CANDACE SHIRLEY NP-C
Prescription History 1891242921
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Creve Coeur, MO
What does Candace Shirley prescribe?
In 2024, Candace Shirley wrote 111 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Clonidine Hcl, with 19 prescriptions.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Candace Shirley prescribes.
Medications 8 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Missouri prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Candace Shirley wrote 19 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $2.90 per fill, versus $5.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Candace Shirley wrote 19 prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about 37% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $129.47 per fill, versus $162.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Candace Shirley wrote 15 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $11.13 per fill, versus $22.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Candace Shirley wrote 13 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 8% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $7.09 per fill, versus $5.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Candace Shirley wrote 12 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $19.42 per fill, versus $63.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Candace Shirley wrote 11 prescriptions for Calcium Acetate, about 36% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $48.89 per fill, versus $64.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Candace Shirley wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 9% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $2.44 per fill, versus $7.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sucroferric oxyhydroxide is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Candace Shirley wrote 11 prescriptions for Velphoro, about 41% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3,036.65 per fill, versus $2,757.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Candace Shirley’s prescriptions
What does Candace Shirley prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Candace Shirley's most prescribed medications were Clonidine Hcl (19), Sevelamer Carbonate (19) and Nifedipine Er (15).
How does Candace Shirley's prescribing compare with other Missouri prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Candace Shirley prescribes 8 less often than the typical Missouri prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Candace Shirley prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Missouri prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
