DOUGLAS A. WHITEHEAD PAC
Prescription History 1912002221
Physician Assistant in Billings, MT

NPI Status: Active since September 13, 2006

Contact Information

2825 8TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT
ZIP 59101
Phone: (406) 238-2500

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DOUGLAS A. WHITEHEAD PAC, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Billings, MT. Our medical registry currently tracks 18 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 681 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cefuroxime, which accounts for 131 claims alone.


Albuterol Sulfate Hfa

Generic Formulation: Albuterol SulfateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 31.3
Days Supply 636
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills47.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,118
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,165.11 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.58

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$48.44

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.

Therapeutic Applications

Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

Amoxicillin

Generic Formulation: AmoxicillinSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 169
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.7
Peer Average Days Supply247
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 35.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $65.29 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.68

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.

Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass

Generic Formulation: Amoxicillin/Potassium ClavSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 123
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.6
Peer Average Days Supply204
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 28.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $141.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.26

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Azithromycin

Generic Formulation: AzithromycinSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 90
30-Day Fills 90.0
Days Supply 447
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.7
Peer Average Days Supply311
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 246.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $559.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.99

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Baclofen

Generic Formulation: BaclofenSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 224
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,037
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 29.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $90.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.04

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Cefuroxime

Generic Formulation: Cefuroxime AxetilSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 131
30-Day Fills 131.0
Days Supply 838
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.9
Peer Average Days Supply236
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 495.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,962.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.98

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.50

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A cephalosporin antibiotic.

Therapeutic Applications

Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Celecoxib

Generic Formulation: CelecoxibSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 574
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,731
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $392.75 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.21

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling.

Cephalexin

Generic Formulation: CephalexinSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 162
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.6
Peer Average Days Supply322
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $165.08 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.83

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Ciprofloxacin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ciprofloxacin HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 70
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.2
Peer Average Days Supply222
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $47.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.18

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Doxycycline Monohydrate

Generic Formulation: Doxycycline MonohydrateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 201
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.0
Peer Average Days Supply473
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $347.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.48

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A plant family of the order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. Members of this family are sometimes classified in CAPRIFOLIACEAE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin condition called rosacea. It helps to reduce the number of pimples and bumps on the face, but it may not decrease redness. It works by reducing skin inflammation caused by rosacea. Although doxycycline belongs to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines, this product does not work as an antibiotic because it does not stop the growth of bacteria. Do not use this product to treat any infection, including viral infections (such as the common cold, flu). Use this medication only as prescribed by your doctor.

Fluconazole

Generic Formulation: FluconazoleSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 49
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills20.6
Peer Average Days Supply280
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $92.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.79

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS.

Therapeutic Applications

Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals.

Fluocinonide

Generic Formulation: FluocinonideSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 287
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.8
Peer Average Days Supply600
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 38.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $397.35 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$56.14

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A topical glucocorticoid used in the treatment of ECZEMA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash). Fluocinonide reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a strong corticosteroid.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 80
30-Day Fills 80.0
Days Supply 480
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.7
Peer Average Days Supply188
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 263.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $755.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.45

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.88

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.

Therapeutic Applications

Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

Oseltamivir Phosphate

Generic Formulation: Oseltamivir PhosphateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 95
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.5
Peer Average Days Supply150
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 37.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $606.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.71

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.58

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An acetamido cyclohexene that is a structural homolog of SIALIC ACID and inhibits NEURAMINIDASE.

Therapeutic Applications

Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the symptoms (such as stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever/chills, aches, tiredness) less severe and shortens the recovery time by 1-2 days. This medication may also be used to prevent the flu if you have been exposed to someone who already has the flu (such as a sick household member) or if there is a flu outbreak in the community. Talk to your doctor for more details. This medication works by stopping the flu virus from growing. It is not a substitute for the flu vaccine. (See also Notes section.)

Paxlovid (Eua)

Generic Formulation: Nirmatrelvir/RitonavirSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 28.0
Days Supply 140
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills19.1
Peer Average Days Supply96
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 47.4% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $288.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.30

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

The combination of nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets is a product that the FDA is allowing to be given for emergency use to treat COVID-19. The product is also approved to be used in Canada to treat COVID-19. It is used by people who have recently tested positive for coronavirus, have had mild to moderate symptoms for no more than 5 days and are not hospitalized. To receive this product you must also be at high risk for COVID-19 complications due to older age, obesity, or ongoing medical conditions (such as lung or heart disease or diabetes, among others). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment with nirmatrelvir and ritonavir. Nirmatrelvir is a SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor. It works by preventing the growth of the virus that causes COVID-19. Ritonavir increases (boosts) the levels of nirmatrelvir. This helps nirmatrelvir work better. More information about nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is available from the FDA Fact Sheet for Patients, Parents, and Caregivers for Emergency Use and from the Health Canada Patient Medication Information sheet. There is limited information about how safe and effective the combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is for treating COVID-19. Study results show that nirmatrelvir and ritonavir may help people who have recently tested positive for coronavirus stay out of the hospital. This product is not for use by people who are hospitalized due to COVID-19. The information in this document reflects emerging data, which is evolving and subject to reassessment. Users should be aware of these considerations in their review of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, and it is always the responsibility of treating practitioners to exercise independent judgement in making care decisions.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 88
30-Day Fills 88.0
Days Supply 579
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills47.3
Peer Average Days Supply936
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 137.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $254.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.75

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. 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.

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim

Generic Formulation: Sulfamethoxazole/TrimethoprimSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 159
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.9
Peer Average Days Supply307
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $108.20 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.42

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Tobramycin

Generic Formulation: TobramycinSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 126
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims14.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills14.2
Peer Average Days Supply213
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $120.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.14

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An aminoglycoside, broad-spectrum antibiotic produced by Streptomyces tenebrarius. It is effective against gram-negative bacteria, especially the PSEUDOMONAS species. It is a 10% component of the antibiotic complex, NEBRAMYCIN, produced by the same species.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat people with a certain inherited condition (cystic fibrosis) who have an ongoing lung infection with a certain bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa). People with cystic fibrosis produce thick, sticky mucus that can plug up the tubes, ducts and passageways in the lungs. This can result in serious breathing problems and infections in the lungs. Tobramycin belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. Tobramycin inhalation solution works by stopping the growth of a certain bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) that commonly infects the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis. This effect decreases lung infections and damage, and helps to improve breathing.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like DOUGLAS A. WHITEHEAD PAC provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Billings, MT.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Physician Assistant** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.