DR. VINA BHATT JAIN M.D.
Prescription History 1861567430
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Greenville, SC
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. VINA BHATT JAIN M.D., an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Greenville, SC. Our medical registry currently tracks 31 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,521 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Buspirone Hcl, which accounts for 111 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 SC PrescribersVs. SC Avg |
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| Buspirone Hcl | 111 | $16.42 | ▲ More than typical |
About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). An anxiolytic agent and serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the BENZODIAZAPINES, but it has an efficacy comparable to DIAZEPAM. In 2024, this provider wrote 111 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (41.8). Medicare paid an average of $16.42 per fill, versus $13.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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. 200 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,964 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 102 | $10.69▼ below SC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ Venlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenylethylamine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 102 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (35.6). Medicare paid an average of $10.69 per fill, versus $22.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 162.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,804 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonazepam | 85 | $6.51▼ below SC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2024, this provider wrote 85 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (56.4). Medicare paid an average of $6.51 per fill, versus $7.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 85 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 82 | $8.48▼ below SC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 82 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (53.6). Medicare paid an average of $8.48 per fill, versus $16.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 145.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,289 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 82 | $9.67 | ≈ Typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309) In 2024, this provider wrote 82 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about the same volume as the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (73.7). Medicare paid an average of $9.67 per fill, versus $8.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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. 154.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,598 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 78 | $14.58 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (41.5). Medicare paid an average of $14.58 per fill, versus $13.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 168.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Risperidone | 78 | $10.45▼ below SC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Risperidone: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $10.45 per fill, versus $13.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 122 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,644 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 72 | $7.57▼ below SC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: 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). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Sertraline belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (62.3). Medicare paid an average of $7.57 per fill, versus $8.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 90 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,684 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 71 | $8.19▼ below SC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain eating disorder (bulimia) and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Fluoxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2024, this provider wrote 71 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (42.7). Medicare paid an average of $8.19 per fill, versus $9.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 132 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,944 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 70 | $10.20▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 70 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 73% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (96.5). Medicare paid an average of $10.20 per fill, versus $15.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 102 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,060 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lorazepam | 68 | $8.00 | ≈ Typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (58.3). Medicare paid an average of $8.00 per fill, versus $5.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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. 68 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,997 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Alprazolam | 66 | $3.22▼ below SC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2024, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 82% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (80.5). Medicare paid an average of $3.22 per fill, versus $5.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,762 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 62 | $7.55▼ below SC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2024, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about the same volume as the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (59.4). Medicare paid an average of $7.55 per fill, versus $11.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 108 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,220 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prazosin Hcl | 55 | $19.71 | ▲ More than typical |
About Prazosin Hcl: Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION. In 2024, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (26.7). Medicare paid an average of $19.71 per fill, versus $18.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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. 97 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,888 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 51 | $12.98▼ below SC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Bupropion Xl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also be used to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs each year at the same time (for example, during winter). Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (41.9). Medicare paid an average of $12.98 per fill, versus $25.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 85 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,511 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ziprasidone Hcl | 49 | $24.08▼ below SC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ziprasidone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Ziprasidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A benzisothiazoylpiperazine derivative; has combined dopamine and serotonin receptor antagonist activity; structurally related to tiospirone. In 2024, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Ziprasidone Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (31.2). Medicare paid an average of $24.08 per fill, versus $56.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 51.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,511 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 48 | $38.36 | ≈ Typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ It is also 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 belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 86% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (55.5). Medicare paid an average of $38.36 per fill, versus $24.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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. 106 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,134 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 47 | $1.93▼ below SC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 76% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (61.7). Medicare paid an average of $1.93 per fill, versus $5.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,310 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 30 | $22.81 | ≈ Typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (29.9). Medicare paid an average of $22.81 per fill, versus $16.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,018 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Desvenlafaxine Succinate ErDesvenlafaxine Succinate | 30 | $47.43▼ below SC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Desvenlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenol derivative and metabolite of venlafaxine that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about the same volume as the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $47.43 per fill, versus $55.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lithium Carbonate | 24 | $14.25 | ≈ Typical |
About Lithium Carbonate: This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes, such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors. A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about 84% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (28.7). Medicare paid an average of $14.25 per fill, versus $8.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SC 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. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,297 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-AmphetamineDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 24 | $32.06 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 63% of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (37.9). Medicare paid an average of $32.06 per fill, versus $27.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Benztropine Mesylate | 24 | $13.40 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Benztropine Mesylate: Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Show more ▾ Benztropine belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. Benztropine should not be used by children younger than 3 years. A centrally active muscarinic antagonist that has been used in the symptomatic treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE. Benztropine also inhibits the uptake of dopamine. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about a third of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (57.5). Medicare paid an average of $13.40 per fill, versus $13.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Olanzapine | 17 | $16.71▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Olanzapine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about a third of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (44.8). Medicare paid an average of $16.71 per fill, versus $21.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 17 | $12.98▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (55.9). Medicare paid an average of $12.98 per fill, versus $37.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 41.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,197 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 15 | $17.65 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Pamoate: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (27.3). Medicare paid an average of $17.65 per fill, versus $12.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 595 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 15 | $31.19▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about a third of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $31.19 per fill, versus $48.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 14 | $8.86▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mirtazapine: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Mirtazapine works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about a third of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (46.1). Medicare paid an average of $8.86 per fill, versus $18.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 12 | $2.99▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Amitriptyline belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Tricyclic antidepressant with anticholinergic and sedative properties. It appears to prevent the re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at nerve terminals, thus potentiating the action of these neurotransmitters. Amitriptyline also appears to antagonize cholinergic and alpha-1 adrenergic responses to bioactive amines. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (29.8). Medicare paid an average of $2.99 per fill, versus $14.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl | 11 | $4.42▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Propranolol Hcl: This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions. Show more ▾ It is used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches and chest pain (angina). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Preventing chest pain can help improve your ability to exercise. 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 effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol has been used for MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; ARRHYTHMIA; ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; HYPERTHYROIDISM; MIGRAINE; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; and ANXIETY but adverse effects instigate replacement by newer drugs. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (23.1). Medicare paid an average of $4.42 per fill, versus $16.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diazepam | 11 | $2.85▼ below SC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diazepam: Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about a third of the volume of the typical South Carolina prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $2.85 per fill, versus $5.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SC 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 SC average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. VINA BHATT JAIN M.D. 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 Psychiatry prescribing approach at this Greenville, SC 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 SC 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.
