DR. SIDNEY A KELT JR. M.D.
Prescription History 1902855430
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Dallas, TX
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. SIDNEY A KELT JR. M.D., an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Dallas, TX. Our medical registry currently tracks 41 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,967 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Alprazolam, which accounts for 248 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 (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other TX PrescribersVs. TX Avg |
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| Alprazolam | 248 | $7.29 | ▲ More 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 2024, this provider wrote 248 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 3.8 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (65.5). Medicare paid an average of $7.29 per fill, versus $5.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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. 258 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,502 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 130 | $23.88▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also be used to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs each year at the same time (for example, during winter). Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 130 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 3.4 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (37.9). Medicare paid an average of $23.88 per fill, versus $24.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 223 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 119 | $11.45 | ▲ More than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309) In 2024, this provider wrote 119 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (67.4). Medicare paid an average of $11.45 per fill, versus $8.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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. 212.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,355 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 114 | $11.76▼ below TX avg | ▲ More 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 2024, this provider wrote 114 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $11.76 per fill, versus $14.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 191 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,728 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lorazepam | 112 | $5.84▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). 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 2024, this provider wrote 112 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (39.3). Medicare paid an average of $5.84 per fill, versus $6.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 122 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,640 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 101 | $37.66 | ▲ More than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ Venlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenylethylamine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 101 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (30.9). Medicare paid an average of $37.66 per fill, versus $23.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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. 224 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,721 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 82 | $11.10▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mirtazapine: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Mirtazapine works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 82 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $11.10 per fill, versus $19.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 101 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,999 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 72 | $11.44▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. 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 2024, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (50.3). Medicare paid an average of $11.44 per fill, versus $18.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 116 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonazepam | 70 | $16.43 | ▲ More 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 2024, this provider wrote 70 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (47.6). Medicare paid an average of $16.43 per fill, versus $8.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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. 111.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,322 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 66 | $7.80 | ▲ More than typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (46.8). Medicare paid an average of $7.80 per fill, versus $7.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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. 80 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,400 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Desvenlafaxine Succinate ErDesvenlafaxine Succinate | 64 | $46.96▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Desvenlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenol derivative and metabolite of venlafaxine that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (27.8). Medicare paid an average of $46.96 per fill, versus $57.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 111 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,331 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 57 | $15.45 | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain eating disorder (bulimia) and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Fluoxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2024, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (37.1). Medicare paid an average of $15.45 per fill, versus $10.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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. 109 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,270 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 53 | $10.25▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. 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 2024, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (51.4). Medicare paid an average of $10.25 per fill, versus $10.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 87 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,610 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 44 | $21.41▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ It is also 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 belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It 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 2024, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 84% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (52.5). Medicare paid an average of $21.41 per fill, versus $23.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 92 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,760 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 42 | $33.60▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
About Aripiprazole: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances 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. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (40.9). Medicare paid an average of $33.60 per fill, versus $59.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 100 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,000 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 42 | $15.42▼ below TX 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 2024, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (96.4). Medicare paid an average of $15.42 per fill, versus $15.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clozapine | 42 | $160.14 | ≈ Typical |
About Clozapine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Clozapine may also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. Clozapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A tricylic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It binds several types of central nervous system receptors, and displays a unique pharmacological profile. Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist, with strong binding to 5-HT 2A/2C receptor subtype. It also displays strong affinity to several dopaminergic receptors, but shows only weak antagonism at the dopamine D2 receptor, a receptor commonly thought to modulate neuroleptic activity. Agranulocytosis is a major adverse effect associated with administration of this agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Clozapine, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (39.6). Medicare paid an average of $160.14 per fill, versus $78.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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. 42.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,246 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 37 | $62.98 | ≈ Typical |
About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (36.4). Medicare paid an average of $62.98 per fill, versus $59.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,890 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 34 | $38.76▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (37.6). Medicare paid an average of $38.76 per fill, versus $53.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 33 | $11.44▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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). An anxiolytic agent and serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the BENZODIAZAPINES, but it has an efficacy comparable to DIAZEPAM. In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 71% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (46.8). Medicare paid an average of $11.44 per fill, versus $14.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,530 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| TrintellixVortioxetine Hydrobromide | 33 | $640.72 | ▲ More than typical |
