NING WU
Prescription History 1902149321
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Hershey, PA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for NING WU, an active Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program specialist practicing in Hershey, PA. Our medical registry currently tracks 18 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 953 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Carbidopa-Levodopa, which accounts for 154 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 PA PrescribersVs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa-LevodopaCarbidopa/Levodopa | 154 | $47.74 | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 154 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $47.74 per fill, versus $43.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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. 411.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,363 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Riluzole | 145 | $68.54▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Riluzole: This medication is used to treat a certain type of nerve disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also commonly called Lou Gehrig's disease). Show more ▾ Riluzole helps to slow down the worsening of this disease and prolong survival. A glutamate antagonist (RECEPTORS, GLUTAMATE) used as an anticonvulsant (ANTICONVULSANTS) and to prolong the survival of patients with AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 145 Medicare prescriptions for Riluzole, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $68.54 per fill, versus $236.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 204.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,120 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Radicava OrsEdaravone | 124 | $13,469.43▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Radicava Ors: Edaravone is used to treat a certain type of nerve disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also commonly called Lou Gehrig's disease). Show more ▾ It helps to slow down the worsening of this disease. However, it is not a cure for ALS, and it does not reverse nerve damage or muscle weakness. An antipyrine derivative that functions as a free radical scavenger and neuroprotective agent. It is used in the treatment of AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS and STROKE. In 2023, this provider wrote 124 Medicare prescriptions for Radicava Ors, about 4.8 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $13,469.43 per fill, versus $14,260.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 124 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,464 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pyridostigmine Bromide | 85 | $96.16▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Pyridostigmine Bromide: Pyridostigmine is used to improve muscle strength in patients with a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). Show more ▾ It works by preventing the breakdown of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) in your body. Acetylcholine is needed for normal muscle function. A cholinesterase inhibitor with a slightly longer duration of action than NEOSTIGMINE. It is used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis and to reverse the actions of muscle relaxants. In 2023, this provider wrote 85 Medicare prescriptions for Pyridostigmine Bromide, about 3.1 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $96.16 per fill, versus $99.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 186.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,562 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RelyvrioSod Phenylbutyrat/Taurursodiol | 77 | $12,254.37 | – No State Data |
About Relyvrio: This medication is used to treat a certain type of nerve disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also commonly called Lou Gehrig's disease). Show more ▾ This medication contains 2 drugs: sodium phenylbutyrate and taurursodiol (also known as ursodoxicoltaurine). It helps slow down loss of physical function due to this disease. However, it is not a cure for ALS, and it does not reverse nerve damage or muscle weakness. In 2023, this provider wrote 77 Medicare prescriptions for Relyvrio. Medicare paid an average of $12,254.37 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $12,254.37 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 77 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,156 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 73 | $33.26▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 73 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $33.26 per fill, versus $35.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 151.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,550 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 48 | $15.62 | ≈ 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 48 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $15.62 per fill, versus $5.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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. 102.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,939 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glycopyrrolate | 35 | $34.44▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Glycopyrrolate: Glycopyrrolate solution is used to reduce excessive drooling caused by medical conditions (such as cerebral palsy). Show more ▾ This medication works by decreasing the amount of saliva you make. Glycopyrrolate belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. A muscarinic antagonist used as an antispasmodic, in some disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, and to reduce salivation with some anesthetics. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Glycopyrrolate, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $34.44 per fill, versus $38.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 58.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 34 | $141.53▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mycophenolate Mofetil: Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. Compound derived from Penicillium stoloniferum and related species. It blocks de novo biosynthesis of purine nucleotides by inhibition of the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMP DEHYDROGENASE). Mycophenolic acid exerts selective effects on the immune system in which it prevents the proliferation of T-CELLS, LYMPHOCYTES, and the formation of antibodies from B-CELLS. It may also inhibit recruitment of LEUKOCYTES to sites of INFLAMMATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $141.53 per fill, versus $159.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 90.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,649 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| GlatopaGlatiramer Acetate | 27 | $713.00▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Glatopa: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is a protein that is thought to work by preventing your immune system from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This effect can decrease the number of periods of disease worsening (relapses) and prevent or delay disability. It is not a cure for MS. A random polymer of L-ALANINE, L-GLUTAMIC ACID, L-LYSINE, and L-TYROSINE that structurally resembles MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN. It is used in the treatment of RELAPSING-REMITTING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Glatopa, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $713.00 per fill, versus $3,613.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 784 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 26 | $20.92▼ below PA 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 26 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (97). Medicare paid an average of $20.92 per fill, versus $21.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 58.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,721 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 23 | $53.33 | ▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $53.33 per fill, versus $8.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 23.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 647 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Baclofen | 22 | $59.38 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $59.38 per fill, versus $31.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 44.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,332 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbidopa-Levodopa ErCarbidopa/Levodopa | 22 | $31.40▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa Er: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $31.40 per fill, versus $66.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azathioprine | 19 | $74.20▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Azathioprine: Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant. Show more ▾ It is usually taken along with other medications to allow your new kidney to function normally. Azathioprine is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. In this condition, the body's defense system (immune system) attacks healthy joints. Azathioprine belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by weakening the immune system to help your body accept the new kidney as if it were your own (in the case of an organ transplant) or to prevent further damage to your joints (in the case of rheumatoid arthritis). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of azathioprine, especially when used by children and young adults. An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed) In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 83% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $74.20 per fill, versus $76.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 48.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atropine Sulfate | 15 | $163.20 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atropine Sulfate: This medication is used before eye examinations (such as refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (such as uveitis). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Atropine works by widening (dilating) the pupil of the eye. An alkaloid, originally from Atropa belladonna, but found in other plants, mainly SOLANACEAE. Hyoscyamine is the 3(S)-endo isomer of atropine. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Atropine Sulfate, about 65% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $163.20 per fill, versus $47.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 38.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,143 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pramipexole DihydrochloridePramipexole Di-Hcl | 13 | $36.20 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pramipexole Dihydrochloride: Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and can decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $36.20 per fill, versus $19.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 11 | $20.43 | ▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $20.43 per fill, versus $15.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 36.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,100 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for NING WU 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 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program prescribing approach at this Hershey, 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.
