DR. MEREDITH BLAIR HORTON MD
Prescription History 1851950737
Emergency Medicine in Providence, RI
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MEREDITH BLAIR HORTON MD, an active Emergency Medicine specialist practicing in Providence, RI. Our medical registry currently tracks 13 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 392 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Prednisone, which accounts for 89 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other RI PrescribersVs. RI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 89 | $1.72▼ below RI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2024, this provider wrote 89 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (49.5). Medicare paid an average of $1.72 per fill, versus $4.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 89 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 463 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| CefuroximeCefuroxime Axetil | 41 | $10.04▼ below RI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Cefuroxime: Cefuroxime 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 antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic resistant to beta-lactamase. It has been proposed for infections with gram-negative and gram-positive organisms, GONORRHEA, and HAEMOPHILUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (26.4). Medicare paid an average of $10.04 per fill, versus $14.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 285 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cephalexin | 41 | $4.66▼ below RI avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2024, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (33.1). Medicare paid an average of $4.66 per fill, versus $7.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 276 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 36 | $5.05▼ below RI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: 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. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2024, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (21.5). Medicare paid an average of $5.05 per fill, versus $15.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 177 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 34 | $5.81▼ below RI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Methylprednisolone: Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. In 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 86% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (39.6). Medicare paid an average of $5.81 per fill, versus $9.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 204 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 31 | $2.40▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 71% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (43.5). Medicare paid an average of $2.40 per fill, versus $12.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 103 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Azithromycin | 29 | $4.73▼ below RI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Azithromycin: Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide-type 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 semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 78% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $4.73 per fill, versus $6.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 141 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 23 | $6.30▼ below RI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 78% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (29.3). Medicare paid an average of $6.30 per fill, versus $13.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 181 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 16 | $5.97▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 60% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (26.6). Medicare paid an average of $5.97 per fill, versus $9.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 121 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ibuprofen | 15 | $3.12▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. Show more ▾ It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu. Ibuprofen is 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, pain, or fever. 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. 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 names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about a third of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (36.7). Medicare paid an average of $3.12 per fill, versus $10.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 106 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 14 | $2.35▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. Lisseril is synonymous for HCl; structure. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (33.4). Medicare paid an average of $2.35 per fill, versus $8.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 84 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 12 | $33.99 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. It is a quick-relief drug. 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 18% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (67.2). Medicare paid an average of $33.99 per fill, versus $27.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 298 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amoxicillin | 11 | $1.75▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (41.3). Medicare paid an average of $1.75 per fill, versus $3.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 70 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. MEREDITH BLAIR HORTON MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Emergency Medicine prescribing approach at this Providence, RI 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 among RI prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