About Trintellix: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Vortioxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A piperazine derivative that acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, and 5-HT1A receptor agonist. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Trintellix, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (24.8). Medicare paid an average of $640.72 per fill, versus $607.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-AmphetamineDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 32 | $37.91 | ≈ Typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (34.5). Medicare paid an average of $37.91 per fill, versus $33.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 30 | $2.02▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Citalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It 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 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 83% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (36.1). Medicare paid an average of $2.02 per fill, versus $7.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diazepam | 28 | $5.37▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
About Diazepam: Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (27.3). Medicare paid an average of $5.37 per fill, versus $6.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,240 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Vilazodone Hcl | 27 | $72.94▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
About Vilazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Vilazodone belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A benzofuran, indole, and piperazine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN UPTAKE INHIBITOR and partial SEROTONIN 5-HT1 RECEPTOR AGONIST. It is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Vilazodone Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (21.7). Medicare paid an average of $72.94 per fill, versus $95.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| VraylarCariprazine Hcl | 25 | $1,415.51▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
About Vraylar: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Cariprazine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Vraylar, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (27.4). Medicare paid an average of $1,415.51 per fill, versus $1,502.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Eszopiclone | 20 | $8.08▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
About Eszopiclone: This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Show more ▾ It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Eszopiclone belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment. A pyridine, pyrazine, and piperazine derivative that is used as a HYPNOTIC AND SEDATIVE in the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about 84% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (23.9). Medicare paid an average of $8.08 per fill, versus $20.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| IngrezzaValbenazine Tosylate | 20 | $9,944.81 | ≈ Typical |
About Ingrezza: Valbenazine is used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to decrease the involuntary movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease. Reducing involuntary movements will help you take part in more of your normal daily activities. This medication is thought to work by decreasing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain that affect how your nerves and muscles work (monoamines such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine). Inhibits vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2); used to treat tardive dyskinesia. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Ingrezza, about 75% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (26.6). Medicare paid an average of $9,944.81 per fill, versus $7,336.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Risperidone | 20 | $4.48▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Risperidone: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $4.48 per fill, versus $13.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 655 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 20 | $7.89▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Sertraline belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (59.2). Medicare paid an average of $7.89 per fill, versus $9.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,500 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dexmethylphenidate Hcl | 16 | $44.28 | ≈ Typical |
About Dexmethylphenidate Hcl: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Dexmethylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. A methylphenidate derivative, DOPAMINE UPTAKE INHIBITOR and CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANT that is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Dexmethylphenidate Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (13.9). Medicare paid an average of $44.28 per fill, versus $29.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 811 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Topiramate | 16 | $21.33 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (32.9). Medicare paid an average of $21.33 per fill, versus $11.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zaleplon | 15 | $46.46 | ≈ Typical |
About Zaleplon: This medication is used for a short time to treat people who have trouble falling asleep. Show more ▾ If you have other sleep problems such as not being able to sleep through the night, this medication may not be right for you. Zaleplon is known as a hypnotic. It works on certain centers in the brain to relax you and help you fall asleep faster. An azabicyclo(4.3.0)nonane; a nonbenzodiazepine; one of the so-called of Z drugs (zopiclone, eszopiclone, zolpidem, and zaleplon) for which there is some correlation with tumors; a hypnotic with less marked effect on psychomotor functions compared to lorazepam. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Zaleplon, about 76% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (19.6). Medicare paid an average of $46.46 per fill, versus $21.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| AuvelityDextromethorphan Hbr/Bupropion | 15 | $1,172.64 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Auvelity: This combination medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Dextromethorphan/bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Auvelity, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (27.2). Medicare paid an average of $1,172.64 per fill, versus $1,020.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lithium Carbonate ErLithium Carbonate | 14 | $8.84▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lithium Carbonate Er: This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors. A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (24.6). Medicare paid an average of $8.84 per fill, versus $14.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| CaplytaLumateperone Tosylate | 13 | $2,352.41 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Caplyta: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, episodes of depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Lumateperone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Investigational drug for the treatment of multiple neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders including schizophrenia. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Caplyta, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (21.7). Medicare paid an average of $2,352.41 per fill, versus $1,709.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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. 19.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 574 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Olanzapine | 13 | $69.62 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Olanzapine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (42.2). Medicare paid an average of $69.62 per fill, versus $22.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine Sulfate | 13 | $328.70 | ≈ Typical |
About Dextroamphetamine Sulfate: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This medication is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. The d-form of AMPHETAMINE. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a sympathomimetic. It has also been used in the treatment of narcolepsy and of attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children. Dextroamphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulating release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. It is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, about 85% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (15.3). Medicare paid an average of $328.70 per fill, versus $101.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 12 | $8.00▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Amitriptyline belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Tricyclic antidepressant with anticholinergic and sedative properties. It appears to prevent the re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at nerve terminals, thus potentiating the action of these neurotransmitters. Amitriptyline also appears to antagonize cholinergic and alpha-1 adrenergic responses to bioactive amines. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (28.1). Medicare paid an average of $8.00 per fill, versus $14.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion Hcl SrBupropion Hcl | 12 | $47.05 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Hcl Sr: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (24.5). Medicare paid an average of $47.05 per fill, versus $19.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lurasidone Hcl | 11 | $49.10▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lurasidone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Lurasidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A thiazole derivative and atypical ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST; SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST, serotonin 5-HT7 receptor antagonist, and antagonist of the adrenergic α2A and α2C receptors, as well as a partial SEROTONIN 5-HT1A RECEPTOR AGONIST. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (30.9). Medicare paid an average of $49.10 per fill, versus $223.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. SIDNEY A KELT JR. M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Psychiatry prescribing approach at this Dallas, TX 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 among TX prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
