
VA average
40.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$341.51
VA average
$652.31

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

19.0
30-Day Fills
410
Days Supply

About Myrbetriq: This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Show more ▾

Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
19
VA average
50.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$23.58
VA average
$18.03

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

19.0
30-Day Fills
570
Days Supply

About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾

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

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
18
VA average
46.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$42.81
VA average
$39.18

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

18.0
30-Day Fills
370
Days Supply

About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾

This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
18
VA average
29.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$29.98
VA average
$28.21

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

18.0
30-Day Fills
538
Days Supply

About Primidone: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾

Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. A barbiturate derivative that acts as a GABA modulator and anti-epileptic agent. It is partly metabolized to PHENOBARBITAL in the body and owes some of its actions to this metabolite.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
18
VA average
27.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$13.11
VA average
$7.91

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

18.0
30-Day Fills
124
Days Supply

About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾

Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
18
VA average
43.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$16.13
VA average
$19.47

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

18.0
30-Day Fills
540
Days Supply

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).

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
17
VA average
29.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$96.73
VA average
$170.16

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

17.0
30-Day Fills
510
Days Supply

About Memantine Hcl Er: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾

It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
16
VA average
41.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$17.01
VA average
$47.28

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

16.0
30-Day Fills
260
Days Supply

About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾

This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
16
VA average
17.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$212.17
VA average
$151.76

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

16.0
30-Day Fills
460
Days Supply

About Clonidine: 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. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
16
VA average
22.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$15.14
VA average
$22.07

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

16.0
30-Day Fills
205
Days Supply

About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾

It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
16
VA average
53.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$12.99
VA average
$30.22

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

16.0
30-Day Fills
450
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
15
VA average
47.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$39.21
VA average
$53.96

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

15.0
30-Day Fills
418
Days Supply

About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾

It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
15
VA average
26.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$70.60
VA average
$51.48

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

15.0
30-Day Fills
450
Days Supply

About Nifedipine Er: This medication is used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). Show more ▾

It may allow you to exercise more and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. Nifedipine belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication must be taken regularly to be effective. 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. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other possibly safer forms of nifedipine (such as the long-acting tablets). A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
15
VA average
29.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$100.22
VA average
$755.82

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

15.0
30-Day Fills
75
Days Supply

About Levemir Flextouch: Insulin detemir is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾

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. Insulin detemir is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin detemir may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs (such as metformin, exenatide). A recombinant long-acting insulin and hypoglycemic agent in which a MYRISTIC ACID is conjugated to a LYSINE at position B29. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
14
VA average
48.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$14.37
VA average
$16.41

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

14.0
30-Day Fills
420
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
14
VA average
23.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$53.50
VA average
$169.78

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

14.0
30-Day Fills
390
Days Supply

About Ranolazine Er: Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina). Show more ▾

It decreases how often you may get chest pain and may help to increase your ability to exercise. Ranolazine works differently than other drugs for angina, so it can be used with your other angina medications (including nitrates, calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine, beta blockers such as metoprolol). It is thought to work by improving how well the heart uses oxygen so that it can do more work with less oxygen. An acetanilide and piperazine derivative that functions as a SODIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and prevents the release of enzymes during MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA. It is used in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
14
VA average
23.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$25.47
VA average
$26.15

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

14.0
30-Day Fills
420
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
13
VA average
28.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$13.31
VA average
$8.60

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

13.0
30-Day Fills
72
Days Supply

About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
13
VA average
23.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$20.61
VA average
$23.14

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

13.0
30-Day Fills
375
Days Supply

About Oxybutynin Chloride: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾

It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida).

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
13
VA average
37.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$8.87
VA average
$8.27

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

13.0
30-Day Fills
330
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
13
VA average
34.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$25.21
VA average
$21.25

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

13.0
30-Day Fills
390
Days Supply

About Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride: Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing. Show more ▾

It is also used to relieve itching and hives. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Levocetirizine does not prevent hives or prevent/treat a serious allergic reaction (such as anaphylaxis). If your doctor has prescribed epinephrine to treat allergic reactions, always carry your epinephrine injector with you. Do not use levocetirizine in place of your epinephrine.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
13
VA average
33.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$211.47
VA average
$52.70

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

13.0
30-Day Fills
390
Days Supply

About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾

It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
13
VA average
56.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$33.55
VA average
$29.93

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

13.0
30-Day Fills
270
Days Supply

About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾

A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
13
VA average
60.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$24.56
VA average
$19.90

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

13.0
30-Day Fills
390
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
12
VA average
22.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$146.72
VA average
$90.81

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

12.0
30-Day Fills
360
Days Supply

About Galantamine Hbr: Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾

It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
12
VA average
33.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$349.92
VA average
$975.70

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

12.0
30-Day Fills
216
Days Supply

About Januvia: Sitagliptin 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 people 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. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
12
VA average
17.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$37.39
VA average
$67.55

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

12.0
30-Day Fills
55
Days Supply

About Butalbital-Aspirin-Caffeine: This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Show more ▾

Aspirin helps to decrease the pain from the headache. Caffeine helps increase the effects of aspirin. Butalbital is a sedative that helps to decrease anxiety and cause sleepiness and relaxation.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
12
VA average
44.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$36.28
VA average
$38.66

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

12.0
30-Day Fills
360
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
12
VA average
26.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$10.27
VA average
$15.64

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

12.0
30-Day Fills
360
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
12
VA average
32.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$478.55
VA average
$568.11

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

12.0
30-Day Fills
195
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
12
VA average
18.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$170.19
VA average
$166.35

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

12.0
30-Day Fills
360
Days Supply

About Tolterodine Tartrate Er: This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. Show more ▾

By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, tolterodine improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics. An ANTIMUSCARINIC AGENT selective for the MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS of the BLADDER that is used in the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE and URINARY URGE INCONTINENCE.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
12
VA average
41.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$239.69
VA average
$130.93

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

12.0
30-Day Fills
360
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
12
VA average
46.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$37.39
VA average
$8.83

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

12.0
30-Day Fills
193
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
12
VA average
35.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$15.85
VA average
$31.09

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

13.0
30-Day Fills
390
Days Supply

About Amiodarone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). Show more ▾

It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
12
VA average
26.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$86.59
VA average
$29.00

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

12.0
30-Day Fills
360
Days Supply

About Irbesartan: Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Irbesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A spiro compound, biphenyl and tetrazole derivative that acts as an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of HYPERTENSION, and in the treatment of kidney disease.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
11
VA average
42.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$187.01
VA average
$49.22

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

11.0
30-Day Fills
301
Days Supply

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.

Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber

This provider
11
VA average
20.0

Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average

This provider
$396.11
VA average
$1,763.23

This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication.

11.0
30-Day Fills
110
Days Supply

About Victoza 3-Pak: This medication is used with a doctor-approved exercise, behavior change, and reduced-calorie diet program to help you lose weight. Show more ▾

It is used by certain overweight people, such as those who are obese or have weight-related medical problems. Losing weight and keeping it off can lessen the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter life. Liraglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by controlling your appetite. An analog of GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE 1 and agonist of the GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE 1 RECEPTOR that is used as a HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT and supplemental therapy in the treatment of DIABETES MELLITUS by patients who do not respond to METFORMIN.

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Top Prescribed= this provider's 5 highest-utilization medications. Above Avg. Typical Below Avg.= utilization vs the average VA prescriber of the same drug; volume reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.Green cost= below the VA average cost per claim.

About this data. The prescription history for MRS. BRANDI NICOLE COVIL MSN, APRN, FNP-BC 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 Virginia Beach, VA 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 VA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.