BARRY A RUHT
Prescription History 1871542621
Orthopaedic Surgery in Allentown, PA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for BARRY A RUHT, an active Orthopaedic Surgery specialist practicing in Allentown, PA. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 140 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Methylprednisolone, which accounts for 59 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 59 | 59.0 | 354 | $9.69▼ below PA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 59.0 30-Day Fills 354 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Amoxicillin | 17 | 17.0 | 43 | $1.61▼ below PA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 17.0 30-Day Fills 43 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Ciclopirox | 14 | 14.0 | 420 | $30.85▼ below PA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 420 Days Supply About Ciclopirox: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. Show more ▾ It is used as part of a treatment program that may include the removal of unattached, infected nails by a health care professional. Ciclopirox works by stopping the growth of fungus. A cyclohexane and pyridinone derivative that is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and nails, and for treatment of VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS. | |||||
| Meloxicam | 14 | 14.0 | 375 | $6.26 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14.0 30-Day Fills 375 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. | |||||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 13 | 13.0 | 71 | $12.37▼ below PA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 71 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. | |||||
| Tramadol Hcl | 12 | 12.0 | 122 | $2.65▼ below PA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 122 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. | |||||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 11 | 11.0 | 107 | $3.40▼ below PA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 107 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. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for BARRY A RUHT 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 Orthopaedic Surgery prescribing approach at this Allentown, PA 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 PA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
