MR. JUSTIN DAVID LAIRD PMHNP
Prescription History 1912379876
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Albuquerque, NM
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MR. JUSTIN DAVID LAIRD PMHNP, an active Psychiatric/Mental Health specialist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Our medical registry currently tracks 15 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 461 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Buprenorphine-Naloxone, which accounts for 175 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 NM PrescribersVs. NM Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine-NaloxoneBuprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 175 | $284.36 | ▲ More than typical |
About Buprenorphine-Naloxone: This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. Show more ▾ It is used to treat opioid dependence/addiction. Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs called mixed opioid agonist-antagonists. Buprenorphine helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the effect of opioids and can cause severe opioid withdrawal when injected. It has little effect when taken by mouth or dissolved under the tongue. It is combined with buprenorphine to prevent abuse and misuse (injection) of this medication. This combination medication is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have other forms of naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it. In 2023, this provider wrote 175 Medicare prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 4.1 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $284.36 per fill, versus $239.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM 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. 176 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,957 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 58 | $14.07▼ below NM 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 58 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 62% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (93). Medicare paid an average of $14.07 per fill, versus $18.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,965 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alprazolam | 27 | $2.69▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less 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 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $2.69 per fill, versus $7.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 686 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 25 | $6.63▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. 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 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 66% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $6.63 per fill, versus $16.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,214 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 25 | $2.61▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. 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 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 68% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $2.61 per fill, versus $6.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 503 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 19 | $15.32▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is 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 may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication 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 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $15.32 per fill, versus $45.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate ErZolpidem Tartrate | 18 | $45.31▼ below NM avg | ≈ Typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate Er: 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 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate Er, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $45.31 per fill, versus $57.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 17 | $33.00▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aripiprazole: Aripiprazole 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 is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). 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 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $33.00 per fill, versus $130.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 554 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 17 | $5.82▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $5.82 per fill, versus $14.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 607 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 16 | $18.26▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) 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. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. 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 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $18.26 per fill, versus $33.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 15 | $12.71▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $12.71 per fill, versus $19.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 712 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 13 | $23.38 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. 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 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $23.38 per fill, versus $19.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 12 | $13.36▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $13.36 per fill, versus $22.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 344 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 12 | $24.47▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $24.47 per fill, versus $42.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 12 | $11.51▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $11.51 per fill, versus $39.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM 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 NM average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MR. JUSTIN DAVID LAIRD PMHNP 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 Psychiatric/Mental Health prescribing approach at this Albuquerque, NM 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 NM prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
