LINDA K HENDRICKS M.D.
Prescription History 1881639821
Specialist in Macon, GA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for LINDA K HENDRICKS M.D., an active Specialist specialist practicing in Macon, GA. Our medical registry currently tracks 41 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,094 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Letrozole, which accounts for 458 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 (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other GA PrescribersVs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letrozole | 458 | $31.95 | ▲ More than typical |
About Letrozole: This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Letrozole is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Letrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A triazole and benzonitrile derivative that is a selective non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor, similar to ANASTROZOLE. It is used in the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In 2023, this provider wrote 458 Medicare prescriptions for Letrozole, about 8.3 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $31.95 per fill, versus $26.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average GA 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. 1,198.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 35,908 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 219 | $27.81 | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 219 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (123). Medicare paid an average of $27.81 per fill, versus $21.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average GA 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. 219 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,769 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Anastrozole | 134 | $26.10 | ▲ More than typical |
About Anastrozole: Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A nitrile and triazole derivative that acts as a selective nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of ESTROGEN NUCLEAR RECEPTOR-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In 2023, this provider wrote 134 Medicare prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $26.10 per fill, versus $23.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average GA 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. 353.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,596 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 94 | $21.13▼ below GA avg | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 94 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (90). Medicare paid an average of $21.13 per fill, versus $29.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 98 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,808 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Morphine Sulfate ErMorphine Sulfate | 91 | $33.77▼ below GA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Morphine Sulfate Er: This medication is used to treat severe pain. Show more ▾ Morphine 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. The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle. In 2023, this provider wrote 91 Medicare prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about the same volume as the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (81). Medicare paid an average of $33.77 per fill, versus $39.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 92 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,760 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 89 | $877.02 | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 89 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about the same volume as the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (94). Medicare paid an average of $877.02 per fill, versus $765.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average GA 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. 128.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,862 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 86 | $17.38▼ below GA 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 2023, this provider wrote 86 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 75% of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (115). Medicare paid an average of $17.38 per fill, versus $19.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 120 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,555 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dexamethasone | 63 | $13.76▼ below GA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone 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. An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid. In 2023, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 2 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $13.76 per fill, versus $13.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 65.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 857 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 57 | $25.84▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (114). Medicare paid an average of $25.84 per fill, versus $30.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,030 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 45 | $23.86▼ below GA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tamoxifen Citrate: Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer. Show more ▾ It is also used to reduce the chances of breast cancer in high-risk patients. This medication can block the growth of breast cancer. It works by interfering with the effects of estrogen in the breast tissue. One of the SELECTIVE ESTROGEN RECEPTOR MODULATORS with tissue-specific activities. Tamoxifen acts as an anti-estrogen (inhibiting agent) in the mammary tissue, but as an estrogen (stimulating agent) in cholesterol metabolism, bone density, and cell proliferation in the ENDOMETRIUM. In 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Tamoxifen Citrate, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $23.86 per fill, versus $30.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 109 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,244 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 43 | $31.63 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (89). Medicare paid an average of $31.63 per fill, versus $23.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 1,943 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 40 | $16.83 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 63% of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $16.83 per fill, versus $13.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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. 78 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,340 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 40 | $14.35 | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $14.35 per fill, versus $9.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average GA 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. 40.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 665 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RevlimidLenalidomide | 39 | $16,865.37▼ below GA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Revlimid: Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It is also used to treat anemia in patients with certain blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS). Lenalidomide may lessen the need for blood transfusions. Lenalidomide is not recommended for the treatment of a certain type of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) because of the increased risk of serious heart-related side effects and death. If you have this type of cancer, talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication. A phthalimide and piperidone derivative that has immunomodulatory and antiangiogenic properties. It is used for the treatment of transfusion-dependent anemia in MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES, and for the treatment of MULTIPLE MYELOMA, and relapsed or refractory MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Revlimid, about 75% of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $16,865.37 per fill, versus $18,593.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,043 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyurea | 34 | $49.13 | ≈ Typical |
About Hydroxyurea: This medication is used by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions. Show more ▾ Some brands are also used to treat certain types of cancer (such as chronic myelogenous leukemia, squamous cell carcinomas). An antineoplastic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis through the inhibition of ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about the same volume as the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $49.13 per fill, versus $38.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average GA 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. 70 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,098 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| IbrancePalbociclib | 34 | $16,149.15 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ibrance: Palbociclib is used to treat a certain type of breast cancer. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Ibrance, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $16,149.15 per fill, versus $15,122.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average GA 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. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 958 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 33 | $21.16▼ below GA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 87% of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $21.16 per fill, versus $26.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 91 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,730 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acyclovir | 32 | $26.44 | ▲ More than typical |
About Acyclovir: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $26.44 per fill, versus $23.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average GA 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. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,697 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lidocaine-PrilocaineLidocaine/Prilocaine | 30 | $14.87▼ below GA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lidocaine-Prilocaine: This medication contains 2 amide-type local anesthetics, lidocaine and prilocaine. Show more ▾ It is used on normal, unbroken skin or on the outer genital area to prevent pain before certain procedures such as inserting a needle, skin grafts, or skin laser surgery. It works by temporarily numbing the skin and surrounding area. Do not use this product in the ears. If this product alone cannot completely numb the area being treated, it may be used to numb the area before a lidocaine injection is given to provide enough pain relief for certain procedures (such as removal of genital warts). A topical local anesthetic preparation that is composed of a mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine. It is used to provide anesthesia during minor surgery and for the treatment of PREMATURE EJACULATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Lidocaine-Prilocaine, about the same volume as the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $14.87 per fill, versus $25.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 751 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 30 | $6.34 | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about the same volume as the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $6.34 per fill, versus $5.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average GA 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. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 979 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 29 | $7.94 | ▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about half the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $7.94 per fill, versus $5.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 868 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BrukinsaZanubrutinib | 28 | $14,960.60 | ▲ More than typical |
