ROLA KARAM M.D
Prescription History 1891194635
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Jackson, MS
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for ROLA KARAM M.D, an active Geriatric Medicine specialist practicing in Jackson, MS. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 187 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Donepezil Hcl, which accounts for 60 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 MS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 60 | 118.4 | 3,528 | $58.89 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average MS prescriber Averages are among MS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 118.4 30-Day Fills 3,528 Days Supply About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. | |||||
| Donepezil Hcl | 60 | 122.0 | 3,658 | $23.47 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average MS prescriber Averages are among MS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 122.0 30-Day Fills 3,658 Days Supply About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. | |||||
| Mirtazapine | 33 | 49.0 | 1,470 | $28.25 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MS prescriber Averages are among MS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MS average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 49.0 30-Day Fills 1,470 Days Supply About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) 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. | |||||
| Sertraline Hcl | 22 | 50.7 | 1,520 | $8.23▼ below MS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MS prescriber Averages are among MS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MS average for this medication. 50.7 30-Day Fills 1,520 Days Supply About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. | |||||
| Buspirone Hcl | 12 | 16.0 | 480 | $11.13▼ below MS avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MS prescriber Averages are among MS prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MS average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MS average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 480 Days Supply 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). | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for ROLA KARAM 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 Geriatric Medicine prescribing approach at this Jackson, MS 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 MS prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
