SHEILA A MURPHY APRN
Prescription History 1851474621
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Hartford, CT
What does Sheila Murphy prescribe?
In 2024, Sheila Murphy wrote 790 Medicare prescriptions for 30 medications. The most prescribed was Torsemide, with 75 prescriptions for 28 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Sheila Murphy prescribes.
Medications 30 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Connecticut prescribers.
What it is used for
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 75 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $14.05 per fill, versus $20.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 63 prescriptions for Entresto, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $423.81 per fill, versus $1,137.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 51 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $9.11 per fill, versus $8.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 48 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 39% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $23.95 per fill, versus $13.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 40 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $5.86 per fill, versus $5.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 38 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 39% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $292.81 per fill, versus $932.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 36 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 79% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $22.92 per fill, versus $22.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 29 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 29% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $16.95 per fill, versus $8.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 28 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $18.26 per fill, versus $14.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 26 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $24.66 per fill, versus $8.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 25 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 13% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (198). Medicare paid $13.31 per fill, versus $9.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 25 prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $97.29 per fill, versus $59.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 25 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 39% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $5.39 per fill, versus $7.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 25 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $20.91 per fill, versus $9.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 25 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $32.38 per fill, versus $9.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 25 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $309.82 per fill, versus $988.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 23 prescriptions for Cyclosporine, about 74% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $203.72 per fill, versus $443.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 21 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 14% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (145). Medicare paid $14.79 per fill, versus $6.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 21 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 37% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $28.29 per fill, versus $19.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 17 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $24.74 per fill, versus $12.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 15 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 10% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $16.57 per fill, versus $10.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 14 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 29% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $18.03 per fill, versus $10.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 13 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $35.46 per fill, versus $15.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 13 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 17% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $17.65 per fill, versus $15.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 12 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $20.94 per fill, versus $38.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 12 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $31.25 per fill, versus $9.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 12 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 16% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $10.85 per fill, versus $15.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 11 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $76.09 per fill, versus $37.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 11 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 32% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $100.59 per fill, versus $28.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Sheila Murphy wrote 11 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 10% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $20.66 per fill, versus $6.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Sheila Murphy’s prescriptions
What does Sheila Murphy prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Sheila Murphy's most prescribed medications were Torsemide (75), Entresto (63) and Spironolactone (51).
How does Sheila Murphy's prescribing compare with other Connecticut prescribers?
Of the 30 medications with a state comparison, Sheila Murphy prescribes 1 more often than the typical Connecticut prescriber, 4 about as often and 25 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Sheila Murphy prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Connecticut prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