About Brukinsa: This medication is used to treat certain cancers (mantle cell lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia). Show more ▾ Zanubrutinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Brukinsa, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $14,960.60 per fill, versus $12,299.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average GA 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. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 26 | $15.83▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prochlorperazine Maleate: This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment). Show more ▾ Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years or in children going through surgery. A phenothiazine antipsychotic used principally in the treatment of NAUSEA; VOMITING; and VERTIGO. It is more likely than CHLORPROMAZINE to cause EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDERS. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p612) In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about 74% of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $15.83 per fill, versus $15.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 224 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 26 | $12.79▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about a third of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $12.79 per fill, versus $28.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,740 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 23 | $11.76▼ below GA avg | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 82% of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $11.76 per fill, versus $22.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 262 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 23 | $43.91▼ below GA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about the same volume as the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $43.91 per fill, versus $50.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,230 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 22 | $11.35▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about half the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $11.35 per fill, versus $14.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 22 | $13.43 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $13.43 per fill, versus $7.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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. 22.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 22 | $16.17▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $16.17 per fill, versus $39.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alprazolam | 21 | $32.25 | ▼ Less than 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 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (85). Medicare paid an average of $32.25 per fill, versus $9.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 505 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JakafiRuxolitinib Phosphate | 20 | $17,986.17 | ≈ Typical |
About Jakafi: This medication is used to treat certain bone marrow disorders (myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera). Show more ▾ It works by blocking your body from producing substances called growth factors. Growth factors cause cells to grow and divide, and cause the blood cell and spleen problems found in these disorders. Ruxolitinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. Though not a cure for these disorders, ruxolitinib may help with some of the symptoms, including abdominal discomfort, pain under left ribs, early feelings of fullness from meals, night sweats, itching, and bone/muscle pain. Ruxolitinib is also used to treat a certain problem that may occur after certain stem cell or bone marrow transplants (graft versus host disease). It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system). In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Jakafi, about 83% of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $17,986.17 per fill, versus $15,798.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average GA 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. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 19 | $40.57▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Esomeprazole Magnesium: Esomeprazole 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. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter esomeprazole 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. The S-isomer of omeprazole. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 63% of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $40.57 per fill, versus $75.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fentanyl | 17 | $114.88 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fentanyl: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Show more ▾ Fentanyl 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. Do not use the patch form of fentanyl to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use. A potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078) In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Fentanyl, about a third of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $114.88 per fill, versus $110.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 15 | $887.53 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about a third of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $887.53 per fill, versus $850.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Granisetron Hcl | 15 | $10.03▼ below GA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Granisetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery in adults. Granisetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that can cause vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Granisetron Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (13). Medicare paid an average of $10.03 per fill, versus $230.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 22.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 563 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 14 | $6.10▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about a third of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $6.10 per fill, versus $7.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 316 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyanocobalamin InjectionCyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12) | 14 | $6.17▼ below GA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cyanocobalamin Injection: See also Precautions section. Show more ▾ Cyanocobalamin is a man-made form of vitamin B12 used to prevent and treat low blood levels of this vitamin. Most people get enough vitamin B12 from their diet. Vitamin B12 is important to maintain the health of your metabolism, blood cells, and nerves. Serious vitamin B12 deficiency may result in a low number of red blood cells (anemia), stomach/intestine problems, and permanent nerve damage. Vitamin B12 deficiency may occur in certain health conditions (such as intestinal/stomach problems, poor nutrition, cancer, HIV infection, pregnancy, old age, alcoholism). It may also occur in people who follow a strict vegetarian (vegan) diet. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Cyanocobalamin Injection, about 78% of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $6.17 per fill, versus $8.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 41.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,242 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Abiraterone Acetate | 13 | $5,572.82 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Abiraterone Acetate: This medication is used to treat prostate cancer. Show more ▾ Abiraterone belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-androgens (anti-testosterone). Testosterone, a natural hormone, helps prostate cancer to grow and spread. Abiraterone works by blocking the production of testosterone, thereby slowing the growth and spread of prostate cancer. This medication should not be given to women or children. An androstene derivative that inhibits STEROID 17-ALPHA-HYDROXYLASE and is used as an ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT in the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant PROSTATE CANCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about a third of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $5,572.82 per fill, versus $3,398.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Megestrol Acetate | 12 | $290.04 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Megestrol Acetate: Megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with AIDS. Show more ▾ Improving your appetite and gaining weight may help you feel better and be more active. Megestrol is similar to a natural substance made by the body called progesterone. Megestrol acetate is a progestogen with actions and uses similar to those of the progestogens in general. It also has anti-androgenic properties. It is given by mouth in the palliative treatment or as an adjunct to other therapy in endometrial carcinoma and in breast cancer. Megestrol acetate has been approved to treat anorexia and cachexia. (From Reynolds JEF(Ed): Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia (electronic version). Micromedex, Inc, Englewood, CO, 1995) In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Megestrol Acetate, about half the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $290.04 per fill, versus $65.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 292 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Exemestane | 11 | $289.23 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Exemestane: This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Exemestane is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Exemestane decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. Exemestane is usually not used in women of childbearing age. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Exemestane, about a third of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $289.23 per fill, versus $239.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 11 | $21.98 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $21.98 per fill, versus $7.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for LINDA K HENDRICKS M.D. 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 Specialist prescribing approach at this Macon, GA 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 GA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
