AMANDA NICOLE LAFERTY D.C.
Prescription History 1932333721
Physician Assistant in Pikeville, KY
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for AMANDA NICOLE LAFERTY D.C., an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Pikeville, KY. Our medical registry currently tracks 22 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 371 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, which accounts for 32 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 KY PrescribersVs. KY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 32 | $10.07▼ below KY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ 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. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about the same volume as the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $10.07 per fill, versus $11.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 272 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 29 | $6.01 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 20% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (148). Medicare paid an average of $6.01 per fill, versus $5.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,147 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 25 | $6.03▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $6.03 per fill, versus $13.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 24 | $6.37 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $6.37 per fill, versus $5.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 144 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 20 | $4.80▼ below KY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 80% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $4.80 per fill, versus $5.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 222 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 19 | $9.33▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxycycline Monohydrate: This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin condition called rosacea. Show more ▾ 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. A plant family of the order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. Members of this family are sometimes classified in CAPRIFOLIACEAE. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $9.33 per fill, versus $18.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 121 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azithromycin | 18 | $6.82▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ 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. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $6.82 per fill, versus $8.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 90 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 18 | $7.57 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (89). Medicare paid an average of $7.57 per fill, versus $6.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 17 | $2.48▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 16% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (106). Medicare paid an average of $2.48 per fill, versus $10.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 16 | $13.49▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 9% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (174). Medicare paid an average of $13.49 per fill, versus $15.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 16 | $3.74▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $3.74 per fill, versus $9.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 15 | $5.43▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 14% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (108). Medicare paid an average of $5.43 per fill, versus $6.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 610 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ibuprofen | 14 | $9.69▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾ When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about a third of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $9.69 per fill, versus $9.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 520 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluconazole | 13 | $3.60▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluconazole: Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $3.60 per fill, versus $10.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 37 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 13 | $1.39▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 15% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (84). Medicare paid an average of $1.39 per fill, versus $4.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Simvastatin | 12 | $4.15▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Simvastatin: Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 15% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (82). Medicare paid an average of $4.15 per fill, versus $7.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 12 | $31.13▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 16% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (73). Medicare paid an average of $31.13 per fill, versus $49.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 13.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 394 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin | 12 | $3.73▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ 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. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about a third of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $3.73 per fill, versus $4.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 96 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 12 | $6.34▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 6% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (188). Medicare paid an average of $6.34 per fill, versus $11.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 12 | $14.06▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 19% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $14.06 per fill, versus $14.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 400 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 11 | $9.57▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 15% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $9.57 per fill, versus $62.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 134 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Celecoxib | 11 | $36.78▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about a third of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $36.78 per fill, versus $44.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 435 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for AMANDA NICOLE LAFERTY D.C. 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 Physician Assistant prescribing approach at this Pikeville, KY 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 KY prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
